JP6951729B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a jackpot hit / fail judgment is generally made based on the entry of a ball into a starting port. When the jackpot hit / fail determination is made, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the jackpot is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the result of the jackpot hit / fail determination. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot, the jackpot game that opens the jackpot is executed.

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, it is possible to execute a notice effect (for example, a hold change effect, a cut-in notice effect, etc.) that suggests the degree of expectation of winning until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. There are a plurality of production modes according to the high degree of expectation of winning in the advance notice production. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by expecting the player to execute the advance notice effect, which is an effect mode in which the expectation of winning is high.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-221334

By the way, there was room for improvement in the entertainment of the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the gaming interest of the production.

The gaming machine of the present invention
When a jackpot is determined by a predetermined determination process, a game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player and a game control means.
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means
It is possible to add and display predetermined display items in stages,
It can be suggested that the larger the number of the displayed objects displayed, the higher the possibility that the special game will be executed.
When adding and displaying the above-mentioned display items, there are cases where a normal display item is displayed and a case where a special display item to be digested is displayed.
A second specific number in which the normal display is larger than the first specific number, as compared with the case where the normal display is additionally displayed by the first specific number based on digesting one special display. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is suggested that the special game is more likely to be executed when only the special game is additionally displayed.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest of the production.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows in detail the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the sub-control board. It is a hit type determination table which concerns on special figure 1. It is a hit type determination table which concerns on special figure 2. It is a table showing the relationship between the type of special symbol and the number of time reductions. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a reach judgment table, (C) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit type judgment table, and (E) is normal. It is a symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of ordinary symbol hit detection processing. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure production start process. It is a flowchart of the auxiliary game production selection process. It is a flowchart of the hold number addition process. It is a flowchart of a look-ahead effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a special game production selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the effect symbol selection process. It is a flowchart of the advance notice effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a card notice effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a normal card forced acquisition setting process. It is a flowchart of the acquisition timing lottery process for one piece. It is a flowchart of the acquisition timing lottery process for two sheets. It is a flowchart of the release timing exclusive lottery process. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation hold change effect setting process. It is a flowchart of the hold number subtraction process. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is a flowchart of a pending change effect control process. It is a pending change random number judgment table. It is a pending change scenario data lottery table. (A) is a cut-in execution random number determination table, (B) is a cut-in effect random number determination table, and (C) is a card execution random number determination table. It is a card acquisition number lottery table. It is a special card acquisition timing lottery table for one card. It is a special card acquisition timing lottery table for two cards. It is a special card release timing lottery table. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the special effect accompanying the variation display of a normal symbol, and the electric chew driving notification effect accompanying an auxiliary game. It is a figure which shows the production image of the ending effect. (A) A diagram of the display screen during the variable display of the special figure 1 in the day background mode, (B) a diagram of the display screen during the night background mode, and (C) a display screen during the [super] night background mode. (D) is a view of the display screen during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the daytime background mode. It is a figure which shows the effect which is executed with the variation display of special figure 2 in the one-time mode of crying. It is a figure which shows the V attacker driving notification effect. It is a figure which shows the effect which becomes the winning notification effect or the loss notification effect through the normal reach, the weak SP reach, the 2D reach and the 3D reach. It is a figure which shows the effect that a normal card is stocked immediately after the temporary stop display of the effect symbol by a pseudo-ream. It is a figure which shows the acquisition notice production or the mini character acquisition notice production. It is a figure which shows the acquisition random dance production. It is a figure which shows the consciousness synchronization notice production. It is a figure which shows the mass acquisition production. It is a figure which shows the tempai promotion production, the hold promotion production, and the cut-in promotion production. It is a figure which shows the revival winning production. It is a figure explaining the case where the execution timing of the special card release effect that cannot be drawn is excluded from the execution timing of each special card release effect of the special card release effect of the lottery table according to the effect content and the like. Special card release timing It is a figure explaining the case where the execution timing of the lottery result and the special card release effect which influences the lottery result and becomes impossible to draw is excluded from the execution timing of each special card release effect of a lottery table. ..

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (not shown) that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which a game ball launched by operating the handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). Further, in the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected.

An image display device 7 (an example of effect means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, decorative symbols (effect symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, are displayed in a variable manner. There is a display area. The decorative symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each decorative symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of decorative symbol combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result.

The image display device 7 includes a decorative symbol variation effect using the above-mentioned decorative pattern (also referred to as "effect symbol variation effect" or simply "variation effect"), a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, and a jackpot effect. A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the decorative pattern variation effect, in addition to decorative patterns such as numbers, effect images other than decorative patterns such as background images and character images are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9a for displaying the effect hold image 9A according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold described later and a storage of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area 9b that displays the effect hold image 9B according to the number. By displaying the effect hold images 9A and 9B, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 3) described later are displayed. It is possible to show the player the number of stored memories of the second special figure hold in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is the variable display area 9c on the left side of the first effect hold display area 9a. When the first 1st special figure hold is exhausted (the variable display of the 1st special symbol based on the 1st 1st special figure hold is started), at the left end of the 1st effect hold display area 9a. The displayed effect hold image 9A is moved to the variable display area 9c and displayed. Further, when the second special figure hold is exhausted (the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second special figure hold is started), the effect hold image 9B displayed in the second effect hold display area 9b is displayed. It is displayed in the variable display area 9c. The effect pending images 9A and 9B displayed in the variable display area 9c are designed to disappear after the corresponding special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) are stopped and displayed after the variable display.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a first starting port (corresponding to the first ball entry port) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. .. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening or a fixed entry opening. The winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 including a second starting port (corresponding to a second ball entry port) 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening or a variable ball entry opening. The winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible. In this embodiment, the fixed winning device 19 and the electric chew 22 are unitized, and are a starting winning unit SU that can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, the first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning device) provided with the first large winning opening (other special winning opening) 30 is provided. Means) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state).

In addition, a second large winning device (second) having a second large winning opening (corresponding to a special winning opening) 35 above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 (lower right of the center decoration body 10). A special variable winning device, a special winning means) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the second special winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It includes a member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4). The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. It takes a second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol is called a one-kind jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-kind jackpot. In addition, one kind jackpot is also called direct hit jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3, and on the right side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Is provided with a second gate 29 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 and the passage of the game ball to the second gate 29 are the acquisition of a normal symbol lottery (that is, a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. It is an opportunity to execute (judgment).

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided at the lower left of the game area 3 and to the right of the second starting opening 21. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged in this way, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when playing right-handed. The road is referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first gate 28, a first starting port 20, a second starting port 21, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player aims to pass through the first gate 28 and win a prize in the first starting port 20. It should be noted that the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 rarely wins a prize in the second starting port 21.

On the other hand, a second gate 29, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the second gate 29, wins the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, and enters the second major winning port 35. Aim to win a prize (passing through a specific area 39) or to win a prize in the first large winning opening 30.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 merge at their respective downstream portions. The flow path common to the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 is referred to as a confluence GR. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 (electric chew 22), the normal winning port 27, and the out port 6 are arranged in the merging portion GR.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. On the display device 40, the first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol (corresponding to the first identification symbol) and the second special symbol for variably displaying the second special symbol (corresponding to the second identification symbol). A symbol display 41b and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol (auxiliary symbol) are included. Further, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol indicator 41a (first special symbol hold), and a second special symbol indicator 41b. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored operations hold (second special figure hold) is included.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, a jackpot game (No. 1) in which the first jackpot 30 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. 2 special games) will be held. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an open pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. A small hit game (first special game) is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpot symbols described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left, 1 and 2. , The 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display the jackpot symbol. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hit symbols described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED lights up. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (displayed in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (judgment information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure hold (hold of special figure 1), and the second start port 21 If the prize is won, it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4) as the second special figure hold (hold of special figure 2). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit values in this embodiment are "4" for the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. Is "1" (upper limit number).

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure holding indicator 43b is composed of one LED. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the opening according to the type of the stop-displayed normal symbol and the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in the pattern. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol is displayed. There are three types of normal hit symbols in this form. A long-open symbol, a short-open symbol A, and a short-open symbol B. The long open symbol is a symbol in which both LEDs of the normal symbol display 42 are lit, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). The short-open symbol A is a symbol such as "○ ●" in which only the left LED is lit. The short-open symbol B is a symbol such as “● ○” in which only the right LED is lit. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern in which both LEDs are turned off is displayed, such as "●●". Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (displayed in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol. If there is a passage to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 during the execution of the auxiliary game, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, the configuration is such that the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is not stored. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of stored normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 7, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, decorative movable body 15, etc.). All you need is.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of one storage area corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. As shown in FIG. 6C, each storage area is divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a hit type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, a second gate sensor 29a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, and a second large winning opening sensor 35a. , The specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the ordinary winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The first gate sensor 28a is provided in the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29a is provided in the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the ordinary winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first special winning opening solenoid 33, a second special winning opening solenoid 38, and a distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, the first special symbol hold indicator 43a, and the second special symbol hold indicator 43b are connected to the main control board 80. Has been done. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of lending balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the RAM 94 can store the first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the first starting port 20. The second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the second starting opening 21, the first special symbol, and the first special symbol. The variable effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the two special symbols is provided. As shown in FIG. 7B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b is composed of one storage area (first storage area) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations.

As shown in FIG. 7D, each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing the start winning command. The variable effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

As shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and emits light. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick (board movable body) provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a normal gaming state (non-time saving state) and a time saving state (corresponding to a privileged gaming state). In the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated. The fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is a function in which the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (E), in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds when the long open symbol is won, and the fluctuation time is set when the short open symbol A is won. Is set to 25 seconds, and if the short open symbol B is won or lost, the fluctuation time is set to 1 second. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time is set to 1 second for any of the symbols.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. The opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is a function in which the average opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, in the non-time saving state, when the long opening symbol is won, the opening time is set to 5 seconds, but when the short opening symbol A and the short opening symbol B are won. The opening time is set to 0.02 seconds, which is extremely short. Since the probability of winning a long open symbol is as low as about 1/2000 (see FIG. 12 (D)) at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery, the average open time in the non-time saving state is 0.02 seconds to 0. It will be about 03 seconds. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the opening time is set to 3 seconds regardless of which of the long-opening symbol, the short-opening symbol A, and the short-opening symbol B is won. 14).

Under the situation where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are operating, the electric chew 22 is more frequent than when these functions are not operating. It is opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called a non-electric support control state.

The probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 may be activated in the time saving state (high base state). That is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the non-time saving state (low base state) may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the time saving state may be set relatively high. Further, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 may be activated in the time saving state. That is, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state may be set relatively small, and the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the time saving state may be set relatively large.

Further, in the time saving state (high base state), all the above-mentioned functions may not operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display 42, the function of extending the opening time of the electric chew 22, the function of probabilistic fluctuation of the normal symbol display 42, and the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22. Therefore, it is sufficient that the game ball is easier to win in the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operating.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a time saving state (high base state) except for an irregular case based on "Special Figure 1_Small Hit Symbol a" described later. In the time saving state, the variable display of the special symbol of the maximum number of executions (time saving number) set according to the type of the winning special symbol and the game state at the time of winning is executed, or the jackpot is won and the jackpot is won. It ends when the game is executed.

In the time saving state (high base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. The electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state (low base state), and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the second gate 29, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to the second starting port 21 to win a prize. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is more difficult to open the electric chew 22 than in the time saving state (high base state), and the winning in the first starting port 20 is more difficult than the winning in the second starting port 21. This is because it is easier. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). Further, the state in which the big hit game is being executed is called the big hit game state (special game state), and the state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state.

4. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit game (second special game)" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game (first special game)" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. The "big hit game (second special game)" to be released is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game. In addition, the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in this embodiment, the small hit game includes a small hit opening game that opens the second large winning opening 35, an opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening, small hit opening), and a small hit opening. It includes the ending after the game is over (interval after closing, small hit ending).

<About the type of jackpot symbol>
As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a jackpot is won (that is, if a jackpot is won), a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) that opens the first jackpot 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are three types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special diagram 1). .. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, there are four types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery for the second special symbol (special diagram 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" was won with a distribution rate of 20%, and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" was won with a distribution rate of 30%, and the distribution rate. Win "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Design C" with 50%. In the special figure 2 lottery, the "special figure 2_big hit symbol D" was won with a distribution rate of 40%, the "special figure 2_big hit symbol E" was won with a distribution rate of 15%, and the distribution rate was 15%. Win the "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Design F" and win the "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Design G (Special Big Hit Design)" with a distribution rate of 30%.

Each jackpot symbol is a 15R (round) jackpot, the number of times the first jackpot 30 is opened per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big hit game when each symbol is won is the "time saving state (high base state)". However, the number of time reductions set differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has been won. The time reduction number is the upper limit number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state (high base state).

The details of the set number of time reductions are as shown in the table of FIG. In this embodiment, the number of times of time reduction includes only the number of times of change of special figure 1 (first special symbol) (number of times of time reduction) and the number of times of change of special figure 2 (second special symbol). There are a target time reduction number (second time reduction number) and a time reduction number (total time reduction number) that targets the total number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation number of the special figure 2. When controlled to the time saving state (high base state), all of these three types of time saving times (first time saving number, second time saving number, total time saving number) are set. Then, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time saving state satisfies any one of the three types of time saving times, the time saving state ends.

Note that the time saving state (high base state) is a game state in which the game is played by hitting right, and only the fluctuations of Special Figure 2 based on the winning of the second starting port 21 are executed, and the winning of the first starting port 20 is achieved. The variation of the special figure 1 based on this is basically a gaming state that is not scheduled to be executed. Therefore, of the above three types of time reduction times, the second time reduction number is likely to trigger the end of the time reduction state. The first time reduction number and the total time reduction number are set in order to guarantee the fluctuation of the special figure 2 for the specified number of times even if the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is executed in the time reduction state as an irregular case. Is. Therefore, the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number are basically set to values larger than the second time reduction number.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number may be set to the same values as the second time reduction number. There are cases where the second time reduction number is set to "99" times and cases where the second time reduction number is set to "1" times. When the second time reduction number is set to "99", it is not necessary to set a value larger than this as the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number, so that the first time reduction number and the total time reduction number are "99". Is set to times. If the number of second time reductions is "99", as long as the game is played correctly, the next jackpot (type 2 jackpot or type 1 jackpot) will almost always occur while the time is controlled to the time reduction state (high base state). It is possible to win.

