JP6934853B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Some conventional gaming machines display a meter (specific display) and suggest that a pseudo-continuous effect (specific effect) is executed by accumulating points on the meter, and the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. In some cases, an effect (special effect) in which the meter acts on the decorative pattern is executed with points accumulated in the meter (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-93047

However, in Patent Document 1, the meter does not act on the decorative pattern (the special effect is not executed) unless the points are completely accumulated in the meter (the specific display does not change to the fixed stage display mode). If the points are not completely accumulated in the meter, the player cannot be noticed by the meter, and there is a problem that the game interest cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of gaming.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
Display means (for example, image display device 5) and
When the variable display effect in which the effect identification information is variably displayed in the display means and the specific display in which the display mode changes stepwise in the display means changes to at least the display mode in the specific stage (for example, the gauge 219SG005G is 4). A specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, the reach effect of the super reach γ) and an effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the specific effect (for example, when the stage is updated) are shown in FIG. The part that executes the production control process processing shown) and
With
The effect executing means is a special effect that displays an action display that acts on the effect identification information from the specific display changed to the predetermined stage when the display mode of the specific display changes to a predetermined stage before the specific stage. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, after the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the third stage, the third stage of the gauge 219SG005G can execute the action effect acting on the decorative symbol). ,
The specific display can be changed to the specific stage regardless of whether the special effect is executed or not (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-29, as an action effect. Even after the 3rd stage of the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern, the 4th stage of the gauge 219SG005G is updated),
The rate at which the specific display changes to the specific stage differs depending on whether the special effect is executed or not (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, whether or not the action effect is executed. When the pseudo-continuous production is executed four times depending on the situation, that is, the part where the rate at which the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not a special effect is executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
When the special effect is executed, the rate of change up to the specific stage is higher than when the special effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-16, when the action effect is executed, the action is performed. Pseudo-continuous production is executed four times at a higher rate than when the production is not executed, that is, the part where the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by executing the special effect, it is possible to effectively raise the expectation that the specific effect will be executed at a specific stage.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2.
The predetermined stage includes a plurality of stages (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, the gauge 219SG005G is a portion that can be updated from the first stage to the fourth stage).
The effect executing means can execute the special effect at a different ratio depending on which stage of the plurality of stages the predetermined stage is (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A)). , The number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, that is, the part where the execution rate of the action effect differs depending on the update stage of the gauge 219SG005G)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to which stage of the predetermined stage the special effect is executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
The first pattern that does not execute the special effect using the specific display of the predetermined stage (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-32 as a modification 219SG-1, the gauge 219SG005G does not act on the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol comes off. (Pattern that stops at the combination of) and the second pattern that executes the special effect using the specific display of the predetermined stage (for example, as shown in FIGS. The gauge 219SG005G is decorated as shown in FIG. 8-32 as a modified example 219SG-1 which changes to the second pattern after the first pattern is executed halfway. It is characterized in that the gauge 219SG005G changes to a combination of temporary stops when the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbols after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a combination of detachment without acting on the symbols.
According to this feature, even if the first pattern in which the special effect is not executed is started, there is a possibility that the third pattern changes to the second pattern in which the special effect is executed, so that the first pattern is started. Since the player's attention can be maintained even afterwards, the game interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
The effect executing means can execute a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, reach effect of super reach β) at the predetermined stage, and can shift to the specific effect after starting the special effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-30, a portion where the reach effect of the super reach γ can be executed after the start effect of the reach effect of the super reach β is started).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's expectation that the specific effect is executed can be maintained even if the special effect is started, so that the game interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The specific display includes a first specific display (for example, gauge 219SG005G shown in FIG. 8-33 as modified example 219SG-2) and a second specific display (for example, gauge 219SG005H shown in FIG. 8-33 as modified example 219SG-2). Including and
The effect executing means can execute the first specific effect when the first specific display reaches the specific stage, and when the second specific display reaches the specific stage, what is the first specific effect? A different second specific effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-33 as a modification 219SG-2, when the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage, the reach effect of the super reach β is executed. When the gauge 219SG005H is updated up to the 4th stage, the reach effect of Super Reach γ is executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, different specific effects are executed according to the type of specific display, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
It is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to set one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. It ’s a pachinko machine,
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform a predetermined effect according to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes) as an effect during variable display, in any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7. It has a setting suggestion based on it, or a part where reach notice based on patterns PT-8 and PT-9 can be executed).
The effect mode of the predetermined effect is a special mode (for example, a reach notice based on the special pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9) that suggests that the predetermined effect is controlled, and a suggestion regarding the setting. Includes specific aspects (eg, setting suggestions based on any of the specific patterns PT-1 to PT-7).
When both the predetermined effect of the special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed by the predetermined effect executing means (for example, the timing at which a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the symbol (variable display mode). (Timing before reaching)), the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed in preference to the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be the modification of the embodiment 219SG-3. In the variable display effect determination process shown in 8-35, when the pattern PT-9 is won in the reach notice lottery, the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is prioritized over the setting suggestion in the 103SGS404. Even if the part to be decided or the lottery for setting suggestion is executed in 103SGS408, if the setting suggestion (high) based on patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is not won, the reach notice based on pattern PT-8 is announced in 103SGS410. (Low) execution is prioritized over setting suggestion (Low) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the control is performed in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect of a specific mode from being executed and the effect from becoming inappropriate.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for detachment. It is a figure which shows the image display device. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the background image update execution decision ratio. It is a flowchart which shows the background image update process. It is a flowchart which shows the action effect decision process. (A) is a diagram showing the effect pattern determination ratio of the action effect for each number of pseudo-continuous effects, (B) is an explanatory diagram of the contents of each effect pattern of the action effect, and (C) is the execution ratio of the action effect. (D) is a diagram showing the execution ratio of the reach effect of the super reach γ. (A) is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-1 in the variable display of the super reach β that executes the pseudo continuous effect once, and (B) is the super reach that executes the pseudo continuous effect twice. It is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-1 in the variable display of β, and (C) is the execution effect by the pattern SY-2 in the variable display of the super reach β which executes the pseudo continuous effect twice. It is a timing chart when doing. (A) is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-1 in the variable display of the super reach β that executes the pseudo continuous effect three times, and (B) is the super reach that executes the pseudo continuous effect three times. It is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-2 in the variable display of β, and (C) is the execution effect by the pattern SY-3 in the variable display of the super reach β which executes the pseudo continuous effect three times. It is a timing chart when doing. (A) is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-1 in the variable display of the super reach γ that executes the pseudo continuous effect four times, and (B) is the super reach that executes the pseudo continuous effect four times. It is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-2 in the variable display of γ. (A) is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-3 in the variable display of the super reach γ that executes the pseudo continuous effect four times, and (B) is the super reach that executes the pseudo continuous effect four times. It is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-4 in the variable display of γ. (A) is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-1 in the variable display of the super reach γ that executes the pseudo continuous effect three times, and (B) is the super reach that executes the pseudo continuous effect three times. It is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-2 in the variable display of γ. This is a timing chart when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-3 in the variable display of the super reach γ which executes the pseudo continuous effect three times. It is a flowchart which shows the action notification effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing the effect pattern determination ratio of the action notification effect at the time of determining the background image update execution, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the contents of each effect pattern of the action notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the action effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows the action notification effect execution processing. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display which executes the pseudo continuous effect in the modification 219SG-1. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display in the modification 219SG-2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table in the modification 219SG-3. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination processing during variable display in a modification 219SG-3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect type during variable display in the modification 219SG-3. (A) is a diagram showing the effect (reach notice) type determination table A in the modified example 219SG-3, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B in the modified example 219SG-3. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing the flow of the effect during variable display in the modified example 219SG-3. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode of the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 in the modified example 219SG-3, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 in the modified example 219SG-3. It is a figure which shows the production mode. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the variable display which executes the pseudo continuous effect in the modification 219SG-4. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the gauge update pattern in the modified example 219SG-5, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of the gauge update pattern in the modified example 219SG-5, (C) and (D). Is a diagram showing the update direction of the gauge update pattern in the modified example 219SG-5.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations below the left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (although the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output voice) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal or not (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power failure has been performed or the recovery from the power failure is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is to be terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".
(Explanation of feature section 219SG)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIG. 8-1, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 219SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape, a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface, and a game board (gauge board) 2. It is composed of a gaming machine frame (underframe) 219SG003 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 219SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 219SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 219SG003 centering on the left side and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 219SG003a, and when the glass door frame 219SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 219SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the game machine frame 219SG003 and the glass can be opened by players other than the clerk. The door frame 219SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 219SG002L is a game area in which the (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 219SG002R is the left game area 219SG002L by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a (right-handed) game ball launched more strongly than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 219SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 219SG002L, and in the right game area 219SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 219SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 219SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 219SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10, and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) and 8-11 (B), the image display device 5 in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment serves as a background image when the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed. The first background image 219SG005X and the second background image 219SG005Y suggesting that the pseudo-continuous effect described later is executed four times in the variable display of the decorative pattern than when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed. Can be displayed. Further, in the image display device 5, while the first background image is being displayed, it is suggested that the reach effect of the super reach γ, which will be described later, is executed at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 (for example, the left portion of the image display device 5). The gauge 219SG005G for this is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 219SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 219SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 219SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the main board 11 in the feature portion 219SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 219SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and is a pachinko gaming machine. It is mounted on the back of 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 219SG of the present embodiment. 1 First special symbol display device 219SG004A capable of variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 219SG004B capable of variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st hold display capable of displaying 1st hold storage number Instrument 219SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 219SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 219SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, normal symbol hold indicator 219SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 219SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, and the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 219SG002R. A game information display unit 219SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 219SG 132 that lights up, a probability variation lamp 219SG 133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time reduction lamp 219SG 134 that lights up in the high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 219SG004A and the second special symbol display device 219SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 219SG004A and the second special symbol display device 219SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is off or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 219SG004A has a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 219SG004B is variablely displayed by two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. The results can be derived and displayed.

