JP6913381B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, there was a pachinko gaming machine capable of performing an incomplete effect during one variable game. In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player's interest is suppressed by executing the production across a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-24261

In recent years, it has been desired to suppress a decline in the interest of the player by further devising a production that is not completed in one variable game.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a variable game executing means for executing a variable game, a granting means for granting a jackpot game, a standby state controlling means for controlling a standby state, and an effect executing means for executing an effect. The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided, and the variable game includes a specific variable game, and the effect spans a first effect, a second effect, and a plurality of continuous variable games. There is a specific effect that can be executed, and the period controlled after the end of the jackpot game includes a first period in which the first effect is executed, a second period in which the second effect is executed, and a second period in which the second effect is executed. The second period is a period controlled by the end of the variable game a predetermined number of times after the start of the first period, and the specific variable game is executed in the first period. The standby state is a specific standby state in which the specific variable game is controlled on condition that the specific variable game is not executed in the first period, and the effect pattern of the specific effect is one stage. or is constituted by directing the contents of the plurality of stages, wherein the specific effect of the effect pattern, there is a first effect pattern and the second demonstration pattern, the specific effect is executed based on the first performance pattern in the case, wherein in the case where the specific effect is executed based on the second performance pattern, different presentation time, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific effect is executed based on the first performance pattern the execution times of a specific variation game when that, the specific effect Ri is Do different the execution frequency of particular variations game when executed based on the second effect pattern, the presentation execution section, the first When the specific effect is executed based on the second effect pattern in the specific variation game for one period, the specific standby state is entered without being controlled in the second period with the end of the specific variation game. When controlled, the specific effect can be executed during the execution of the specific variation game and during the specific standby state, but is not controlled to the specific standby state with the end of the specific variation game. The gist is that when the game is controlled in the second period, the specific effect is terminated when the game is controlled in the second period.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. The figure which shows the production stage of the latent production mode. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing dialogue production. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing a production mode of dialogue production. The figure which shows the dialogue production control processing. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing a production mode of dialogue production.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a voice effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as "". It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific symbol) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order. In this way, the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b that execute the special game for varyingly displaying the special symbol correspond to the variable game executing means.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect of displaying the image.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" and "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination depending on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). In addition, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 as an opening / closing member (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and a high base state (ball entry rate improvement state) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improvement state).
Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the jackpot 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Is in the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 is in the closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. The symbols ZB and Zb are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is completed, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is finished, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In addition, in this embodiment, the ordinary hit lottery was performed to see if it would be a normal hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, "1" when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the game ball is a special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. .. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. good.

In addition, the various information to be backed up includes various information related to the game. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the game control can be restored based on the various information held. In this way, the main control RAM 40c holds information about the game even when the power is cut off.

In the present embodiment, the backup function is mounted on the main control board 40, and the backup function is not mounted on the sub control board 41. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sub control board 41 is mounted on the backup function. The backup function may not be mounted on the main control board 40.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 includes an RWM clear switch (not shown), and the RWM clear switch is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch is on, various backed up information is initialized, while the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch is off. As a result, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not in the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a is not in the special game or the big hit game and each special hold number is "0", the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state in which the special game and the big hit game are not executed. The main control CPU 40a that controls the standby state in this way corresponds to the standby state control means.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, as the game start command, the first game start command for instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game and the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game are used. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). Set the end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to execute the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game. The main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the granting means.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) in the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can identify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) in the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can be specified to be in the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. Further, when controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base number command) that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state to the output buffer. ..

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the normal game or the normal hit game. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during the normal game or the normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery, operates the normal variable member 30, and determines whether or not to give a normal hit game in which the second starting port 29 can take an open state.

When winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first opening pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect display device 27 corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP21 and HP22 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. Fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns, respectively.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP21 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed in the production game (during execution of the special game) and the first super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) production is executed. .. Similarly, the fluctuation patterns HP12 and HP22 are fluctuation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed.

The fluctuation time corresponds to each fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time can be specified from the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, as the fluctuation time, 12s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP01, 4s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP02, and 2s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP03. Further, as the fluctuation time, 60s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP11, 50s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP12, 70s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP21, and 55s corresponds to the fluctuation pattern HP22. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and the fluctuation pattern HP03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP02.

Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as a “determination table”) and a determination value for determining the fluctuation pattern so as to correspond to the type of the fluctuation pattern. In FIG. 3A, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, a selectable variation pattern is indicated by “◯”, and a change pattern that can be selected but has a lower probability of being selected than “◯” is selected. “Δ” indicates a fluctuation pattern that cannot be selected, and “-” indicates each.

To give a specific example, when the determination table TA1 is referred to, any of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, and HP21 is determined. When the determination table TA2 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP02, HP12, and HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA3 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP03, HP12, and HP22 is determined.

As shown in FIG. 3B, in this embodiment, the determination table TA1 is referenced in the low base state. On the other hand, the determination table TA2 is referred to in the 1st to 100th special games after the end of the jackpot game in the high base state. The determination table TA3 is referred to in the 101st and subsequent special games after the end of the jackpot game in the high base state.

As described above, the fluctuation pattern HP01 is easily determined in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP02 and HP03 are easily determined in the high base state. Therefore, in the case of the high base state, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case of the low base state. Further, in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is easily determined in the 1st to 100th special games, and the fluctuation pattern HP03 is easily determined in the 101st and subsequent special games.

Here, the control related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a identifies whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a reads a value from the main execution number counter stored in the main control RAM 40c, and specifies whether the game is the 1st to 100th special game or the 101st or later special game after the end of the big hit game. do. This main execution count counter is a counter that can specify the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game.

In the present embodiment, apart from the control related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern, the main control CPU 40a sets an initial count value (“100” in the present embodiment) in the main execution number counter after the end of the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the main execution number counter for each execution of the special game after the end of the big hit game. After the jackpot game is completed, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the high base state. In the high base state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the main execution number counter and determines that the value of the main execution number counter is "1" or more. If this is the case, it becomes possible to identify whether the game is the 1st to 100th special game after the jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the main execution number counter is "0", the main control CPU 40a can identify the special game after the 101st time after the end of the big hit game.