When the second time reduction number is set to "1", either special figure 1 or special figure 2 is changed once in the time reduction state (high base state), and special figure 2 is held during the change. Because the purpose is to store one (that is, because the purpose is to secure a game period for storing one hold in Special Figure 2), the first time reduction number, the second time reduction number, and the total time reduction number All are set to "1" times. When the number of time reductions is set to "1", the special figure 1 is often held at the start of the jackpot game, so the time reduction is caused by the change in the special figure 1 based on the holding of the special figure 1. The state often ends.

By winning a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state of 99 times of the second time saving is 50%, and the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state of the second time saving of 1 time is It is 50%. That is, in this embodiment, the double villa is determined at 50% of the so-called first hit (the jackpot in the normal game state (excluding the jackpot that is won based on the hold of Special Figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state)). If the jackpot is won based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 in the time saving state, the second time saving number is set to 2 times at a rate of 50%. This value of 2 times is the minimum value of the number of time reductions when a jackpot (including 2 types of jackpots) is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time reduction state. That is, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the time saving state, the player is prevented from being too disadvantaged in terms of the number of time saving.

In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state, the second time saving number is set to "2" times at a rate of 55%, and the second time saving number is set to "5" times at a rate of 15%. Then, the number of second time reductions is set to "99" at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the non-time saving state, the second time saving number is set to "2" at a rate of 40%, and the second time saving number is set to "5" at a rate of 30%. The number of second time reductions is set to "99" at a rate of 30%. As described above, in the distribution of the number of time reductions at the time of the jackpot winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is more advantageous for the player to win in the non-time reduction state than to win in the time reduction state. This is done because when the time saving state ends and the game returns to the normal gaming state, the variation of the special figure 2 is executed based on the hold of the special figure 2 generated during the time saving state. This is to give a special feeling when a big hit is won based on the fluctuation of Special Figure 2.

<About the type of small hit symbol>
In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. When a game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In addition, the big winning opening may be opened a plurality of times during one round of the big hit game or during the small hit game.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there is only one type of small hit symbol (small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, there are five types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 2. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_small hit symbol a". In the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b (first small hit symbol)" was won with a distribution rate of 30%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" was won with a distribution rate of 20%. Winning, winning "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design d" with a distribution rate of 20%, winning "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design e" with a distribution rate of 20%, and "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design e" with a distribution rate of 10% 2_Small hit symbol f (2nd small hit symbol) ”is won.

The small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1 (special figure 1_small hit symbol a) is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, small hits based on the lottery of special figure 2 (special figure 2_small hit symbol b, special figure 2_small hit symbol c, special figure 2_small hit symbol d, special figure 2_small hit symbol e, and special figure 2_Small hit symbol f (hereinafter, referred to as "small hit symbol b" to "small hit symbol f")) is a small hit that can always pass through V. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game is executed from the small hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1 except in the irregular case. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37. In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions of 2 times corresponds to the first number of times, and the number of times of time reduction of 99 times corresponds to the second number of times, but the first number of times and the second number of times can be changed as appropriate.

In the small hit game based on each type of small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, it takes about 4.6 seconds for the “small hit symbol a”, and 0.008 for the “small hit symbol b” to “small hit symbol f” as shown in FIG. Seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 is opened to the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the timing (see FIG. 72). As a result, a passing open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-passing open pattern that does not allow V passage (including substantially) during the execution of the small hit game are created. .. The details of the opening pattern for passing and the opening pattern for non-passing will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. NS. Specifically, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol a", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 6th round, with the maximum opening time being 29.5 seconds. Then, from the 6th R to the 16th R, the first large winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with the maximum opening time set to 0.1 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 5R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "non-time saving state (low base state)" regardless of whether the game is won in the non-time saving state or the time saving state. However, since the "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is not executed except in an irregular case.

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of "small hit symbol b" to "small hit symbol f", the first big winning opening is set to once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 16th round, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. Open 30. That is, a two-kind jackpot game of 15R is substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state (high base state)" regardless of whether the non-time saving state or the time saving state is won.

However, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state (high base state) varies depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol and the game state at the time of winning. Specifically, in the time saving state, when the small hit symbol b (distribution rate 30%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 2 times, and the small hit symbol c (distribution rate 20%) is won. In the case, the second time reduction number is set to 3 times, and when the small hit symbol d (distribution rate 20%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 4 times, and the small hit symbol e (distribution rate). If you win 20%), the number of second time reductions is set to 5, and if you win the small hit symbol f (distribution rate 10%), the number of second time reductions is set to 99 times.

On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (low base state), when the small hit symbol b (distribution rate 30%) is won, the second time reduction number is set to 2 times, and the small hit symbol c (distribution rate). If the rate is 20%), the second time reduction is set to 3 times, and if the small hit symbol d, the small hit symbol e, and the small hit symbol f (total distribution rate 50%) are won. The second time reduction number is set to 99 times. In this way, when two types of big hits are won after the small hits in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the number of time reductions is distributed more to the player in the non-time saving state than in the time saving state. It is advantageous. The reason for doing this is to give a special feeling when winning a small hit based on the hold of Special Figure 2 where only one remains when the time saving state ends and returns to the normal game state. be. That is, by making the distribution of the number of time reductions in the non-time reduction state more advantageous than the distribution of the number of time reductions in the time reduction state in this way, the interest in the so-called "one crying" is improved. "One time of crying" is a lottery based on the hold of the special figure 2 which is only one when the time saving state ends and the normal game state is returned.

Further, the combinations of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the variable effect at the time of winning a big hit or winning a small hit are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit is won based on the lottery of special figure 1 and when the big hit is won based on the lottery of special figure 2, basically, if the second time reduction number is set to 99 times. If the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the doublet of "3" or "7", and the second time reduction number is set to a number other than 99 times, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R Is stopped and displayed with doublet of symbols other than "3" and "7" ("1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8" or "9"). However, even if the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, if the "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is won in the non-time reduction state, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are "3" and It is stopped and displayed with doublets other than "7". As a result, even if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R at the time of the first hit are not stopped and displayed at the doublet of "3" or "7", the second time reduction number may be set to 99 times. It is possible to improve the game entertainment of the case.

Further, at the time of winning a small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at different points (for example, "1 ・ 4 ・ 5" etc.) as in the case of loss. This is because the small hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is a small hit that cannot pass through V.

Further, when the small hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, if the second time reduction number is set to 99 times after the two kinds of big hit games, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are "3" or "7". If the number of times the second time is shortened is set to a number other than 99 after getting doublet, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are symbols other than "3" and "7". It is stopped and displayed with doublet. As described above, in this embodiment, the fact that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the doublet of "3" or "7" in the variable effect means that the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, in other words. This means that the player is informed that the jackpot is going to be doublet.

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Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of the big hit and the determination of the small hit are performed based on the "big hit random number", and the determination of the winning type is performed based on the "hit type random number". As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the decorative symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect. Reach is a state in which there is only one decorative symbol that is variablely displayed among multiple decorative symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variablely displayed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the decorative symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result). The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. 11 (B) and a normal symbol per type random number. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 255. Further, the normal hit type random number is a random number for determining the type of the normal hit symbol when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a hit. The type random number per normal figure takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as will be described later. The look-ahead effect is a special figure fluctuation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as a big hit random number) acquired by the start prize. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the starting prize before the winning / failing judgment immediately before the start of. In this embodiment, the hold change effect can be executed as the look-ahead effect, and the hold change effect will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 15, the start winning command generated in this embodiment is composed of 2 bytes (1 byte upper command and 1 byte lower command). This start winning command includes winning / failing information as to whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes SP reach information indicating whether or not SP reach is formed. It should be noted that what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the SP reach (super reach) is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach (see FIG. 13). The SP reach of this embodiment includes a weak SP reach, a 2D reach, and a 3D reach. As shown in FIG. 78 (B), the weak SP reach is an effect indicating whether the number of the card indicated by the dealer or the number of the card indicated by the player is larger, and the number of the card indicated by the player. If is larger, the jackpot will be notified. As shown in FIG. 78 (C), the 2D reach is an effect showing whether or not the two-headed, flat (two-dimensional) hero character cuts through the numbers, and when the numbers are cut, a big hit is notified. It has become like. As shown in FIGS. 78 (D) and 78 (E), 3D reach is a production that shows a battle between a six-headed, three-dimensional (three-dimensional) hero character and an enemy character, and when the hero character wins, a big hit is achieved. It is designed to notify you.

SP reach (weak SP reach, 2D reach, 3D reach) is developed from normal reach and executed, and as shown in FIG. 13, it develops in the order of weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach. There can be. The table distribution rate is set so that the 2D reach has a higher expectation of winning than the weak SP reach, and the 3D reach has a higher expectation of winning (expectation for big hit winning) than the 2D reach.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 39. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 16 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 11 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The cycle initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. When all random numbers are used as hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data. In this embodiment, the prize ball at the time of detection of the first start port sensor 20a is three balls, the prize ball at the time of detection of the second start port sensor 21a is one ball, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the first large prize opening sensor 30a. Is 15 balls, the prize ball at the time of detection of the second large winning opening sensor 35a is 4 balls, and the prize ball at the time of detection of the normal winning opening sensor 27a is 7 balls. The number of prize balls at the time of detection by each sensor can be changed as appropriate.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, in the update processing of various random number counter values shown in FIG. 11, after the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005) are completed, the next main side It is performed both with the timer interrupt processing (the period until the timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), the distribution member control process (S107), and the specific area, which will be described later, The sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 16), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, that is, the first gate sensor 28a or the second gate sensor 28a or the second. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 29a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "1" (upper limit number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "1" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "1" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 11A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 15 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. For example, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E2H01H" is specified as the second starting winning command according to the location of the second starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG.

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12A). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the second start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 10500, it is determined as a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information scheduled to be determined as a small hit winning). The start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 10501 to 65319, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss), the second start winning command (lower) The value of the command is 03H).

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information that specifies the type of command (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). In addition, the lower command of two digits in hexadecimal is the pass / fail information. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 11A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified according to the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 15 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. For example, if the jackpot random number is "65535", the command "E1H01H" is specified as the first starting winning command according to the location of the first starting opening in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command contains winning / failing information.

Similar to the case of the second start winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12A). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 650, it is determined as a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information scheduled to be determined as a small hit winning). The start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 651 to 65319, it is determined to be a loss, so the first start winning command (lower) indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss). The value of the command is 03H).

However, the first start winning command of the present embodiment includes SP reach information indicating whether or not SP reach is formed. Specifically, it is a loss (big hit random value is 651 to 65319), the reach random value is 0 to 27 in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12B), and the fluctuation pattern random value is 0 to 0. If it is 34 (see FIG. 13), SP reach will be formed, so the first start winning command (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information scheduled to form SP reach). The value of the lower command is 04H). In this embodiment, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a big hit in the non-time saving state, the SP reach is always formed. Therefore, if the jackpot random number value is 65320 to 65535 in the non-time saving state, it is the first start winning command indicating the jackpot winning information scheduled to form the SP reach.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal operation status is "1" (S221). The normal operation status will be described later, but the fact that the normal operation status is "1" indicates that neither the normal symbol variation display nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If the normal operation status value is not "1" (NO in S221), this process ends immediately, but if the normal operation status value is "1" (YES in S221), the normal operation random number acquisition process (NO in S221) Perform S222). In the normal symbol-related random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) and the normal symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-HS) are acquired (that is, shown in FIG. 11 (B)). Random number value group is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 20 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation processing (S105), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric chew 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. Then, when the "normal operation status" is "1" (YES in S301), the normal symbol standby process (S302) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2" (NO in S301). , S303 is YES), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S304) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "3" (NO for both S301 and S303, YES for S305), normal symbol confirmation processing (S306) ), And if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S301, S303, and S305 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S307) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Ordinary symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the ordinary symbol standby process (S302), first, is there a memory of the normal symbol-related random numbers (ordinary symbol random numbers and random numbers per type per symbol) acquired in step S222 described above? Determine if not (S401). If there is no memory of random numbers related to normal figures, this process ends. On the other hand, if the random numbers related to the normal figure are stored, the normal symbol collision detection process (S402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403). In the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol variation pattern) is selected according to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 12 (E). Specifically, when the game state is the non-time saving state, if the result of the normal symbol lottery (normal figure lottery) is lost (normal lost symbol), the normal symbol fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 1 second is selected. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is a long-open symbol, a normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is the short open symbol A, the normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 25 seconds is selected. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is the short open symbol B, the normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second is selected. The reason why the fluctuation time of the long-open symbol and the short-open symbol A at the time of winning in the non-short-time state is relatively long is that during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, a special effect (whether or not the long-open symbol has been won), which will be described later, is notified. This is to execute the production (see FIG. 73).

Further, in the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403), when the game state is the time saving state as shown in FIG. 12 (E), the variation time is 1 second regardless of the result of the normal symbol lottery. Select a normal map fluctuation pattern.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the memory of the random numbers related to the normal figure (S404). Then, the normal symbol change start processing (S405) is performed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S403, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol. The normal symbol variation start command is selected by the information of the normal symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 12 (D)) set in the normal symbol collision detection process (S402) or by the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S403). Information on the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (information including information on the fluctuation time of the normal symbol) is included.

[Ordinary symbol hit determination process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the ordinary symbol hit determination process (S402), first, the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the RAM 84 is read out (S501). .. Next, a normal symbol hit detection table (FIG. 12 (C)) is set (S502). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a hit according to the set ordinary symbol hit determination table (S503).