In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 219SG004A and the second special symbol display device 219SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 219SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed in the above and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 219SG004B may overlap.

In the first hold indicator 219SG025A and the second hold indicator 219SG025B, LEDs of four segments are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 219SG025A and second hold display 219SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end lights up, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In part 219SG, the lights are turned off toward the left).

In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It has become like. Therefore, for example, when one first special figure hold memory exists and two second special figure hold memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 219SG025A is lit and the second hold is held. (When the two LEDs on the left of the display 219SG25B are lit), the first special figure hold is held after the second special figure hold memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. Variable display based on memory is executed.

Further, the round display 219SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which segment of the segments constituting the round display 219SG131 is lit differs depending on the jackpot type.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It includes LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

The effect control board 12 in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 219SG321 and a second movable body 219SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position during variable display and the like. The origin detection sensor 219SG331 capable of detecting that the 1 movable body 219SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 219SG321 and the second movable body 219SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 219SG322. The origin detection sensor 219SG332 capable of detecting this is connected to the origin detection sensor 219SG332.

FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 219SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 219SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 219SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 219SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 219SG004B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the feature unit 219SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

FIG. 8-5 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively, and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ is executed. be. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, the super reach fluctuation pattern may be provided, or 4 or more super reach fluctuation patterns may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment is the super reach fluctuation pattern, super reach α and super reach β. , It is set shorter than Super Reach γ. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ in the feature portion 219SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach γ and super reach The special figure fluctuation pattern is set longer in the order of β and super reach α.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach γ, super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

As the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β and the super reach γ, a fluctuation pattern capable of executing a pseudo continuous effect (an effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol and performing a revariable display) is provided during the variable display. Regarding the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the special figure variation time is set longer as the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the variable display increases. Further, the pseudo continuous effect can be executed up to four times during the variable display, and the reach effect of the super reach γ can be executed at a higher rate as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect during the variable display increases.

Specifically, when the number of pseudo-continuous effects executed during the variable display is 1 to 3 times, the reach effect of super reach β is always executed after the execution of these pseudo-continuous effects (variable pattern PA2-). 4, PA2-5, PA2-6, PB1-4, PB1-5, PB1-6) On the other hand, if the number of pseudo-continuous effects to be executed during variable display is 4, these pseudo-continuous effects are executed. After that, the reach effect of the super reach γ is always executed (variation patterns PA2-7, PB1-7). That is, the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment is set so that the higher the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

However, in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, a variation pattern (PA2-8, PB1-) that develops from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ after executing the pseudo continuous effect three times during the variable display. 8) is provided (see FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22). The variation pattern that develops from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ after executing the pseudo continuous effect three times during the variable display is that the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display. Exceptionally, as the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation time is set to be the longest and the jackpot expectation is set high.

In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into, for example, non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, and the like. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after determining first, only the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern type is provided to determine these fluctuations. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determining the pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-10, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and FIG. In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in -7 (A) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table and the small hit A fluctuation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

FIG. 8-6 (A) is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure. In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base state) or a time saving state (low probability high base state), a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1237 are assigned to "big hits" and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits". , Other numerical ranges are assigned to "off". Further, when the game state is a probability variation state (high probability high base state), it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and is a hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Of these, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-6 (B) is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure. In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is a normal state (low accuracy low base state) or a time saving state (low accuracy high base state), a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1237 are assigned to "big hits" and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits". , Other numerical ranges are assigned to "off". Further, when the game state is a probability variation state (high probability high base state), it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and is a hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Of these, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probabilistic state, more judgment values are assigned to the special figure display result of the "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state. ing. As a result, in the probabilistic state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the probabilistic change control, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled as the "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state is compared with the probability that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state. If the figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled, the probability of being determined is high. That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state, the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal state or the time saving state. , The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-7 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 8-7 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is variably displayed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-8. In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot types, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the game shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) for shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state which is advantageous for the player five times (so-called 5 rounds) and is repeatedly executed. The jackpot game state by "B" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Figure Ends when the game is in a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot B or the jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is the big hit B or the big hit C, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so that the big hit game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs in.

In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2. There may be less than one type, or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. That is, in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , The jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited to this. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the variable display result to "big hit" and the variable display result to be "small hit". A fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is pre-determined, and a fluctuation pattern judgment table for misses used when it is pre-determined to make the variable display result "off" are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), A

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, 1 to 10 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are normal reach jackpot fluctuation patterns (PB1). -1) is assigned, 21 to 70 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 71 to 150 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). It is assigned, and 151 to 250 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach β jackpot that executes the pseudo continuous effect once, and 251 to 380 are the supers that execute the pseudo continuous effect twice. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the reach β jackpot (PB1-5), and 381 to 530 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-6) that executes the pseudo-continuous production three times. Up to 730 is assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-7) that executes the pseudo-continuous effect four times, and 731 to 997 executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach of super reach γ. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-8) of the super reach γ jackpot that develops into the production.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, a predetermined random number value is a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern of the variation pattern (PC1-1) for small hits. Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the variation pattern of small hits from 0 to 997 in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the small hit is 2 or more. Fluctuation pattern of may be provided.

Further, the deviation pattern determination table includes the deviation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time reduction control, and the low base. The deviation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and the deviation variation used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table D for deviation used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the deviation pattern determination table A, the non-reach deviation variation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super Reach β out-of-reach variation pattern (PA2-3), super reach β out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-4) that executes pseudo-continuous effect once, super reach β out-of-range variation pattern (PA2) that executes pseudo-continuous effect twice -5), Super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) that executes pseudo-continuous production 3 times, Super reach γ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-7) that executes pseudo-continuous production 4 times, Pseudo-continuous production For each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern (PA2-8) out of the super reach γ, which is executed three times and develops from the reach production of the super reach β to the reach production of the super reach γ, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the possible range.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), in the deviation pattern determination table A (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 1 or less), 1 to 450 out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 810 are out of super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 811-880 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 881-930 are supers that execute the pseudo-continuous production once. Reach β is assigned to the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-4), and 931 to 960 are assigned to the super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) that executes the pseudo-continuous effect twice, 961 to 961. Up to 980 is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-6) of the super reach β out of line that executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times, and 981 to 990 is the variation pattern of the super reach γ out of the range that executes the pseudo-continuous effect four times (PA2-6). It is assigned to PA2-7), and 991 to 997 execute the pseudo-continuous effect three times to develop from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ. It is assigned to 8).

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super Reach α out-of-reach variation pattern (PA2-2), super reach β out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-3), super reach β out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-4) that executes pseudo-continuous effect once, pseudo-continuous effect The fluctuation pattern of the super reach β out of line (PA2-5) executed twice, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β out of line (PA2-6) in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times, and the super reach γ out of line in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times. Fluctuation pattern (PA2-7), each variation pattern of the super reach γ out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-8) that develops from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ by executing the pseudo-continuous effect three times. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the deviation pattern determination table B (for 2 to 4 total pending storage numbers in the low base), 1 to 1 of the determination value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 881 to 930 execute the pseudo-continuous production once. Super reach β is assigned to the deviation pattern (PA2-4), and 931 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation (PA2-5) that executes the pseudo-continuous effect twice, 961. ~ 980 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) of the super reach β out of line that executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times, and 981 to 990 is the change pattern of the super reach γ out of line that executes the pseudo-continuous effect four times. It is assigned to (PA2-7), and 991 to 997 execute the pseudo-continuous effect three times to develop from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ. It is assigned to -8).

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super Reach α out-of-reach variation pattern (PA2-2), super reach β out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-3), super reach β out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-4) that executes pseudo-continuous effect once, pseudo-continuous effect The fluctuation pattern of the super reach β out of line (PA2-5) executed twice, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β out of line (PA2-6) in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times, and the super reach γ out of line in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times. Fluctuation pattern (PA2-7), each variation pattern of the super reach γ out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-8) that develops from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ by executing the pseudo-continuous effect three times. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the deviation pattern determination table C (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 5 or more), 1 to 550 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 810 are out of super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 811-880 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 881-930 are supers that execute the pseudo-continuous production once. Reach β is assigned to the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-4), and 931 to 960 are assigned to the super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) that executes the pseudo-continuous effect twice, 961 to 961. Up to 980 is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-6) of the super reach β out of line that executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times, and 981 to 990 is the variation pattern of the super reach γ out of the range that executes the pseudo-continuous effect four times (PA2-6). It is assigned to PA2-7), and 991 to 997 execute the pseudo-continuous effect three times to develop from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ. It is assigned to 8).

