JP6838974B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As such a game machine, there is one that displays a period such as a timer display and executes a predetermined effect when the period display becomes a specific mode (0 seconds) (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the display mode of the period display during the period from the start of the period display to the specific mode is constant, and it is not interesting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to draw the player attention to the display mode of the period display in the period from the start of the period display to the specific mode of the period display. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) capable of playing games.
A period display means (timer display 91, etc. in FIG. 16) that displays a period display and updates the period display from the initial mode to indicate the elapsed status of the period, and
When the period display becomes a specific embodiment has been updated from the initial embodiment (FIG. 16 (e), (i) when the timer display 91 is zero seconds such as shown in), a plurality of kinds of effect Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing any of these effects.
The period display means
As the period display update pattern in the period until the time display is the specific embodiments from the initial aspect, certain embodiments update after starting the update of the time display is a mode that has been stopped (FIG. 16 (b ), The first update pattern (patterns (f) to (i) of FIG. 16 and the like) in which the period display is updated to be the specific mode without performing the freeze effect and the like shown in (c), and the above. after starting the update period display, the time display predetermined manner as (16 (b), (freeze effect like shown in c)), then the updated second update pattern to the particular embodiment (FIG. 16 the pattern or the like of (a) ~ (e)) , is capable of executing,
As the predetermined mode, it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the period display.
A plurality of timings in which the predetermined mode is obtained are provided.
The action effect is a common effect mode depending on whether the timing of the predetermined mode is a specific timing or not.
In the period display, the period until the update is initiated either et before Symbol certain aspects from the initial aspect, provided with a plurality,
The period display means changes the display position of the period display when the specific effect is executed while the period display is being updated.

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the period display in the period from the start of the period display to the specific mode of the period display.

(2) The game machine of (1) above.
A plurality of periods from the start of the period display until the period display becomes the specific mode are provided (as shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of timer selection times are provided, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest of the game can be improved.
(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
As the predetermined mode, an action effect acting on the period display (an effect of adding a LOCK display 92 to the timer display 91, etc., as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C) is executed.

According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the predetermined mode is adopted.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
As the second pattern, after the predetermined period has elapsed in the predetermined mode, the period display is updated again and then the specific mode is set (as shown in FIGS. 16B to 16d), the freeze effect is executed for 10 seconds. Later, the timer display 91 is updated again, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the display mode in the period until the period display becomes a specific mode.

(5) The game machine of (4) above.
A plurality of the predetermined periods are provided (as shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of freeze times are provided, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which predetermined mode is used for a predetermined period.

(6) The game machine of (3) above.
The effect executing means can execute a notice effect using the notice image (such as the notice effect by the notice image 93 shown in FIG. 17) while the action effect is being executed.
In the action effect, a display image is added to the period display (as shown in FIG. 17, a LOCK display 92 is added to the timer display 91, etc.), and the display image is displayed more than the notice image. The priority is high (as shown in FIG. 17, the LOCK display 92 has a higher display hierarchy than the preview image 93, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the displayed image can be easily recognized by the player.
(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The first pattern and the second pattern have the same display mode when the period display is started (as shown in FIG. 16), the freeze effect is not executed and the freeze effect is executed. , The display mode at the start of the timer display 91 may be the same, etc.).

According to such a configuration, whether or not the period display goes through a predetermined mode is not revealed at the start of the period display, and an unexpected effect can be executed.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The display mode when the period display is started differs between the first pattern and the second pattern (as shown in FIG. 22, the timer display value "02:00" at the start of the timer is a freeze effect. Is displayed only when is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to know in advance at the start of the period display that the period display goes through the predetermined mode, and it can be noted that the period display becomes the predetermined mode.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
A plurality of the period displays are provided, and the period display means updates the period display so that the same period is obtained in the plurality of period displays (as shown in FIG. 17, the main image display device 9 and the sub). The timer display 91 is updated so that the period is the same as that of the image display device 90).

With such a configuration, the period display can be emphasized.
(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
When the period display becomes the specific mode, the effect executing means re-executes the update of the period display by the period display means (as shown in FIG. 24, the timer display 91 is set to 0 seconds. It is possible to execute a special pattern in which the timer display 91 increases when the timer display 91 is reached.

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the effect when the period display becomes a specific mode.

(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above.
The effect executing means can change the display mode of the period display depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed in the period from the start of the period display until the period display becomes the specific mode. (As shown in FIG. 28, the position of the timer image 95 can be changed depending on whether or not SP reach is executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by considering the situation of the effect executed during the period from the start of the period display to the specific mode of the period display.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the timer effect in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the timer effect in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the timer effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the timer second number determination table. It is a figure which shows the timer number determination table. It is a figure which shows the freeze effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the freeze second number determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the timer effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the special pattern execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the special pattern content determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the timer effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the super reach production content determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating various productions in 4th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a game capable of playing a game. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 125 or the like is provided inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122 (FIG. 3). See) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a left-right positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

In the present embodiment, two image display devices for displaying images for various effects are provided. In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a main image display device 9 (hereinafter, main liquid crystal) as a first display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. Also called) is provided. Further, a sub image display device 90 (hereinafter, also referred to as a sub liquid crystal) as a second display means is provided at a position in the lower center of the main image display device 9 so that a part of the main image display device 9 overlaps in front of the main image display device 9. Has been done. The position of the sub-image display device 90 as the second display means can be displaced by the drive motor 99 (see FIG. 3). On the right side of the main image display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and a plurality of that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as the type identification information is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The main image display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It will be provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the main image display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b displays the effect. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed on the main image display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the main image display device 9. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the main image display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). It is stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches the combination of the symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Therefore, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the main image display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. This is the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color) of a background image of the main image display device 9 can be displayed. Etc.) may be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

On the right side of the main image display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the main image display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second special symbol display) (second special symbol display) that variablely displays the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them. 2 Fluctuation display unit) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the main image display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hit ball launcher enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the main image display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the main image display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The main image display device 9 is used for decoration (for directing) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. ) As a symbol, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the main image display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the main image display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect reminiscent of the jackpot on the main image display device 9. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower position on the display screen of the main image display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. Unit, hold display area) 18c is provided. In the total hold storage display unit 18c, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of display of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). , Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. As described above, by providing the total hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions for which the start condition of the variable display is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the main image display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or image display. It is called a hold memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 repeatedly controls the open state and the closed state repeatedly. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

On the left side of the main image display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the main image display device 9 becomes easier to be satisfied). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 102 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 103 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 101, and a main image display device. 9. It is equipped with a display control unit 104 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the sub-image display device 90, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. Further, the effect control board 80 is equipped with a random number circuit that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 101. Further, the effect control board 80 is also connected to a wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 98 for driving the drive motor 99 for operating the sub image display device 90.

The display control unit 104 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a main display system output unit MK, and a sub display system output unit SK (not shown). In addition, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, or the like may be mounted in the display control unit 104 (not shown). The VDP cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90.

In the VDP, the data signal of the main image data displayed on the main image display device 9 is transmitted to the main display system output unit MK, and the data signal of the output image data displayed on the sub image display device 90 is transmitted. It has two signal output lines with the sub display system output unit SK. Of these two signal output lines, the main display system output unit MK is connected to the liquid crystal control board in the main image display device 9, and the signal output from the VDP via the liquid crystal control board is the main image display device. It is input to the liquid crystal panel in 9. Further, the sub display system output unit SK is connected to the liquid crystal control board in the sub image display device 90, and the signal output from the VDP via the liquid crystal control board is input to the liquid crystal panel in the sub image display device 90. To.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received, the fluctuation display control of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board is used. Various production controls such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the 70 are performed.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105.

Further, in the ROM 102 mounted on the effect control board 80, various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 102 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 101 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, sub-image display device movement control data, etc.) and termination associated with the effect control process timer determination value. It is composed of process data including code. Various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80.

The effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a movement control command to the motor drive circuit 98 mounted on the sub image display device 90 in order to move the sub image display device 90. The motor drive circuit 98 drives the drive motor 99 (stepping motor) mounted on the sub image display device 90 in response to the movement control command, and moves the sub image display device 90. The sub-image display device 90 is equipped with a stepping motor for rotating the sub-image display device 90 clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the main image display device 9.

Further, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines the content to be displayed by the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 104 according to the determination. The display control unit 104 mounted on the effect control board 80 determines the control content of the display operation in the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 101, and outputs the image data. Generate. For example, the display control unit 104 executes variable display of decorative patterns and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display screens of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90. Control to make it.

The I / O port unit 105 mounted on the effect control board 80 is an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 31, and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 80. It is configured to include the output port of. For example, from the output port of the I / O port unit 105, a command transmitted to the audio output board 70 (effect sound signal), a command transmitted to the lamp driver board 35 (illumination signal), and a motor drive circuit 98. A command (drive control signal) transmitted to the sub-image display device 90, a command (display control signal) transmitted to the sub-image display device 90, and the like are output.

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 via the display control unit 104. Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70 to output sound, or drives the frame LED 28 or the like to turn on / off via the lamp driver board 35, or is a display control unit. An effect image is displayed in the display area of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 via the 104, or the drive motor 99 is driven via the motor drive circuit 98 to move the sub image display device 90. In this way, various effects are executed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or any type of probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change state) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches, and also determines the jackpot symbol in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. To do. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is shown in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 6, (a) shows a table for determining when the normal state is out, and FIG. 6 (b) shows a table for determining when the time saving state is out. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 6, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds to 60 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) at which the jackpot appears is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main image display device 9 determines a predetermined value from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol as the identification information and the variable display of the first and second special symbols until the display result is derived and displayed. An effect called pseudo-ream (hereinafter, referred to as pseudo-ream effect) as an effect mode may be executed. The pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, which is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation.

In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the fluctuation time determined for one start prize in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of the symbol was executed a plurality of times for one start prize. Refers to a special fluctuation pattern (also called a fluctuation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all the symbol sequences (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated executions of re-variation (the total number of fluctuations including the initial fluctuation and subsequent re-variations, also called the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations), the higher the reliability of the jackpot (the number of fluctuations will be different from the jackpot). The degree of the ratio selected when a big hit is obtained, the degree of the ratio of a big hit, that is, the degree of reliability of a big hit) is increased with respect to all the selection ratios including time. More specifically, by increasing the ratio of selection when the jackpot is determined, it is suggested by the pseudo-continuous production whether or not the jackpot game state is reached. In the pseudo-ream variation pattern, a pseudo-ream symbol (for example, a symbol with a predetermined character or character) that is not included in the effect symbol that is normally variable-displayed (basically variable-display) in the main image display device 9 (for example, a symbol with a predetermined character or character). (Also called a symbol without a number or a symbol dedicated to pseudo-ream)) is temporarily stopped. In the pseudo-ream, the effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that is normally displayed in a variable manner (basically a variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the main image display device 9 is called a combination of temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined from among a plurality of types of chance eyes (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chance eyes) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. It should be done.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect in which the effect symbol slides may be performed. Here, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display. In the second super reach, after that, in the left and right symbol display areas, one of the two effect symbols that was temporarily stopped at the out-of-order (combination of out-of-order symbols) slips and then stops to reach the reach (reach). It is an effect that forms a combination of symbols) and executes a reach effect.