Returning to the description of the control related to the determination of the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with reference to the determination table TA1 when controlled to the low base state. The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high base state, and when it is specified that it is the 1st to 100th special game after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the determination table TA2. The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high base state, and when it is specified that the special game is the 101st or later after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the determination table TA3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern of the special game corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be transitionable on condition that each hit game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode is an image that corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, can be specified by the player from the background image, and is displayed regardless of the type of variation pattern. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 4, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into three types of effect modes MA, MB, and MC.
The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base state is low, and the effect modes MB and MC are the effect modes when the base state is high. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode MA is an effect mode that can be controlled only in the low probability state, and is not controlled in the high probability state. The effect mode MB is an effect mode that can be controlled in both the high probability state and the low probability state, and may be controlled in the high probability state. The effect mode MC is an effect mode that can be controlled only in the high probability state, and is an effect mode in which the high probability state is determined without being controlled in the low probability state.

As shown in FIG. 5, when it is controlled to the low base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MA. Regardless of whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, the mode shifts to the effect mode MB after the jackpot game is completed. When controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MB during the 1st to 100th special games after the end of the big hit game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, in the 101st special game, when the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, the mode shifts to the effect mode MA. On the other hand, in the 101st special game after the end of the big hit game, when the high base state does not end and continues, the mode shifts to the effect mode MC.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect mode MB is controlled, it is controlled by any of a plurality of types of effect stages. The effect stage is controlled to the same effect mode MB, but the type of the background image and the type of the character image are different. That is, it is possible to identify that there is a possibility of a high probability state by being controlled by the effect mode MB, and when the effect mode MB is controlled, the effect stage is controlled to execute the effect mode. (Theme of production) can be different.

As shown in FIG. 6, the plurality of types of production stages include first to third production stages. In the first effect stage, the first background image is displayed, and the character images imitating the characters CA1a to CA1c are mainly displayed. In the second effect stage, the second background image is displayed, and the character images imitating the characters CA2a to CA2c are mainly displayed. In the third effect stage, the third background image is displayed, and the character images imitating the characters CA3a to CA3c are mainly displayed.

In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, the 1st to 3rd special games are in the 1st production stage, the 34th to 66th special games are in the 2nd production stage, and the 67th to 100th special games are in the 3rd production stage. It is controlled by each production stage.

Next, the control related to the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag and sets the initial count value (“100” in the present embodiment) in the sub-execution count counter, triggered by the input of the ending command. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay. The sub-execution count counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c to count the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game (the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the high base state). It is a counter of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the execution number counter when the game start command is input (in the present embodiment, "1" is subtracted). As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition condition of the effect mode is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode to be shifted when the game start command is input. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a is executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the sub-execution count counter when a value that can identify the high base state is set in the sub-base state flag 101. When it is specified that it is the third special game, the information indicating the effect mode MC is set in the effect mode flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA, triggered by the input of the low base state command.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a is the 1st to 3rd special games executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the sub-execution number counter, the effect stage flag is set with information indicating the first effect stage. Set. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect stage flag with information indicating the second effect stage when the 34th to 66th special games are executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the sub-execution number counter. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect stage flag with information indicating the third effect stage when the 67th to 100th special games are executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the sub-execution number counter.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image of a type corresponding to the values set in the effect mode flag and the effect stage flag. In particular, when controlled by the effect mode MB, the sub-control CPU 41a may cause the effect display device 27 to display a character image corresponding to the value set in the effect stage flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the dialogue effect can be executed on the effect display device 27. The dialogue effect is an effect in which a character image imitating a character and a dialogue image showing the dialogue uttered by the character are displayed. In addition, in this embodiment, the dialogue production is a production that does not show the jackpot expectation degree to which the jackpot game is given, but is not limited to this.

Further, the dialogue production is a production divided into a plurality of stages, and is a production in which a plurality of types of characters emit dialogue in the production of the plurality of stages. That is, the dialogue production is composed of a plurality of stages of dialogue production, and each of the plurality of stages of dialogue production has a plurality of types of production modes in which a character image, a dialogue image, and the like are different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the start condition of the dialogue effect for starting the execution of the dialogue effect is controlled to a high base state, and after the end of the jackpot game until the execution of 100 special games is completed. If the special game is in progress and the reach effect is not executed, the situation is established regardless of whether the special game starts or the special game is being executed. As described above, the dialogue production is a production that can be executed after the end of the big hit game and before the execution of the special game 100 times is completed. In other words, the start condition of the dialogue production can be satisfied during the execution of the special game, and cannot be satisfied during the jackpot game and the standby state. In addition, the dialogue production is a production that can be executed over a period in which a plurality of consecutive special games are executed.

In addition, as the end condition of the dialogue effect, when the execution of the dialogue effect is finished, when the low base state is controlled, after the end of the big hit game, when the execution of 100 special games is completed, the reach effect is being executed. , If it is any of the big hit games, it is established. Therefore, even when the dialogue production is executed, if the end condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, the dialogue production ends in the middle. Further, it can be said that the dialogue production is an production that is executed for a production time already determined before the execution of the dialogue production if the end condition of the dialogue production is not satisfied.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11, a specific example of the production mode of the dialogue production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In this case, it is controlled to the low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, and as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the effect symbols are used as a jackpot symbol combination. The fixed stop display is displayed, and the special game (directing game) ends.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e), the jackpot game is started after the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), a notification image that can identify the transition to the next effect mode MB is displayed with the end of the jackpot game.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), after the jackpot game is completed, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In this case, it is controlled to a high base state, and is controlled to the first effect stage of the effect mode MB. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the start condition of the dialogue effect is satisfied, and the first stage dialogue effect is executed. In this first stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image of "I will greet you" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, the second stage dialogue effect is executed during the execution of the same special game. In this second stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1b corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image of "will" is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, during the execution of the same special game, the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the third stage dialogue effect is executed. NS. In this third stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1c corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "General, leave it to me" is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, even if the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the third stage dialogue effect is continuously executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the fourth stage dialogue effect is executed during the execution of the special game. In this fourth stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "Let's scatter" is displayed.