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortening non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control are performed. (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super reach β out of alignment (PA2-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach β out of alignment (PA2-4) to execute pseudo-continuous production once, super reach to execute pseudo-continuous production twice β-out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5), super reach β-out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) that executes pseudo-continuous production three times, super reach γ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-) that executes pseudo-continuous production four times 7) For each variation pattern of the super reach γ out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-8), which develops from the reach effect of super reach β to the reach effect of super reach γ by executing the pseudo-continuous effect three times, the variation pattern Random value for determination A predetermined random value within the range that MR3 can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), in the deviation pattern determination table D (for high base and medium), 1 to 550 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are non-reach deviation variations. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and 701 to 810 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2). 811 to 880 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β out-of-order (PA2-3), and 818 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the out-of-super reach β out of super reach β (PA2-3). It is assigned to PA2-4), and 931 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach β that executes the pseudo continuous effect twice, and 961 to 980 are assigned to the pseudo continuous effect. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) of the super reach β out-of-order that is executed three times, and 981 to 990 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-7) that is out of the super reach γ that executes the pseudo-continuous production four times. 991 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-8) of the super reach γ, which develops from the reach production of the super reach β to the reach production of the super reach γ by executing the pseudo continuous production three times. ..

As described above, when the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set higher than the ratio of determining the super reach fluctuation pattern. Further, when the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, 701 to 810 of the determination values are the fluctuation patterns (PA2-2) of the super reach α deviation, and 81 to 880 are the determination values regardless of the variation pattern determination table. Super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-3), 881-930 perform pseudo-continuous production once Super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-4), 931-960 perform pseudo-continuous production twice Super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) to be executed, 961 to 980 perform pseudo-continuous production three times Super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-6), 981 to 990 perform pseudo-continuous production Super reach γ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-7) executed four times, super reach γ that develops from reach production of super reach β to reach production of super reach γ by executing pseudo-continuous production three times from 991 to 997. It is assigned to each of the out-of-order fluctuation patterns (PA2-8). That is, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination ratio, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from being deteriorated due to the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach not being executed. be able to.

In addition, in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories and the game state is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination ratio of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories and the gaming state. It may be present, or only the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of either the non-reach or the normal reach may be the same.

The non-reach non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2). The deviation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-5). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning a start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

Further, in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) to 8-10 (C), variations are made using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages. Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first is the first. The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation depending on the number of reserved storages of the special symbol and the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed).

Further, the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute the reach effect and which reach effect is to be executed for each determined fluctuation pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special figure variation time of the variation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach effect is executed. You may decide whether to do it by lottery.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). NS. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not yet been started. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 219SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 219SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 219SG020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

Further, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In addition, the data constituting the start winning command receive command buffer is stored in the predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. A storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special figure during variable display is provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage is stored. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command) or the hold memory number notification command ( Commands such as the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the 1st special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning associate these commands, and the 1st special figure hold storage and the 2nd special figure hold storage. Figure A storage area (entry) for storing separately from the hold storage is secured.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. It is shifted up one by one so that it does.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, each command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. I will go.

Next, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG. 7.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is set (219SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is set (219SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not set in the 219SGS271 (219SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is set (219SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not set (219SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display 2 start command reception flag is set (219SGS273; Y). ), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning are stored for one buffer number. It shifts to the upper side one by one (219SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing the 219SGS272 or 219SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (219SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (219SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

When the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the received display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot A, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged in an even number is used. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot B, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd numbers other than "7" and "3" is used. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Then, when the received display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot C, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are aligned with "7" or "3" as stop symbols (big hit). Design) is decided. When the received display result specification command is the fifth variable table uncle result specification command indicating a small hit, for example, three consecutive numbers such as "123" and "246", and three consecutive even numbers (or three consecutive even numbers). Determine the combination of decorative symbols (small hit symbol) such as (odd number). Then, when the received display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command indicating the loss, for example, a combination of decorative symbols (missing symbols) different from the above-mentioned big hit symbol and small hit symbol is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

After the execution of the 219SGS276, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of the super reach (219SG277). Whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern may be specified from the variation pattern specification command read out in the 219SG275. If the variable display variation pattern is not the super reach variation pattern (219SG277; N), the process proceeds to 219SGS284, and if the variable display variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern (219SG277; Y), the variable display is further advanced. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the display is a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effect (219SGS278).

If the variation pattern of the variable display is not a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effect (219SGS278; N), the process proceeds to 219SGS284, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effect (219SGS278; Y). ) Determines whether or not to update the background image at the start of the variable display (whether or not to update from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y) based on the variable display result (219SGS279). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-13, when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of updating the background image (maintaining the background image at the first background image 219SG005X) is performed at a rate of 30%. The execution of the update of the background image (the background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG004Y) is determined at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the non-execution of the background image update is determined at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the background image update is determined at a rate of 50%.

That is, in the present feature unit 219SG, when the background image is updated to the second background image 219SG005Y at the start of the variable display, the variable display result is a big hit at a higher rate than during the display of the first background image 219SG005X. The ratio becomes high. That is, when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a larger number of times than when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5. ..

When the fluctuation pattern is any of the fluctuation patterns of super reach, whether the background image displayed during the variable display according to the variable display result is the first background image 219SG005X or the second background image 219SG005Y. That is, the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed while the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 and the state where the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5. While it is possible to execute the same super reach reach effect in the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in and the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, is the pseudo-continuous effect executed during the display of the first background image 219SG005X or the display of the second background image 219SG005Y. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit differs depending on whether it is executed during.

Returning to FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the background image update is determined in the processing of the 219SGS279 (219SGS280). When it is decided to update the background image (219SGS280; Y), the background image update process (219SGS281) is executed to proceed to 219SGS283, and when it is decided not to update the background image (219SGS280; N), it is decided. At the time of executing the pseudo continuous effect in the variable display, the action effect determination process (219SGS282) for determining whether or not to execute the action effect on which the gauge 219SGS005G acts on the decorative symbol is executed, and the process proceeds to 219SGS283.

Further, the 219SGS283 executes an action notification effect determination process (219SGS283) for determining whether or not to execute the action notification effect for notifying that the above-mentioned action effect has been executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the background image and the variation pattern designation command (219SGS284), and starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (219SGS285).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in order in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (219SGS286). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 219SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. May select the variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern specification command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (variable display time) specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (219SGS287). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (219SGS288). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal, whereby a variable display of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (219SGS289).

By executing the variable display start setting process as described above, it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 maintains the display of the first background image 219SG005X in the image display device 5, and the variable display changes. When the pattern is a variable pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effect, the process table in which the gauge 219SG005G is incremented and updated by one step at the timing before executing each pseudo-continuous effect during the variable display is selected in the 219SGS284 (FIG. 8). -17 to 8-22).

8-14 is a flowchart showing the background image update process shown in FIG. 8-12. In the background image update process, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the background image displayed on the image display device 5 from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y. Then, the gauge 219SG005G displayed on the image display device 5 is hidden, and the background image update process is completed (219SG292).

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the action effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-12. In the action effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed from the variation pattern of the variable display (219SGS301), and whether or not the action effect is executed according to the number of times the specified pseudo-continuous effect is executed. And the effect pattern of the action effect is determined (219SGS302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is 1, the non-execution of the action effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the action effect pattern SY-. The execution in 1 is determined at a rate of 20%, the execution in the action effect pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution in the action effect pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. , The execution in the action effect pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is 2, the non-execution of the action effect is determined at a rate of 60%, the execution of the action effect pattern SY-1 is determined at a rate of 15%, and the action effect pattern is determined. The execution in SY-2 is determined at a rate of 25%, the execution in the action effect pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution in the action effect pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. decide.

When the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is 3, the non-execution of the action effect is determined at a rate of 40%, and the execution of the action effect pattern SY-1 is determined at a rate of 10%. The execution of the pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, the execution of the action effect pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the action effect pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Determined by percentage. When the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is 4, the non-execution of the action effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the action effect pattern SY-1 is determined at a rate of 10%. The execution of the pattern SY-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, the execution of the action effect pattern SY-3 is determined at a rate of 65%, and the execution of the action effect pattern SY-4 is determined at a rate of 5%. Determined by percentage.

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), the pattern SY-1 has a pattern SY-1 between the time when the first stage increase update of the gauge 219SG005G is performed and the time when the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol is executed. The gauge 219SG005G is an effect pattern that acts on the decorative symbol, and the pattern SY-2 is a gauge between the time when the second stage increase update of the gauge 219SG005G is performed and the time when the second temporary stop of the decorative symbol is executed. This is an effect pattern in which 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern. Further, the pattern SY-3 is an effect pattern in which the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol from the time when the third stage increase update of the gauge 219SG005G is performed until the third temporary stop of the decorative symbol is executed. The pattern SY-4 is an effect pattern in which the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol from the time when the fourth stage increase update of the gauge 219SG005G is performed to the execution of the fourth temporary stop of the decorative symbol.

That is, in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, the execution rate of the action effect differs depending on the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, that is, the execution stage of the gauge 219SG005G. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), paying attention to the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display, the first decorative symbol is displayed. The gauge 219SG005G is set to act on the decorative pattern before the temporary stop of. If the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, the ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol before the second temporary stop of the decorative symbol is the ratio of the gauge 219SG005G decorating before the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol. It is set higher than the ratio that acts on the symbol (action effect execution ratio when the pseudo-ream effect is executed twice: before the second pseudo-ream effect> before the first pseudo-ream effect). In addition, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, the ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol is set to be the highest before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol is set. The ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative pattern is set to the lowest before the temporary stop of the above (action effect execution ratio when the pseudo-ream effect is executed three times: before the third pseudo-ream effect> the second Before the pseudo-continuous production> Before the first pseudo-continuous production).