It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (60 seconds)" shown in the column of "variation pattern" in FIG. It is shown to be a "fourth superreach variation pattern" executed in seconds.

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches with any of the determination values assigned to ~ 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is “first super reach (30 seconds)”.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in the normal state of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the range, regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 6 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variablely displayed on the main image display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (in each variation pattern XX). Correspondence). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 controls the main image display device 9 to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

By transmitting the first hold storage number designation command for indicating the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number designation command for indicating the second hold storage number, the effect control microcomputer 100 It is possible to specify the number of reserved memories, but the present invention is not limited to this, and every time the variable display is executed, a command for specifying the number of reserved memories to subtract the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories is sent. As a result, the number of reserved storages may be specified in the effect control microcomputer 100.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see S1217 and S1228 in FIG. 11), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the time of starting winning, the type of big hit, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined which judgment value range the value of is in. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total hold storage counter value for counting the total hold storage number (8 in this example). ) Corresponding area is secured. FIG. 8A shows an example in the case where the value of the total reserved storage counter is 5.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is "first" or "second" in the order of winning based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The data to be shown is set. Therefore, in the reserved specific area, data that can specify the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (hold storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, these random values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

In this way, the storage of the above-mentioned information regarding the start winning prize in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (random number 3). It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. In addition, before starting the variable display, which is the target for which the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area is read at the time of starting winning and the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is started, a special symbol is displayed. It may be used for a look-ahead notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display of.

When there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a total hold storage number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Will be sent. In the start winning winning command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as received symbol specification commands, variable type commands, and total hold storage number specification commands can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as a normal symbol hit judgment random number and a big hit type judgment random number used for game control is performed (judgment random number update process: S23). .. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these hold storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of storages of each hold storage (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description of the hold storage, it may be indicated that the information regarding the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as "hold storage". Further, the numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer may be referred to as the first hold storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second hold storage buffer may be referred to as the second hold storage information.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and clocks the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The process of opening the large winning opening (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. It is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 is a total hold storage in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order in the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. The data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening 14,) data indicating "second" is set. For example, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 8, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first”. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage counter value is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first start winning opening 13 or , Data indicating that it is "first" or "second" in the order of winning is set based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1216). In the process of S1216, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage number designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1221).

By executing the processes of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the first Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1218 to S1221 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1229), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage number designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1232).

By executing the processes of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning prize is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processes of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the second starting winning winning designation command are executed. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, if the customer wait state specification command has not been sent yet, the customer wait state specification command that specifies the customer wait state mode is executed. The process for transmitting is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. Here, when the customer waiting state specification command is transmitted, the customer waiting state specification command transmission completed flag indicating that the customer waiting state specification command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting state specification command is transmitted, the customer is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting state specification command sent flag is set. It is controlled not to send the wait state specification command. Such a customer waiting state specification command sent flag is reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

When there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the hold specific area (see FIG. 8A) is "first". It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (first). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is performed.

By executing the processes of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is changed and displayed in the order of the starting winnings in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and sets each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 is placed in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of reserved storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

The count value of the total hold storage counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total hold storage counter is subtracted by 1 (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the hold storage buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passage process and S1227 of the start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot. To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is the normal play. When the state or the time is shortened, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end processing (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot is determined, or the variation display that is the result of the missed display. Is reset at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed when the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed is satisfied.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75, which will be described later.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets the big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5 (C) are used. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (B). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (C).

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and holds them using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the storage buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol differs for each jackpot type. Since the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control according to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the jackpot type data. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the jackpot type data.

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined by S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation jackpot", "7" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 is one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation command that specifies the display result according to the determined type of jackpot or the loss. Controls to transmit the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

Further, in the above-mentioned special symbol changing process (S303), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer, and when the fluctuation time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop processing (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop processing.

When a big hit is obtained as a result of the fluctuation display, the big hit opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening opening processing (S306), and the big hit end processing (S307) are executed to control the big hit game state. Will be done. In the jackpot end processing (S307), the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set at the end of the probability variation jackpot, and the time reduction flag is set at the end of the normal jackpot. As a result, after the end of the probabilistic jackpot, it is controlled to the probabilistic state and the time saving state, and after the end of the normal jackpot, it is controlled to the time saving state.

The probabilistic jackpot and the time saving state after the normal jackpot need to be continued until either of the conditions of the fluctuation display being executed 100 times and the occurrence of the next jackpot are satisfied. For such a continuation period of 100 times of fluctuation display, in the jackpot end processing (S307), the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is set to 100 times, and every time the fluctuation display is executed thereafter. It is managed by subtracting and updating in the special symbol stop processing, and the time saving flag is reset based on the count-up of the time saving number counter, so that the time saving state is controlled to end.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the main image display device 9 according to the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, among the current processes according to the control state, the current one. Select the process corresponding to the control state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). , SR2 for determining timer effect execution, SR3 for determining timer seconds, SR3-1 for determining the number of timers, SR4 for determining freeze effect execution, SR5 for determining freeze seconds, SR6 for determining special pattern execution, A random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating SR7 for determining the content of the special pattern and SR8 for determining the content of the super reach effect) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR8 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range and is determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the right timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560, and in response to the received effect control command, the main image display device 9, various lamps, and the like. In addition, by controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S500) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of the pre-reading effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Any of the processes S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the main image display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second special. The control related to the display of the variation of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S500) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the main image display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the main image display device 9 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the main image display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the main image display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol fluctuation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to exclude the fluctuation display result (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the data table for determining the out-of-order symbols, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left and middle, respectively. ， It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that will be the variable display result of the effect symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the combination of out-of-reach symbols (for example). Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the data table for determining the missing symbol. It is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of jackpot symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of outlier symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol to be shifted by one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 101 has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (table for determining probabilistic jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" is set in the middle and right, one of the probabilistic jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and determine the combination of. When it is determined that the normal jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" is set on the right, a combination of any of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values. To select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the jackpot game state.

Next, the timer effect executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the timer effect, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed, the timer display is specified by updating the period display indicating the effect period such as the waiting time until the specific effect is executed in the timer display format. When becomes, it is an effect of executing one of a plurality of types of effects. In the timer display, the timed value that is counted down is updated from the initial value of the timed value set at a predetermined timing, and finally, the value of the timer display becomes 0 (a value indicating 0 seconds). Such a timer display displayed during the timer effect is displayed on at least one of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 for a predetermined period during the variable display.

In addition, during the execution of the timer effect, after the timer display is counted down in the period from the start of the period display by the timer display until the period display becomes 0, which is a specific mode, the timer display is displayed as a predetermined mode. It may be stopped for a second, and the value of the timer display may be set to 0 after passing through the predetermined mode. The effect of stopping the countdown of the timer display for several seconds in this way is hereinafter referred to as a freeze effect. As the freeze effect, the countdown of the timer display does not completely stop for several seconds, and the countdown may not proceed beyond a predetermined period. For example, if a freeze effect occurs on the timer display of "15:47" in the middle of the countdown, it is specified as a predetermined number such as "15:46" → "15:47" → "15:46". By going back and forth between the numbers and the numbers, the timer display may be produced so that the countdown does not proceed beyond a predetermined period. In addition, the countdown progresses from "15:47" → "15:46" → "15:45", but by making the countdown extremely slower than the actual timekeeping, it seems that the time has hardly advanced. It may be used as a production.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the first embodiment. 16 (a) to 16 (e) are diagrams showing a display example of the timer display 91 in the sub-image display device 90 when the freeze effect is executed during the timer effect. 16 (f) to 16 (i) are diagrams showing a display example of the timer display 91 in the sub-image display device 90 when the freeze effect is not executed during the timer effect. In FIGS. 16A to 16E, a time of 30 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect. Further, in FIGS. 16 (f) to 16 (i), a time of 20 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect.

As shown in FIG. 16A, when the timer effect is started, for example, the sub-image display device 90 displays a time counting period of “20:00” indicating 20 seconds as the timer display 91. The period displayed on the timer display 91 is displayed up to two digits (one hundredth digit) of seconds or less, and the value is counted down with the passage of time. FIG. 16B is a diagram showing a timer display 91 displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed after counting down from 20 seconds. As shown in FIG. 16B, every 10 seconds, the LOCK display 92 is displayed above the timer display 91 when “10:00” indicating 10 seconds is displayed. The LOCK display 92 is an action effect in which the display image acts on the timer display 91, and the display image indicated by the characters of LOCK is added to the timer display. By adding the LOCK display 92 to the timer display 91, the freeze effect is executed. By adding the LOCK display 92 to the timer display 91 in this way, the player can easily recognize that the freeze effect is being executed.

FIG. 16 (c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the timer display 91 when 10 seconds have elapsed from the state of FIG. 16 (b). As shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, when the freeze effect is executed, the display of the timer display 91 is stopped for 10 seconds while the display of "10:00" remains, and the LOCK display is displayed. 92 is added. After the freeze period of 10 seconds has elapsed, the timer display 91 is counted down again as shown in FIG. 16D. After that, as shown in FIG. 16E, the timer display 91 is counted down and displayed at "00:00" indicating 0 seconds, which is a specific mode. Then, based on the timer display becoming 0 seconds, one of a plurality of types of effects is executed.

Here, an example is shown of the effect executed when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds. The effects executed when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds include, for example, an effect in which the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream temporarily stops (for example, the symbol described as "NEXT" temporarily stops), and a reach symbol. An effect that indicates that the player has stopped and reached the reach (for example, the accessory operates at the timing when the reach symbol is stopped), and an effect that indicates the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation during the reach effect (for example, the jackpot expectation during the reach). It changes to a high background). The effect executed when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds is not limited to the effect shown here, and may be any effect.

Next, the case where the freeze effect is not executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 (f) to 16 (i). When a time of 20 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), when the timer effect is started, for example, "20:00" indicating 20 seconds as the timer display 91. The time counting time is displayed on the sub image display device 90. FIG. 16 (g) is a diagram showing a timer display 91 displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed after counting down from 20 seconds. As shown in FIG. 16 (g), "10:00" indicating 10 seconds is displayed every 10 seconds. Since the freeze effect is not executed, the LOCK display 92 is not displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (h), when 1 second has passed from FIG. 16 (g), the timer display is displayed at "09:00" indicating 9 seconds as shown in FIG. 16 (h). .. After that, as shown in FIG. 16 (i), the timer display 91 is counted down and displayed at "00:00" indicating 0 seconds, which is a specific mode. Then, based on the timer display becoming 0 seconds, one of a plurality of types of effects is executed. Here, in FIGS. 16A to 16I, the timer display 91 having two digits of seconds or less is actually counted down, but is not disclosed in detail in the drawings. Further, it is possible to count down only the number of seconds such as "10", "9" ... "0" without displaying the two digits after the second.