This dialogue production is a four-stage production in which character CA1a utters "I'll greet you", character CA1b "will", character CA1c "general, leave it to me", and character CA1a "let's kick it off". It is composed of. Then, this dialogue production is executed over two consecutive special games.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), during the execution of the special game, the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and when the execution of the dialogue effect is completed, the next The start condition of the dialogue production of is satisfied, and the first stage dialogue production is executed. In this first stage dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "Everyone, assault on the castle gate" is displayed. As described above, the dialogue production is a production in which the start condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game without waiting for the start of the next special game when the execution of the previous dialogue production is completed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the effect symbols are displayed as a definite stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 8H, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, even if the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the first stage dialogue effect is continuously executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, the second stage dialogue effect is executed during the execution of the special game. In this second stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1c corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "General, Ichiban Yari is going to get" is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), during the execution of the special game, the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the effect is produced. The symbol is displayed as a definite stop display as a symbol combination that is out of order, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 9D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, even if the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the second stage dialogue effect is continuously executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9E, the third stage dialogue effect is executed during the execution of the special game. In this third stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image of "Mumu, don't lose" is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), during the execution of the special game, the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the effect is produced. The symbol is displayed as a definite stop display as a symbol combination that is out of order, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 9H, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, even if the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the third stage dialogue effect is continuously executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, the fourth stage dialogue effect is executed during the execution of the special game. In this fourth stage of dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1c corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image saying "I can't stop if I gain momentum" is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), during the execution of the special game, the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the effect is produced. The symbol is displayed as a definite stop display as a symbol combination that is out of order, and the special game ends.

As shown in FIG. 10D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, even if the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the fourth stage dialogue effect is continuously executed.

In this dialogue production, character CA1a is "everyone, assault on the castle gate", character CA1c is "general, I will get the first spear", character CA1a is "mumu, don't lose", character CA1c Is composed of four stages of production, each of which utters the line "If you gain momentum, you won't stop." Then, this dialogue production is executed over five consecutive special games.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), when the execution of the dialogue production is completed during the execution of the special game, the start condition of the next dialogue production is satisfied, and the first stage dialogue production is executed. .. In this first stage dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "Everyone, assault on the castle gate" is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), after the effect symbols in the left column and the effect symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), the effect symbols are removed as a combination of symbols. Confirmed stop is displayed and the special game ends.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), after the special game is repeatedly executed, after the end of the jackpot game, when the execution of the 101st special game is started, the control is performed from the high base state to the low base state. Will be done. In this case, the dialogue production (first stage dialogue production) was being executed, but the end condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, the character image and the dialogue image are deleted, and the dialogue production ends in the middle. .. In the present embodiment, even when the production stage is switched in the production mode MB, the dialogue production is continuously executed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the dialogue production, the production corresponding to the production stage when the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the game is controlled to a high base state and is controlled to the first production stage of the production mode MB, the first stage dialogue production is performed during the execution of the special game. Is executed. In this first stage dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "Everyone, assault on the castle gate" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, once the left column and right column effect symbols were stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, the dialogue effect (first stage dialogue effect) was being executed. , The end condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, the character image and the dialogue image are deleted, and the dialogue production ends in the middle. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11C, a reach effect in which a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first effect stage is displayed is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11D, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination, and the special game (effect game) ends.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the start condition of the dialogue effect is satisfied, and the first stage dialogue effect is executed. In this first stage dialogue production, a character image imitating the character CA1a corresponding to the first production stage is displayed, and a dialogue image "Izasanran" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 11 (f). , The variable display of the effect pattern is started. In this way, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the line effect in the special game and the execution of the line effect is completed, the execution of the next line effect is started with the start of the next special game. Become.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the production pattern of the dialogue production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of dialogue effect production patterns for executing the dialogue production (indicated as “line production pattern” in the figure). The plurality of types of effect patterns include effect patterns SEP01 to SEP04, SEP11 to SEP14, SEP21 to SEP24, and SEP31 to SEP34, and any one of the effect patterns is referred to.

The effect patterns SEP01 to SEP04 are effect patterns that can be commonly referred to in each effect stage. The effect patterns SEP11 to SEP14 are effect patterns that can be referred to in the first effect stage. The effect patterns SEP21 to SEP24 are effect patterns that can be referred to in the second effect stage. The effect patterns SEP31 to SEP34 are effect patterns that can be referred to in the third effect stage. Therefore, in the first effect stage, any one of the effect patterns SEP01 to SEP04 and SEP11 to SEP14 is referred to. In the second effect stage, any one of the effect patterns SEP01 to SEP04 and SEP21 to SEP24 is referred to. In the third effect stage, any one of the effect patterns SEP01 to SEP04 and SEP31 to SEP34 is referred to.

Each of the plurality of types of production patterns corresponds to the production time during which the dialogue production is executed. Specifically, 5s corresponds to the effect patterns SEP01, SEP11, SEP21, and SEP31, and 7s corresponds to the effect patterns SEP02, SEP12, SEP22, and SEP32. 11s corresponds to the effect patterns SEP03, SEP13, SEP23, and SEP33, and 15s corresponds to the effect patterns SEP04, SEP14, SEP24, and SEP34.