If the judgment result is a hit (YES in S503), the flag for hitting the normal figure is turned on (S504), and the random number counter value for each type in the normal figure (value of label-TRND-HS) is read out, and FIG. 12 (D) Judge the type per normal figure (type of normal hit symbol) according to the type judgment table per normal figure shown in (S505). In most cases, the short-open symbol B is selected in the judgment of the type per normal symbol, but the long-open symbol is selected with a probability of about 1/2000, and the short-open symbol A is selected with a probability of about 1/1000. Be selected. After determining the normal figure hit type, the normal figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 12 (D)) corresponding to the normal figure hit type is set in the normal figure type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S506), and this processing is performed. To finish.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S503 is lost (NO in S503), the normal symbol stop symbol data (50H) corresponding to the normal lost symbol is set in the normal symbol type buffer (S507), and this process is completed.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation] As shown in FIG. 23, in the processing during normal symbol fluctuation (S304), first, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selected in step S403, FIG. 12). (See (E)) is determined (S601). If it has not passed (NO in S601), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the normal symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S601), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S602), and the normal operation status is set to "3" (S603). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at a symbol (long open symbol, short open symbol A, short open symbol B, or normal lost symbol) according to the set normal symbol stop symbol data. (S604) to finish this process.

[Ordinary symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the ordinary symbol determination process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the ordinary symbol (see FIG. 12 (E)) has elapsed (S701). If it has not passed (NO in S701), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S701), then it is determined whether or not the flag per normal figure is ON (S702).

If the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S702), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S703). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S703), set the opening pattern in the time saving state (that is, the opening pattern of the time saving medium TBL shown in FIG. 14) as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S704), and in step S706. move on. The opening pattern of the TBL during the time saving is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 3 seconds after an interval before opening of 0.01 seconds.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S703 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S703), that is, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is used as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 as a normal hit symbol. Set according to the type of (S705), and proceed to step S706. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, when the long-open symbol is won, the open pattern of the long-open TBL is set and the short-open symbol (short-open symbol A or short-open symbol B) is won. In the case, the opening pattern of the short opening TBL is set. The opening pattern of the long opening TBL is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 5 seconds after a 7-second pre-opening interval. The reason why the 7-second pre-opening interval is provided is that during this period, the electric chew driving notification effect (the effect of notifying the player to hit the game ball aiming at the electric chew 22, see FIG. 73 (C)) is provided. To do it. The opening pattern of the short opening TBL is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 0.02 seconds after an interval before opening of 0.01 seconds. Since this opening pattern has an extremely short opening time of 0.02 seconds, it is unlikely that a prize will be given to the electric chew 22. That is, this opening pattern is an opening pattern in which it is difficult to win a prize in the electric chew 22. When setting the opening pattern, the value of the electric chew opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened during the auxiliary game is set to a value corresponding to the set opening pattern. In this embodiment, the value of the electric chew opening counter is set to "1" regardless of which opening pattern is set.

In step S706, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal operation status to "4". Then, an auxiliary game start command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the start of execution of the auxiliary game is set (S707), and this process is completed. The auxiliary game start command includes information on the type of the normal hit symbol and information on the game state at the time of winning. If the game control microcomputer 81 determines in step S702 that the normal-figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S702), it does not start the auxiliary game, so the normal operation status is set to "1" (S708). ), Finish this process.

[Ordinary motor accessory processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S307), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S801). The end flag per normal figure is a flag indicating that the opening of the electric chew 22 has been completed in the auxiliary game.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S801), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (that is, whether or not the electric chew 22 is open) (S802). If it is not open (NO in S802), then whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21, that is, the opening time of the auxiliary game (interval before opening) has elapsed and the second start port 21 has passed. Determine if it is time to start opening (S803). If it is not the time to open the second starting port 21 (NO in S803), the main process is completed as it is, and if it is reached (YES in S803), the second starting port 21 is opened according to the set opening pattern. (S804).

If the second starting port 21 is open in step S802 (YES in S802), whether or not the number of winnings to the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (two in this embodiment). Is determined (S805). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S805), it is time to close the second starting port 21 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second starting port 21 (see FIG. 14)). Whether or not it has passed) is determined (S806). Then, if the opening time of the second starting port 21 has not elapsed (NO in S806), this process ends.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S805) or when the opening time of the second starting port 21 has elapsed (YES in S806), that is, either of the two electric chew opening end conditions. When is satisfied, the second starting port 21 is closed (closed) (S807). Then, the value of the electric chew release counter is decremented by 1 (S808), and it is determined whether or not the value of the electric chew open counter is "0" (S809). If it is not "0" (NO in S809), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening. In this embodiment, since the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is one in any of the opening patterns, it is not determined as NO in step S809.

If the judgment result of step S809 is "0" (YES in S809), in order to end the auxiliary game, the end process (S810) such as setting the auxiliary game end command is performed, and the end per figure flag is flagged. Is set (S811) to finish this process.

If the end flag per normal figure is ON in step S801 (YES in S801), the opening of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game has been completed, so that the ending (interval after closing) time of the auxiliary game has been completed. It is determined whether or not the elapse has occurred (S812), and if the time of the interval after closure (see FIG. 14) has not elapsed (NO in S812), this process ends. On the other hand, if the time of the interval after closing has passed (YES in S812), the end flag per normal figure is turned off (S813), and the flag per normal figure is turned off (S814). Then, the normal operation status is set to "1" (S815), and this process is completed. As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S302) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 20).

In this embodiment, the opening pattern of the long opening TBL in which the opening time of the second starting port 21 (electric chew 22) is set to 5 seconds, or the opening pattern of the short and medium TBL in which the opening time is set to 3 seconds is used. When the electric chew 22 is opened, the game ball can be won by the electric chew 22 by hitting right. However, when the electric chew 22 is opened by the opening pattern of the short opening TBL in which the opening time of the electric chew 22 is set to 0.02 seconds, the opening time is extremely short, so even if the player hits right, the game ball is played. It is extremely difficult to get the electric chew 22 to win a prize.

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 26 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is divided into each of these stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”are assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number of random number counter values has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ), The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is cleared (S1005). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, if a small hit is won in the lottery based on the second special figure reservation, the small hit game can always pass through the specific area 39. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 28 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12 (A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot according to the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65320" to "65535" (see FIG. 12A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. The jackpot type is determined according to the hit type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8 or 9) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106). ) Finish the process.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "10500" (FIG. 12 (A)). (Refer to the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "650" (the special figure of FIG. 12A). See column 1). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of Special Figure 2 than in the lottery of Special Figure 1. More specifically, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is about 1/100, while the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/6. The probability of winning a small hit can be changed as appropriate. However, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of the special figure 2 may be a probability that the product of the small hit winning probability and the upper limit storage number of the reservation of the special figure 2 becomes larger than 1/10. This is because it becomes easier to have expectations for winning in the first crying.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. 8 or FIG. The small hit type is determined according to the hit type determination table shown in 9 (S1109). After determining the small hit type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8 or 9) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1110) Finish the process. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol in the special symbol type buffer. (S1111), this process is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1301).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is according to the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). The variation pattern is selected based on (value of S1303). As shown in FIG. 13, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

Further, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the fluctuation pattern is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the non-time reduction state small and medium-sized hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time reduction state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). Select (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 12B, the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “11” in the time saving state and “0” to “27” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). And, according to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1307).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of whether step S1307 is executed or step S1308 is executed (see the column of special figure 2 and non-time saving state in FIG. 13). This is because a specific effect described later is executed when the loss of the special figure 2 changes in the non-time saving state.

Further, in the case of loss without reach in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 30, processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13) is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. Select a variation pattern (S1310).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), it is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value according to the time saving state medium and small hit table (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). Select the fluctuation pattern (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1313), the reach loss table in the time-saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the time-saving state and reach loss) is followed. Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1313), the loss without reach during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the loss without reach in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13) is followed. Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1315).

In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), the same variation pattern is selected regardless of whether step S1314 is executed or step S1315 is executed (see the column of special figure 2 and time saving state in FIG. 13). This is because the effect of the special variation effect pattern, which will be described later, is executed at the time of the loss variation of the special figure 2 in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 29, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1316 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 13). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 13) has elapsed (S1601). The stop time at the time of winning a small hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the non-time saving state is set to be relatively long, 15 seconds. This is to execute the V-attacker driving notification effect (the effect of notifying that the game ball is driven aiming at the second prize-winning device 36, see FIG. 77), which will be described later, during this period. If the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed in step S1601 (NO in S1601), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process (S1602) described later is performed.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1617. Then, in step S1617, it is determined whether or not the special time saving flag is ON, and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the special time saving flag is turned OFF (S1618) and the process proceeds to step S1607. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. No.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 10) to start the jackpot game (S1607), and starts the jackpot game opening (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the special game (big hit game or small hit game) is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning big hit symbol. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (see FIG. 10) is set (S1612), and the small hit game opening is started (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the same time as the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON, the special symbol variation executed during the time saving state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times is decremented by 1 (S1702), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1703). More specifically, in the present embodiment, the time reduction counter includes only the special figure 1 time reduction counter (counter that counts the first time reduction number) that counts only the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1, and only the number of fluctuations of the special figure 2. The special figure 2 time reduction counter (counter that counts the second time reduction number) and the total time reduction counter (counter that counts the total time reduction number) that counts the total number of fluctuations of special figure 1 and the number of fluctuations of special figure 2. There is. In step S1702, the values of the special figure 1 time reduction counter and the total time reduction counter are decremented by 1 when the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is stopped, and the special figure 2 time reduction counter and the total time reduction counter are decremented when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is stopped. Decrement the value of. Then, in step S1703, it is determined whether any one of the special figure 1 time reduction counter, the special figure 2 time reduction counter, and the total time reduction counter is "0". In step S1703, if any one of the three time saving counters is "0" (YES in S1703), the time saving flag is turned off (S1704) and the special time saving flag is turned off (S1705). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, in step S1703, if none of the three time reduction counters is "0" (NO in S1703), this process ends without performing the processes of steps S1704 and S1705. In this embodiment, the values set in each time reduction counter at the time of transition to the time reduction state are as shown in the column of "time reduction number (times)" in the table of FIG.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game (second special game) such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the jackpot has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (9 in this embodiment). Judge whether or not (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), whether or not it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (FIG. 8 or). Whether or not (see FIG. 9) has passed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first prize opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 10) is set and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process is completed (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed to end this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, is the big hit game ending this time based on the small hit (special 1 small hit) won in the lottery of special figure 1? Whether or not, that is, whether or not it is based on "Special Figure 1_Small Hit Symbol a" (see FIG. 8) is determined (S2101). If the determination result is YES (YES in S2101), this process ends without turning on the time saving flag.

On the other hand, if the determination result is NO (NO in S2101), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102). Then, the value of the time reduction counter (special figure 1 time reduction counter, special figure 2 time reduction counter, and total time reduction counter) according to the game state at the time of winning and the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time. Is set (S2103). The details of the value of the time reduction counter to be set are as shown in FIG. In FIG. 10, the value shown in the column of "Special figure 1 only" of "Time reduction number (times)" is the time reduction number set in the special figure 1 time reduction counter, and "Time reduction number (times)" of "Time reduction number (times)". The value shown in the column of "Special figure 2 only" is the number of time reductions set in the special figure 2 time reduction counter, and the value shown in the column of "Special figure 1 and 2 total" of "Time reduction number (times)" is the total. This is the number of time reductions set in the time reduction counter.

By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). This game state is determined by the establishment of either the condition that the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of time reductions (number of times end condition) or the next jackpot game is executed (winning end condition). finish.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric accessory processing 2 is for executing a small hit game (first special game) that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. It is a process. As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second large winning device 36 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8 or 9) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2304).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (9 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the second major winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second major winning opening 35 (Fig. 8 or). As shown in FIG. 9, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 37, the predetermined time after closing the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), this process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag that is turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 39) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status is set to "1". Set (S2315) to finish this process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9) is set (S2322), and the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 17). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 32), so the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 32) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( S2502) is performed, and the V validity period setting process (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 72 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, the passage allowed state (the state indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2) is controlled for 4600 ms. This is called V opening. Then, the passage blocking state is controlled for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection by the specific area sensor 39a as valid. As shown in FIG. 72 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific region 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) to the elapse of a predetermined time. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled in the passage allowable state). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timekeeping using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, the total operating time (7608 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502. It is determined whether or not 72 (c)) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this process is completed.

Here, based on FIG. 72, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 72 (b) and 72 (e) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 72A shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 72B is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special FIG. That is, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", "special figure 2_small hit symbol c", "special figure 2_small hit symbol d", "special figure 2_small hit symbol e", and "special figure 2_small hit symbol e". This is an open pattern selected when "f" (see FIG. 9) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this passage opening pattern closes the second major winning opening 35 for 8 ms, then opens the second major winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second major winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 72 (b) and 72 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 72 (e) is an opening pattern selected when "special drawing 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of special drawing 1. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this non-passing open pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 1440ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 72 (e) and 72 (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second special winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if the game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this opening pattern is selected, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 72, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in one of the two open patterns according to the type of the small hit symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 is different from the displacement timing of the distribution member 71. Thus, the small hit game (special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 72 (b)) that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35, and the second large winning opening at what timing. It is possible to perform a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 72 (e)) that cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the player wins 35.

In this embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as an outlet sensor that counts the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second special winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 17). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), this process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 39). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 72 (d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), the V passage command is set (S2604), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process (S108) is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 64. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 40 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a hold change random number, a hold change scenario random number, a cut-in execution random number, a cut-in effect random number, and the like, which will be described later. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (decorative pattern variation effect, opening effect associated with a special game, open game effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The 66 is made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. And, it is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a (see FIG. 5).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), in order to make the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the production, the lamp data created in the other processing (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is sent to the lamp control board 107. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 43, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303). Further, the pending change effect control process described later is performed (S4305).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data that controls the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 67) and audio. It executes other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers (S4305).

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a normal symbol variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it is received, the normal drawing production start processing (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the auxiliary game start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs the auxiliary game effect selection process (S4404) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, will be described later. The hold number addition process (S4406) and the look-ahead effect determination process (S4407) are performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408), and if so, performs a special game effect selection process (S4409) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4411) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if so, the variation effect start process (S4413) and the hold number subtraction process (S4413), which will be described later. Perform S4414).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, performs a variation effect end process (S4416) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V-pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417), and if so, performs a V-pass notification effect start process (S4418). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4418), the effect start command of the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the effect start command set in step S4418 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the V passage notification effect from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of 7.