In this way, the timer display 91 displayed in the timer effect is a pattern that goes through the freeze effect in the period from the start of the display to the countdown to "00:00" indicating 0 seconds, which is a specific mode. And a pattern that does not go through the freeze effect. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 91 in the period from the start of the countdown by the timer display 91 to 0 seconds.

Further, in the pattern in which the freeze effect is executed in the timer effect, as shown in FIGS. 16 (b) to 16 (d), after the freeze effect is executed for 10 seconds, the timer display 91 is updated again. In this way, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 91 in the period until the timer display 91 becomes 0 seconds.

Further, although the timer selection time for determining the number of timer seconds (the time from the start of the timer display to 0 seconds), which is the number of seconds for which the timer effect is executed, is different, as shown in FIG. 16, the freeze effect is produced. The display mode at the start of the timer display 91 may be the same (both are the same at "20:00") depending on whether the timer display 91 is not executed or the freeze effect is executed. In this way, it is not possible to determine whether or not to go through the freeze effect at the start of the timer display 91, and it is possible to execute an unexpected effect.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the timer display 91 may be executed by both the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90. The main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 display the same time as the value of the timer display 91. Since the timer display 91 is displayed in the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 so as to have the same period, the timer display 91 can be emphasized and the player is made to pay attention to the updated numerical value. be able to. Further, when the freeze effect is executed, the LOCK display 92 is displayed on both the timer display 91 of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the freeze effect.

Further, during the execution of the freeze effect, a notice effect for notifying the display result of the variable display being executed may be executed. As shown in FIG. 17, the notice image 93 composed of the character and the character “chance” gives a notice of the display result of the variable display. In the freeze effect, the LOCK display 92 is added to the timer display 91 and displayed. The added LOCK display 92 has a higher display priority than the preview image. Specifically, the order in which each image is displayed is the order of the LOCK display 92, the timer display 91 (the image including the display frame), and the preview image 93 from the upper layer. Here, the image displayed on the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 is formed from a plurality of layers, and the image in the upper layer is arranged above the image in the lower layer. It is easy to recognize with. Since the LOCK display 92 is displayed at a higher level than the preview image 93, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the LOCK display 92 indicating that the freeze effect is being executed.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a timer effect execution determination table. The timer effect execution decision table is a data table used for a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the timer effect. The timer effect execution decision table includes the jackpot timer effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 18A and the missed timer effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 18B. These timer effect execution decision tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the jackpot timer effect execution decision table of FIG. 18 (A), the timer effect is set so that the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "execute timer effect> do not execute timer effect". The data is set so that the decision to make is selected at a higher rate. The timer effect execution decision table at the time of disconnection in FIG. 18B shows the timer effect so as to have a magnitude relationship of "execute timer effect <do not execute timer effect" according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that the percentage of decisions that are not made is selected.

Due to the data settings in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the display result of the variable display that is the target of the timer effect becomes the jackpot display result, the timer effect is executed as compared with the case where the display result is off. The ratio will be high. Therefore, when the timer effect is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the timer effect is not executed.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a timer second determination table. The timer seconds determination table is a data table used for lottery to determine the number of timer seconds for which the timer effect is executed for each fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern. The timer second determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the timer seconds determination table, for the variation display (for example, the first super reach) in which the variation time is 30 seconds, the timer selection time for determining the timer seconds is determined by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that 5 seconds and 10 seconds are determined at a ratio of 1: 1. For the fluctuation display with a fluctuation time of 40 seconds, 10 seconds and 20 seconds are in a ratio of 1: 1 as the timer selection time for determining the number of timer seconds based on the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set to be determined. For the fluctuation display with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds, 20 seconds and 30 seconds are in a ratio of 1: 1 as the timer selection time for determining the number of timer seconds based on the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set to be determined. For the fluctuation display with a fluctuation time of 60 seconds, 30 seconds and 40 seconds are in a ratio of 1: 1 as the timer selection time for determining the number of timer seconds based on the SR3 value extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set to be determined.

According to the data setting in FIG. 19, the timer selection time selected in the timer effect corresponds to the fluctuation time, and the longer the fluctuation time, the longer the timer selection time is selected. The timer selection time determined in response to the fluctuation time is shown in the case where the determination ratio is 1: 1. However, the ratio of the timer selection time may be different. Further, the timer selection time may be different depending on whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit or not. In such a case, it is desirable that a longer time is selected as the timer selection time than in the case of a big hit and the case of a loss. By doing so, it is possible to set the data so that a big hit is likely to occur if the timer effect time is long.

As shown in FIG. 19, since a plurality of timer selection times are provided, the production can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a timer number determination table. As shown in FIG. 17, when the timer effect is executed, one timer may be displayed or two timers may be displayed. The timer number determination table is a data table used for lottery to determine the number of timers displayed at the time of timer production for each timer selection time. The timer number determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the timer number determination table, when the timer selection time is 5 seconds, the data is set at a ratio that the number of timers is "1> 2" according to the value of SR3-1 extracted at a predetermined timing. Further, when the timer selection time is 10 seconds, the data is set at a ratio that the number of timers is "1> 2" according to the value of SR3-1 extracted at a predetermined timing. Further, when the timer selection time is 20 seconds, the data is set at a ratio that the number of timers is "1> 2" according to the value of SR3-1 extracted at a predetermined timing. Further, when the timer selection time is 30 seconds, the data is set at a ratio that the number of timers is "1> 2" according to the value of SR3-1 extracted at a predetermined timing. Further, when the timer selection time is 40 seconds, the data is set at a ratio that the number of timers is "1> 2" according to the value of SR3-1 extracted at a predetermined timing.

Due to the setting of the data in FIG. 20, the number of timers selected in the timer effect is more likely to be one than two. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the longer the timer selection time is, the easier it is for two timers to be selected rather than one. The number of timers displayed is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Further, the ratio of the number of timers selected may be different depending on whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit or not. In such a case, it is desirable to select a larger number of timers in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a freeze effect execution determination table. The freeze effect execution decision table is a data table used for a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the freeze effect. The freeze effect execution decision table includes the jackpot freeze effect execution decision table of FIG. 21 (A) and the off-off freeze effect execution decision table of FIG. 21 (B). These freeze effect execution decision tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the jackpot freeze effect execution decision table of FIG. 21 (A), the freeze effect is set so that the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "execute freeze effect> do not execute freeze effect". The data is set so that the decision to make is selected at a higher rate. The freeze effect execution decision table at the time of disconnection in FIG. 20B shows the freeze effect so that the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "execute the freeze effect <do not execute the freeze effect". The data is set so that the percentage of decisions that are not made is selected.

Due to the data settings in FIGS. 21 (A) and 21 (B), when the display result of the variable display that is the target of the freeze effect is the jackpot display result, the freeze effect is executed as compared with the case where the display result is off. The ratio will be high. Therefore, when the freeze effect is executed, the player's expectation for a big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not executed.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a freeze seconds determination table. The freeze seconds determination table is a data table used for lottery to determine the freeze time for executing the freeze effect corresponding to the timer selection time. In the freeze seconds determination table, the timer display value at the start of the timer (initial value of the timer displayed first) and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK are also determined. The freeze seconds determination table is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the freeze second determination table, when the timer selection time is 5 seconds, the data is set so that the freeze time is always 3 seconds according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. The timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 3 seconds is "02:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "01:00". Further, when the timer selection time is 10 seconds, the data is set so that "freeze time 3 seconds <freeze time 5 seconds" according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. The timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 3 seconds is "07:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "04:00". Further, the timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 5 seconds is "05:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "03:00". is there.

Further, when the timer selection time is 20 seconds, the data is set so that "freeze time 5 seconds <freeze time 10 seconds" according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. The timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 5 seconds is "15:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "08: 00". Further, the timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 10 seconds is "10:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "05:00". is there.

Further, when the timer selection time is 30 seconds, the data is set so that "freeze time 10 seconds <freeze time 15 seconds" according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. The timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 10 seconds is "20:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "10:00". Further, the timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 15 seconds is "15:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "08: 00". is there.

Further, when the timer selection time is 40 seconds, the data is set so that "freeze time 15 seconds <freeze time 20 seconds" according to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing. The timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 15 seconds is "25:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "13:00". Further, the timer display value at the start of the timer when the freeze time is 20 seconds is "20:00", and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed is "10:00". is there.

Due to the data settings in FIG. 22, the freeze time is more likely to be selected for a longer time than for a shorter time. As shown in FIG. 21, the freeze effect is more likely to be selected in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a longer fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) is more likely to be selected in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. As shown in FIG. 19, the timer selection time corresponds to the fluctuation time, and the short time and the long time are determined at a ratio of 1: 1. From these facts, when a long freeze time is selected as the freeze effect, the jackpot expectation is high, so that the player can pay attention to the execution period of the freeze effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, since a plurality of freeze times for executing the freeze effect are provided, the player can pay attention to which period the freeze effect is executed. Further, when the timer selection time is 5 seconds and the freeze effect is executed, the display value of the timer display 91 at the start of the timer effect is "02:00". The timer display value "02:00" at the start of such a timer is a numerical value that is displayed only when the freeze effect is executed. Therefore, the player can know that the freeze effect is passed at the start of the timer display 91 before the freeze effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the freeze effect.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616) in the first embodiment. In FIG. 23, among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol variation start process, the process related to the setting of the timer effect is shown. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed by the timer effect by performing the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of this fluctuation (S901). The received variation pattern command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not the super reach variation pattern is obtained depending on whether or not the super reach variation pattern command is stored in the area indicating the variation display executed this time. judge. If it is not a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the process proceeds to S910. If it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the value of SR2 is extracted, and using the extracted random value and the timer effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 18, whether or not the display result of the fluctuation display this time is a big hit (is it wrong? ) Determines whether or not the timer effect is executed (S902). Whether or not the display result of the current variation display is a big hit is determined by the display result command or the like received when the current variation display is executed to determine whether or not the display result of the variation display executed this time is a big hit. ..

In S903, it is determined whether or not the timer effect is determined to be executed based on the determination result of S902 (S903). If the execution of the timer effect is not decided, the process proceeds to S910. If the execution of the timer effect is determined, the value of SR3 is extracted in S904, and the number of seconds for executing the timer effect is determined by the extracted random number value and the timer seconds determination table shown in FIG. Next, in S905, the value of SR3-1 is extracted, and the number of timers is determined by the extracted random value and the timer number determination table shown in FIG.