When the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times during the variable display, the ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol is set to the highest before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol, and then the second decorative symbol is set. The ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol is set higher in the order of the ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol before the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol. The ratio of the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol is set to be the lowest before the fourth temporary stop of the decorative symbol.

Returning to FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the action effect is determined in the process of the 219 SGS 302 (219SGS303). When it is decided not to execute the action effect (219SGS303; N), the action effect determination process is terminated, and when it is decided to execute the action effect (219SGS303; Y), the effect pattern determined in the process of the 219SGS302 is stored. (219SGS304), the action effect start waiting timer corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set, and the action effect determination process is terminated (219SGS305).

As described above, in the feature unit 219SG, when the update of the background image is decided, the execution of the action effect is not decided, but when the execution of the action effect is decided, the update of the background image is decided. Will not be done. That is, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (C), when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, the action effect is executed. On the other hand, if the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, the action effect is not executed.

Further, among the variation patterns for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the variation pattern (PA2-8, PB1) that develops from the reach effect of the super reach β to the reach effect of the super reach γ after executing the pseudo-continuous effect three times during the variable display. Focusing on the fluctuation patterns excluding -8), since the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times and the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed is set to have the highest expectation of a big hit, the image display device 5 is used. The ratio at which the displayed background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y and the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed is the ratio except when the action effect is executed in the pattern SY-4. , The background image displayed on the image display device 5 is not updated and is maintained at the first background image 219SG005X, and is set higher than the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed (the reach of the super reach γ). Effect execution ratio (when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-8 or PB1-8, except when the action effect is executed in the pattern SY-4 while the first background image 219SG005X is displayed): The background image is the second background image. Updated to 219SG005Y> The background image maintains the first background image 219SG005X).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) and 8-16 (D), when the background image displayed on the image display device 5 is maintained on the first background image 219SG005X, the action effect is produced. Is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times at a higher rate than when the action effect is not executed, that is, the reach effect of the super reach γ is set to be executed (super reach γ). Reach effect execution rate (except when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-8 or PB1-8): Execute action effect> Do not execute action effect).

In particular, when the background image displayed on the image display device 5 is maintained in the first background image 219SG005X, the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed most when the action effect is executed by the pattern SY-4. The ratio of the super reach γ is high (100%), and then the action effect is executed in the pattern SY-3, the pattern SY-2, and the pattern SY-1 in this order. The rate at which the reach effect is executed becomes lower, and the rate at which the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed is set to be the lowest when the action effect is not executed (the rate of the reach effect execution of the super reach γ ( (Except when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-8 or PB1-8): Action effect is executed by pattern SY-4> Action effect is executed by pattern SY-3> Action effect is executed by pattern SY-2> Action effect is pattern Execute with SY-1> Do not execute action effect).

As described above, the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 by selecting the process table according to the background image and the variation pattern in the process of the variable display start setting process 219SGS284, and the variable display device 5. When the display is executed in a variation pattern that executes a pseudo-continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-22, the variation pattern is used in the period from the start of the variable display to the reach. A one-step increase update of the gauge 219SG005G is executed at the timing before each pseudo-continuous effect (temporary stop of the decorative symbol).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-22, when it is decided to execute the action effect in the pattern SY-1, the first increase timing and the first increase timing of the gauge 219SG005G during the variable display. When the action effect is executed with the start timing of the pseudo-continuous effect (temporary stop of the first decorative symbol) and it is decided to execute the action effect in the pattern SY-2, the variable display is in progress. The action effect is executed between the increase timing of the second gauge 219SG005G and the start timing of the second pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop of the second decorative symbol), and the action effect can be executed by the pattern SY-3. If it is determined, the action effect is executed between the increase timing of the third gauge 219SG005G during the variable display and the start timing of the third pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop of the third decorative symbol), and the action effect is performed. When it is decided to execute the effect with the pattern SY-4, the increase timing of the fourth gauge 219SG005G and the start timing of the fourth pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop of the fourth decorative symbol) during the variable display. The action effect is executed between and.

FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing the action notification effect determination process in FIG. 8-12. In the action notification effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the execution of the action effect is determined (219SGS311). When the execution of the action effect is determined (219SGS311; Y), the effect pattern (action notification timing) of the action notification effect according to the effect pattern of the action effect is determined from the patterns SH-1 to SH-4. Proceed to 219SGS315 (219SGS312).

As shown in FIG. 8-24 (B), the pattern SH-1 in the action notification effect is an effect pattern that outputs an action notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R immediately before the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol, and is a pattern SH. -2 is an effect pattern that outputs an action notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R immediately before the second temporary stop of the decorative symbol, and pattern SH-3 is the effect pattern SH-3 immediately before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol. This is an effect pattern that outputs an action notification sound from the speaker, and the pattern SH-4 is an effect pattern that outputs an action notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R immediately before the temporary stop of the fourth decorative symbol.

In the processing of 219SGS312, when the effect pattern of the action effect is pattern SY-1, that is, when the action effect is executed before the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol, the effect pattern of the action notification effect is patterned. When SH-1 is determined and the effect pattern of the action effect is the pattern SY-2, that is, when the action effect is executed before the second temporary stop of the decorative symbol, the effect pattern of the action notification effect is patterned. When SH-2 is determined and the effect pattern of the action effect is the pattern SY-3, that is, when the action effect is executed before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol, the effect pattern of the action notification effect is patterned. When SH-3 is determined and the effect pattern of the action effect is the pattern SY-4, that is, when the action effect is executed before the temporary stop of the fourth decorative symbol, the effect pattern of the action notification effect is patterned. It may be decided to SH-4.

Further, when it is determined not to execute the action effect (219SGS311; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of updating the background image is determined (219SGS313). When it is decided not to update the background image (219SGS313; N), the action notification effect determination process is finished, and when it is decided to update the background image (219SGS313; Y), the variable display result. Based on this, the effect pattern (action notification timing) of the action notification effect is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-24 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the action notification effect is determined to be the pattern SH-1 at a rate of 10%, and 20%. The ratio determines the pattern SH-2, the ratio determines the pattern SH-3, and the ratio determines the pattern SH-4. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the action notification effect is determined to be pattern SH-1 at a rate of 40%, pattern SH-2 at a rate of 30%, and pattern SH-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SH-3 is determined, and the pattern SH-4 is determined at a rate of 10%.

That is, in the present feature unit 219SG, when the action effect is executed during the variable display, the action notification sound is output as the action notification effect at the execution timing of the action effect, while the action effect is executed during the variable display. Is not executed and the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5 (when the background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y), the action notification sound is also used as the action notification effect. Output is executed.

Further, when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5 during the variable display, paying attention to the timing at which the action notification sound is output, FIGS. 8-24 (A) and 8-24 (B). ), When the action notification sound is output immediately before the temporary stop of the fourth decorative symbol, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit (big hit expectation) is set to be high. Then, when the action notification sound is output immediately before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the order of the case where the action notification sound is output immediately before the temporary stop of the second decorative symbol is When the action notification sound is output immediately before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit is set to be the lowest. That is, when the action notification effect is executed in the pattern SH-4, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is the highest, and when the action notification effect is executed in the pattern SH-3, the action notification effect is the pattern SH-2. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit decreases in the order of execution in, and the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set to be the lowest when the action notification effect is executed in the pattern SH-1. ..

Therefore, when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5 during the variable display, the first background image 219SG005X is updated to the second background image 219SG005Y on the image display device 5, and any of these It is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying the player attention to whether the action notification sound is output at the timing of the temporary stop of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (S172) in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the respective values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer to -1 (219SGS321, 219SGS322, 219SGS323). Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect start waiting timer or the action effect execution execution flag indicating that the action effect is being executed is set (219SGS324).

When the action effect start waiting timer or the action effect executing flag is set (219SGS324; Y), the action effect execution process (219SGS325) is executed to proceed to 219SGS326, and the action effect start waiting timer and the action effect executing flag are set. If is not set (219SGS324; N), the process proceeds to 219SGS326 without executing the processing of 219SGS325.

In the 219SGS326, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action notification effect start waiting timer or the action notification effect executing flag indicating that the action notification effect is being executed is set. When the action notification effect start waiting timer or the action notification effect execution flag is set (219SGS326; Y), the action notification effect execution process (219SGS327) is executed to proceed to 219SGS328, and the action notification effect start waiting timer and the action notification are performed. If the effect execution flag is not set (219SGS326; N), the process proceeds to 219SGS328 without executing the processing of 219SGS327.

In the 219SGS328, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timered out. When the process timer is out of timer (219SGS328; Y), the process data is switched (219SGS329). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (219SGS330). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S219SGS331). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out (219SGS328; N), the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) is followed. Control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (219SGS332).

After executing the 219SGS331 or 219SGS332, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display control control timer is out of the timer (219SGS333). When the variable display control timer is out of the timer (219SGS333; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the next display screen of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the screen to be used) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (219SGS334). In this way, the image display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the variable display control timer (219SGS335).