The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In the present embodiment, the V passage notification effect is an effect of displaying an effect image imitating the character "V" on the display screen 7a. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4419), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the receive command analysis process is completed.

[Public map effect start process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the normal map effect start process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the normal symbol variation start command (S4501). As a result, the type of the ordinary symbol as a result of the ordinary symbol lottery and the information of the fluctuation time in the variation display of the ordinary symbol are acquired. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1" (S4502). The mode status is a variable for controlling the effect mode, and when the day background mode is controlled, the value of the mode status is set to "1" (see the table in FIG. 50). The mode status and the effect mode will be described later, but the daytime background mode is an effect mode corresponding to the normal game state (except during the jackpot game and during the change of the special figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state).

If the determination result in step S4502 is NO, that is, if the daytime background mode is not controlled, this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when the daytime background mode is controlled (YES in S4502), it is subsequently determined whether or not the long open symbol is won (S4503). If this determination result is YES, the normal pattern of the special effect of the success mode is selected (S4504), and the normal pattern of this effect pattern (the effect performed in parallel with the variable display of the normal pattern) is performed. Set the normal figure production start command to be executed in the output buffer of RAM94 (S4505).

If the determination result in step S4503 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the short open symbol A has been won (S4506). If this determination result is YES, the normal map effect pattern of the special effect of the failure mode is selected (S4507), and the normal map effect start command for executing the normal map effect of this effect pattern is output to the RAM 94. Set in the buffer (S4505). If the determination result in step S4506 is NO, that is, if the short open symbol B is won or is lost, this process is immediately terminated because the normal diagram effect is not executed.

When the general drawing effect start command related to the special effect of the successful mode is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the special effect of the successful mode from the ROM 103. , Is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 73A and 73B, the roulette 200 is rotated in the lower left display area (lower left area 7b) of the display screen 7a, and the long open symbol is won. The image effect of stopping in the stop mode (character symbol 201 of "electric chew open!") Is executed.

On the other hand, when the general drawing effect start command related to the special effect of the failure mode is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 receives the effect image of the special effect of the failure mode. Is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 73 (A) and 73 (D), in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a, the roulette 200 rotates and the stop mode (stop mode) indicating that the long open symbol is not won. An image effect that stops at the character symbol 202) of "Sorry ..." is executed.

[Auxiliary game effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the auxiliary game effect selection process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the auxiliary game start command (S4601). As a result, the information on the type of the winning normal winning symbol is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1", that is, whether or not it is controlled to the daytime background mode (S4602).

If it is not controlled to the day background mode (NO in S4602), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, when the day background mode is controlled (YES in S4602), it is subsequently determined whether or not the long open symbol is won (S4603). If the determination result is YES, the effect pattern of the electric chew driving notification effect shown in FIG. 73 (C) is selected (S4604), and the auxiliary game effect (performed in parallel with the auxiliary game) of this effect pattern is selected. The auxiliary game production start command for executing the production) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4605). If the determination result in step S4603 is NO, this process is immediately terminated.

When the auxiliary game effect start command related to the electric chew driving notification effect is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 sends the electric chew driving notification as shown in FIG. 73 (C). The effect image of the effect is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball should be won by the electric chew 22 by hitting right. In the auxiliary game based on the long opening symbol in the normal game state (non-time saving state), the interval before opening is as long as 7 seconds. By starting the above, it is possible to sufficiently make the game ball win the electric chew 22.

[Holding number addition processing] As shown in FIG. 47, in the holding number addition processing (S4406), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage of the RAM 94. It is stored in a unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b) (S4701). That is, if it is the first start winning command, the first start winning command is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 7B). If it is a second start winning command, the second start winning command is stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 7C). The first start winning command or the first to fourth storage areas is stored in the storage area having the smallest number in which the command is not stored, and the second start winning command is stored in the first storage area. In this way, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the effect hold image 9 in the hold display mode data storage area (see FIG. 7D) of the storage area in which the start winning command is stored in step S4701 as the special figure hold display mode data. The normal mode data (01H) corresponding to the normal display mode (normal mode) is stored (S4702). The effect-reserved images 9A and 9B (normal effect-reserved display) of the normal aspect in the present embodiment are images showing a silver sphere. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the start winning command stored in step S4701 (S4703) and determines whether or not it is the first starting winning command (S4704). If it is the first start winning command (YES in S4704), the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" (S4705), and the first special figure hold occurrence flag is set. Turn it on (S4706) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is the second start winning command (NO in S4704), the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" (S4707), and the second special figure hold occurs. Turn on the flag (S4708) and finish the process.

[Look-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4407), first, in the effect control microcomputer 91, whether or not the pending change scenario data described later is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Is determined (S5001). If it is set (YES in S5001), the pending change effect is already being executed, so the process proceeds to step S5008. The hold change effect is an effect showing a high degree of expectation of winning by changing the display mode of the effect hold image 9A. On the other hand, if the pending change scenario data is not set (NO in S5001), it is determined whether or not the stored start winning command is a starting winning command (see FIG. 15) indicating execution of SP reach (S5002). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start winning command is "E1H01H" or "E1H03H". If it is not a start winning command indicating execution of SP reach (NO in S5002), the process proceeds to step S5008. On the other hand, if it is a start winning command indicating execution of SP reach (YES in S5002), the hold change lottery process is executed (S5003).

In the hold change lottery process (S5003), one table is selected from the hold change random number determination table shown in FIG. 65 based on the winning / failing information indicated by the stored start winning command. That is, if it is a start winning command indicating a jackpot, a table for jackpot is selected from the pending change random number determination table shown in FIG. 65. On the other hand, if it is a start winning command indicating SP reach loss, a table for loss is selected from the pending change random number determination table shown in FIG. 65.

Then, the pending change random number is acquired, and the acquired pending change random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold change effect. Further, when the hold change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold final mode data, that is, the effect hold image 9A finally shown in the hold change effect is determined. The determined pending final mode data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94.

In this embodiment, there is a special mode different from the normal mode as the display mode of the effect holding image 9A. The effect hold image 9A (special effect hold image) of the special aspect includes an effect hold image 9 showing a blue sphere, an effect hold image 9 showing a red sphere, and an effect hold image 9A showing a gold sphere. It should be noted that the special effect pending image may have other display colors and display modes. As can be seen from the pending change random number determination table shown in FIG. 65, the winning expectation is set to increase in the order of normal (silver) ⇒ blue ⇒ red ⇒ gold.

If it is determined by the hold change lottery process in step S5003 that the hold change effect is not executed (NO in S5004), the process proceeds to step S5008. On the other hand, when executing the hold change effect (YES in S5004), the hold change scenario data lottery process is executed (S5005). In the hold change scenario data lottery process (S5005), one table is selected from the hold change scenario data lottery tables shown in FIG. 66 according to the hold final mode data. Further, among the selected tables, one table is selected according to the number of special figure hold (first special figure hold) indicated by the stored start winning command. Then, the pending change scenario random number is acquired, and the acquired pending change scenario random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the pending change scenario data is determined. As shown in FIG. 66, the hold change scenario data is data showing the transition of the display mode of the effect hold image 9A from the generation of the effect hold image 9A to the disappearance of the effect hold image 9A.

The pending change scenario data determined in this way is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5006), and the process proceeds to step S5007. In step S5007, the number of executions of the hold change effect until the effect hold image 9A moves to the variation display area 9c is set in the hold change effect counter, and the process proceeds to step S5008. The number of executions of the hold change effect, which is meant here, means the number of timings at which the display mode can be changed before the effect hold image 9A moves to the variable display area 9c. In the present embodiment, the hold change effect can be executed at the timing when the first special figure hold shifts, except during the change. Therefore, for example, when the number of executions of the hold change effect is set in step S5007 when the first special figure hold becomes the fourth, the timing at which the first special figure hold shifts from the fourth to the third is set. Since there are timings for shifting from the third to the second, timings for shifting from the second to the first, and timings for shifting from the first to the fluctuation, the hold change effect counter is set to "4. "Is set.

In step S5008, it is determined whether or not to perform other look-ahead effects such as so-called continuous advance notice, and if so, various settings related to other look-ahead effects are made, and this process is completed. The continuous notice is an interrelated notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations.

[Special Game Effect Selection Process] The special game effect selection process (S4409) shown in FIG. 49 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of a special game effect to be executed during a special game (big hit game or small hit game). The special game effect selected here includes an opening effect executed during the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, and an open game effect executed during the opening of the big winning opening and the interval between the openings. ..

As shown in FIG. 49, in the special game effect selection process (S4409), the opening command is first analyzed (S5201). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit, and information on the gaming state at the time of winning (see FIG. 10).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the small hit game based on the winning of the "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 10) in the normal game state (non-time saving state) based on the analysis result of the opening command. Determine if it is the start of the opening (S5202). If this determination result is YES, a stage change effect effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern for the special game effect (small hit effect) at the time of a small hit (S5203), and the special game effect of this effect pattern is executed. The special game production start command of is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5204).

On the other hand, if the judgment result of step S5202 is NO, a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) and a predetermined special game effect effect pattern according to the game state at the time of winning are selected (S5205). , The special game effect start command for executing the special game effect of the effect pattern selected in step S5205 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5204).

When the special game effect start command set in step S5204 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs the effect image of the special game effect corresponding to the command to the ROM 103. Is read from and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. If step S5203 has been executed, the stage change effect is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the stage change effect is executed when the small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal game state. As a result, the player's consciousness is directed to the change of the stage, and it is difficult to make the player aware of the execution of the small hit game when the special 1V non-passing small hit that cannot be expected to pass V is won.

[Ending effect selection process] The ending effect selection process (S4411) shown in FIG. 50 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 50, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the ending command is first analyzed (S5401). In this embodiment, the ending command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit, and information indicating the game state at the time of winning (see FIG. 10). ..

Subsequently, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 is at the start of the ending of the jackpot game executed after winning the "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 10) based on the analysis result of the ending command. Is determined (S5402). If the determination result is YES, the effect pattern for displaying the character image of "See you!" Shown in FIG. 74 (A) on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect pattern (S5403), and the process proceeds to step S5404. .. In step S5404, the value of the mode status is set to the value "1" corresponding to the daytime background mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. By the ending effect of "See you again!" Shown in FIG. 74 (A), it is possible to notify the player that the player will shift to the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). This effect also suggests a shift to the daytime background mode.

The mode status will be described here. The mode status is a variable for controlling the effect mode. The effect mode is a mode of effect using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character or a background image displayed on the image display device 7. Etc. are different, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode according to the effect mode.

There are four types of production modes of this embodiment. Day background mode, one-time crying mode, night background mode, [super] night background mode. As shown in the table in FIG. 50, the mode status value is set to "1" when controlling to the daytime background mode, and the mode status value is set to "2" when controlling to the one-time crying mode. When controlling to the night background mode, the mode status value is set to "3", and when controlling to the [super] night background mode, the mode status value is set to "4".

The daytime background mode is an effect mode when the player is controlled to the normal gaming state (except during the jackpot game and during the fluctuation of the special figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state). In the daytime background mode, the daytime background image shown in FIG. 75A is displayed on the display screen 7a.

In the one-time crying mode, see FIG. 10 when the number of time reductions is controlled to one time reduction state (that is, when "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" is won and controlled to the time reduction state in the normal game state. ), And the effect mode during the change of the special figure 2 immediately after the end of the time saving state. In the one-time crying mode, the variation effect (the effect of varying the two-digit special effect symbols 18L and 18R) dedicated to the one-time crying mode shown in FIG. 76 is executed.

The night background mode is an effect mode when the second time reduction number is controlled to the time reduction state of 2, 3, 4, or 5 times. In the night background mode, the night background image (background image with the moon but no stars) shown in FIG. 75 (B) is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Further, when the night background mode is controlled, the remaining number suggestion display ZI suggesting the remaining number of the second time saving number is displayed in the lower right display area (lower right area 7c) of the display screen 7a. The number of times the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI is displayed is subtracted by 1 each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed. That is, the display number of the remaining number suggestion display ZI changes, for example, "5"-> "4"-> "3"-> "2"-> "1"-> "last". As a result, the end time of the time saving state is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, when the night background mode is controlled, a right-handed notification image RI for notifying that the game should be played by right-handed is displayed in the upper right display area (upper right area 7d) of the display screen 7a. ..

The [super] night background mode is an effect mode when the second time reduction number is controlled to the time reduction state of 99 times. In the [super] night background mode, the night background image (background image in which the moon and stars appear) shown in FIG. 75 (C) is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Further, when controlled to the [super] night background mode, the remaining number suggestion display ZI is displayed in the lower right region 7c in a special display mode different from the normal display mode shown in FIG. 75 (B). While the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the normal display mode is a display mode in which the display count is updated each time the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the remaining number suggestion display ZI in the special display mode is the special symbol. This is a display mode in which the display content is not changed even if the variable display of is executed. In this embodiment, as a normal display mode, a mode of displaying a number or the like indicating the remaining number of times on the sphere object image is adopted (see FIG. 75 (B)), and as a special display mode, the sphere object image is rainbow-colored. (See FIG. 75 (C)). According to the remaining number of times suggestion display ZI of this special display mode, the display content does not change even if the variable display of the special symbol is executed, so that the player wins the next jackpot (1st class jackpot or 2nd class jackpot). It is possible to foresee that the time saving state will continue until it is done. When controlled in the [super] night background mode, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed in the upper right region 7d as in the case of being controlled in the night background mode.

Returning to FIG. 50, the description will be continued. In the ending effect selection process (S4411), if the determination result in step S5402 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the second time reduction number is set to 1 (S5405). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending of the jackpot game is based on the winning of "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" in the non-time saving state. If the determination result is YES, the effect pattern for displaying the character image of "one crying!" Shown in FIG. 74 (B) on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect pattern (S5406). Proceed to step S5407. In step S5407, the value of the mode status is set to the value "2" corresponding to the "one-time crying mode", and the value of the effect mode counter M is set to "1" (S5407). Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. By the ending effect of "one crying!" Shown in FIG. 74 (B), it is possible to notify the player that the second time saving number shifts to the one time saving state.