Next, the process proceeds to S906, SR4 is extracted, and the extracted random number value and the freeze effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 21 freeze depending on whether or not the display result of this variation display is a big hit (or miss). Whether or not to execute the effect is determined (S906). Next, in S907, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect is determined to be executed based on the determination result of S906 (S907). If the freeze effect is not executed, the process proceeds to S910. When the freeze effect is executed, the SR5 value is extracted in S908, and the freeze seconds are determined by the extracted random number values and the freeze seconds determination table shown in FIG. In the freeze seconds determination table, the freeze time is determined according to the timer selection time, and the timer display value at the start of the timer and the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK when the freeze effect is executed are determined. Next, in S909, it is decided to execute the LOCK display 92 as shown in FIG. 16 when executing the freeze effect (S909).

Next, in S910, other effects including the advance notice effect are determined, and the determined effect is set to be executed. The notice effect is a notice using the notice image 93 as shown in FIG. During the variable display, a plurality of types of such notice effects may be executed, and what type of notice effect is to be executed is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, as another effect, it is determined that one of a plurality of types of effects is executed based on the timer display 91 becoming 0 seconds.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a timer effect different from that of the first embodiment is executed. In the timer effect of the second embodiment, a special pattern timer effect is set in addition to the normal pattern timer effect. The timer effect of the normal pattern is a pattern in which the display value of the timer display is only counted down with the passage of time in the period from the start of the timer display to the time when the timer display becomes 0 seconds. On the other hand, in the special pattern timer effect, when the timer display 91 is counted down to 0 seconds, the predetermined effect shown in the first embodiment is not executed, but an operation means such as the stick controller 122. The effect using is executed. The player's operation on the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123. Specifically, when the player executes the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 when the timer display 91 is counted down to 0 seconds, the number of seconds of the timer display 91 which has been 0 seconds increases, and the countdown is performed again. Is performed. Such a special pattern may be executed a plurality of times, and when it finally reaches 0 seconds, a predetermined effect as shown in the first embodiment is executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the second embodiment. FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a timing chart in the case of a two-time pattern with a timer selection time of 20 seconds as a special pattern of the timer effect. The double pattern indicates an effect pattern in which the effect using the operating means is executed twice during the execution of the timer effect. Further, FIGS. 24 (b) to 24 (i) are diagrams showing a display example of the timer display 91 in the pattern of FIG. 24 (a). First, the timer effect of the special pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (i).

As shown in FIG. 24 (a), in the two-time pattern of the timer selection time of 20 seconds executed as the timer effect, "04:00" is first displayed on the timer display 91 (FIG. 24 (b)). From this state, the countdown of the timer display 91 is executed for 4 seconds. Then, when the timer display 91 reaches the value indicated by "00:00" (FIG. 24 (c)), the operation effect of operating the operation means such as the stick controller 122 is executed. The stick controller 122 has an operation valid period (hereinafter, also referred to as an operation valid period) set to 2 seconds. When the player executes the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 during the operation valid period of 2 seconds, "+04: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 (FIG. 24 (FIG. 24). d)). The display of "+04: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 for the remaining operation valid period and the period obtained by adding 1 second (minimum period of the timer display) to the remaining operation period, and the timer display 91 is displayed as "+04: 00". The number of seconds increases from "0:00", and the value of "04:00" is displayed on the sub-image display device 90 (FIG. 24 (e)).

If the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is not executed within the operation valid period of 2 seconds, the display of "+04: 00" is automatically displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 at the end of the operation valid period. Is displayed (FIG. 24 (d)). The display of "+04: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 for 1 second after the end of the operation valid period, and the number of seconds increases from "00:00" as the timer display 91. , The value of "04:00" is displayed on the sub-image display device 90 (FIG. 24 (e)).

Here, regardless of whether the stick controller 122 is operated or not, the display of "+04: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 for at least 1 second (FIG. 24 (FIG. 24). d)). Further, the number of seconds is increased from "0:00" as the timer display 91, and the value of "04:00" is displayed on the sub-image display device 90 (FIG. 24 (e)). At this time, the player can recognize that the number of seconds of the timer display 91 has increased. The total period of the operation valid period (operation 2 seconds in FIG. 24 (a)) and the timer display period of the main image display device 9 (timer display 1 second in FIG. 24 (a)) indicating the increased number of seconds of the timer display 91 is It is set to 3 seconds.

After that, the timer display 91 starts the countdown from 4 seconds indicated by "04:00", and when the timer display 91 reaches the value indicated by "00:00" (FIG. 24 (f)), the timer display 91 is again counted down. The effect of pulling the stick controller 122 is executed during the operation valid period. When the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is executed by the player within 2 seconds, "+06: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 (FIG. 24 (g)). The display of "+06: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 for the remaining operation valid period and the period obtained by adding 1 second to the time, and the number of seconds from "00:00" as the timer display 91. Is increased, and the value of "06:00" is displayed on the sub-image display device 90 (FIG. 24 (h)).

If the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is not executed within the operation valid period of 2 seconds, the display of "+06: 00" is automatically displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 at the end of the operation valid period. Is displayed (FIG. 24 (g)). The display of "+06: 00" is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 9 for 1 second after the end of the operation valid period, and the number of seconds increases from "00:00" as the timer display 91. , The value of "06: 00" is displayed on the sub-image display device 90 (FIG. 24 (h)).

When the timer display 91 starts the countdown from 6 seconds and the timer display 91 reaches the value indicated by "00:00" (FIG. 24 (i)), the predetermined effect is executed. The effect executed when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds may be the same as or different from the effect shown in the first embodiment, and may be any effect. May be good.

As described above, in the special pattern, when the timer effect is started and the timer display 91 reaches the value indicated by 0 seconds, the number of seconds of the timer display 91 is increased, and the countdown is executed again. With such a special pattern of timer effect, the player can pay attention to the display mode in the period from the start of the countdown of the timer display 91 to the final value of the timer display 91 reaching 0 seconds.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a special pattern execution decision table. The special pattern execution decision table is a data table used for a lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the special pattern. The special pattern execution decision table includes the big hit special pattern execution decision table shown in FIG. 25 (A) and the out-of-order special pattern execution decision table shown in FIG. 25 (B). These special pattern execution determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the jackpot special pattern execution decision table of FIG. 25 (A), the special pattern is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "execute the special pattern> do not execute the special pattern" according to the value of SR6 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that the percentage of decisions to make is selected. In the out-of-order special pattern execution decision table of FIG. 25 (B), the special pattern is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of "execute the special pattern <do not execute the special pattern" according to the value of SR6 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that the percentage of decisions that are not made is selected.

When the timer effect is executed by setting the data in FIGS. 25 (A) and 25 (B), when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the special pattern is compared with the case where the display result is off. Will be executed at a higher rate. Therefore, when the special pattern is executed, the player's expectation for a big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the special pattern is not executed.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a special pattern content determination table. The special pattern content determination table is a data table used for lottery to determine the effect content of the special pattern when the special pattern is executed. The special pattern content determination table includes the jackpot special pattern content determination table shown in FIG. 26 (A) and the out-of-order special pattern content determination table shown in FIG. 26 (B). These special pattern content determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

As for the content of the special pattern, the number of times the special pattern is executed is determined to be one of one pattern, two patterns, or three patterns depending on the selection time of the timer. Further, the display contents of the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 are different for each of the one-time pattern, the two-time pattern, or the three-time pattern. For example, when the timer selection time is 5 seconds, only one special pattern is executed, and "1:00 → close (3S) → +1: 00" is determined as the display content. To explain this display content in detail, first, "1:00" is displayed on the sub image display device 90, then the "close" image is displayed on the main image display device 9, and the player operates. In that case, immediately, if there is no operation, the display of "+11:00" is displayed on the main image display device after the operation valid period. “3S” in the table indicates 3 seconds, which is the total number of 2 seconds of the operation valid period and 1 second of the display time of the increased timer display time.

In the jackpot special pattern content determination table of FIG. 26 (A), the pattern in which the special pattern is executed once is always determined by the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing when the timer selection time is 5 seconds. It has become so. Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 10 seconds, it is determined that the number of executions of the special pattern is increased so that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern <2 times pattern". The data is set so that the rate at which is selected is higher. Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 20 seconds, it is determined that the number of executions of the special pattern is increased so that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern <2 times pattern". The data is set so that the rate at which is selected is higher.

Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 30 seconds, the number of executions of the special pattern is such that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern <2 times pattern <3 times pattern". The data is set so that the percentage of decisions that are selected is higher. Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 40 seconds, the number of executions of the special pattern is such that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern <2 times pattern <3 times pattern". The data is set so that the percentage of decisions that are selected is higher.

In the out-of-order special pattern content determination table of FIG. 26B, the pattern in which the special pattern is executed once is always determined by the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing when the timer selection time is 5 seconds. It has become so. Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 10 seconds, it is determined that the number of executions of the special pattern is reduced so that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern> 2 times pattern". The data is set so that the rate at which is selected is higher. Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 20 seconds, it is determined that the number of executions of the special pattern is reduced so that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern> 2 times pattern". The data is set so that the rate at which is selected is higher.

Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 30 seconds, the number of executions of the special pattern is such that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern> 2 times pattern> 3 times pattern". The data is set so that the percentage of choices that are less likely to be selected is higher. Further, according to the value of SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing, when the timer selection time is 40 seconds, the number of executions of the special pattern is such that the magnitude relationship is "1 time pattern> 2 times pattern> 3 times pattern". The data is set so that the percentage of choices that are less likely to be selected is higher.

According to the data settings in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), as the content of the special pattern, a pattern in which the number of executions of the special pattern is large may be selected as the timer selection time becomes long. Further, when the special pattern is executed, when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the rate of executing the pattern with a large number of executions of the special pattern is higher than when the display result is the off display. .. Therefore, when the number of times the special pattern is executed is large, the player's expectation for a big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the number of times the special pattern is executed is small.