Further, when the variable display control timer is not timer-out (219SGS333; N; N) or after the execution of 219SGS335, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer is timer-out (219SGS336). When the variable display time timer is out of the timer (219SGS336; Y), if the action effect is executed in the variable display, the mode of the gauge 219SG005G is changed to the initial mode (first stage shown in FIG. 8-11 (A)). Update display is performed in (aspect in which the increase update is not performed in the fourth stage) (219SGS338). When the background image is updated to the second background image 219SG005Y in the variable display, the second background image 219SG005Y is updated to the first background image 219SG005X (219SGS339). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (S173), and the variable display during effect process is terminated (219SGS340).

When the variable display time timer is not out of the timer (219SGS336; N), if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (219SGS337; Y), 219SGS338 to 219SGS340 If the process is executed to end the variable display effect process and the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (219SGS337; N), the variable display effect process ends. In this way, even if the variable display time timer is not out of the timer, the control shifts to the control to stop the variable display when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a long fluctuation time is caused by noise between the boards. Even when the variable pattern specification command shown is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol can be ended when the regular variable display time elapses (at the end of the variable display of the special symbol).

In the process table used for the variable display control of the decorative symbol, the process data during the variable display of the decorative symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the processing of 219SGS328 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the decorative symbol based on the process table ends. do.

8-26 is a flowchart showing the action effect execution process in FIG. 8-25. It is determined whether or not the action effect execution flag is set in the action effect execution process, that is, whether or not the action effect is already being executed (219SGS341). When the action effect execution executing flag is not set (219SGS341; N), the value of the action effect start waiting timer is set to -1 (219SGS342), and it is determined whether or not the action effect start waiting timer has timed out (219SGS341). 219SGS343).

When the action effect start waiting timer is not timered out (219SGS343; N), the action effect execution process is finished, and when the action effect start waiting timer is timered out (219SGS343; Y), the action effect is being executed. A flag is set (219SGS344), and a value corresponding to the execution period of the action effect is set in the action effect period timer (219SGS345). Further, a process table corresponding to the effect pattern of the action effect is selected (219SGS346), and the action notification effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (219SGS347).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data and the like are sequentially arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is used as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Control of the various lamps, the speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed to end the action production execution process (219SGS348).

Further, in the process of 219SGS341, when the action effect executing flag is set (219SGS341; Y), the value of the action effect process timer and the value of the action effect period timer are decremented by -1 (219SGS349, 219SGS350), and the action effect is produced. It is determined whether or not the period timer has timered out (219SGS351). When the action effect period timer is not timer-out (219SGS351; N), it is further determined whether or not the action effect process timer is timer-out (219SGS352).

When the action effect process timer is out of timer (219SGS352; Y), the action effect process data is switched (219SGS353). That is, the action effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the action effect process timer (219SGS354). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, etc., which are set next (S219SGS355). On the other hand, when the action effect process timer is not timer-out (219SGS352; N), the effect is produced according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) corresponding to the action effect process timer. Control of the device (effect component) is executed (219SGS3356).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the update timing of the gauge 219SG005G after the execution of the 219SGS3555 or the 219SGS356 (219SGS357). When it is the update timing of the gauge 219SG005G (219SGS257; Y), the display mode of the gauge 219SG005G is updated and displayed according to the timing, and the process proceeds to 219SG359. If it is not the update timing of the gauge 219SG005G (219SGS357; N), the process proceeds to 219SGS359 without executing the processing of 219SGS358.

In the 219SGS359, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing when the gauge 219SG005G starts the action on the decorative symbol as the action effect. When it is the timing to start the action on the decorative symbol (219SGS359; Y), when the action on the decorative symbol by the gauge 219SG005G is started and the process proceeds to 219SGS361 (219SGS360), it is not the timing to start the action on the decorative symbol (219SGS360). 219SGS359; N) proceeds to 219SGS361 without executing the processing of 219SGS360.

In the 219SGS361, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the action of the gauge 219SG005G as the action effect on the decorative symbol. When it is the end timing of the action on the decorative pattern (219SGS361; Y). The action of the gauge 219SG005G on the decorative symbol is terminated (219SGS362), and the portion of the gauge 219SG005G corresponding to the action timing is updated to the acted mode to end the action effect execution process (219SGS363).

In the processing of 219SGS363, for example, when the timing when the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol is immediately before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol, the first stage portion of the gauge 219SG005G is updated to the white outline mode. When the timing when the gauge 219SG005G acted on the decorative symbol was immediately before the temporary stop of the second decorative symbol, the second stage portion of the gauge 219SG005G was updated to the white outline mode, and the gauge 219SG005G acted on the decorative symbol. If the timing is just before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol, the third stage of the gauge 219SG005G is updated to the white outline mode, and the timing when the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol is the fourth decorative symbol. If it is just before the temporary stop, the fourth stage portion of the gauge 219SG005G may be updated to a white pattern.

When the action effect period timer is out of the timer in the process of 219SGS351 (219SGS351; Y), the action effect execution flag is cleared and the action effect execution process is terminated (219SGS364).

FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart of the action notification effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-25. In the action notification effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the action notification effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the action notification effect is already being executed (219SGS371). When the action notification effect execution execution flag is not set (219SGS371; N), the value of the action notification effect start waiting timer is set to -1 (219SGS372), and whether or not the action notification effect start waiting timer has timed out is determined. Judgment (219SGS373).

When the action notification effect start waiting timer is not timered out (219SG373; N), the action notification effect execution process is terminated, and when the action notification effect start waiting timer is timered out (219SGS373; Y), the action notification effect execution is executed. The middle flag is set (219SGS374), and the value corresponding to the execution period of the action notification effect is set in the action notification effect period timer (219SGS375). Further, a process table corresponding to the effect pattern of the action notification effect is selected (219SGS376), and the action notification effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (219SGS377).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data and the like are sequentially arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is used as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The operation notification effect execution process is terminated by controlling the various lamps, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect components, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) (219SGS378).

Further, in the process of 219SGS371, when the action notification effect execution execution flag is set (219SGS371; Y), the value of the action notification effect process timer and the value of the action notification effect period timer are decremented by -1 (219SGS379, 219SGS380). , It is determined whether or not the action notification effect period timer has timed out (219SGS381). When the action notification effect period timer is not timer-out (219SGS381; N), it is further determined whether or not the action notification effect process timer is timer-out (219SGS382).

When the action notification effect process timer is out of timer (219SGS382; Y), the action notification effect process data is switched (219SGS383). That is, the action notification effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the action notification effect process timer (219SGS384). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, etc., which are set next (S219SGS385). On the other hand, when the action notification effect process timer is not timer-out (219SGS382; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the action notification effect process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control of the effect device (effect component) is executed according to the above (219SGS3356).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action notification sound is being output after the execution of the 219SGS3585 or the 219SGS386 (219SGS387). When the action notification sound is being output (219SGS387; Y), the action sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R to end the action notification effect execution process (219SGS389). If it is not during the output period of the action notification sound (219SGS387; N), the action notification effect execution process is terminated without executing the process of 210SGS389.

When the action notification effect period timer is timered out in the process of 219SGS381 (219SGS381; Y), the action notification effect execution flag is cleared and the action notification effect execution process is terminated (219SGS388).

Next, an effect mode when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display in the feature unit 219SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-28 to 8-31. First, as an example, a case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times during the variable display will be described. When it is determined not to update the background image displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display (non-execution of updating from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y), FIG. As shown in 28 (A) to 8-28 (G), the first stage update of the gauge 219SG005G is executed before the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol, and the gauge is executed before the second temporary stop of the decorative symbol. The second stage update of the 219SG005G is executed, and the third stage update of the gauge 219SG005G is executed before the third temporary stop of the decorative symbol.

Then, when the effect pattern of the action effect is determined to be the pattern SY-3, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (H) and 8-28 (I), the third decorative pattern is used as the action effect. Immediately before the temporary stop of the gauge 219SG005G, the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol (in FIG. 8-29 (I), the decorative symbol being variably displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C). At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output an action notification sound for notifying that the gauge 219SG005G has acted on the decorative pattern as an action notification effect. When the action of the gauge 219SG005G on the decorative symbol is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (J), the third temporary stop of the decorative symbol is executed, and the third stage of the gauge 219SG005G has been activated (FIG. In 8-29 (J), it is updated to the outline mode). That is, when the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern, the place of action on the gauge 219SG005G is not consumed, but only the display mode is changed and the increase of the gauge 219SG005G is maintained.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (K) to 8-29 (P), if the fourth stage update of the gauge 219SG005G is executed before the fourth temporary stop of the decorative symbol, the fourth update is performed. After the re-variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach is reached and the reach production of the super reach γ is started.

Further, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) to 8-30 (C), the same as in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29. When the pseudo-continuous effect, the action effect, and the action notification effect are executed three times to reach the reach, the reach effect of the super reach β is executed. At this time, if the variation pattern of the variable display is PA2-6 or PB1-6, the reach effect of the super reach β is executed as it is, and the variable display result is notified, which is the variation of the variable display. When the pattern is PA2-8 or PB1-8, the screen of the image display device 5 goes dark during the reach effect of the super reach β, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (D) to 8-30 (F). After that, the reach effect of super reach γ is executed instead of the reach effect of super reach β.