In addition, each of the plurality of types of production patterns is composed of production data of multiple stages of dialogue production (indicated as "line data" in the figure), and the production data assigned in chronological order over multiple stages. Based on this, the dialogue production will be executed. To give a specific example, the effect pattern SEP11 is composed of three stages of effect data, that is, the effect data SD101 to SD103. The effect pattern SEP12 is composed of four levels of effect data, that is, the effect data SD104 to SD107. The effect pattern SEP13 is composed of four stages of effect data, that is, the effect data SD108 to SD111. The effect pattern SEP14 is composed of four stages of effect data, SD108 and SD112 to SD114. In the present embodiment, the effect data SD108 is configured as the first stage effect data in both the effect pattern SEP13 and the effect pattern SEP14. Further, in the present embodiment, the stage is divided into 3 stages or 4 stages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, 2 stages, 5 stages or more. That is, the dialogue production is composed of at least a first stage number of stage productions and a second stage number of stage productions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, each of the production data of the plurality of stages is data in which the character image and the dialogue image correspond to each other. To give a specific example, the dialogue production production data SD108 is production data in which a character image imitating the character CA1a is displayed and a dialogue image "Everyone is assaulting the castle gate" is displayed. , 3s corresponds to the production time. Although the production data SD101 to SD114 are specifically shown in FIG. 12B, the character image and the dialogue image correspond to each other in the production data SD001 to SD014, SD201 to SD214, and SD301 to SD314 in the same manner. There is.

In the present embodiment, since the dialogue effects of a plurality of stages are executed without overlapping in chronological order, the total time of the effect times of each effect data is the effect time of the effect pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of stages of dialogue production may be duplicated in chronological order. In this case, the total time of the production time of each production data and the production time of the production pattern do not match.

In this way, the dialogue production is an production that is executed based on the production pattern of the dialogue production. The production pattern of the dialogue production is composed of the production data of each stage number, and it can be said that the dialogue production of each stage number corresponds to the production data of each stage number. In addition, the dialogue production of each stage number is a case where the production time is determined by each production data constituting each production pattern, and the dialogue production of the same number of stages (for example, the second stage) is executed. However, the production time of the dialogue production differs depending on the type of production data.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the production pattern SEP11 of the dialogue production is referred to, the dialogue production is executed based on the three-stage production data. When the first special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01, the first stage when the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied with the start of the special game as a trigger. The dialogue production (production data SD101 with a production time of 2s) is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T02, the second stage dialogue effect (production data SD102 with the production time 1s) is performed, and at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T03, the third stage dialogue production (production data SD103 with the production time 2s) is performed. Will be executed.

Subsequently, after the first special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T04 and the second special game starts, the third stage dialogue production ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05, and the production pattern STEP11 The dialogue production based on is finished.

As described above, since the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP11 has a production time of 5s and the fluctuation time of one special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is 4s, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP11 is continuous. It can be said that it is an effect that is executed over two or three special games.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the production pattern SEP12 of the dialogue production is referred to, the dialogue production is executed based on the four-stage production data. When the first special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01, and the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied with the start of the special game as a trigger, the first stage dialogue production (production time). The 2s production data SD104) is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T02, the second stage dialogue effect (production data SD105 with the production time 1s) is performed, and at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T03, the third stage dialogue production (production data SD106 with the production time 2s) is performed. Will be executed.

Subsequently, after the first special game ends at the timing indicated by the code T04 and the second special game starts, the fourth stage dialogue production (production data of the production time 2s) is performed at the timing indicated by the code T05. SD107) is executed, and at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, the fourth stage dialogue production is completed, and the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP12 is completed.

As described above, since the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP12 has a production time of 7s and the fluctuation time of one special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is 4s, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP12 is continuous. It can be said that it is an effect that is executed over two or three special games.

As shown in FIG. 13C, when the production pattern SEP13 of the dialogue production is referred to, the dialogue production is executed based on the four-stage production data. When the first special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01, and the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied with the start of the special game as a trigger, the first stage dialogue production (production time). The 3s production data SD108) is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T07, the second stage dialogue effect (effect data SD109 with an effect time of 3 s) is executed.

Subsequently, after the first special game ends at the timing indicated by the code T04 and the second special game starts, the third stage dialogue production (production data of the production time 3s) is performed at the timing indicated by the code T08. SD110) is executed.

Then, after the second special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T09 and the third special game is started, the fourth stage dialogue production (production data SD111 of the production time 2s) is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. ) Is executed, the fourth stage dialogue production ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, and the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP13 ends.

As described above, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP13 has a production time of 11s, and the fluctuation time of one special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is 4s. Therefore, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP13 is continuous. It can be said that it is an effect that is executed over three or four special games.

As shown in FIG. 13D, when the production pattern SEP14 of the dialogue production is referred to, the dialogue production is executed based on the four-stage production data. When the first special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01, and the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied with the start of the special game as a trigger, the first stage dialogue production (production time). The 3s production data SD108) is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T07, the second stage dialogue effect (effect data SD112 having an effect time of 4 s) is executed.

Subsequently, after the first special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T04 and the second special game is started, the third stage dialogue production (production data of the production time 4s) is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. SD113) is executed.

Then, after the second special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T09 and the third special game is started, the fourth stage dialogue production (production data SD114 having a production time of 4s) is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. ) Is executed.

Subsequently, after the third special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 and the fourth special game starts, the fourth stage dialogue production ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, and the production pattern SEP14 The dialogue production based on is finished.

As described above, since the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP14 has a production time of 15s and the fluctuation time of one special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is 4s, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP15 is continuous. It can be said that it is an effect that is executed over four or five special games.

That is, assuming that the fluctuation pattern HP02 having the same fluctuation time is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special game, the number of executions of the special game and the production pattern when the dialogue production is executed based on the production pattern SEP12. The number of times the variable game is executed when the dialogue effect is executed based on SEP14 will be different. In the present embodiment, it corresponds to a predetermined condition that a fluctuation pattern having the same fluctuation time is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special game.

Here, the dialogue effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. The dialogue effect control process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a at a predetermined cycle.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on the control flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S101).