Here, the effect mode counter M will be described. The effect mode counter M is a counter for counting the number of times of variable display of the special symbol executed in the time saving state. Specifically, the effect mode counter M counts the first effect mode counter Ma for counting the number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 executed in the time-saving state, and the number of changes of the special figure 2 executed in the time-saving state. There is a second effect mode counter Mb for counting, and a third effect mode counter Mc for counting the total number of fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation number of the special figure 2 executed in the time saving state. Then, a value corresponding to the first time reduction number (value of the special figure 1 time reduction counter) is set in the first effect mode counter Ma, and the second time reduction number (special figure 2 time reduction) is set in the second effect mode counter Mb. A value corresponding to the counter value) is set, and a value corresponding to the total number of time reductions (total time reduction counter value) is set in the third effect mode counter Mc. Note that FIG. 50 shows only the value set in the second effect mode counter Mb as the value set in the effect mode counter M.

If the determination result in step S5405 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the second time reduction number is set to 99 (S5408). The case where the second time reduction number is set to 99 times is as shown in FIG. When this determination result is NO, that is, when the second time reduction number is set to any of 2, 3, 4, or 5 times, "night" shown in FIG. 74 (C). Select the effect pattern for displaying the character image of "Background mode!" On the display screen 7a as the ending effect pattern (S5409), and proceed to step S5410. In step S5410, the value of the mode status is set to the value "3" corresponding to the "night background mode", and the value of the effect mode counter M (second effect mode counter Mb) is set to "2" to "5". Of these, set the value according to the number of second time reductions (S5410). Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. In step S5410, the value of the first effect mode counter Ma is set to a value corresponding to the first time reduction number of times, and the value of the third effect mode counter Mc is set to a value corresponding to the total time reduction number of times. By the ending effect of the "night background mode!" Shown in FIG. 74 (C), it is possible to notify the player that the number of time reductions will shift to any one of 2 to 5 times. be.

If the determination result in step S5408 is YES, that is, in the case where the second time reduction number is set to 99 times, the character image of "[super] night background mode!" Shown in FIG. 74 (D) is displayed. The effect pattern to be displayed on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect pattern (S5411), and the process proceeds to step S5412. In step S5412, the value of the mode status is set to the value "4" corresponding to the "[super] night background mode", and the value of the effect mode counter M (second effect mode counter Mb) is set to "99". do. Then, the process proceeds to step S5413. In step S5412, the values of the first effect mode counter Ma and the third effect mode counter Mc are also set to "99". By the ending effect of the "[super] night background mode!" Shown in FIG. 74 (D), it is possible to notify the player that the number of time reductions will shift to the time reduction state of 99 times. This ending effect is significant to show the player that the time saving will continue until the next big hit. Therefore, whether or not the character image of "super" is displayed in the ending effect is of increasing interest to the player, and by installing such an effect, the game interest during the jackpot game (more specifically, at the ending). Has been raised.

In step S5413, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect in the effect pattern selected in the above process in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in step S5413 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the image of the ending effect corresponding to the command from the ROM 103. , Displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. That is, any one of the effect images shown in FIG. 74 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

In the present embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the mode status, the mode designation command indicating the mode status is transmitted to the image control board 100. Upon receiving this, the image control board 100 causes the display screen 7a to display a background image corresponding to the effect mode indicated by the mode designation command.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 51, in the variation effect start process (S4413), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S5601). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009). .. Further, the symbol information for designating the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is included. The fluctuation pattern information includes game state information that specifies the current game state (see FIG. 13). Here, various information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

In the following step S5602, the mode status is referred to. Then, the variable effect pattern selection process described later is performed (S5603). The variation effect pattern selection process (S5603) is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern based on the mode status referred to in step S5602 and the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command analyzed in step S5601.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the effect symbol selection process (S5604), the advance notice effect selection process (S5605), and the change hold change effect setting process (S5606), which will be described later. Then, the variation effect is started based on the variation effect pattern selected in step S5603, the effect pattern selected in step S5604, the advance notice effect pattern selected in step S5605, and the pending change effect pattern selected in step S5606. The variable effect start command for this is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5607), and this process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S5607 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the image display device 7 based on the received variation effect start command. A variable effect is performed on the screen 7a.

[Variable effect pattern selection process] The variable effect pattern selection process (S5603) will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5603), the effect pattern of the variation effect synchronized with the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol is selected.

In the present embodiment, when the night background mode is controlled, the variation effect of the special variation effect pattern is selected as the variation effect based on the lottery of the special figure 2. The variation effect of the special variation effect pattern is a variation effect that causes a pseudo-ream. Pseudo-ream is a unit in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner (including re-variable display) and then stopped (including a temporary stop display) during the execution period of one special symbol variable display. It is an effect that repeats the variable effect multiple times. The temporary stop display is a display mode in which all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are present in the display screen 7a (a non-scrolling mode, that is, a slight shaking at a predetermined position or repeated enlargement / reduction). The re-variation display means that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are temporarily stopped are displayed in a fluctuating manner again. In addition, all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are definitively stopped and displayed according to the timing of the stop display of the special symbol (the fluctuation speed of all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R becomes zero). Is referred to as a fixed stop display or a final stop display.

As shown in FIG. 13, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is set to 36 seconds regardless of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. In this embodiment, even if the time reduction state is controlled, the number of time reductions is often set to a relatively small number of 2 to 5 times (see FIG. 10). Therefore, in order to secure a certain amount of game time in a time-saving state, it is necessary to lengthen the fluctuation time of each fluctuation. Then, using this fluctuation time of 36 seconds, the fluctuation effect of the special variation effect pattern (variation effect that causes a pseudo-ream) is executed. There are multiple types of variation effects of the special variation effect pattern. Specifically, for example, a pseudo-continuous 12-time loss effect that notifies the loss by making it appear as if the 3-second fluctuation is performed 12 times, or a pseudo-three-second variation that appears to be performed 4 times. After that, as the fifth variation, a 24-second development effect (for example, an effect of displaying a video of the main character fighting an enemy character) is performed to notify the hit (big hit or small hit), which is a pseudo-continuous 5 hit effect. ..

In this embodiment, in parallel with the fluctuation effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, as shown in each figure of FIG. It is decided to perform a symbol variation effect (hereinafter referred to as "small symbol variation effect"). Each of the three-digit small symbols is stopped and displayed at one of the symbols designed with numbers 1 to 9. This three-digit small symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner even if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped. The three-digit small symbol is stopped and displayed when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed). Therefore, by looking at this small symbol variation effect, it is possible to correctly distinguish whether the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

As shown in FIG. 52, in the variable effect pattern selection process (S5603), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the mode status value is “3” corresponding to the night background mode (S5611). .. If it is the night background mode (YES in S5611), then it is determined whether or not it is a loss variation based on the lottery in FIG. 2 (variation pattern P53 in FIG. 13) (S5612). If this determination result is YES, a special variation effect pattern for loss variation is selected (S5613). The loss variation is a symbol variation based on the result of determining whether or not the loss is correct.

The above-mentioned pseudo-continuous 12-time loss effect is an example of a special variation effect pattern for loss variation. In addition, when a special variation effect pattern for loss variation is selected, as a small symbol variation effect, three-digit small symbols are displayed in a variable manner all at once, and then a random number such as "2, 6, 3" is displayed. The effect of stopping and displaying is executed.

If the determination result in step S5612 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit variation (variation pattern P52 in FIG. 13) is based on the lottery in FIG. 2 (S5614). If this determination result is YES, a special variation effect pattern for small hit variation is selected (S5615). The small hit variation is a symbol variation based on the winning / failing determination result of the small hit winning.

The above-mentioned effect for 5 times of pseudo-ream is an example of a special variation effect pattern for small hit variation. In addition, when a special variation effect pattern for small hit variation is selected, as a small symbol variation effect, three-digit small symbols are displayed in a variable manner all at once, and then doublet, for example, "7, 7, 7". The effect of stopping and displaying is executed.

If the determination result in step S5614 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot variation (variation pattern P51 in FIG. 13) is based on the lottery in FIG. 2 (S5616). If this determination result is YES, a special variation effect pattern for jackpot variation is selected (S5617). The jackpot fluctuation is a symbol fluctuation based on the winning / failing determination result of the jackpot winning.

The above-mentioned effect for 5 times of pseudo-ream is also an example of a special variation effect pattern for jackpot variation. In addition, when a special variation effect pattern for jackpot variation is selected, as a small symbol variation effect, three-digit small symbols are displayed in a variable manner all at once, and then stopped at doublets such as "7, 7, 7". The effect to be displayed is executed.

In this embodiment, a special variation effect pattern that generates a pseudo-ream is selected regardless of whether the variation is a small hit or a large hit. Therefore, even during the small hit fluctuation or the big hit fluctuation, it is difficult to distinguish it from the loss fluctuation until the development effect is executed. Therefore, the player can be expected to continue to hit right without stopping the launch of the game ball. As a result, it is possible to accumulate one hold of the special figure 2 before the start of the execution of the jackpot game without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

If the determination result in step S5616 is NO, the variation effect pattern for variation in Special Figure 1 in the night background mode is selected (S5618).

If the determination result in step S5611 is NO, it is determined whether or not the mode status value is the value "4" corresponding to the [super] night background mode, as shown in FIG. 53 (S5620). .. If this determination result is YES, a variable effect pattern dedicated to the [super] night background mode is selected (S5621). [Super] The variation effect pattern dedicated to the night background mode is, specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 while displaying only the small pattern variation effect without displaying the variation effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. This is an effect pattern for displaying an image introducing a character appearing in a work as a motif on a display screen 7a. When the [super] night background mode is set, the next big hit win is almost confirmed. Therefore, by not displaying the variable effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, it is possible to wait until the next big hit win. It makes it difficult for the player to be aware of the variable display of the special symbol that is performed. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for two consecutive jackpot games to be felt as if they were one jackpot game.

If the determination result in step S5620 is NO, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is the value "2" corresponding to the one-time mode of crying (S5622). If this determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the variation is in FIG. 2 (S5623). In the case of the variation of the special figure 2, the variation effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the one-time crying mode is selected (S5624).

The variation effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the one-time crying mode is the variation effect pattern shown in FIG. 76. That is, it is an effect pattern in which the two-digit special effect symbols 18L and 18R are variablely displayed and stopped and displayed in a stop mode according to the lottery result of the special figure 2. When the lottery result of special figure 2 is a small hit or a big hit, as shown in FIGS. 76 (A) and 76 (B), the special effect symbols 18L and 18R are doublet (hit stop mode). Stop and display with. Then, following this, as shown in FIG. 76 (C), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed with doublets of "7", and the small symbols displayed in the upper left region 7e are also "7". Stop and display with doublet. As a result, the player is notified that the small hit or the big hit has been won.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a loss, as shown in FIGS. Aspect) to stop and display. Then, following this, as shown in FIG. 76 (E), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the reach loss stitch (a kind of loose stitch) of "7, 6, 7", and the upper left region 7e The small symbols displayed in are also stopped and displayed at the reach loss of "7, 6, 7". As a result, the player is notified that the game is lost.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is set to 40 seconds regardless of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss (see FIG. 13). Using this time of 40 seconds, the variation effect dedicated to the special figure 2 in the one-time mode of crying shown in FIG. 76 is executed.

If the determination result in step S5623 is NO, the variation effect pattern for special figure 1 in the one-time crying mode is selected (S5625). As a case where the fluctuation of the special figure 1 occurs in the one-time crying mode, the special figure 1 is controlled to the time-saving state of one time reduction without holding the special figure 2 after the first hit, and has been accumulated before the big hit game. It is conceivable that the variable display is executed based on the hold of. At this time, it is preferable not to change the special effect symbols 18L and 18R. This is because, unlike the lottery of Special Figure 2, there is no chance of winning a small hit that can pass through V. Therefore, in this embodiment, as the variation effect pattern for the special figure 1 in the one-time crying mode, an effect pattern is adopted in which only the small symbol variation effect is executed without displaying the special effect symbols 18L and 18R in a variable manner.

Further, when the determination result in step S5622 is NO, that is, when the value of the mode status is the value "1" corresponding to the daytime background mode, it is subsequently determined whether or not the variation is in the special figure 2. (S5626). In the case of the variation of the special figure 2, the variation effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the daytime background mode is selected (S5627).

As shown in FIG. 75 (D), the variable effect pattern dedicated to the special figure 2 in the daytime background mode is the effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R while displaying the flame effect image superimposed on the daytime background image. It is an effect pattern that displays the variation effect of. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/6 (see FIG. 12 (A)), and at the time of winning a small hit, it is always possible to pass through the specific area 39 as long as the game is played correctly. Yes, two types of jackpot games can be executed (see FIGS. 72 (b) and 72 (c)). Therefore, the lottery of the special figure 2 is overwhelmingly easier to execute the jackpot game than the lottery of the special figure 1. In other words, only while the lottery of Special Figure 2 is being made, the probability of winning the jackpot game suddenly becomes high in the normal game state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 75 (D), by superimposing the flame effect image on the daytime background image, the player is notified that the game period is advantageous (a lottery that is easy to win). However, it is enhancing the interest of games.

If the determination result in step S5626 is NO, the variation effect pattern for special figure 1 in the daytime background mode is selected (S5628). In this case, as shown in FIG. 75 (A), the variable effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is displayed together with the background image of the daytime.

[Direction symbol lottery process] The effect symbol lottery process (S5604) is a process for determining the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be displayed in the variable effect. As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect symbol lottery process (S5604), first, the effect symbol lottery process is executed (S5701). In the effect symbol lottery process (S5701), from the effect symbol determination random number determination table (not shown), based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (hit / fail determination information, presence / absence of reach, SP reach type, jackpot type, etc.) Select one table. Then, the effect symbol determination random number is acquired, and the acquired effect symbol determination random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are finally displayed in the variable effect are determined.