Further, when it is decided to update the background image displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display, it is variable as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (A) and 8-31 (B). With the start of the display, the background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (C) to 8-31 (F), the pseudo-continuous production is executed 1 to 4 times according to the fluctuation pattern. When these pseudo-continuous effects are executed, an action notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as an action notification effect immediately before the temporary stop of any of the decorative symbols. Therefore, the player can recognize the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit depending on whether the action notification sound is output immediately before the temporary stop of any of the decorative symbols.

In the feature unit 219SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-31, the case where the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 and the case where the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed are displayed. Although the mode of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol is the same as the case (the decorative symbol is always temporarily stopped by the combination of "123"), the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display device is not limited to this. The mode of temporarily stopping the decorative pattern differs depending on whether the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 or the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed (for example, the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5). When it is displayed, the mode of temporary stop of the decorative symbol is a combination of "123", and when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, the mode of temporary stop of the decorative symbol is "456". It may be a combination). By doing so, when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, the variable display result is a big hit than when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5. In addition to the display of the second background image 219SG005Y, the player can be made to recognize that the ratio is high by the mode of temporarily stopping the decorative pattern, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

As described above, in the feature unit 219SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-29, in the effect control CPU 120, the gauge 219SG005G displayed on the image display device 5 is updated up to the fourth stage (decoration). The reach effect of the super reach γ can be executed by (by executing the pseudo-continuous effect including the temporary stop of the symbol and the revariable display four times), and the gauge 219SG005G is applied to the decorative symbol immediately before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. It is possible to carry out an action effect that acts on the action. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when the action effect is executed, the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage at a higher rate than when the action effect is not executed (pseudo continuous effect is 4). Since it is set to be executed once), the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the action effect is executed. Further, the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage by the execution of the action effect, and the expectation that the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed can be effectively increased.

In the feature unit 219SG, when the action effect is executed, the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage (pseudo continuous effect is executed four times) at a higher rate than when the action effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the action effect is not executed, the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage at a higher rate than when the action effect is executed (pseudo-ream). The effect may be executed four times).

As described above, in the feature portion 219SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-29, the gauge 219SG005G may be updated even after the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern as an action effect. As shown, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed four times depending on whether or not the action effect is executed, that is, the rate at which the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage is different, so that the action effect is executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it is played, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the feature unit 219SG, the "special effect using the specific display of a predetermined stage" in the present invention has been described as an action effect in which any of the first to fourth stages of the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and as a special effect in the present invention, a pseudo continuous effect may be executed when at least a part of the display mode of the gauge 219SG005G is changed. That is, "using a specific display" in the present invention includes not only that at least a part of the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern, but also that at least a part of the display mode of the gauge 219SG005G is changed.

Further, in the present feature unit 219SG, a mode in which the pseudo continuous effect can be executed by executing the action effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is executed by executing the action effect. As a possible effect, an effect other than the pseudo-continuous effect may be used, such as a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit during the variable display.

Further, in this feature unit 219SG, the gauge 219SG005G is updated from the first stage to the fourth stage during the variable display of 1, and when the gauge 219SG005G is updated to the fourth stage, the reach effect of the super reach γ is produced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is the reach effect of the super reach γ executed in the variable display of the hold memory based on the start winning when the start winning is generated? Whether or not it is determined, and based on the determination result, the gauge 219SG005G may be updated from the first stage to the fourth stage over a plurality of variable displays as a look-ahead effect. In this way, when the gauge 219SG005G is updated as a look-ahead effect, the gauge 219Sg005G acts on the decorative symbol, so that the chance of the decorative symbol (the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the variable display of the look-ahead target). The stop symbol may be derived and displayed by (combination indicating that is high).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-16, when the action effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times at a higher rate than when the action effect is not executed, that is, the gauge 219SG005G is up to the fourth stage. Since it is updated, the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the 4th stage by executing the action effect, and the player can be noticed that the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed, and the game interest is improved. can.

In the feature unit 219SG, when the action effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times at a higher rate than when the action effect is not executed, but the present invention is limited to this. If the action effect is not executed, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed four times at a higher rate than when the action effect is executed.

Further, in this feature unit 219SG, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), the execution rate of the action effect differs depending on the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, that is, the execution rate of the action effect differs depending on the update stage of the gauge 219SG005G. It is possible to draw the player's attention to which stage the action effect is executed when is updated, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the action effect is executed, the action effect by the gauge 219SG005G is executed by updating the portion of the gauge 219SG005G that has acted on the decorative pattern to the acted mode. Since the player can grasp whether or not the game has been played, the game interest can be improved.

In the present feature unit 219SG, when the action effect is executed, the portion of the gauge 219SG005G that has acted on the decorative pattern (only a part of the gauge 219SG005G) is updated to the actuated mode. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the action effect is executed, the entire gauge 219SG005G may be updated to the acted mode. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the action effect has been executed, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 219SG exemplifies a mode in which a part of the gauge 219SG005G is updated to a white outline mode as an actuated mode of the gauge 219SG005G, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gauge 219SG005G is not limited thereto. As an actuated mode of the above, a part of the gauge 219SG005G may be enlarged or reduced.

Further, in the present feature portion 219SG, when any part of the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol, the acted portion changes to the acted mode, and the same portion of the gauge 219SG005G does not act on the decorative symbol again. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the portion changed to the acted mode in the gauge 219SG005G returns to the mode before the action and the same portion of the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative pattern again. It may be provided. By doing so, even if any part of the gauge 219SG005G changes to the acted mode, the player determines whether or not the part changed to the acted mode acts on the decorative symbol again. Because you can pay attention to, you can improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (C), when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, it is more than when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5. Since the action effect is executed at a high rate, the action effect can be effectively improved by executing the action effect when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 in the variable display of 1. ..

The feature unit 219SG exemplifies a mode in which the action effect is not executed when the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, there is a case where the action effect is executed if the ratio is lower than the case where the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5. You may.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, since the reach effect of the super reach γ can be executed based on the fact that the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage, the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it is possible, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-31, when the background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y, the gauge 219SG005G is hidden from the image display device 5. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of the second background image 219SG005Y, which is likely to be a big hit in the variable display result, from being deteriorated during display.

In the feature unit 219SG, the gauge 219SG005G is hidden from the image display device 5 as a form of limiting the display of the gauge 219SG005G when the background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the embodiment that limits the display of the gauge 219SG005G when the background image is updated from the first background image 219SG005X to the second background image 219SG005Y is an image. The gauge 219SG005G may be reduced and displayed on the display device 5, the gauge 219SG005G may be transparently displayed on the image display device 5, or the display position of the gauge 219SG005G on the image display device 5 may be different.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-31, when the first background image 219SG005X is displayed as the background image, that is, when the gauge 219SG005G is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the background image is displayed. When the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed, that is, when the gauge 219SG005G is not displayed on the image display device 5, the action notification sound can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R as the action notification effect. Therefore, even when the gauge 219SG005G is not displayed on the image display device 5, the player can be made to recognize that the gauge 219SG005G that is not displayed is correctly used and the pseudo continuous effect is executed.

The feature unit 219SG exemplifies a form in which an action notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as an action notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the action notification effect is a game effect lamp. Notifications other than the output of the action notification sound may be executed, such as light emission of 9 and a specific image display on the image display device 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit depending on whether the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the display of the first background image 219SG005X or the second background image 219SG005Y. Is different, so that the player can pay attention to whether the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the state where the first background image 219SG005X or the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5. You can improve your interest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-31, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed while the first background image 219SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, the gauge 219SG005G is updated. Then, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed while the second background image 219SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5, the gauge 219SG005G is not updated, so that the player's attention to the gauge 219SG005G can be increased. It can be done and the game entertainment can be improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. ..

For example, in the feature portion 219SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the gauge 219SG005G acting on the decorative symbol immediately before the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The timing at which the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol may be after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. In such a case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) to 8-32 (E) as the modified example 219SG-1, the pseudo continuous effect is executed even during the variable display of normal reach and non-reach. If the case is provided, when the decorative symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in a combination indicating that the decorative symbol is removed, the gauge 219SG005G does not act on the decorative symbol and the variable display ends (the stop is not a temporary stop but the variable display is displayed). When it ends) and when the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol changes to a combination indicating a temporary stop (when the stop is a temporary stop and the variable display continues), it can be created. Therefore, even when the decorative symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) due to a combination of detachment, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol, and the game interest can be improved.

In the present modification 219SG-1, the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol that is stopped (temporarily stopped) by the combination of disconnection, so that the decorative symbol changes to the combination of temporary stop and the revariable display is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by acting on the decorative symbol that is stopped (temporarily stopped) by the combination of the gauge 219SG005G being removed. The revariable display may be executed without changing the combination of.

Further, the feature portion 219SG of the above-described embodiment exemplifies a mode suggesting execution of the reach effect of the super reach γ according to the renewal mode of the gauge 219SG005G, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification 219SG-2, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) to 8-33 (D), the gauge 219SG005H is displayed in addition to the gauge 219SG005G in the image display device 5, and these gauges 219SG005G are displayed during the variable display. It may be suggested which super reach reach effect is executed according to the update mode of the gauge 219SG005H. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (B) to 8-33 (D), the gauge 219SG005G and the gauge 219SG005H are updated and displayed during the variable display, and the gauge 219SG005G is updated up to the fourth stage. If this is done, the reach effect of the super reach β is executed, while if the gauge 219SG005H is updated up to the fourth stage, the reach effect of the super reach γ may be executed.