In the present embodiment, in a process different from the dialogue effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the jackpot game is in progress when the opening command is input, and the ending command is input. When the ending time elapses after that, a value indicating that the jackpot game or the special game is not in progress is set in the control flag. Further, when the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that a special game is in progress in the control flag, and a predetermined variable interval time elapses after the game end command is input. Then, a value indicating that the jackpot game or the special game is not in progress is set in the control flag.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special game is in progress (including the variable interval time) when the control flag is set to a value indicating that the special game is in progress. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the jackpot game is in progress when the control flag is set to a value indicating that the jackpot game is in progress. Further, when the control flag is set to a value indicating that the sub-control CPU 41a is not in the jackpot game or the special game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the jackpot game or the special game is not in progress (in a standby state).

Returning to the description of the dialogue effect control process, in step S101, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the jackpot game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, in step S101, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the jackpot game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the sub-base state is in the high-base state based on whether or not a value that can identify the high-base state is set in the sub-base state flag. If it is determined that the base is not in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the base state is high, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S103.

In step S103, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a predetermined number of special games have been executed since the end of the jackpot game, based on the value of the sub-execution count counter. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 100 times, and when the execution of the special game 100 times is completed, it is determined that the predetermined number of special games have been executed after the end of the big hit game.

When it is determined that the special game has been executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game has not been executed a predetermined number of times since the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S104.

In step S104, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the reach is being produced. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fluctuation pattern specified by the input game start command is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or a jackpot fluctuation pattern, and is within the execution period of the reach effect specified in the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined, it is determined that the reach is being produced.

If it is determined that the reach is being produced, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach effect is not in progress, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S107.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a reaches when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to a low base state during the jackpot game and 100 special games are executed after the end of the jackpot game by executing steps S101 to S104. During the production, the process proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a is not in the jackpot game (during the special game or in the standby state), and is in the high base state when the special game is not executed 100 times after the end of the jackpot game, and the reach effect is produced. Is not executed, the process proceeds to step S107.

In step S105, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the dialogue production is being executed depending on whether the information indicating that the dialogue production is being executed is stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. If it is determined that the dialogue effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the dialogue effect control process without executing step S106. On the other hand, when it is determined that the dialogue production is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the dialogue production forced termination process (step S106) to end the execution of the dialogue production regardless of whether the dialogue production is in the middle. The information indicating that the dialogue effect is being executed is erased in the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c, and the dialogue effect control process is terminated.

As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a has a reach effect (SR2 effect) when the jackpot game is in progress, when the high base state is controlled to the low base state, or when 100 special games are executed after the jackpot game is completed. ) Is executed (provided that the reach production is started), the execution of the dialogue production is restricted and the running dialogue production is terminated.

In the present embodiment, since the reach effect is always executed before the jackpot game is given, the execution of the dialogue effect is completed by executing the reach effect before the jackpot game is in progress. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the reach effect is not executed before the big hit game is given, the execution of the dialogue effect ends when the big hit game is in progress.

In step S107, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the dialogue effect is being executed. If it is determined that the dialogue effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the dialogue effect control process without executing steps S108 to S110.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a is not in the jackpot game (during the special game or in the standby state), but is in the high base state when the special game is not executed 100 times after the end of the jackpot game. When the reach effect is not executed, the line effect being executed is continuously executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the dialogue effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special game is in progress based on the control flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S108). If it is determined that the game is not in the special game, the dialogue effect control process is terminated without executing steps S109 and S110.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the standby state, and when the special game is not executed 100 times after the end of the big hit game in the high base state, and the reach effect is not executed, the dialogue is given. The dialogue production is not started because the conditions for starting the production are not satisfied.

When it is determined that the special game is in progress, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the dialogue effect lottery process (step S109), determines the dialogue effect effect pattern based on the lottery result (step S110), and performs the dialogue effect control process. To finish. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the current production stage that is being controlled based on the value of the production stage flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one from a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the current effect stage, and subordinates the information indicating that the dialogue effect is being executed and the information indicating the determined effect pattern. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern regardless of whether the special game is a big hit, the type of the special symbol displayed as a fixed stop display, or the type of the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, it can be said that the dialogue production is a production that does not show the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the production pattern of the dialogue production (effect data constituting the production pattern of the dialogue production) before executing the dialogue production. In addition, the production time of the dialogue production corresponds to the production pattern of the dialogue production. Therefore, it can be said that the sub-control CPU 41a determines the production time of the dialogue production before executing (starting) the dialogue production.

In a process different from the dialogue effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the start condition of the dialogue effect and starts the dialogue effect when the information indicating the effect pattern is stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. Will be made to. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in addition to the production pattern of the dialogue production, which stage of the production data of the plurality of stages constituting the production pattern is used to execute the dialogue production, and is currently It becomes possible to specify the number of stages of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the dialogue production based on the production data of the current number of stages, and executes the dialogue production based on the production data of the next stage number when the dialogue production of the current stage number is completed. By doing so, the dialogue production is executed based on the production data of a plurality of stages. Further, when the dialogue effect based on the effect pattern is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information indicating that the dialogue effect is being executed from the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the special game, and when the special game is not executed 100 times after the end of the big hit game in the high base state and the reach effect is not executed, the dialogue is given. The conditions for starting the production are satisfied, and the dialogue production is started. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a is the start timing at which the special game is started or the timing during the specific game when the start condition of the dialogue effect is satisfied when the special game is being executed a plurality of times in succession. Regardless of whether or not, the dialogue production will be started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the start condition of the dialogue production is not satisfied in the standby state, but the end condition of the dialogue production is not satisfied. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the dialogue effect in the special game and is controlled to the standby state with the end of the special game, the dialogue is executed during the execution of the special game and during the standby state. The production will be executed.

In the present embodiment, if the power is cut off while the dialogue effect is being executed, or when the power is restored after the power cut, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute steps S109 and S110, and the dialogue before the power cut is executed. Do not restart the production. Then, after the power is restored, the sub-control CPU 41a executes steps S109 and S110 when the execution condition of the dialogue effect that the special game is executed is satisfied when the game start command is input, and the new dialogue effect is produced. Will be executed. Further, in this case, after the power is restored, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high-base state by inputting the high-base state command and the high-base number-of-times command from the main control CPU 40a, and is in the high-base state after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, the remaining number of times of the special game that gives a high base state is specified, and the value of the sub-execution number counter is restored. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine the production pattern of the dialogue production corresponding to the production stage of the production mode MB.