As shown in FIG. 26, the special pattern can be executed multiple times. Further, as shown in FIG. 26, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the number of executions of the special pattern is likely to be larger than when the missed display result is obtained, so that the player has high expectations for the jackpot. In this way, the player can pay attention to the effect when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of being determined to have a longer fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) than in the case of a loss is higher. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the timer selection time is determined to be a longer number of seconds as the fluctuation time is longer. Then, as shown in FIG. 26, the length of the timer selection time is the same as the total period of the special pattern executed a plurality of times. From these things, as the total period of the special pattern executed multiple times becomes longer, the jackpot expectation becomes higher, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to the production when the timer display 91 becomes 0 seconds. it can.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 24 (e) and 24 (h) or 26, there are a plurality of types of timer display 91 that are updated when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds. In this way, the player can pay attention to which period is displayed on the timer display 91.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the tilting direction sensor unit 123 can execute a special pattern for increasing the timer display 91 when the movement of the player pulling the stick controller 122, which is an operating means, is detected. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by allowing the player to intervene in the execution of the special pattern.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616) in the second embodiment. In FIG. 27, among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol variation start process, the process related to the setting of the timer effect is shown. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed by the timer effect by performing the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of this fluctuation (S920). The received variation pattern command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not the super reach variation pattern is obtained depending on whether or not the super reach variation pattern command is stored in the area indicating the variation display executed this time. judge. If it is not a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the process proceeds to S927. If it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the value of SR2 is extracted, and using the extracted random value and the timer effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 18, whether or not the display result of the fluctuation display this time is a big hit (is it wrong? ) Determines whether or not the timer effect is executed (S921). Whether or not the display result of the current variation display is a big hit is determined by the display result command or the like received when the current variation display is executed to determine whether or not the display result of the variation display executed this time is a big hit. ..

In S922, it is determined whether or not the timer effect is determined to be executed based on the determination result of S921 (S922). If the execution of the timer effect is not decided, the process proceeds to S927. If the execution of the timer effect is determined, the value of SR3 is extracted in S923, and the number of seconds for executing the timer effect is determined by the extracted random number value and the timer seconds determination table shown in FIG. Next, in S924, the value of SR6 is extracted, and the extracted random number value and the special pattern execution determination table shown in FIG. Decide whether to execute.

Next, in S925, it is determined whether or not the execution of the special pattern is determined to be present based on the determination result of S924 (S925). If the execution of the special pattern has not been decided, the process proceeds to S927. When the execution of the special pattern is decided, the SR7 value is extracted in S926, and the extracted random number value and the special pattern content determination table shown in FIG. 26 are used to determine whether or not the display result of the variation display this time is a big hit. The content of the special pattern is determined depending on whether or not (S926).

Next, in S927, other effects including the advance notice effect are determined, and the determined effect is set to be executed. The notice effect is a notice using the notice image 93 as shown in FIG. During the variable display, a plurality of types of such notice effects may be executed, and what type of notice effect is to be executed is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, as another effect, it is determined that one of a plurality of types of effects is executed based on the fact that the timer display 91 finally reaches 0 seconds.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, a timer effect different from that of the first embodiment and the second embodiment is executed. The timer effect in the third embodiment is executed during the reach. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern that becomes the reach includes the variation pattern of the normal reach and the variation pattern of the super reach. When the variable pattern command for designating the super reach is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect of the designated super reach based on the transmitted command. In the first to fourth super reach of FIG. 6, one of a plurality of types of special reach (hereinafter, also simply referred to as SP reach) is executed for each fluctuation pattern.

In SP reach, any one of the effect symbols being displayed in a variable manner is reached. After that, it develops into SP reach after a predetermined time elapses from the reach state (after normal reach or after a reach effect different from normal reach). The SP reach executed in the super reach is a reach with a high degree of expectation that a big hit display result is obtained as compared with the normal reach that does not develop to the SP reach and does not produce a flashy effect after the reach. During the SP reach, for example, an effect such as a battle effect is executed on the liquid crystal screen. The battle effect is an effect in which the jackpot display result is displayed when the ally character and the enemy character fight and the ally character wins, and the off display result is displayed when the ally character is defeated.

Further, in the third embodiment, a case where the timer effect is executed using only the main image display device 9 will be described. For example, during SP reach, a flashy effect using the entire screen is executed. In such a case, the sub image display device 90 is located at a position where the main image display device 9 and the display screen do not overlap (for example, a position below the main image display device 9) so that the sub image display device 90 does not interfere with such an effect. To move. Further, in the main image display device 9, the timer effect and the SP reach are executed at the same time. The effect when the timer effect and the SP reach are executed will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the third embodiment. When the timer effect is executed, the pattern shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b) and the pattern shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (c) are executed. As shown in FIG. 28A, the timer image 95 is displayed at the lower center of the screen when the main image display device 9 is reached with the symbol “4”. On the timer image 95, the timer display 91 displayed as "20:00" is displayed. The timer display 91 counts down with the passage of time.

The patterns shown in FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (b) show the case where the normal reach is developed to the weak SP reach. The weak SP reach is an SP reach with a low expectation of a jackpot display result as compared with the strong SP reach described later. The degree of expectation as a jackpot display result is indicated by the number of black stars shown in FIG. 28 (b). The weak SP reach executed this time has an expectation level of 2 out of 5 levels, so the expectation level is not very high. During the weak SP reach, the effect symbol is displayed in the upper right area of the main image display device 9 as a command symbol in a miniaturized (reduced) mode. Further, the timer image 95 moves from the position of the lower center on the screen to the position of the lower left end when the weak SP reach is started.

When the SP reach is executed, the frame portion of the timer image 95 may change. However, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), in the weak SP reach, the frame portion 95a is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 28 (a) before the development to the SP reach. Further, the timer display 91 is counted down and is shown at "15:00". During the SP reach, a flashy effect using the entire display screen is executed as compared with the case shown in FIG. 28 (a) before the development of the SP reach. When a flashy effect such as an SP reach effect is executed, if the timer image 95 is displayed in the lower center area of the screen, the effect will be hindered. Therefore, if SP reach is being executed during the period from the start of the timer display 91 until the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds, the timer display 91 is moved to the position at the left end of the screen. Further, when SP reach is not executed, the timer image 95 does not change at the position of the lower center of the screen, and the countdown of the timer display 91 is executed.

In this way, the position of the timer display 91 is changed depending on whether or not the SP reach is executed during the period from the start of the display of the timer display 91 until the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to consider the situation of the production as to whether or not the production such as SP reach is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, FIG. 28 (c) shows a case where the reach state of FIG. 28 (a) has evolved into a strong SP reach. The strong SP reach is more expected to be a big hit display result than the weak SP reach. As shown in FIG. 28 (c), the strong SP reach executed this time has an expectation of 4 out of 5 levels, so it is shown that the big hit expectation is high. During the strong SP reach, the effect symbol is displayed in the upper right area of the main image display device 9 as a command symbol in a miniaturized (reduced) mode. Further, the timer image 95 moves from the position of the lower center on the screen to the position of the lower left end when the strong SP reach is started.

Further, when the strong SP reach is executed, the mode of the frame portion 95b of the timer image 95 changes. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the color of the frame portion 95b changes from white to red (the shaded portion in FIG. 28 (c)). Further, the timer display 91 is counted down and is shown at "15:00". Even with strong SP reach, as with weak SP reach, if SP reach is executed during the period from the start of timer display 91 until the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds, the timer display 91 is on the left edge of the screen. Moved to position.

In this way, the position of the timer display 91 is changed depending on whether or not the SP reach is executed during the period from the start of the display of the timer display 91 until the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to consider the situation of the production as to whether or not the production such as SP reach is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the SP reach is a reach with a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach that ends without developing to the SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by considering that such a highly expected reach that becomes a big hit is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 28, in the normal state (the state in which the reach is only applied) before the development of the SP reach, the timer display 91 is displayed at the lower center position of the main image display device 9, and the SP reach is displayed. Is being executed, the timer display 91 is displayed at the position of the lower left end of the main image display device 9. Therefore, by preventing the timer display 91 from obstructing the effect during SP reach, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the frame portion 95a of the timer image 95 remains white when the weak SP reach is executed, and the frame portion 95b of the timer image 95 is changed when the strong SP reach is executed. Change to red and display. In this way, by setting the display mode of the frame of the timer display 91 according to the SP reach to be executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit can be shown, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a super reach effect content determination table. The super reach effect content determination table is a data table used for a lottery for determining which of a plurality of types of SP reach the SP reach is to be the content of the super reach effect. The super reach effect content determination table includes the big hit super reach effect content determination table shown in FIG. 29 (A) and the super reach effect content determination table shown in FIG. 29 (B). These super reach effect content determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the fluctuation patterns of the first to fourth super reach shown in FIG. 6, any one of the first weak SP reach, the second weak SP reach, the first strong SP reach, and the second strong SP reach shown in FIG. 29. SP reach is executed. In the big hit super reach effect content determination table of FIG. 29 (A), "1st weak SP reach <2nd weak SP reach <1st strong SP reach <2nd strong SP" is determined by the value of SR8 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that there is a magnitude relationship called "reach". Further, in the table for determining the content of the super reach effect at the time of deviation in FIG. 29 (B), "1st weak SP reach> 2nd weak SP reach> 1st strong SP reach> 2nd" according to the value of SR8 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that there is a magnitude relationship of "strong SP reach".

When SP reach is executed as a super reach effect by setting the data in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, it is compared with the case where the display result is off. The strong SP reach is easy to be executed, and the second SP reach is more likely to be executed than the first. Therefore, for example, when the second strong SP reach is executed, the player's expectation for a big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the first weak SP reach is executed.

As shown in FIG. 29, since a plurality of types of SP reach are provided, whether or not the SP reach is executed during the period from the start of the display of the timer display 91 until the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds. By considering the situation of the production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616) in the third embodiment. In FIG. 30, among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol variation start process, the process related to the setting of the timer effect is shown. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed by the timer effect by performing the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of this fluctuation (S940). The received variation pattern command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not the super reach variation pattern is obtained depending on whether or not the super reach variation pattern command is stored in the area indicating the variation display executed this time. judge. If it is not a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the process proceeds to S945. If it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the value of SR8 is extracted, and the extracted random value and the super reach content determination table shown in FIG. 29 are used to determine whether the display result of this fluctuation display is a big hit or not (missing). The super reach content is determined at different rates (S941). Whether or not the display result of the current variation display is a big hit is determined by the display result command or the like received when the current variation display is executed to determine whether or not the display result of the variation display executed this time is a big hit. ..

Next, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the extracted random value and the timer effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18 are used to execute the timer effect depending on whether or not the display result of the variation display this time is a big hit (or miss). (S942). In S943, it is determined whether or not the timer effect is determined to be executed based on the determination result of S942 (S943). If the execution of the timer effect is not decided, the process proceeds to S945. If the execution of the timer effect is determined, in S944, the display mode of the timer display and the position change timing of the timer display are set according to the content of the super reach effect. As the super reach effect, any one of the first weak SP reach, the second weak SP reach, the first strong SP reach, and the second strong SP reach in FIG. 29 is executed.

In the weak SP reach, the frame portion 95a of the timer image 95 is displayed in a white mode, and in the strong SP reach, the frame portion 95b of the timer image 95 is displayed in a red mode. Further, during SP reach, the timing for moving the display position of the timer display 91 (timer image 95) from the area at the lower center of the screen to the position at the lower left end of the screen is set. Since the timing of changing the display position of the timer display 91 is the timing when the timer display 91 develops into SP reach, it is determined in advance for each SP reach.