By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the update display correspondence between the gauge 219SG005G and the gauge 219SG005H during the variable display, so that the game interest can be improved.

In the present modification 219SG-2, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (C) and 8-33 (D), only one of the gauge 219SG005G and the gauge 219SG005H is updated up to the fourth stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which both the gauge 219SG005G and the gauge 219SG005H are updated up to the fourth stage. When both the gauge 219SG005G and the gauge 219SG005H are updated up to the fourth stage in this way, a reach effect different from the reach effect of the super reach α to the super reach γ may be executed.

Further, the update trigger of the gauges 219SG005G and the gauges 219SG005H may be immediately before the temporary stop of the decorative symbol described above, or may be the execution timing of a specific effect during the variable display.

Further, in the feature unit 219SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, an embodiment is exemplified in which it is always determined whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state at a ratio according to the gaming state. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8-34 as a modified example 219SG-3, a plurality of set values 1 to 6 can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and each set value is set to the gaming state. It may be possible to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state at different ratios according to the situation.

In this way, when it is possible to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state at different ratios according to the gaming state for each set value, an effect that can be executed during the variable display (hereinafter, the effect during the variable display). ), The setting suggestion and reach notice that suggest the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed, and if both the setting suggestion and the reach notice can be executed, the reach notice is prioritized over the setting. May be feasible. Hereinafter, the modified example 219SG-3 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-36, the variable display effect has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns PT-1 to PT-9, and the effect control CPU 120 is a variable display effect. When the execution is decided, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the variable display effect, that is, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used. It is decided by lottery whether to execute the effect during variable display based on.

As shown in FIGS. 8-38 (A) to (C), the effect during variable display starts at the timing when a predetermined period elapses after the variable display of the symbol is started (the timing before the variable display mode reaches reach). Then, a plurality of (for example, eight) images Z1 showing the paraglider on which the passenger rides fade in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and move toward the right side of the display area. By fading out to the right side of the display area, the variable display effect ends. Further, an image Z2 indicating that a predetermined number of gliders are destroyed and dropped while the plurality of images Z1 are moving toward the right side may be displayed, and a set value is set depending on the number of the dropped paragliders. Or reach is suggested.

Specifically, in the case of pattern PT-1, one body is destroyed and falls, in the case of pattern PT-2, two bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-3, three bodies are destroyed and fall. In the case of pattern PT-4, 4 bodies are destroyed and fall, in the case of pattern PT-5, 5 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-6, 6 bodies are destroyed and fall. In the case of pattern PT-7, 7 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-8 and pattern PT-9, 8 bodies are destroyed and fall.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (B) and 8-39 (A), in the patterns PT-1 to PT-8, the timing at which the paraglider is destroyed is the same, and each pattern PT-1 to 1 to 8 is destroyed. The number of paragliders corresponding to PT-8 is destroyed all at once (or a predetermined number may be used). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B), the pattern PT-9 is a pattern in which a total of eight paragliders fall like the pattern PT-8, but the mode in which the paragliders are destroyed is the pattern PT-. It is different from 8. Specifically, seven paragliders are destroyed at the same timing as pattern PT-7, but the remaining one is destroyed at the second timing after the first timing when the other seven are destroyed. ..

Which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the effect period of such a variable display effect, that is, the reach notice or the effect result in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result is the setting suggestion result. Regardless of which of the setting suggestions, the effect of the common mode (for example, the effect of the aspect in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area). The common effect period in which It is composed of a non-common effect period in which the effect of moving downward in the display area of 5) is executed.

In the background where the images Z1 and Z2 are displayed as the effect during the variable display, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, but the decorative symbols are displayed in a smaller size than usual. The small symbol may be variably displayed at a predetermined place. Further, during the execution period of the variable display effect, another notice effect or the like different from the variable display effect may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-36, among the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, the set value is 1 for the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 1 to 7. Regarding the patterns PT-8 and PT-9, which are set as a specific pattern (specific mode) corresponding to the setting suggestion suggesting which of the 6 to 6 is set, and the number of paragliders destroyed is eight. It is said to be a special pattern (special mode) corresponding to the reach notice suggesting the possibility of reaching. That is, the effect during variable display has the same effect mode in the common effect period, but the suggestion target differs depending on the difference in the effect mode in the non-common effect period (the number of paragliders destroyed), and 1 to 7 paragliders. If it is destroyed, it will be a setting suggestion, and if 8 bodies are destroyed, it will be a reach notice.

Specifically, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 suggest that the set values may be odd (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 have even set values. (For example, 2, 4, 6), the pattern PT-5 suggests that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5), and the pattern PT-5. 6 suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern PT-7 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6). ..

Then, the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are determined at a high ratio when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), so that any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting) can be obtained. It is regarded as the first specific pattern {setting suggestion (low), first specific mode} with low expectation that it is, and for patterns PT-5 to PT-6, the set value is any of 5 and 6. In some cases, it is determined at a high rate, so that it is a second specific pattern {setting suggestion (high), second specific mode} with a high degree of expectation that the set values are 5 and 6.

In the present modification 219SG-3, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 are set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 are set as high settings. Alternatively, the setting values 1 and 2 may be set to a low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set to an intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set to a high setting to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

On the other hand, the pattern PT-8 suggests that the variable display of the symbol may be more than reach (for example, normal reach or super reach), and the pattern PT-9 suggests that the variable display of the symbol may be super reach. Suggest.

Regarding the pattern PT-8, the variable display mode of the symbol is determined at a high rate when the normal reach is achieved, so that the expectation of becoming a super reach is low. Regarding the pattern PT-9, the second special pattern {reach, which is highly expected to become super reach, is determined at a high rate when the variable display mode of the symbol becomes super reach. Notice (high), second special mode}.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has a special mode (for example, patterns PT-8 and PT-9) that suggests that the jackpot game state is controlled, and a specific mode (for example, pattern PT-) that suggests the setting. It is possible to execute a variable display effect based on any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including 1 to PT-7), and a reach notice based on pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9 (predetermined effect of a special mode). When any of the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of a specific embodiment) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 can be executed, the reach notice can be executed in preference to the setting suggestion.

In the present modification 219SG-3, the pattern PT-8 and the pattern PT-9 are determined when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach or super reach regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. , The normal reach fluctuation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is out of alignment than when it becomes a big hit. Therefore, the pattern PT-8 becomes a super reach, that is, the jackpot expectation degree. Is a lower pattern than the pattern PT-9, while the super reach variation pattern is determined when the variable display result is a big hit and at a higher rate than when it is out of order. Reference numeral 9 denotes a super reach, that is, a pattern in which the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the pattern PT-8.

Further, in the present modification 219SG-3, in the variable display effect, a mode suggesting the possibility of a big hit or which set value is set depending on the number of paragliders destroyed has been illustrated, but the present invention has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the appearance of a predetermined number (for example, eight) or more paragliders without destroying the paragliders may suggest a big hit or a high setting. Furthermore, if it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit and which setting value is set, the effect mode can be changed in various ways, for example, the number of characters appearing, the type of character appearing, and the like. It may be something that can suggest a big hit or a set value.

In addition, in the setting suggestion (high) based on any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 and the reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9, the last paraglider among the number corresponding to each pattern is destroyed. By outputting a specific sound or emitting a game effect lamp 9 or the like when falling, it may be possible to notify that the pattern has a high expectation of a big hit or a high setting.

FIG. 8-35 is a flowchart of the effect determination process during variable display executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in the modified example 219SG-3. In the effect determination process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (219SGS401). The variable display result is a variable display stored in the variable display result specification command storage area for storing the variable display result specification command for specifying the variable display result transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display. It can be specified by the result specification command. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area.

Then, the random numbers for determining the reach notice type are extracted, and the effect (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-37 (A) is used to determine whether or not the reach notice is executed in the variable display effect. A lottery is conducted to determine the type of reach notice in the case of (219SGS402).

In the effect (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-37 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 20 is assigned to pattern PT-8. Three determination values are assigned, and 60 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-9. That is, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the PT-9 is won at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than super reach.

When the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 60 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-8, and 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-9. There is. That is, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the PT-8 is won at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than normal reach.

When the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern, 100 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and no determination value is assigned to the patterns PT-8 and PT-9. That is, if the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern, the reach notice is not won.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, it is easier to win the pattern PT-8 at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, it is easy to win. Pattern PT-9 is easier to win at a higher rate than in cases other than the super reach fluctuation pattern.

Therefore, when an effect based on pattern PT-8 appears, it is more likely to be a normal reach variation pattern than a super reach variation pattern, and when an effect based on pattern PT-9 appears, it is super than a normal reach variation pattern. It is likely to be a reach variation pattern. That is, although it is confirmed that the pattern PT-8 will be a reach fluctuation pattern, there is a high possibility that it will be a normal reach. Since there is a high possibility that it will be, it is considered to be a reach notice (high) pattern with a high expectation of big hits.

Returning to FIG. 8-35, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern PT-9 {reach notice (high)} has been won as a result of whether or not the reach notice has been executed and the type of lottery has been performed in the 219SGS402. (219SGS403). When it is determined that the pattern PT-9 has been won, the execution of the reach notice based on the pattern PT-9 is determined in preference to the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 (219SGS404). Proceed to 219SGS413.