Here, with reference to FIG. 15, a control mode relating to the dialogue production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15A, the first special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21. In this case, with the execution of the first special game as an opportunity, the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, and the first dialogue production (first stage dialogue production, production time 2s) based on the production pattern SEP12 is executed. Then, the second stage dialogue effect (effect time 1s) is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, and the third stage dialogue production (effect time 2s) is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, the first special game ends, and the second special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the fourth stage dialogue effect (production time 2s) is executed, and at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26, the first dialogue production (fourth stage dialogue production) based on the production pattern SEP12 is performed. finish. In this way, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP12 is executed over the two special games.

Subsequently, when the first dialogue production is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26, the second special game is being executed, but the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, and the second time based on the production pattern SEP14. Dialogue production (first stage dialogue production, production time 3s) is executed.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T27, the second special game ends, and the third special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T28, the second stage dialogue effect (effect time 4 s) is executed.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T29, the third special game ends, and the fourth special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T30, the third stage dialogue effect (effect time 4 s) is executed.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31, the fourth special game ends, and the fifth special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the fourth stage dialogue effect (effect time 4 s) is executed.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, the fifth special game ends, and the sixth special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34, the second dialogue production (fourth stage dialogue production) based on the production pattern SEP14 is completed. In this way, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP14 is executed over five special games.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the fourth special game (variation time 55s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP22 is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, the fourth special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T35. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the special game was started, the reach effect (SR2 effect) is executed. In this case, the dialogue effect (third-stage dialogue effect) based on the effect pattern SEP14 has been executed, but the execution is terminated. By executing the reach effect in this way, the dialogue effect being executed ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, even if the fourth special game is not executed and the standby state is reached at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, the dialogue effect is continuously executed. .. In this case, the second stage dialogue production is continuously executed as the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP14.

Then, the third-stage dialogue effect is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T30, and the fourth-stage dialogue effect is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32. Subsequently, the second dialogue production (fourth stage dialogue production) based on the production pattern SEP14 ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34, but since it is in a standby state at that time, the start condition of the dialogue production Is not established and the next dialogue production is not executed.

In the present embodiment, the standby state is entered at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, but if the special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34, the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied and the next dialogue production is executed. Will be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, the fourth special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, and is controlled from the high base state to the low base state. In this case, the dialogue effect (third-stage dialogue effect) based on the effect pattern SEP14 has been executed, but the execution is terminated. By controlling from the high base state to the low base state in this way, the dialogue production being executed ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fourth special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T29, but when the 101st special game is performed after the end of the big hit game, the effect pattern is produced even in the high base state. The dialogue production based on SEP14 (third stage dialogue production) is completed. In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, the 101st special game is executed, so that the dialogue production being executed ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), when the first special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T36 and the second stage dialogue production is executed as the first dialogue production, If there is a power failure, the execution of the dialogue production will also end. Then, when the power is restored after the power is cut off at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T37, the first special game is restarted based on the information about the backed up game. In this case, the first dialogue production before the power failure is not restarted, and no new dialogue production is executed.

Subsequently, the first special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T38, and the second special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. In this case, with the execution of the second special game as an opportunity, the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, and the first dialogue production (first stage dialogue production, production time 3s) based on the production pattern SEP13 is executed. In this way, if the power is cut off during the execution of the dialogue production, the dialogue production will not be restarted when the power is restored after the power is cut off, but if the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied after the power is restored, the dialogue will be triggered by the establishment of the start condition. The production will be executed.

Next, when the first stage dialogue production is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T39, the second stage dialogue production (production time 3s) is executed while the second special game is being executed. ..

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T40, the second special game ends, and the third special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T41, the third stage dialogue effect (effect time 3 s) is executed.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T42, the third special game ends, and the fourth special game (variation time 4s) based on the fluctuation pattern HP02 is executed. Then, the fourth stage dialogue production (production time 2s) is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T43, and the second dialogue production (fourth stage dialogue production) based on the production pattern SEP13 is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T44. finish. In this way, the dialogue production based on the production pattern SEP13 is executed over the three special games.

In the present embodiment, the dialogue production itself composed of a plurality of stages of dialogue production corresponds to the specific production, and the dialogue production having different numbers of stages corresponds to the first specific production and the second specific production. In addition, each production data (effect pattern) constituting the production pattern of the dialogue production corresponds to the production mode of the specific production. In particular, each production data of the dialogue production of one stage number (first stage number) is divided into the first production mode and the second production mode, and each production of the dialogue production of the other stage number (second stage number). The data correspond to the third effect mode and the fourth effect mode, respectively. Further, in the present embodiment, the SR2 effect corresponds to a special effect.

In the present embodiment, the 1st to 100th special games controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game correspond to the specific variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, among the periods controlled in the standby state, the period in which the specific variation game is not executed and the dialogue effect is continuously executed before the standby state is executed corresponds to the specific standby state. do.

In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, when the deviation pattern (variation pattern HP02) is determined as the variation pattern of at least one of the 1st to 100th special games in the high base state, it is determined. The condition will be met.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The dialogue production is a production that is executed for a production time determined before the start of the dialogue production, and the specific fluctuation game is executed at the end of the special game (specific fluctuation game) in which the dialogue production is executed. When controlled to a specific standby state that has not been performed, the dialogue effect is executed during the execution of the specific variation game and during the specific standby state. Therefore, the dialogue production is executed in the specific fluctuation game, and the dialogue production can be continuously executed even when the specific standby state is controlled with the end of the specific fluctuation game. Therefore, even in a specific standby state in which the specific fluctuation game is not being executed, the player can be given the impression that the specific fluctuation game is being executed by continuously executing the dialogue effect. , It is possible to improve the interest in games.