Next, in S945, other effects including the advance notice effect are determined, and the determined effect is set to be executed. The notice effect is a notice using the notice image 93 as shown in FIG. During the variable display, a plurality of such notice effects may be executed, and what kind of notice effect is to be executed is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, as another effect, it is determined that one of a plurality of types of effects is executed based on the timer display 91 becoming 0 seconds. For example, when the timer display 91 during SP reach reaches 0 seconds, when the battle effect is being executed, the character image of the ally is cut in in the final fanning scene showing the result of whether it is a big hit or not. The notice effect is executed. When the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds, an image related to the cut-in notice of such a character image is displayed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, an effect related to the hold display or the like and the timer effect is executed. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining various effects in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 31, at the lower end of the display area of the main image display device 9, an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter, referred to as a hold image or hold display) corresponds to the number of hold storage information. The hold display area 18c to be displayed is formed. In the hold display area 18c according to the fourth embodiment, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the main image display device 9, the first hold storage number is displayed in the hold display area on the left side, and the second hold storage number is displayed in the hold display area on the right side. By displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area separately in this way, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished. The game control microcomputer 560 serves as information for distinguishing between the first reserved storage information regarding the game ball that has won the first start port switch 13a and the second reserved storage information regarding the game ball that has won the second start port switch 14a. The first hold storage number designation command and the second hold storage number designation command may be transmitted.

Further, in the hold display area 18c, when the variable display is started, the oldest hold display (the rightmost hold display) is deleted. Also, the remaining hold display is shifted to the right one by one. An image showing a variation-corresponding display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display corresponding to the (moved, shifted) hold display deleted (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) from the hold display area 18c. ) Is formed in the central portion of the hold display area 18c. In the active display area AHA, the hold image displayed in the hold display area 18c corresponds to the hold image that has been displayed so far, for example, it is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA. The active display AH is displayed in a mode in which it can be identified. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the main image display device 9. Further, the active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the sub-image display device 90.

In the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the case where the timer effect is executed using only the main image display device 9 is shown. However, the timer effect may be executed by using the sub image display device 90. Further, the hold display area 18c and the active display area AHA may be displayed on the screen of the sub image display device 90.

Here, in the hold storage display control process of S707 shown in the effect control main process of FIG. 13, the display control of the active display AH to be displayed in the active display area AHA is also executed. Specifically, the display is controlled in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined first update flag is set when the first hold storage number designation command is received, while a predetermined second update flag is set when the second hold storage number designation command is received. set. Then, if the first update flag is set, in the process of S707, one first hold display of the hold display area 18c is deleted, and the remaining first hold display is moved one by one in the direction of the active display area AHA. The display of the hold display area 18c is updated by shifting toward, and the hold display H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA to update the display of the active display. If the second update flag is set, in the process of S707, one second hold display in the hold display area 18c is erased, and the remaining second hold display is deleted one by one toward the active display area AHA. The display of the hold display area 18c is updated by shifting, and the hold display is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA to update the display of the active display AH. After that, it shifts to S702.

Further, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit occurs later based on the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as foretelling that there is a possibility is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”. Further, the hold display H based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target hold display", and the active display AH based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target active display".

In this embodiment, the reserved image and the active image can be displayed in different display modes depending on the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be the jackpot display result, that is, the ease of display when the jackpot display result is obtained. For example, each of the reserved image and the active image can be displayed in different image colors depending on the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be the jackpot display result. For example, each of the reserved image and the active image can be displayed in a manner in which the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the type of image color, such as normal color (yellow) <blue <green <red. In addition, each of the reserved image and the active image may be displayed in purple, for example, as a specific display mode in which the expected degree of jackpot is different from the display mode of the different type.

When the main image display device 9 displays that a hold image corresponding to the new hold storage information appears based on the generation of the new hold storage information, the new hold image has a specific display mode such as purple. , Or, it is displayed in a display mode other than the specific display mode such as normal color (yellow), blue, green, or red.

The hold image that appears and is displayed in a display mode other than the specific display mode when new hold storage information is generated is actively displayed at the stage where the hold image is displayed as the hold display and at the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information. It is possible to execute a change effect such as holding to change the display mode (color in this embodiment) at either the stage of being displayed by the active image.

On the other hand, when the new hold storage information is generated, the hold image that appears and is displayed in a specific display mode does not perform the change effect such as hold when the hold image is displayed as the hold display, and corresponds to the hold storage information. It is possible to execute a change effect such as hold at the stage where the active image is displayed as the active display at the time of the variable display, or at the stage where the active image is displayed from now on. That is, when the hold image appears and is displayed in the specific display mode, the display mode (color in this embodiment) of the hold image is changed until the variable display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold image is performed. When a variable display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display of the specific display mode is performed, the display mode (color in this embodiment) of the active image corresponding to the variable display is changed. The production is feasible.

In such a change effect such as hold, the following color change of the hold image or the active image is possible. The image that appears and is displayed in the normal color (yellow) can be changed to a blue, green, or red image. The image that appears and is displayed in blue can be changed to a green or red image. The image that appears and is displayed in green can be changed to a red image. The image appearing and displayed in purple can be changed to a blue, green, or red image. As described above, in the change effect such as hold, the change effect of the display mode is executed in the change mode in which the expectation of becoming a big hit is high.

FIG. 31 shows a display screen view of the hold display H, the active display AH, and the main image display device 9 showing an example of the specific advance notice effect. In FIG. 31, the images displayed by the main image display device 9 are shown in (A) to (F) with the passage of time. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the main image display device 9, variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 is executed based on the hold storage information.

In the hold display area 18c located at the lower part in the display area of the main image display device 9, a circular image or a quadrangular image is displayed as the hold image H indicating the hold display. The circular image shows the hold display of the basic shape. The circular hold display includes a hold display that can be identified by each color, which is called "normal hold (yellow hold)", "blue hold", "green hold", or "red hold". The relationship between the jackpot expectation (the ratio of jackpots when displayed) for these hold displays is, for example, "normal hold" <"white hold" <"blue hold" <"green hold" <"red hold". It is set to be.

Further, the square image is a hold image H showing a hold display of a special shape (specific shape) other than the basic shape called "specific hold". The specific hold is a hold display that can be identified by the display shape or the like, as opposed to the circular hold display. In this example, the particular hold is displayed in a different color than the other holds, such as purple. The specific hold is a hold display in which the ratio of executing the specific notice effect as a kind of the notice effect is set higher than that of the hold display other than the specific hold.

Further, in the specific hold, the numerical information corresponding to the order until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed (for example, the numerical information of "04" to "00", hereinafter referred to as a countdown value) is provided. It is displayed corresponding to the hold display. As the specific hold, the countdown value may not be displayed.

Since the specific hold can be identified based on the shape with respect to other types of hold, it may be displayed in the same color as the other hold. Further, the specific hold may have the same shape as other types of hold, and may be distinguishable from other hold in a part other than the shape such as the color and pattern of the image. Further, the specific hold may be displayed in the same manner as the other hold, as long as it can be distinguished from the other hold by displaying the countdown value. In addition, the specific hold may be a hold display in which the ratio of executing the specific notice effect as a kind of notice effect is set higher than that of the hold display other than the specific hold, and the countdown value is not displayed. There may be.

The specific advance notice effect is a transitional effect that changes information (timekeeping information) that can suggest the end timing of a predetermined period (timed effect execution period) with the progress of the variable display when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed. (Timekeeping effect of timer display format) is executed over the predetermined period, and after the predetermined period ends, among the predetermined types of effects (multiple types of SP (special) effects as result effects corresponding to the progress effects). By executing any of the effects, it is a specific effect for notifying whether or not the player is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. In the specific advance notice effect, the effect (SP effect) executed after the execution of the elapsed effect for a predetermined period is completed can be said to be an effect executed as a result of the elapsed effect, and is therefore also called a result effect. Further, the timekeeping effect is also an effect of notifying information (timekeeping information) that can suggest the end timing of a predetermined period (execution period of the timekeeping effect). The notice mode of such a specific notice effect is also called a timer effect.

In this embodiment, as an example, when the specific hold is displayed and the variable display corresponding to the specific hold is executed, the effect control is performed so that the specific notice effect is always executed at a rate of 100%. When the specific hold is displayed, the effect control for executing the specific notice effect may be performed at a rate of less than 100%.

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the reserved images H of the first reserved storage are displayed in a display mode in which they are arranged in order from the side closest to the active display area AHA to the left in order of generation of the reserved storage information. The image color of the newly generated hold storage information is selected and determined based on the process for determining the image color as the hold display mode. The hold image H corresponding to the newly generated hold storage information is displayed in such a manner that the image of the determined display mode appears at the leftmost position in the arrangement of the hold image H. FIG. 31A shows an example in which a specific hold image is displayed as the hold image H corresponding to the newly generated hold storage information. In FIG. 31 (A), the hold image H indicating the specific hold is the fourth hold display, and the countdown value of “04” is displayed in the image of the specific hold.

When the variable display is executed, the first stored pending storage information adjacent to the active display area AHA, which is the earliest displayed reserved display, is digested for the variable display. The reserved image H is deleted from the reserved display area 18c, moved (shifted) to the position of the active display area AHA on the right side, and the effect operation of being displayed as the active image AH is executed. Then, when the variable display is executed, the hold image H corresponding to the hold storage information other than the hold storage information stored first is moved (shifted) one by one in the direction approaching the active display area AHA. Is executed.

FIG. 31 (A) shows a state in which the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 is started along with the effect operation in which the active image AH is displayed in the active display area AHA. Has been done. Due to the relevance of such an effect operation, it is shown that the active image AH in the active display area AHA is an image corresponding to the variable display. The hold image H that has moved from the hold display area 18c to the position of the active display area AHA is displayed as the active image AH in the same display mode except for the specific hold (the countdown value of the specific hold is different from that of the hold image). .. When a new variable display is started, as shown in FIGS. 31 (B) to 31 (D), all of the reserved images H displayed in the reserved display area 18c move to the right adjacent display position one by one ( The effect operation to shift) is displayed.

As a change effect such as hold of the hold image H, it is displayed at a predetermined ratio when the hold display position is shifted due to the start of execution of the next (first time after the appearance display) variation display after the new appearance is displayed. The aspect (display color in this embodiment) can be changed. As a change effect such as holding of the active image AH, the display mode (display color in this embodiment) can be changed at a predetermined rate when the variable display based on the corresponding hold storage information is started.

In FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (D), an example of a state in which the reserved image H is shifted three times by executing the variable display three times after the image of the specific hold is displayed as the reserved image H is shown. Has been done. In the specific hold, when the hold display position is shifted due to the execution of the first variation display, the countdown value is changed to "03" as shown in FIG. 31 (B), and the second variation display is executed. When the hold display position is shifted, the countdown value is changed to "02" as shown in FIG. 31 (C), and when the hold display position is shifted due to the execution of the third variable display, FIG. 31 The countdown value is changed to "01" as shown in (D). In this way, with respect to the specific hold, the countdown value indicates that the numerical information corresponding to the order until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed can be specified. In this way, the numerical information corresponding to the order until the variable display is executed corresponding to the hold display (specific hold) is displayed, which makes the production interesting, and the game is based on the update of the numerical information. Can improve the interest of.

In FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (F), an example of the effect in which the specific advance notice effect is executed is shown based on the hold storage information corresponding to the “specific hold” in the hold image H. As shown in FIG. 31 (E), when the specific hold displayed as the hold image H is deleted and the active image AH is displayed as the active display corresponding to the specific hold, the active image AH is displayed. The countdown value "01" displayed in the specific hold is further subtracted, and the countdown value is displayed as "00".

When the variable display is executed, when the specific advance notice effect is executed, a timer that executes a timekeeping effect as a progress effect at a predetermined position on the display screen of the main image display device 9 as shown in FIG. 31 (E). The display 91 is displayed, and the timer display 91 starts a timekeeping effect of counting down the predetermined time by a timer using a digital numerical value (timekeeping for 10 seconds in the figure). The start timing of the timekeeping effect is the start time of the variable display in which the specific advance notice effect is executed.

The start timing of the timekeeping effect may be set when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display (for example, after 3 seconds have elapsed). Further, the start timing of the timekeeping effect may be fixedly determined, such as at the start of fluctuation or when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, and any timing from a plurality of types of start timings. May be selected.

Then, in the specific advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), when the time measurement by the time measurement effect on the timer display 91 ends (when the time measurement value becomes "0"), there are a plurality of types as the result effect. One of the SP effects of is executed.

In this embodiment, as the timekeeping effect, for example, only one type of timekeeping effect of a display mode that counts down 10 seconds in a timer format is executed. As the timekeeping effect, for example, a plurality of types of timekeeping effects that measure 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, etc. are provided, and a timekeeping effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of timekeeping effects is selected at a predetermined selection ratio. You may decide. Further, the combination of the timekeeping effect type and the SP effect type may be selected and determined at a predetermined selection ratio. For example, the combination of the type of timekeeping effect and the type of SP effect may be selectable so that the type of timekeeping effect that is easily selected differs depending on the type of timekeeping effect.

FIG. 31 (F) shows an example in which an SP effect image 96 capable of specifying which of the first to third SP effects is executed is displayed. The SP effect image 96 shown in FIG. 31 (F) is, for example, a character image that can be identified as the second SP zone by the second SP effect (zone effect before execution of the super reach effect) (characters of the second SP zone in the figure). (Image shown by) and effect image (image shown by a thick dashed line in the figure) are shown as examples. The SP effect shown in FIG. 31 (F) is not limited to the image shown in FIG. 31 (F), but is not limited to the image shown in FIG. 31 (F), but is a specific moving image, a specific still image, a specific background image, a specific character image, a specific character image, or the like. Any image may be displayed as long as it is an image corresponding to the SP effect as the result effect in the specific advance notice effect.

In the timer effect executed in the first to fourth embodiments described above, only one of the timer effects may be executed, or two or more timer effects may be combined and executed. May be good. Further, the timer effect to be executed may be different depending on the game situation. For example, one of the timer effects may be executed during the low base, and another timer effect may be executed during the high base.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 16, the timer display 91 displayed in the timer effect is counted down from the start of the display until it reaches "00:00" indicating 0 seconds, which is a specific mode. A pattern that goes through the freeze effect and a pattern that does not go through the freeze effect are provided. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 91 in the period from the start of the countdown by the timer display 91 to 0 seconds.

(2) As shown in FIG. 19, since a plurality of timer selection times are provided, the production becomes diverse and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, since the effect of adding the LOCK display 92 to the timer display 91 is executed, it is a game that the freeze effect as a predetermined mode is executed. It can be easily recognized by a person.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 16B to 16E, 0 seconds are displayed by executing the update of the timer display 91 again after executing the freeze effect for 10 seconds, so that the timer display 91 is 0. The player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 91 in the period until the second.

(5) As shown in FIG. 22, since a plurality of freeze times are provided, the player can pay attention to which period timer display 91 is frozen.

(6) As shown in FIG. 17, since the LOCK display 92 is displayed at a higher level than the preview image 93, the display image shown by the LOCK display 92 can be easily recognized by the player.

(7) As shown in FIGS. 16 and 22, the display mode at the start of the timer display 91 may be the same depending on whether the freeze effect is not executed or the freeze effect is executed. Therefore, the timer display 91 is displayed. It is possible to perform an unexpected effect without being asked whether or not to go through the freeze at the start.

(8) As shown in FIG. 22, the timer display value "02:00" at the start of the timer is displayed only when the freeze effect is executed. Therefore, it is necessary to go through the freeze at the start of the timer display 91. It can be known first, and it can be noted that the predetermined mode is obtained.

(9) As shown in FIG. 17, since the timer display 91 is updated so that the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 have the same period, the timer display 91 can be highlighted. ..

(10) As shown in FIG. 24, since a special pattern is provided in which the period of the timer display 91 increases when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds, the effect when the timer display 91 becomes 0 seconds is provided. Can draw the player's attention.

(11) As shown in FIG. 26, since the special pattern is provided with a two-time pattern or a three-time pattern, the player can pay attention to the effect when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds.

(12) As shown in FIG. 26, in the case of the jackpot display result, the number of executions of the special pattern is larger than in the case of the out-of-order display result. Can draw people's attention.

(13) As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the rate of determination of a longer fluctuation time is higher than in the case of a loss. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the timer selection time is determined to be a longer fluctuation time as the fluctuation time is longer. Then, as shown in FIG. 26, the length of the timer selection time is the same as the total period of the special pattern executed a plurality of times. From these things, as the total period of the special pattern executed multiple times becomes longer, the jackpot expectation becomes higher, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to the production when the timer display 91 becomes 0 seconds. it can.

(14) As shown in FIGS. 24 (e) and 24 (h) or 26, there are a plurality of types of timer display 91 that are updated when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the timer display 91 of the above is displayed.

(15) As shown in FIG. 24, when the tilt direction sensor unit 123 detects the movement of the player pulling the stick controller 122 as the operating means, it is possible to execute a special pattern for increasing the timer display 91. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by allowing the player to intervene in the execution of the special pattern.

(16) As shown in FIG. 28, since the position of the timer image 95 can be changed depending on whether or not SP reach is executed, the timer display 91 becomes 0 seconds after the timer display 91 is started. By considering the situation of the production performed during the period up to, the interest of the game can be improved.

(17) Since the SP reach as shown in FIG. 18 is an SP reach with a high expectation of being a big hit, the interest of the game can be improved by considering that the SP reach with a high expectation of being a big hit is executed. Can be improved.

(18) As shown in FIG. 28, the timer display 91 is displayed at the lower center position of the main image display device 9 in the normal state, and at the lower left end position of the main image display device 9 during SP reach execution. Since the timer display 91 is displayed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game by not hindering the SP reach.

(19) As shown in FIG. 29, since a plurality of types of SP reach are provided, the status of the effect executed during the period from the start of the timer display 91 to the time when the timer display 91 becomes 0 seconds can be seen. By considering it, the interest of the game can be improved.

(20) As shown in FIG. 28, the frame portion 95a of the timer image 95 remains white when the weak SP reach is executed, and the frame portion 95b of the timer image 95 is not changed when the strong SP reach is executed. Is displayed in red, so that the interest of the game can be improved by setting the display mode of the timer display 91 according to the SP reach.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as the period display displayed by the timer effect, the timer display 91 in which the digital display is counted down with time has been described. However, the timer display 91 may count up the numbers with time, and the effect may be executed when the predetermined time is reached. Also, instead of displaying numbers as a period display showing the passage of time, an hourglass image showing the passage of time (indicating time by the amount of sand remaining in the hourglass) or a gauge image showing the passage of time is displayed. Any effect may be used as long as the information that can suggest the end timing of a predetermined period is changed with the passage of time, such as the one displayed by using (indicating the time by increasing or decreasing the gauge). ..