After step S5701, it is determined whether or not the determined effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are 7 symbols and are the effect symbols that are tempai (S5702). Note that the tempai means a state in which two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with the same number symbol, and the remaining one effect symbol is still displayed in a variable manner. The production symbol determination random number table is set so that the winning expectation is higher when the 7 symbols are tempai than when the other numerical symbols are tempai.

If it is determined in step S5702 that the effect symbol is 7 symbols tempai (YES in S5702), it is stored in a predetermined storage area that the tempai promotion effect can be executed (for example, the tempai effect enable flag is set). Turn it on) to finish this process. As shown in FIG. 84 (A), the tenpai promotion effect is promoted from a state in which the tenpai is performed with a number symbol other than the seven symbols to a state in which the tenpai is performed with seven symbols as shown in FIG. 84 (C). It is a production. By executing the tempai promotion effect, it is possible to make the player understand that the degree of expectation for winning has increased. On the other hand, if it is not an effect symbol that becomes 7 symbols tempai (NO in S5702), the tempai promotion effect cannot be executed, and this process ends.

[Preliminary effect selection process] The advance notice effect selection process (S5605) is a process for selecting a advance notice effect that announces the degree of expectation of winning before notifying the lottery result of the special symbol (during the variable display of the special symbol). .. In this embodiment, the advance notice effect includes a cut-in advance notice effect and a card advance notice effect. As shown in FIG. 84 (G), the cut-in notice effect is an effect of temporarily interrupting and displaying the cut-in image KI on the display screen 7a during the variable effect. The cut-in image KI of this embodiment is an image showing a girl's face between the upper and lower edges extending to the left and right, and has blue, red, and gold as edge colors. Sorting is set in the cut-in random number determination table (see FIG. 67 (B)) described later so that the winning expectation increases in the order of blue ⇒ red ⇒ gold.

Next, the card advance notice effect, which is a feature of this embodiment, will be described. The card notice effect is an effect of acquiring a normal card or a special card or releasing a special card. Here, first, a normal card will be described. A normal card can be obtained from 1 to 9 cards, and is a white card showing a female student character. The greater the number of regular cards acquired, the higher the expectation of winning. When a normal card is acquired, as shown in FIG. 79 (C), a normal stock image S1 showing the face of a female student is displayed in a circle on the upper side of the display screen 7a so that the acquired normal card can be seen. Is displayed. Further, on the upper side of the display screen 7a, the total number of acquired cards (normal cards and special cards) is displayed as a character image of "~ eyes".

The normal card can be acquired immediately after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the pseudo-ren before developing into SP reach. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 79 (A), the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and as shown in FIG. 79 (B), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped. Is displayed. At this time, when the effect symbol (right effect symbol 8R shown in FIG. 79 (B)) indicating the teacher character is temporarily stopped and displayed in any of the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R, the normal card is displayed. It is acquired (see FIG. 81 (B)). Then, as shown in FIG. 79 (C), the re-variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the normal stock image S1 is displayed on the upper side of the display screen 7a so that the acquired normal card can be seen. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 79 (D), when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, if the left effect symbol 8L is an effect symbol indicating the teacher character, a normal card is acquired. As a result, as shown in FIG. 79 (E), the newly acquired normal stock image S2 is displayed together with the previously acquired normal stock image S1. At this time, the total number of acquired cards is switched from the "first person" to the character image of "second person". Note that FIG. 79 shows an example in which only one card is acquired when the normal card is acquired once, but a plurality of cards (two cards) may be acquired when the card is acquired once.

Further, the normal card can be acquired even if it is not immediately after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the pseudo-ream. This is the case where the acquisition random dance effect (see FIG. 81) is executed when the special card described later is acquired, or the mass acquisition effect (see FIG. 83) is executed when the special card described later is released. The acquisition random dance effect and the mass acquisition effect will be described later. In this embodiment, the normal card acquired during the variable display of the special symbol is not released.

A maximum of two special cards can be obtained, and are red cards showing the characters of female students. When a special card is acquired, as shown in FIG. 80 (C), a special stock image T1 showing the face of a female student is displayed in a circle on the upper side of the display screen 7a so that the acquired special card can be seen. Is displayed. An effect image is superimposed on the circular edge portion of the special stock image T1 so that the special stock image T1 and the normal stock images S1 and S2 can be distinguished.

In this embodiment, as the effects when acquiring a special card (special card acquisition effect), there are an acquisition notice effect, an acquisition random dance effect, and a mini character acquisition notice effect. In the acquisition notice effect, as shown in FIG. 80 (A), the acquisition image G1 showing the character of the female student, the card indicating the female student, and the character "GET" is displayed on the display screen 7a. After that, as shown in FIG. 80 (C), the special stock image T1 is newly displayed on the upper side of the display screen 7a. Further, in the mini character acquisition notice effect, as shown in FIG. 80 (B), the acquisition image g1 indicating the female student's mini character, the card indicating the female student, and the character "GET" is displayed on the display screen 7a. After that, as shown in FIG. 80 (C), the special stock image T1 is newly displayed on the upper side of the display screen 7a as in the case of the acquisition notice effect.

The acquisition random dance effect is an effect in which a special card can be acquired and one or more normal cards can be acquired. However, in the acquisition random dance production, a special card is always acquired, but there may be a case where no normal card is acquired. In the following, the acquisition random dance effect when acquiring one special card and two normal cards will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 81 (A), the character image M1 showing the “acquisition random dance” is displayed, and it is notified that the acquisition random dance effect is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 81 (B), after the white normal card K1 showing the characters “GET” and the character of the female student is displayed, the display screen 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. 81 (C). The normal stock image S1 is newly displayed on the upper side of. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 81 (D), after the white normal card K2 showing the characters “GET” and the character of the female student is displayed, the display screen 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. 81 (E). The normal stock image S2 is newly displayed on the upper side of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 81 (F), after the red special card L1 showing the characters "GET" and the character of the female student is displayed, the display screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 81 (G). A new special stock image T1 is displayed on the upper side of 7a. After that, the acquired number image KM indicating "GET 3 cards" is displayed as the total number of cards acquired by the acquired random dance effect, and it is notified that the acquired random dance effect is completed. By newly displaying the normal stock images S1 and S2 and the special stock image T1 by the above acquisition random dance effect, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the winning expectation is high.

In the acquisition notice effect shown in FIG. 80 (A), the mini character acquisition notice effect shown in FIG. 80 (B), and the acquisition random dance effect shown in FIG. 81, an example in which only one special card is acquired is shown, but a plurality of cards ( 2) It is possible to get it.

In addition, in this form, as a production when releasing a special card (special card release production), a consciousness synchronization notice production, a mass acquisition production, a tempai promotion production, a hold promotion production, a cut-in promotion production, and a resurrection winning There is a production. Before these special card release effects (specific effects) are executed, the special stock image T1 is shown in FIGS. 82 (A), 83 (A), 84 (A), and 85 (B). The words "Preparing" are shown below. After that, a special card is released, and the special card release effect is started.

In the consciousness synchronization notice effect, as shown in FIG. 82 (B), a synchronized image SN in which the boy character and the girl character synchronize their consciousness is displayed. When the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the distribution is set so that the consciousness synchronization notice effect is more easily executed than when it is a loss. Therefore, the player who sees the consciousness synchronization notice production is made to understand that the winning expectation is high.

The mass acquisition effect is an effect of acquiring one or a plurality of normal cards. However, in the mass acquisition effect, the special card is not acquired, and one or more normal cards are acquired. Hereinafter, a large-scale acquisition effect when two normal cards are acquired while the normal stock images S1 and S2 are displayed will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 83 (B), a character image M2 indicating "mass acquisition" is displayed, and it is notified that the mass acquisition effect is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83 (C), after the white normal card K3 showing the characters "GET" and the character of the female student is displayed, the display screen 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. 83 (D). The normal stock image S3 is newly displayed on the upper side of. The special stock image T1 displayed in FIG. 83 (A) is not displayed when the special card is released (when the mass acquisition effect is started). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 83 (E), after the white normal card K4 showing the characters “GET” and the character of the female student is displayed, the display screen 7a is displayed as shown in FIG. 83 (F). The normal stock image S4 is newly displayed on the upper side of. After that, the acquired number image KM indicating "GET 2 cards" is displayed as the total number of cards acquired in the mass acquisition effect, and it is notified that the mass acquisition effect is completed. By newly displaying the normal stock images S3 and S4 by the above-mentioned mass acquisition effect, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the winning expectation is high.

As described above, the tempai promotion effect changes from a state in which a number symbol other than the 7 symbols is used (see FIG. 84 (A)) to a state in which the tenpai is performed with 7 symbols as shown in FIG. 84 (C). It is a production to be promoted. When this tempai promotion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 84 (B), the symbol promotion notification image ZS showing the characters “symbol promotion” and the girl character is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the symbol promotion notification image ZS, it is possible to indicate to the player the start of the tempai promotion effect in an easy-to-understand manner.

The hold promotion effect is an effect that promotes the display mode of the effect hold image 9A to a display mode having a higher expectation of winning while the variable effect is being executed (during the change). In the hold promotion effect, for example, the effect hold image 9A showing the red sphere as shown in FIG. 84 (A) is switched to the effect hold image 9A showing the gold sphere as shown in FIG. 84 (E). When the hold promotion effect is executed, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the winning expectation is high. In the hold promotion effect, in addition to the above cases, the display mode of the effect hold image 9A may be promoted from a blue sphere to a red sphere. When this hold promotion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 84 (D), the hold promotion notification image HS showing the characters “hold promotion” and the girl character is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the hold promotion notification image HS, it is possible to indicate to the player the start of the hold promotion effect in an easy-to-understand manner.

The cut-in promotion effect is an effect of temporarily interrupting and displaying the cut-in image KI in a display mode having a higher expectation of winning than the display mode of the cut-in image KI that has already been displayed. In the cut-in promotion effect, for example, if the cut-in image KI having a red edge color is already displayed, the cut-in image KI having a gold edge color is displayed as shown in FIG. 84 (G). When the cut-in promotion effect is executed, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the degree of expectation for winning has increased. In the cut-in promotion effect, in addition to the above cases, if the cut-in image KI having a blue edge color is already displayed, the cut-in image KI having a red edge color may be displayed. When this cut-in promotion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 84 (F), a cut-in promotion notification image KS showing the characters “cut-in promotion” and the girl character is displayed on the display screen 7a. NS. By displaying the cut-in promotion notification image KS, it is possible to indicate to the player the start of the cut-in promotion effect in an easy-to-understand manner.

The revival winning notification effect is an effect in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in a lost manner, and then the effect is revived and the winning notification effect is executed. When the revival winning notification effect is executed, for example, the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 85 (A) is executed from the battle effect in 3D reach (see FIGS. 78 (D) (E)). After that, as shown in FIG. 85 (B), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the lost stop mode. At this time, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R swing slightly to the left and right. Then, the special card is released, and as shown in FIG. 85C, a resurrection notification image FK showing the characters “resurrection” and the girl character is displayed on the display screen 7a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 85 (D), the winning notification effect in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are confirmed and stopped in the jackpot stop mode (doublet) is executed. When the revival winning effect is executed in this way, it is possible for the player who was conscious of the loss to be made aware that he / she has revived and won the jackpot, and it is possible to give a very great feeling of exhilaration.

By the way, in this embodiment, there are a maximum of seven timings for acquiring a special card (timing at which the special card acquisition effect can be executed) during the variable display of the special symbol. Explaining from the earliest timing in terms of time, as shown in the column of "special card acquisition effect" in FIG. 69, there is a timing to first execute the acquisition notice effect before developing into SP reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the acquisition random dance production before developing into SP reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the mini character acquisition notice effect with weak SP reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the acquisition random dance effect with a weak SP reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the mini character acquisition notice effect in 2D reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the acquisition random dance effect in 2D reach. Finally, there is a timing to execute the mini character acquisition notice effect in 3D reach.

When the SP reach is the longest such as weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach, there are seven maximum timings for acquiring a special card as described above. Therefore, for example, when the SP reach is only 3D reach, the timing to execute the acquisition notice effect before developing into SP reach, the timing to execute the acquisition random dance effect before developing to SP reach, and the mini character in 3D reach. There are only three timings for executing the acquisition notice effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are a maximum of 13 timings for releasing the special card (timing at which the special card release effect can be executed) during the variable display of the special symbol. Explaining from the earliest timing in terms of time, as shown in the column of "special card release effect" in FIG. 71, first, the timing of executing the consciousness synchro advance notice effect before developing into SP reach and before developing into SP reach. There is a timing to execute the Tempai promotion production of. Next, there is a timing to execute a mass acquisition effect with a weak SP reach. Next, there is a timing for executing the cut-in promotion effect with the weak SP reach and a timing for executing the hold promotion effect with the weak SP reach. Next, there is a timing to execute a mass acquisition effect with 2D reach. Next, there is a timing for executing the tempai promotion effect in 2D reach and a timing for executing the hold promotion effect in 2D reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the cut-in promotion effect in 2D reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the Tempai promotion production with 3D reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the hold promotion effect in 3D reach. Next, there is a timing to execute the cut-in promotion effect in 3D reach. Finally, there is a timing to execute the revival winning production. It should be noted that these 13 timings correspond to "a plurality of predetermined specific timings".

Here, as shown in FIG. 71, any of the generation scales (effect time) "A", "B", and "C" is assigned to the special card release effect. For example, the same generation scale A is assigned to the consciousness synchronization notice production and the tempai promotion production before developing into SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to execute either the consciousness synchro advance notice effect or the tempai promotion effect before developing into SP reach. In addition, the same generation scale B is assigned to the cut-in promotion effect and the hold promotion effect in the weak SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to execute either the cut-in promotion effect or the hold promotion effect with a weak SP reach. In addition, the same generation scale B is assigned to the tempai promotion and the hold promotion effect in 2D reach. Therefore, it is possible to execute either the tempai promotion effect or the hold promotion effect in 2D reach.