(2) In particular, before the start of the dialogue production, one of the multiple types of production time is determined as the production time of the dialogue production, and is the specific variable game running until the determined production time elapses? Dialogue production is performed regardless of whether or not it is. For this reason, it is possible to execute the dialogue production regardless of the execution status of the specific variable game while suppressing the control for executing the dialogue production from becoming complicated, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(3) There may be a situation in which the specific variation game is executed a plurality of times during the execution of the dialogue production. Therefore, it is possible to continuously execute the dialogue effect over a plurality of specific variable games and a specific standby state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) When the reach production is started, the execution of the dialogue production is restricted. That is, when the reach production is started in a predetermined production period from the start of the dialogue production to the elapse of the production time, the dialogue production is performed even if the production time has not elapsed since the dialogue production was started. Is finished. Therefore, it is possible to easily attract the attention of the player to the reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) As for the dialogue effect, the start condition can be satisfied during the execution of the specific variation game among the execution of the specific variation game and the specific standby state. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression that the dialogue effect is an effect on the execution of the specific variable game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) The dialogue production is a production that does not show the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be given. For this reason, it is possible to execute the dialogue production regardless of the execution status of the variable game while suppressing the control for executing the dialogue production from becoming complicated, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) The production time is set for each production data in the continuous stage number of dialogue productions that compose the dialogue production, and when the dialogue production is executed, the dialogue production of the current number of stages is completed. , The next stage number of dialogue production will be executed. Therefore, by executing the dialogue production step by step and continuously, the production effect of the execution of the dialogue production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) The production time differs between when the dialogue production is executed based on the first production pattern and when the dialogue production is executed based on the second production pattern. Then, on the premise that the condition that the same fluctuation pattern HP02 is determined is satisfied, the number of executions of the special game when the dialogue production is executed based on the first production pattern and the second production pattern are used. The number of times the special game is executed when the dialogue production is executed is different. For this reason, depending on the type of production pattern of the dialogue production, not only the production time of the dialogue production but also the number of times the special game is executed when the dialogue production is executed can be made different, so that the dialogue production can be varied. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) When the first stage number of dialogue production is executed based on the first production pattern and when the second stage number of dialogue production is executed based on the first production pattern, The production time is different. Further, when the dialogue production of the first stage number is executed based on the second production pattern and when the dialogue production of the second stage number is executed based on the second production pattern, the production is performed. The time is different. For this reason, when the dialogue production is executed, the production time of the dialogue production can be different depending on not only the production pattern but also the type of production data of the dialogue production at each stage, so that the dialogue production can be varied. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the production time of the dialogue production is determined by determining one of the plurality of types of production patterns in which the production time of the dialogue production is determined, but the production time is not limited to this, for example, the dialogue production. After the effect time is determined, any of the determined effect times may be determined from a plurality of types of effect patterns. That is, it is sufficient that the production time of the dialogue production is substantially determined before the dialogue production is started (executed).

-In the above embodiment, a dialogue effect that does not indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit is adopted as a specific effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another effect such as a character effect in which a character is simply displayed may be adopted as a specific effect. good. Further, for example, an effect capable of specifying the degree of advantage for the player, such as the degree of expectation of a big hit, may be adopted as the specific effect. In this case, for example, the main control CPU 40a specifies the jackpot expectation of the predetermined special game based on the value of the random number extracted for the predetermined special game, and outputs information capable of specifying the jackpot expectation to the sub-control CPU 41a. do. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs information capable of specifying the jackpot expectation, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the jackpot expectation based on the information, and in a plurality of consecutive special games from the special game before the predetermined special game. , A specific effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the dialogue effect is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the dialogue effect may be executed during one special game. ..

-In the above embodiment, on the premise that the fluctuation pattern HP02 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of at least one of the special games of the 1st to 100th times in the high base state after the end of the jackpot game, the production pattern The number of times the special game is executed, which is executed across the dialogue effects, is different depending on the type of, but it is not limited to this. For example, on the premise that another same fluctuation pattern such as the fluctuation pattern HP03 is determined, the number of executions of the special game in which the dialogue effect is executed may be different, and it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern is determined. As a result, the number of executions of the special game in which the dialogue effect is executed may be different. That is, it is sufficient that the number of executions of the special game in which the dialogue effect is executed differs depending on the type of the effect pattern, and it is executed even if the process of determining whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is executed. It does not have to be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, if the game is controlled to a high base state, the dialogue production may be continuously executed in the 101st and subsequent special games without ending.

-In the above embodiment, for example, if the high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the start condition of the dialogue production may be satisfied in the 101st and subsequent special games.
-In the above embodiment, the dialogue production is executed in the high base state, but the dialogue production is not limited to this. For example, the dialogue production may be executed in the low base state, or the dialogue production may be executed during the jackpot game. .. Further, for example, it may be a combination of these. Further, for example, the start condition of the dialogue production may be satisfied in the low base state, or the start condition of the dialogue production may be satisfied during the big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the start condition of the dialogue production may be satisfied even when the user is in the standby state. Further, for example, in the standby state, there is a first standby state in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped display or fixed stop display), and a demo effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, without displaying the effect symbol). There may be a second standby state in which the title demo effect related to the title and the effect for suppressing the immersiveness of the game) are executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the second standby state when a condition such as the elapse of a predetermined time in the first standby state is satisfied, and the first standby when a condition such as the elapse of the reference time in the second standby state is satisfied. It may be controlled to the state. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine that the start condition of the dialogue effect is satisfied in the first standby state, while it is determined that the start condition of the dialogue effect is not satisfied in the second standby state. You may. Further, for example, when the execution of the special game is completed and the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the first standby state, the dialogue effect is continuously executed, but the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled from the first standby state to the second standby state. At that time, it may end without continuous dialogue production. That is, the second standby state may correspond to the specific standby state. Further, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the dialogue effect when the predetermined time has elapsed in the first standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control the second standby state and triggers the end of the dialogue production. The first standby state may be controlled to the second standby state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the production mode or the production stage changes, the dialogue production may be terminated. In this case, if the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied after the production mode or the production stage is changed, the dialogue production may be started.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the effect pattern of the dialogue effect may include an effect pattern composed of one stage of effect data and an effect pattern composed of a plurality of stages of effect data. Further, for example, there may be an effect pattern composed of one stage of effect data, and there may be no effect pattern composed of a plurality of stages of effect data.