If it is determined in the 219SGS402 that the pattern PT-9 has not been won, that is, if the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 is won, the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low). } Is won, the set value stored in the RAM 102 is read out, and the current set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (219SGS405). Next, a random number for determining the setting suggestion type is extracted, and using the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B corresponding to the setting value specified in 219SGS405, whether or not the setting suggestion is executed in the variable display effect is determined. A lottery is performed to determine the type of setting suggestion to be executed (219SGS406).

In the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B shown in FIG. 8-37 (B), when the set value is 1, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1. Is assigned, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2, 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, and the pattern is assigned. Four judgment values are assigned to the PT-5, one judgment value is assigned to the pattern PT-6, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 2, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, one judgment value is assigned to the pattern PT-5, and four judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 3, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-1, and 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-2. 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, 15 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 4, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 15 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 5, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 25 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 15 judgment values. A judgment value is assigned, and one judgment value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 6, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 10 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 25 judgment values. Judgment values are assigned, and five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-7.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the set value is an odd number 1 or 3, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 are won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 1 or 3. When the set value is 2 or 4, it is easy to win, and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 are easily won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 2 or 4, and the set value is 5. Is easier to win the pattern PT-5 at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 5, and when the set value is 6, the pattern PT-6 is won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 6. It's easier to do. Further, since the pattern PT-7 may be won only when the set value is 6, it is confirmed that the set value is 6 when a setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-7 appears.

Therefore, if an effect based on patterns PT-1 to PT-4 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 4 or less is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is one of 1 to 4, and the paraglider is destroyed. If the effect based on the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 with 5 or more bodies is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is any of 5 and 6. That is, patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are considered to be setting suggestions (low) that are unlikely to have a high setting (set value 5 or 6), and patterns PT-5 to PT-7 are set to a high setting (set value 5 or 6). It is said that the setting suggestion (high) is likely to be 6).

In the present modification 219SG-3, the reach advance notice type determination random number and the setting suggestion type determination random number are defined as random numbers in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. .. That is, the number of determination values of each determination random number is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of each determination random number and the like should be appropriately determined. Just do it. Further, each determination random number counter for generating each of these determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and each determination random number counter is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process.

Returning to FIG. 8-35, the effect control CPU 120 performed a lottery on whether or not the setting suggestion was executed and the type of the setting suggestion in the 219SGS406. As a result, any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} was obtained. It is determined whether or not the player has won (219SGS407). If it is determined that any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 has been won, and if the non-execution of the reach notice is won in 219SGS403, one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is selected. When the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the setting is uniquely determined and the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in the 219SGS403, any one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is won. The execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the above is determined in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (219SGS408), and the process proceeds to 219SGS413.

In 219SGS407, if any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} was not won, that is, if the setting suggestion was not executed or any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 was won. , 219SGS407 determines whether or not pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 219SGS403 based on non-execution of setting suggestion or winning of any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4. (219SGS409).

If it is determined that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has been won in 219SGS409, and if the non-execution of the setting suggestion is won in 219SGS407, the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is executed. If any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is won in 219SGS407, the reach notice (low) based on the winning pattern PT-8 is Execution is determined in preference to the setting suggestion (low) based on patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (219SGS410) and proceeds to 219SGS413.

If it is determined in 219SGS409 that pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has not been won, it is determined whether or not any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} has been won. If any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, the execution of the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is determined (219SGS412), and 219SGS413 is determined. move on. Further, when none of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, that is, when the non-execution of both the reach notice and the setting suggestion is won, the variable display is in progress without deciding the execution of the effect. The production determination process ends.

In the 219SGS413, the effect type (any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9) determined in any of the 219SGS404, 219SGS408, 219SGS410, and 219SGS412 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (219SGS413), and the effect during variable display is executed. The variable display effect execution decision flag indicating that has been determined is set (219SGS414), and the variable display effect determination process ends.

After finishing the variable display effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display effect execution decision flag is set in the variable display start setting process, and determines whether or not the variable display effect execution decision flag is set. If the flag is set, the variable display in effect start wait timer is set to return to the start of the variable display effect, and the variable display effect execution decision flag is cleared.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the variable display effect start waiting timer to -1 for each interrupt in the variable display effect execution process, and is based on the fact that the variable display effect start wait timer has timed out. A process table corresponding to the determined effect pattern may be selected, and a process timer corresponding to the process table may be started to execute the variable display effect.

As described above, in the present modification 219SG-3, when both the reach notice and the setting value suggestion can be executed as the variable display effect, the reach notice can be executed with priority as the variable display effect. Therefore, when the variable display result becomes a big hit, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion from being executed and the effect from becoming inappropriate.

Further, in the feature unit 219SG of the above-described embodiment, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the embodiment in which the action effect can be executed only for the temporary stop of the decorative symbol of 1 is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and as a modification 219SG-4, as shown in FIGS. 8-40 (A) to 8-40 (H), an action effect is executed for a temporary stop of a plurality of decorative symbols. It may be possible. When the action effect can be executed for the temporary stop of a plurality of decorative symbols in this way, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit may be different depending on the number of times the action effect is executed. By doing so, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the player can pay attention to the number of times the pseudo continuous effect is executed and the number of times the action effect is executed. , You can improve the game entertainment.

In the present modification 219SG-4, as shown in FIGS. 8-40 (A) to 8-40 (H), the gauge 219SG005G temporarily stops in the same manner each time the decorative symbol acts. (Pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the same mode each time the action effect is executed), but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol. A plurality of modes are provided so that the ratio of which temporary stop mode the decorative symbol temporarily stops depends on which part of the gauge 219SG005G acts on the decorative symbol (the number of times the action effect is executed). You may. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player the ratio that the variable display result becomes a big hit depending on the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol each time the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 219SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-28, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the upper end of the gauge 219SG005G is from the first stage which is the lower end of the gauge 219SG005G. Although the embodiment in which the gauge 219SG005G is updated toward the fourth stage, which is a unit, is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the update mode of the gauge 219SG005G is the lower end portion of the gauge 219SG005G. A mode other than updating the gauge 219SG005G from the first stage to the fourth stage, which is the upper end of the gauge 219SG005G, may be provided.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (A) to 8-41 (D) as a modified example 219SG-5, as an update pattern of the gauge 219SG005G, the gauge 219SG005G has one step immediately before the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol. Only the eyes are increased. The first stage of the updated pattern ZK-1 and gauge 219SG005G is increased just before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol. The second stage of the gauge 219SG005G is increased just before the temporary stop of the second decorative symbol. The first stage of the updated pattern ZK-2 and gauge 219SG005G is increased and updated immediately before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol, and the second stage of the gauge 219SG005G is increased and updated immediately before the temporary stop of the second decorative symbol. The third stage of the gauge 219SG005G is increased and updated just before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol. Pattern ZK-3, the first stage of the gauge 219SG005G is increased and updated just before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol, and the gauge 219SG005G The second stage is increased and updated just before the temporary stop of the second decorative symbol, the third stage of the gauge 219SG005G is increased and updated just before the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol, and the fourth stage of the gauge 219SG005G is the fourth decoration. A pattern ZK-4 that is increased and updated immediately before the temporary stop of the symbol is provided, and the fourth stage of the gauge 219SG005G is increased and updated immediately before the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol, and the third stage of the gauge 219SG005G is the second time. The second stage of the gauge 219SG005G was increased and updated just before the temporary stop of the decorative design, and the first stage of the gauge 219SG005G was increased and updated just before the temporary stop of the fourth decorative design. The pattern ZK-5 to be updated is provided.

The update pattern of these gauges 219SG005G is based on, for example, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect executed during the variable display when the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display start setting process (see FIG. 8-12). The ratio may be determined as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A). By determining the update pattern of the gauge 219SG005G at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the gauge 219SG005G moves from the fourth stage to the first stage. By updating, it is confirmed that the pseudo continuous effect is executed four times, that is, the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed, so that the gauge 219SG005G is updated from either the first stage or the fourth stage. It is possible to draw the attention of the crab player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the modified example 219SG-5, a mode in which the ratio of performing the pseudo-continuous effect four times is different by changing the update direction of the gauge 219SG005G is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the update order of the gauge 219SG005G (for example, the gauge 219SG005G is updated in the order of 1st stage → 3rd stage → 2nd stage → 4th stage), the ratio of pseudo-continuous production being executed 4 times is different. It may be.

In the present invention, a plurality of feature portions and modified examples have been disclosed, but when the present invention is carried out, even if only one feature portion or modified example of the plurality of feature portions or modified examples is implemented. Alternatively, a plurality of these feature portions and modification examples may be combined and carried out.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Display means and
Running and variable display effect of performing variable display of the effect identification information in the display unit, the particular display display form in the display unit is changed stepwise is, the specific effect when changing the display mode of at least certain stages, the Possible production execution means and
With
The effect executing means is a special effect that displays an action display that acts on the effect identification information from the specific display changed to the predetermined stage when the display mode of the specific display changes to a predetermined stage before the specific stage. Is feasible and
The specific display can be changed to the specific stage regardless of whether the special effect is executed or not.
A gaming machine characterized in that the rate at which the specific display changes up to the specific stage differs depending on whether the special effect is executed or not.

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