When the SP reach is the longest such as weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach, as described above, there are only 13 timings for releasing the special card. Therefore, for example, when the SP reach is only 3D reach, the timing of executing the consciousness synchro advance notice effect before developing into SP reach, the timing of executing the tempai promotion effect before developing into SP reach, and the 3D reach. There are only six timings: the timing to execute the tempai promotion effect, the timing to execute the hold promotion effect in 3D reach, the timing to execute the cut-in promotion effect in 3D reach, and the timing to execute the resurrection winning effect.

Returning to the description of the advance notice effect selection process (S5605) shown in FIG. 55. In the advance notice effect selection process (S5605), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern information included in the fluctuation start command indicates the execution of SP reach (weak SP reach, 2D reach, 3D reach). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation patterns P1 to P9 or the fluctuation patterns P10 to P19 (see FIG. 13). If it does not indicate the execution of SP reach (NO in S5801), the process proceeds to step S5805. On the other hand, if it indicates the execution of SP reach (YES in S5801), the cut-in notice effect execution lottery process is executed (S5802).

In the cut-in notice effect execution lottery process (S5802), one table is selected from the cut-in execution random number determination table shown in FIG. 67 (A) based on the pass / fail information included in the fluctuation start command. Then, the cut-in execution random number is acquired, and the acquired cut-in execution random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, whether or not the cut-in notice effect is executed is determined. As shown in FIG. 67 (A), if the hit / fail determination result is a big hit, the cut-in notice effect is set so as to be more easily executed than in the case of a loss.

If it is determined in step S5803 that the cut-in notice effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S5805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cut-in notice effect is to be executed (YES in S5803), the cut-in notice effect pattern selection process is executed (S5804). In the cut-in notice effect pattern selection process (S5804), one table is selected from the cut-in effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 67 (B) based on the pass / fail information included in the fluctuation start command. Then, the cut-in effect random number is acquired, and the acquired cut-in effect random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the cut-in effect pattern is determined.

For example, if it is a big hit and the cut-in effect random number is "30", the cut-in effect pattern for displaying the cut-in image KI whose edge color is red is determined. However, in this case, if the execution of the cut-in promotion effect is determined as described later, the cut-in image KI having a golden edge color is displayed as the cut-in promotion effect. When the cut-in notice effect pattern is determined, the cut-in notice effect data including the information of the cut-in notice effect pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Then, the cut-in notice effect data is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S5607.

In step S5805, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1", that is, whether or not it is the daytime background mode. If it is not "1" (NO in S5805), the process proceeds to step S5810. On the other hand, if it is "1" (YES in S5805), then it is determined whether or not the information included in the fluctuation start command indicates the execution of SP reach and the execution of the pseudo-ream. .. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation patterns P1 to P6 or the fluctuation patterns P11 to P16 (see FIG. 13). If the determination result in step S5806 is NO, the process proceeds to step S5810. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5806 is YES, the card notice effect execution lottery process is executed (S5807).

In the card advance notice effect execution lottery process (S5807), one table is selected from the card execution random number determination table shown in FIG. 67 (C) based on the pass / fail information included in the fluctuation start command. Then, the card execution random number is acquired, and the acquired card execution random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, whether or not to execute the card notice effect is determined. As shown in FIG. 67 (C), if the winning / failing determination result is a big hit, the card advance notice effect is set so as to be more easily executed than in the case of a loss.

If it is determined in step S5808 that the card advance notice effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S5810. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card notice effect effect is to be executed (YES in S5808), the card advance notice effect pattern selection process described later is executed (S5809). In step S5810, a lottery process for executing a notice effect other than the cut-in notice effect or the card notice effect is executed, and when the notice effect is executed, various settings related to the notice effect are made to end this process, and the notice is given. If the effect is not executed, this process is immediately terminated.

[Card Notice Effect Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 56, in the card notice effect pattern selection process (S5809), first, the number of normal cards to be acquired by the pseudo-ream is determined (S5901). Specifically, one table is selected from the pseudo-ream acquisition number determination table (not shown) according to the number of pseudo-reams (number of re-variable displays + 1) and the effect content (effect pattern). Then, the pseudo-continuous acquisition number determination random number is acquired, and the pseudo-continuous acquisition number determination random number acquired using the selected table is determined. As a result, the number of normal cards acquired by the pseudo-ream is determined. In the case of a big hit, the distribution is set so that the number of normal cards acquired by the pseudo-ream is likely to be larger than in the case of a loss.

Subsequently, the card acquisition number lottery process is executed (S5902). The card acquisition number lottery process (S5902) is a process of determining the number of normal cards to be acquired and the number of special cards to be acquired by lottery in the card advance notice effect. Specifically, from the card acquisition number lottery table shown in FIG. 68, one table is selected based on the effect content and the number of normal cards acquired by the pseudo-ream. Then, the acquisition number determination random number (range is 1 to 1000) is acquired, and the acquired acquisition number determination random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, the number of regular cards to be acquired and the number of special cards to be acquired in the card advance notice effect are determined. In the table shown in FIG. 68, there are cases where the production content is pseudo-ream 3 times ⇒ weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach loss, and cases where the pseudo-ream 3 times ⇒ weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach jackpot. Only the case is shown as a representative, and other production contents are omitted.

Here, in the table shown in FIG. 68, distribution values are assigned to each decision content determined by lottery. For example, if the production content is pseudo-ream 3 times ⇒ weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach loss, and the number of normal cards acquired by the pseudo-ream is 3, the number of normal cards to be acquired is 3 and special. Only "650" is assigned as the distribution value to the determination content in which the number of cards to be acquired is 0. Since this distribution value is the distribution value first assigned from the left end of the table, if the acquisition number determination random number is in the range of 1 to 650, the above determination content is obtained. Further, only "160" is assigned to the determination content in which the number of cards to be acquired is three and the number of cards to be acquired is one. In this case, if the random number for determining the number of acquired sheets is in the range of 651 to 810 (= 650 + 160), the above-mentioned determination content is obtained. The meanings of the distribution values are the same in the tables of FIGS. 69 to 71 described below.

After step S5902, it is determined whether or not the situation is such that a normal card is acquired after a pseudo-ream (S5903). The meaning in the following will be explained. In this embodiment, the normal card is basically acquired immediately after the temporary stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the pseudo-ream. However, there may be a case where the number of normal cards acquired in the card acquisition number lottery process in step S5902 is larger than the number of normal cards acquired by the pseudo-ream determined in step S5901. In this case, after the pseudo-ream, the acquisition random dance effect as the special card acquisition effect or the mass acquisition effect as the special card release effect is forcibly generated. By these acquisition random dance effects or mass acquisition effects, the number of normal cards to be acquired determined in step S5902 is larger than the number of normal cards to be acquired determined in step S5901, so that the normal cards are forcibly acquired. There is. Therefore, the situation in which the normal card is acquired after the pseudo-ream means that the number of normal cards acquired in step S5902 is larger than the number of normal cards acquired in step S5901.

In step S5903, if the normal card is to be acquired after the pseudo-ream, the normal card forced acquisition setting process described later is executed (S5904), and the process proceeds to step S5905. On the other hand, if it is not the situation to acquire the normal card after the pseudo-ream (NO in S5903), the process passes step S5904 and proceeds to step S5905.

In step S5905, it is determined whether or not it is decided to acquire one special card in the card acquisition number lottery process of step S5902. If it is decided to acquire one special card (YES in S5905), the acquisition timing lottery process for one card described later is executed (S5906), and the process proceeds to step S5909. On the other hand, if it is not decided to acquire one special card (NO in S5905), it is subsequently determined whether or not it is decided to acquire two special cards in the card acquisition number lottery process in step S5902 (S5907). ). If it is decided to acquire two special cards (YES in S5907), the acquisition timing lottery process for two cards described later is executed (S5908), and the process proceeds to step S5909. On the other hand, if it is not decided to acquire two special cards (NO in S5907), no special card will be acquired. That is, since neither the special card acquisition effect nor the special card release effect is executed, the process proceeds to step S5910.

In step S5909, the release timing exclusive lottery process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5910. The release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) is a process of determining the execution timing of the special card release effect by lottery. In step S5910, the number of normal cards acquired, the number of special cards acquired, the execution timing of the special card acquisition effect, the content of the special card acquisition effect, the execution timing of the special card release effect, and the special card release effect determined in each lottery process. Select a card notice effect pattern that includes information such as the content, and finish this process.

[Normal card forced acquisition setting process] As shown in FIG. 57, in the normal card forced acquisition setting process (S5904), first, the acquisition effect lottery process is executed (S6001). The acquisition effect lottery process (S6001) is a process of determining by lottery whether to execute the acquisition random dance effect or the mass acquisition effect in the situation where the normal card is acquired after the pseudo-ream. Specifically, one table is selected from the acquisition effect determination tables (not shown) according to the effect content. Then, the acquisition effect determination random number is acquired, and the acquired acquisition effect determination random number is determined using the selected table. As a result, it is determined whether to execute the acquisition random dance effect or the mass acquisition effect.

After step S6001, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the acquisition random dance effect in the acquisition effect lottery process (S6001) (S6002). If the judgment result is YES (YES in S6002), the acquisition random dance flag is turned ON (S6003), and this process ends. The acquisition random dance flag is a flag indicating that the acquisition random dance effect is forcibly executed. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S6002 is NO, the mass production flag is turned ON (S6004), and this process is completed. The mass effect flag is a flag indicating that the mass acquisition effect is forcibly executed.

[Acquisition timing lottery process for one card] The acquisition timing lottery process for one card (S5906) is the execution timing (acquisition timing of the special card) of the special card acquisition effect when acquiring one special card and the special card acquisition effect. It is a process of determining the content by lottery. As shown in FIG. 58, in the acquisition timing lottery process for one sheet (S5906), first, it is determined whether or not the acquisition random dance flag is ON (S6101). If it is not ON (NO in S6101), the process proceeds to step S6103. On the other hand, if the acquisition random dance flag is ON (YES in S6101), the execution timing of each special card acquisition effect in the one-card special card acquisition timing lottery table shown in FIG. Exclude (S6102) and proceed to step S6103. That is, the acquisition notice production and the mini character acquisition notice production are excluded so as not to be drawn.

In step S6103, the lottery process is executed. Specifically, one table is selected from the one-card special card acquisition timing lottery table shown in FIG. 69 based on the effect content. Then, a special card determination random number for one card (range 1 to 1000) is acquired, and the acquired special card determination random number for one card is determined using the selected table. As a result, the execution timing of the special card acquisition effect and the content of the special card acquisition effect are determined. For example, if the production content is pseudo-ream 3 times ⇒ weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach loss, and the special card determination random number for 1 card is "1", the acquisition notice production is executed before developing to SP reach. Is drawn.

After step S6103, it is determined whether or not the lottery content (execution timing of the special card acquisition effect and the content of the special card acquisition effect) drawn in the lottery process of step S6103 cannot be determined (S6104). For example, if a lottery is drawn to execute a mini character acquisition advance notice effect in 3D reach even though the effect content does not execute 3D reach, it is determined that it cannot be determined. If it is determined in step S6104 that it cannot be determined (YES in S6104), the process returns to step S6101 and the processes from steps S6101 to S6103 are repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S6104 that the determination is possible (YES in S6104), the determined decision content (execution timing of the special card acquisition effect and the content of the special card acquisition effect) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 ( S6105). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the acquisition random dance flag is ON (S6106). If it is ON (YES in S6106), the acquisition random dance flag is turned OFF (S6107) to end the main process, and if it is not ON (NO in S6106), the main process is finished immediately.

[Acquisition timing lottery process for 2 cards] The acquisition timing lottery process for 2 cards (S5908) is the execution timing (acquisition timing of special cards) of the special card acquisition effect when acquiring 2 special cards and the special card acquisition effect. It is a process of determining the content by lottery. As shown in FIG. 60, in the acquisition timing lottery process for two sheets (S5908), first, it is determined whether or not the acquisition random dance flag is ON (S6201). If it is not ON (NO in S6201), the process proceeds to step S6203. On the other hand, if the acquisition random dance flag is ON (YES in S6201), from the execution timings of each special card acquisition effect in the special card acquisition timing lottery table for two cards shown in FIG. Exclude (S6202) and proceed to step S6203. That is, the acquisition notice production and the mini character acquisition notice production are excluded so as not to be drawn.

In step S6203, the lottery process is executed. Specifically, one table is selected from the two-card special card acquisition timing lottery table shown in FIG. 70 based on the effect content. Then, the special card determination random number for two cards (range 1 to 1000) is acquired, and the acquired special card determination random number for two cards is determined using the selected table. As a result, the execution timing of the special card acquisition effect and the content of the special card acquisition effect are determined. For example, if the production content is pseudo-ream 3 times ⇒ weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach loss, and the random number for determining the special card for 2 cards is "1000", the mini character acquisition notice production is executed with 3D reach and the special card It is decided to acquire two cards.

After step S6203, it is determined whether or not the lottery content (execution timing of the special card acquisition effect and the content of the special card acquisition effect) drawn in the lottery process of step S6203 cannot be determined (S6204). For example, if a lottery is drawn to execute a mini character acquisition advance notice effect in 3D reach even though the effect content does not execute 3D reach, it is determined that it cannot be determined. If it is determined in step S6204 that it cannot be determined (YES in S6204), the process returns to step S6201 and the processes from steps S6201 to S6203 are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6204 that the determination is possible (YES in S6204), the determined decision content (execution timing of the special card acquisition effect and the content of the special card acquisition effect) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 ( S6205). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the acquisition random dance flag is ON (S6206). If it is ON (YES in S6206), the acquisition random dance flag is turned OFF (S6207) to end the main process, and if it is not ON (NO in S6206), the main process is finished immediately.

By the way, in this embodiment, when a plurality of (two) special cards are released, the problem is at what timing the special cards are released and what effect content is used as the special card release effect. As described above, there are a maximum of 13 timings for releasing the special card (execution timing of the special card release effect) (see FIG. 71). In addition, among the special card release productions, there are various production contents such as consciousness synchronization notice production, tempai promotion production, mass acquisition production, cut-in promotion production, hold promotion production, and revival winning production (see FIG. 71).