-In the above embodiment, the production pattern of the dialogue production is composed of a plurality of production data, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one production data similar to the plurality of production data is defined as the production pattern of the dialogue production. You may be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the production mode may include the production mode and the production stage.
-In the above embodiment, for example, whether or not the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied may differ depending on the type of the special game to be executed. To give a specific example, even if the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied when the second special game is being executed and the start condition of the dialogue production is not satisfied when the first special game is being executed. good. In this way, the types of special games that are executed when the game ball enters the first start port 28 and when the game ball enters the second start port 29 are different, and the dialogue production is the first. 2 This is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied during the execution of the special game (specific variation game) executed when the game ball enters the starting port 29. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29, and when the game ball enters the second start port 29. It is possible to expect the execution of dialogue production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In this case, the first start port 28 corresponds to the specific start port, the second start port 29 corresponds to the non-specific start port, the first special game corresponds to the specific variable game, and the second special game corresponds to the non-specific variable game. .. Further, for example, the start condition of the dialogue production may be satisfied when the first special game is being executed, and the start condition of the dialogue production may not be satisfied when the second special game is being executed. In this case, the second start port 29 corresponds to the specific start port, the first start port 28 corresponds to the non-specific start port, the second special game corresponds to the specific variable game, and the first special game corresponds to the non-specific variable game. .. That is, for example, when one special game is not executed and the other special game is executed, the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied, but one special game is executed, but the other special is executed. It may be controlled so that the start condition of the dialogue production is not satisfied when the game is not executed. Further, for example, it may be adopted when the main control CPU 40a controls the first special game and the second special game so as to be executable at the same time. To give a specific example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the dialogue production when the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied while the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. Then, while the first special game is finished and the first special game is not being executed during the execution of the dialogue production, in the state where the second special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the same manner as in the standby state. The dialogue production is continuously executed, but even if the dialogue production is completed after that, the start condition of the dialogue production is not satisfied and the next dialogue production is not executed. In this way, a state in which at least one of the special games is not executed may be adopted as a specific standby state (standby state). Further, for example, whether or not the start condition of the dialogue production is satisfied may be controlled by the combination of the base state and the type of the special game.

-In the above embodiment, the SR2 effect is adopted as a special effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, another reach effect may be used. Further, for example, if the special production is different from the dialogue production, the jackpot expectation is indicated (identifiable), such as a staged production in which the jackpot expectation is divided into the number of stages that can be specified. It is preferable that the production does not show the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, for example, the execution period of the special effect may or may not correspond to the fluctuation pattern, and may be defined with the start of the special game as an opportunity. Further, for example, the special effect may be executed during the big hit game, not during the special game, and even if the dialogue effect can be executed during the big hit game and the execution of the special effect is restricted by the execution of the special effect. good. Further, even if the special effect is executed, the execution of the dialogue effect may not be restricted, and the execution of the special effect may be restricted by the execution of the dialogue effect.

-In the above embodiment, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c may not be backed up.

-In the above embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, based on the type of jackpot, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a big hit game, when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a special passing area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, while during the big hit game, the big winning opening When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a big hit game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1) A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the variation game is provided, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the variation pattern of the same variation time is determined by the variation pattern determining means. It is characterized by.

(2) The fluctuation pattern includes a first fluctuation pattern, a second fluctuation pattern, and a third fluctuation pattern. The first fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern determined when a big hit occurs, and is described above. The second fluctuation pattern and the third fluctuation pattern are fluctuation patterns determined when a big hit does not occur, and while the reach effect is executed when the second fluctuation pattern is determined, the third fluctuation pattern The reach effect is not executed when is determined, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the third variation pattern having the same variation time is determined by the variation pattern determining means.

(3) When the power failure occurs during the execution of the specific effect, the effect control means does not restart the specific effect when the power is restored, and the specific variation game is executed after the power is restored. It is characterized in that the specific effect is executed as an opportunity.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration Lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19 ... Operation button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit (variable game execution means), 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit (variable game execution means) , 27 ... Effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... 1st start port (specific start port), 29 ... 2nd start port (non-specific start port), 30 ... Normal variable member, 31 ... Grand prize opening, No. 1 major winning opening, 32 ... special variable member, 33 ... gate, 34 ... general winning opening, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (standby state control means, granting means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable game execution means for executing a variable game, and
Granting means to grant jackpot games and
The standby state control means for controlling the standby state and
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The variable game includes a specific variable game.
The effects include a first effect, a second effect, and a specific effect that can be executed across a plurality of continuous variable games.
The period controlled after the end of the jackpot game includes a first period in which the first effect is executed and a second period in which the second effect is executed.
The second period is a period controlled with the end of the variable game a predetermined number of times after the start of the first period.
The specific variable game is a variable game executed in the first period, and is
The standby state includes a specific standby state that is controlled on the condition that the specific variation game is not executed in the first period.
The production pattern of the specific production is composed of one stage or a plurality of stages of production content.
The specific effect effect pattern includes a first effect pattern and a second effect pattern.
The effect time differs between the case where the specific effect is executed based on the first effect pattern and the case where the specific effect is executed based on the second effect pattern.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of times the specific variable game is executed when the specific effect is executed based on the first effect pattern, and the specific effect is executed based on the second effect pattern. Different from the number of times the specific variable game is executed in the case,
When the specific effect is executed based on the second effect pattern in the specific variation game in the first period, the effect executing means is controlled in the second period with the end of the specific variation game. When the specific standby state is controlled without being performed, the specific effect can be executed during the execution of the specific variation game and during the specific standby state, while the specific effect can be executed with the end of the specific variation game. A gaming machine that ends the specific effect when it is controlled in the second period without being controlled in the specific standby state .

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