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot display result is displayed in the period in which the timer display, the hourglass image, and the image showing the period display such as the gauge image are displayed, as compared with the period in which such an image is not displayed. It is also possible to increase the execution rate of the production that can be expected to be. In such a case, when the freeze effect is executed for the period display, the period display is displayed for a long time as a whole, and the number of times of execution of the effect that can be expected to be a big hit display result increases. Therefore, by executing the freeze effect (stopping the period display), the time for displaying the period display can be lengthened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the timer display 91 may be changed between before the execution of the freeze effect and after the execution of the freeze effect. For example, the color of the numbers displayed on the timer display 91 before the freeze effect is executed may be white, and the color of the numbers displayed on the timer display 91 after the freeze effect is executed may be red. Further, instead of changing the color of the characters, the color of the frame of the timer display 91 may be changed. Further, the numbers and the shape of the frame may be different. Further, the display mode of the timer display 91 may be changed during the execution of the freeze effect, not after the execution of the freeze effect.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of display images of the LOCK display 92 added to the period display (timer display 91) may be provided. Further, the type of the display image to be added may be different from the display images of the plurality of types of the LOCK display 92 depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the timer display 91 as the period display is displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the main image display device 9 or the sub image display device 90. However, the period display may be displayed by another display method. For example, a display unit for displaying a segment display or a dot display using an LED may be separately provided, and the period display may be indicated by the display unit. Such a display unit may be provided around the game frame instead of being provided around the game board 6. Further, an image display device (liquid crystal) may be provided around the game frame. Further, even if the same liquid crystal is used, the display mode may be different by changing the number of pixels. Further, the period display may be executed using only the game frame side instead of the game board 6 side. Further, when the game board 6 is provided with two display units, only one display unit displays the period, and the other display unit displays other than the period display (for example, hold display or other effect display). May be done. In such a case, when the variable display having a high expectation of big hit is executed, the period display may be performed on both of the two display units.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the display unit on which the period display is displayed may be moved as the reach is executed. For example, at the start of the period display, the period display is executed on the main image display device 9, and when the reach is reached (including a predetermined timing after the reach), the period display is displayed on the sub image display device 90. You may. Further, the period display may be executed on the display unit on the game board 6 side at the start of the period display, and the period display may be displayed on the display unit on the game frame side when the reach is reached. In this way, the post-reach effect is not hindered by the period display.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the period display is updated so that the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 have the same period is shown. Such two period displays may be displayed at three or more places at the same time. Further, any one of the period displays may be displayed on the liquid crystal or LED display provided on the game frame side instead of the liquid crystal provided on the game board 6. Further, the period displays displayed by the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 may have the same size or different sizes. For example, one of them may be displayed large and the other may be displayed small.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the period display is updated so that the main image display device 9 and the sub image display device 90 have the same period is shown. However, the period displayed as the period display may be different periods instead of the same period. For example, one period display may start the countdown from "60:00", and the other period display may start the countdown from "30:00". Then, some effect may be executed after the shorter period display is completed, and another effect may be executed after the longer period display is completed. Further, by executing the freeze effect only for one period display, the ending period may be different even if the initially displayed period is the same. Further, the degree of expectation of the jackpot display result may differ depending on which period display the freeze effect is executed.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, as for the freeze effect, an effect of adding the LOCK display 92 to the timer display 91 is executed. However, in the freeze effect, the number may simply stop instead of adding an image to the timer display 91.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as an effect acting on the period display, an effect using the operation of the operating means may be executed. For example, in the case of a pattern in which a player is made to operate an operating means such as a stick controller 122 at a predetermined timing, a freeze effect is executed in the case of a pattern that succeeds as a result of the effect, and a pattern fails as a result of the effect. The freeze effect may not be executed. The effect using such an operating means may be executed before the update of the period display is started, or may be executed during the update of the period display.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the image of the LOCK display 92 to be added has a higher display priority than the preview image. However, at least one of the preview images may be displayed so as to have a higher priority than the image added by the freeze effect. For example, a preview image such as a premier notice, which often results in a big hit display and has a low appearance frequency, may have a higher priority than an image added by the freeze effect.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, the main image display device 9 side executes the advance notice effect using the advance notice image, but the sub image display device 90 does not execute the advance notice effect using the advance notice image. It was. However, in any display device, the advance notice effect may be executed during the execution of the period display.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the number of seconds selected in the timer effect to be displayed may differ depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. For example, even if the fluctuation patterns are the same (including almost the same case), the selection time may be determined differently on the effect control CPU 101 side depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. In such a case, it is desirable to determine the number of timer seconds longer when the jackpot display result is obtained than when the off display result is obtained. Further, the number of timer displays 91 may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. Further, the value of the timer display value at the start of the timer display 91 and the value of the timer display value at the time of timer LOCK may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the jackpot expectation is different between the case where the freeze effect is executed and the case where the freeze effect is not executed is shown. However, the jackpot expectation may not be different between the case where the freeze effect is executed and the case where the freeze effect is not executed. Further, the execution period of the freeze effect may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained. In such a case, it is desirable to determine a freeze period longer when the jackpot display result is obtained than when the off display result is obtained.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notice effect using the notice image is executed while the timer effect is being executed is shown. During the execution of the timer effect, any effect other than the advance notice effect may be executed. For example, images of a plurality of stages may be displayed in order, and a step-up notice effect may be executed to indicate that a big hit or a reach is achieved depending on the number of stages of the display. Further, the hold change effect may be executed during the execution of the timer effect.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, when the timer display 91, which is a period display, shows 0 seconds, the timer display 91 is displayed again, and a special pattern is shown in which the display is updated. Such a special pattern shows that the number of seconds is different when the period display is displayed again, but the color of the number or the color of the frame may be different instead of the number of seconds. Further, the numbers and the shape of the frame may be different.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, when the stick controller 122, which is an operating means, is operated, the period display is always updated again. However, there may be a pattern in which the period display is not updated again even if the operating means is operated by the player.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the operating means is the stick controller 122 is shown, but the operating means may be another operating means such as the push button 120. Further, in the special pattern, when the operating means is operated a plurality of times, the operating means used for the first time and the operating means used for the second time may be different. Then, the expectation of a big hit may be higher when the second operating means is operated than when the first operating means is operated.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, when a special pattern is executed by an operation by a plurality of operating means, when the first operating means and the second operating means are operated, the seconds of the period display to be increased are increased. The numbers may be different. Further, the operation validity period may be different depending on the operation means. For example, in the push button 120, a relatively long time is set as the operation valid period by the operation of repeatedly hitting, and in the stick controller 122, a shorter period than the operation of the push button 120 is set as the operation valid period by the action of the player pulling. You may do so.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, even with the same operation means, different operations may be executed depending on the content of the special pattern. For example, when operating the stick controller 122, the first operation may be performed for a long time, and the second operation may be performed for one pulling operation.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, the display content displayed on the screen is determined by the timer selection time as shown in FIG. 26. For example, in the case of a two-time pattern with a timer selection time of 20 seconds, the number of seconds obtained by subtracting the two operation validity periods is divided into three equal parts, and the remaining time is displayed as the timer display in the last period. I was adding. However, the time displayed on the period display may be determined by lottery. For example, the first period display time is determined by a random lottery, and the period displayed in the next period display is determined from the number of seconds that can be executed without any problem (the number of seconds that does not exceed the timer selection time as a whole). You may do so.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, as the content of the special pattern, as shown in FIG. 26, a case where the same content is displayed at the time of a big hit and at the time of a miss is shown. However, a display pattern that is displayed only at the time of a big hit may be provided. Specifically, when a display suggesting the number of seconds to be a big hit symbol such as "7:77" seconds is displayed, the big hit may be confirmed.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, the display indicating the total period of the period display updated in the special pattern may be executed. Further, when the period display is updated again, an effect of changing the background may be executed on the effect screen. For example, if the period display is updated multiple times, or if the total period of the period display is long and the jackpot expectation is high, the current state can be confirmed by displaying the total period or changing the background. ..

(24) In the above-described embodiment, the same timer display 91 is updated again when the timer display 91 shown as the period display reaches 0 seconds. However, when the timer display 91 reaches 0 seconds, another timer display 91 different from the previous one may be displayed.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, when the stick controller 122 is operated, the timer display 91 may not be updated again, but another effect may be executed. For example, when the stick controller 122 is operated at the final operation stage among a plurality of operations, even if a pattern is provided in which the timer display 91 is not updated and develops into a reach effect (SP reach may be used). Good. Further, a pattern in which the sub-image display device 90 and the accessory move when the stick controller 122 is operated, a pattern in which the background changes, and a pattern in which a character appears may be provided. Further, the timer display 91 may be updated so that these effects are further executed.

(26) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the position of the timer image 95 is changed depending on whether or not SP reach is executed is shown. However, the display size (display size (area)) of the timer image 95 may be changed depending on whether or not SP reach is executed. For example, before the SP reach is executed, the display size may be made larger than during the SP reach, and during the SP reach, the display size of the timer image 95 may be reduced so as not to interfere with the production in the SP reach. Good.

(27) In the above-described embodiment, the timer display 91 as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed on the sub-image display device 90, and when the SP reach is executed, the sub-image display device 90 is moved to display the main image. It may overlap with the display area of the device 9. Further, although there may be a portion that overlaps with the main image display device 9, the size of the overlapping area should be smaller in the case where the SP reach is not executed than in the case where the SP reach is executed. Good.

(28) In the above-described embodiment, the timer image 95 is displayed at the lower center position of the main image display device 9 before the execution of the SP reach, and the main image 95 is displayed during the execution of the SP reach so as not to interfere with the production. The case where the timer image 95 is displayed at the position of the left end portion of the image display device 9 is shown. However, conversely, the timer image 95 is displayed at the left end position before the execution of the SP reach, and the lower center of the main image display device 9 or the center of the liquid crystal is displayed in order to make the update of the timer display 91 conspicuous during the execution of the SP reach. It may be displayed in. Further, the display size of the timer image 95 may be reduced before the execution of the SP reach, and the display size of the timer image 95 may be increased during the execution of the SP reach.

(29) In the above-described embodiment, SP reach is shown as a specific effect, but the specific effect may be an effect other than SP reach. For example, it may be an effect in which a character image is displayed or an effect of a step-up notice, and the display mode of the timer image 95 may be different depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not. ..

(30) In the above-described embodiment, the weak SP reach and the strong SP reach may be executed within the same fluctuation time. For example, a pattern that develops from a weak SP reach to a strong SP reach may be provided, and the display mode of the period display may be changed at the time of the development.

(31) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the period display may be changed between the weak SP reach and the strong SP reach. For example, the display position of the timer image 95 may be different depending on whether the strong SP reach with a high jackpot expectation is executed or the weak SP reach is executed.

(32) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the period display may be changed according to the display period of the period display. For example, the countdown may be started from 10 seconds as the period display, the display mode of the numbers at the start is white, and the color of the numbers may be changed to red when the remaining 3 seconds are reached.

(33) In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect may be executed as the look-ahead effect. In such a case, the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be changed by executing the timer effect. Further, as the look-ahead effect, a display suggesting that the timer effect is executed in the variable display of the target may be performed. For example, it may be possible to display "timer effect preparation in preparation" or the like for the hold display of the target, and suggest that the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the target. In this way, the player can know that the timer effect is executed in the variable display of the target before the variable display of the target is started, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(34) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the various settings shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and the player determines the number of bets. When a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever and the symbols in the display means are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number It is also possible to apply the medals to slot machines (slot machines) that are paid out to players. Specifically, the timer display may be executed on a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine. Further, the timer display may be displayed on an accessory other than the effect display device. Further, in the slot machine, an operation means such as a push button capable of detecting the movement of the player may be separately provided, or the movement of the player may be detected by using an operation lever or a start switch.

(35) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(36) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(37) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another substrate (for example, the drawing). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 3, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. A microcomputer for effect control that controls the main image display device 9 by executing controls related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command as it is or changing it to, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 may similarly make various decisions made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, or the sound output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(38) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation time and the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one at the time of starting the variation. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc., before reaching the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second stop). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the production control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by the two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the judgment result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning, Then, the look-ahead determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although it is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. Further, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

(39) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(40) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(41) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

(42) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(43) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(44) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

1 Pachinko game machine, 9 Main image display device, 90 Sub image display device, 91 Timer display, 92 LOCK display, 95 Timer image, 100 Production control microcomputer, 560 Game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A period display means for displaying the period display and updating the period display from the initial mode to indicate the elapsed status of the period.
When the period display becomes a specific embodiment has been updated from the initial aspect, and a demonstration execution unit capable of executing either of the effect of a plurality of types of effect,
The period display means
As the period display update pattern in the period until the time display is the specific embodiments from the initial aspect, without the predetermined aspect is an aspect in which updating is stopped after starting the update of the period display, a first update pattern to the particular embodiments by updating the time display after starting the update of the time display, the time display to the predetermined manner, the second update pattern to the specific embodiments followed update and, it is possible to run,
As the predetermined mode, it is possible to execute an action effect acting on the period display.
A plurality of timings in which the predetermined mode is obtained are provided.
The action effect is a common effect mode depending on whether the timing of the predetermined mode is a specific timing or not.
In the period display, the period until the update is initiated either et before Symbol certain aspects from the initial aspect, provided with a plurality,
The period display means is a gaming machine that changes the display position of the period display when a specific effect is executed while the period display is being updated.