Here, for example, when releasing two special cards, a method of preparing the following 13 tables and drawing a lot is conceivable. That is, the first table when the consciousness synchronization notice effect is executed before developing into SP reach, the second table when executing the tempai promotion effect before developing into SP reach, and the mass acquisition effect is executed with weak SP reach. 3rd table when performing, 4th table when executing cut-in promotion effect with weak SP reach, 5th table when executing hold promotion effect with weak SP reach, when executing mass acquisition effect with 2D reach 6th table, 7th table when executing Tempai promotion effect with 2D reach, 8th table when executing hold promotion effect with 2D reach, 9th table when executing cut-in promotion effect with 2D reach , 10th table when executing Tempai promotion effect with 3D reach, 11th table when executing hold promotion effect with 3D reach, 12th table when executing cut-in promotion effect with 3D reach, revival winning effect Prepare the thirteenth table when executing. Then, first, the execution timing of the special card release effect and the content of the special card release effect when the first special card is released are determined by lottery. Then, based on the lottery result, which of the 13 tables is used is determined, and the execution timing and special card of the special card release effect when the second special card is released based on the table. The content of the release effect will be decided by lottery.

However, as described above, the method of preparing 13 tables and providing individual lottery processes for each is very complicated. That is, the amount of information in the table becomes enormous, and the lottery process is not efficient. In addition, it becomes impossible to easily manage the table by changing the distribution value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by executing the following release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) using one special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71, the execution timing of the special card release effect and the special card release effect can be obtained. It makes it possible to efficiently determine the content of the production.

[Release Timing Exclusive Lottery Process] As shown in FIG. 60, in the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909), first, from the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. Exclude (S6301). For example, in the case of the effect content that does not execute the 3D reach, the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect in the 3D reach, the execution timing of the hold promotion effect, and the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect are excluded. In addition, the execution timing of the special card release effect that is earlier than the execution timing of the special card acquisition effect determined in the one-card acquisition timing lottery process (S5906) or the two-card acquisition timing lottery process (S5908) is excluded. For example, if it is decided to acquire a special card with weak SP reach (do not acquire a special card before weak SP reach), the execution timing of the consciousness synchronization notice effect before developing to SP reach Exclude the execution timing of the Tempai promotion effect.

Further, when the cut-in promotion effect pattern capable of executing the cut-in promotion effect is not selected in the cut-in advance notice effect pattern selection process (S5804) described above, that is, the cut-in advance notice effect data (see FIG. 67 (B)) is displayed. If it is not "81H", "84H", "86H", "91H", "94H", or "96H", the cut-in promotion effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in this case, the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect in the weak SP reach, the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect in the 2D reach, and the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect in the 3D reach are excluded. Further, in the above-mentioned hold change scenario data lottery process (S5005), when the hold change scenario data capable of executing the hold promotion effect due to the change is not drawn, that is, the hold change effect counter value is "1" and the hold change scenario. If the data (see FIG. 66) is not "62H", "65H", "67H", "69H", "72H", "75H", "77H", or "79H", the hold promotion effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in this case, the execution timing of the hold promotion effect in the weak SP reach, the execution timing of the hold promotion effect in the 2D reach, and the execution timing of the hold promotion effect in the 3D reach are excluded. Further, in step S5703 of the above-mentioned effect symbol lottery process (S5604), if the executionability of the tempai promotion effect is not memorized, the tempai promotion effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in this case, the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect before the development to the SP reach, the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect in the 2D reach, and the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect in the 3D reach are excluded.

In step S6302, it is determined whether or not the mass effect flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S6302), the execution timing of each special card release effect in the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71 is excluded except for the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect (S6303). As a result, it becomes impossible to draw lots other than the mass acquisition effect, and it is possible to forcibly generate the mass acquisition effect and acquire the normal card. Then, the mass production flag is turned off (S6304), and the process proceeds to step S6305. On the other hand, if the mass production flag is not ON (NO in S6302), the process immediately proceeds to step S6305.

In step S6305, the lottery process is executed. Specifically, one table is selected from the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71 based on the effect content. Then, the special card release determination random number is determined within the range of the total distribution value corresponding to each special card release effect that is not excluded. For example, in the case where the production content is pseudo-ream 3 times ⇒ weak SP reach ⇒ 2D reach ⇒ 3D reach loss, the execution timing of the consciousness synchronization notice production and the execution timing of the tempai promotion production before developing to SP reach in step S6301 are excluded. At the same time, it is assumed that the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect in the weak SP reach, the 2D reach, and the 3D reach is excluded.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 86, a total of 1000-250 (distribution value corresponding to the consciousness synchro advance notice effect before developing into SP reach) -75 (tempai promotion effect before developing into SP reach). (Distribution value corresponding to) -75 (Distribution value corresponding to cut-in promotion effect with weak SP reach) -75 (Distribution value corresponding to cut-in promotion effect with 2D reach) -50 (With 3D reach) (Distribution value corresponding to the cut-in promotion effect) = 475. Therefore, in this case, the special card release effect determination random number is acquired in the range of 1 to 475. At this time, it is assumed that "160" is acquired as a random number for determining the special card release effect.

In this case, for the acquired special card release effect determination random number (“160”), each distribution value corresponding to each special card release effect not excluded in the table shown in FIG. 86 is sequentially assigned from the left. Subtract. Then, it is assumed that the execution timing of the special card release effect when the subtraction becomes "0" or less is drawn. That is, first, the distribution value 75 corresponding to the mass acquisition effect in the weak SP reach is subtracted from "160". As a result, it becomes "85". Next, the distribution value 75 corresponding to the hold promotion effect in the weak SP reach is subtracted from "85". As a result, it becomes "10". Subsequently, the distribution value 75 corresponding to the mass acquisition effect in the 2D reach is subtracted. As a result, it becomes "-65" and becomes a value of "0" or less, so that the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect is drawn.

In step S6306, it is determined whether or not the lottery process of step S6305 can be executed normally. The case where the lottery process cannot be executed normally will be described later. If the lottery process can be executed normally (YES in S6306), the execution timing of the special card release effect that is the lottery result from the execution timing of the special card release effect that was the target of the lottery in the lottery process of step S6305. Is excluded, and the execution timing of the special card release effect that is not possible due to the influence of the execution timing of the special card release effect that is the result of the lottery is excluded (S6307).

Here, in this embodiment, a large-scale acquisition effect with a weak SP reach or a large-scale acquisition effect with a 2D reach consumes a relatively long effect time (about 15 seconds) as compared with other special card release effects. Therefore, if a large amount of acquisition effect (effect scale A) is executed with a weak SP reach, it will be covered with the effect time (effect scale B) of the cut-in promotion effect or the hold promotion effect with the weak SP reach. Similarly, if a large amount of acquisition effect (effect scale A) is executed in 2D reach, it will be covered with a tempai promotion effect or hold promotion effect (effect scale B) in 2D reach. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in the weak SP reach is drawn, the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect in the weak SP reach and the execution timing of the hold promotion effect are excluded so as not to be drawn. However, when the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in the 2D reach is drawn, the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect in the 2D reach and the execution timing of the hold promotion effect are excluded so as not to be drawn. As described above, in the example described above, since the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in 2D reach was drawn in step S6305, the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in 2D reach is excluded in step S6307 as shown in FIG. 87. At the same time, the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect and the execution timing of the hold promotion effect in 2D reach are excluded. The process of step S6307 corresponds to "exclusive process".

After step S6307, it is determined whether or not the advance notice lottery has been completed (S6308). If it is determined that only one special card is to be acquired in this embodiment, YES is determined in step S6308, and this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is decided to acquire two special cards and only the release timing of the first special card (execution timing of the special card release effect) and the content of the special card release effect are decided, the advance notice lottery is still held. It will not be completed. In this case, NO is determined in step S6308, the process returns to step S6301, and the processes after step S6301 are repeated again. When returning from step S6308 to step S6301 in this embodiment, the execution timing of the special card release effect excluded in step S6307 continues to be excluded as it is in the subsequent processing. On the other hand, the execution timing of the special card release effect excluded in steps S6301 and S6303 is set so that the exclusion is canceled. After returning to step S6301 from step S6308, the process of step S6305 to be performed again corresponds to the "re-lottery process".

In step S6306, a case where the lottery process of step S6305 could not be executed normally will be described. This is a case where there is no execution timing of the special card release effect to be drawn because the execution timing of the special card release effect is excluded in steps S6307, S6301, and S6303. In this case, since the lottery cannot be performed, it is determined as NO in step S6306, and the process proceeds to step S6309. Then, the special card is demoted to a normal card (S6309), and this process is completed. That is, instead of acquiring and releasing the special card, the setting process for acquiring the normal card is performed. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the special card release effect is not executed even though the special card is acquired on the display screen 7a. The process of step S6309 corresponds to "special process".

[The change hold change effect setting process] The change hold change effect setting process (S5605) is not the timing when the first special figure hold shifts, but the setting process when the hold change effect is executed during the execution of the change effect. be. In the variable hold change effect setting process (S5605), first, it is determined whether or not the hold change scenario data (see FIG. 66) is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. The pending change scenario data is set in step S5006 of the look-ahead effect determination process (S4407) shown in FIG. 48. If the pending change scenario data is not set (NO in S6401), this process ends. On the other hand, if the hold change scenario data is set (YES in S6401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the hold change effect counter is "1".

If the value of the hold change effect counter is not "1" (NO in S6402), this process ends because it is not the situation to execute the hold change effect in the start variation effect. On the other hand, if it is "1" (YES in S6402), the process proceeds to step S6403. In step S6403, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the hold promotion effect in the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) described above. If it is decided to execute the hold promotion effect (YES in S6403), the hold change effect pattern with the hold promotion effect is selected (S6404), and this process ends. The information of the pending change effect pattern selected here is included in the variation effect start command set in step S5607. As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the variable effect start command by the command transmission process (S4006) is held and promoted at the execution timing of the special card release effect determined by lottery on the display screen 7a (FIG. 84). (D), (E)) is executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined as NO in step S6403, it is subsequently determined whether or not the set pending change scenario data (see FIG. 66) is the pending change scenario data capable of executing the pending change effect (S6405). ). That is, it is determined whether or not "62H", "65H", "67H", "69H", "72H", "75H", "77H", and "79H" are set as the pending change scenario data. If it is set (YES in S6405), the pending change effect pattern without the hold promotion effect is selected (S6406), and this process ends. The information of the pending change effect pattern selected here is included in the variation effect start command set in step S5607. As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the variation effect start command by the command transmission process (S4006) executes the hold change effect while the variation effect is being executed (during the variation) on the display screen 7a. If NO is determined in step S6405, this process ends.

[Holded number subtraction process] The effect control microcomputer 91 performs a hold number subtraction process (S4414) after the variable effect start process (S4413) in the received command analysis process (S4301) (see FIG. 44). As shown in FIG. 62, in the hold number subtraction process (S4414), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the fluctuation start command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S6501). Then, it is determined whether or not the analyzed fluctuation start command is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (S6502). If it is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command (YES in S6502), the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is subtracted by "1" (S6503), and the first special figure hold disappearance flag is set. Turn it on (S6504) and proceed to step S6507. On the other hand, if it is not the special figure 1 fluctuation start command in step S6502 (NO in S6502), the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is subtracted by "1" (S6505), and the second special figure 2 special Figure Hold The hold disappearance flag is turned ON (S6506), and the process proceeds to step S6507.

In step S6507, the effect control microcomputer 91 is connected to the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 7 (b)) or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 7 (c)) of the RAM 94. Performs shift processing of stored data. In the shift process in the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. At this time, each data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the variation effect storage unit 95c. In the shift process in the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b, each data stored in the first storage area is shifted to the variation effect storage unit 95c, and the first storage area is cleared. In this way, the data related to the previous variation effect is deleted.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the pending change scenario data is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S6508). If the pending change scenario data is not set (NO in S6508), this process ends. On the other hand, if the hold change scenario data is set (YES in S6508), the hold change effect is being executed, so the value of the hold change effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S6509) to end this process. ..

[Variation effect end process] As shown in FIG. 63, in the variation effect end process (S4416), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation stop command (S6601) and refers to the mode status (S6602). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode status is "1", that is, whether or not it is the daytime background mode (S6603). Then, if the value of the mode status is "1" (YES in S6603), the process proceeds to step S6609.

On the other hand, if the value of the mode status is not "1" (NO in S6603), the value of the effect mode counter M provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by 1 (S6604), and whether or not the value becomes "0". Is determined (S6605). Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is stopped, the values of the first effect mode counter Ma and the third effect mode counter Mc are decremented by 1 in step S6604, and the value of any one of them is set in step S6605. It is determined whether or not it is "0". Further, when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is stopped, the values of the second effect mode counter Mb and the third effect mode counter Mc are decremented by 1 in step S6604, and the value of any one of them is "0" in step S6605. Is not determined.

If the determination result in step S6605 is NO, the process proceeds to step S6609. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S6605 is YES, then it is determined whether or not the current second special figure hold is "0" (S6606). In this determination, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter of the RAM 94 is referred to. In other processes as well, when the effect control microcomputer 91 confirms the presence or absence of the second special figure hold effect, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter is referred to. If it is determined in step S6606 that the current second special figure hold is not "0" (NO in S6606), the time saving state (high base state) is terminated by executing the special figure variation for the set number of time saving times. However, since the second special figure is still reserved, the mode status value is set to the value "2" corresponding to the one-time crying mode, and the effect mode counter M (first effect mode counter Ma, second effect) is set. The values of the mode counter Mb and the third effect mode counter Mc) are set to "1" (S6607), and the process proceeds to step S6609.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S6606 that the current second special figure hold is "0", it is a normal game state without the second special figure hold, so that the mode other than the day background mode is changed to daytime. To return to the background mode, set the mode status value to "1" (S6608) and proceed to step S6609.

In step S6609, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 100 displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in a fixed stop display, and displays a small symbol (a symbol in the small symbol variation effect) in a fixed stop display.

Following step S6609, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the variation effect to be terminated this time is a variation effect accompanying the small hit variation of the special figure 2 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) (S6610). ). In this embodiment, the stop time at the time of the small hit change of the special figure 2 in the normal game state is set to 15 seconds, which is longer than the stop time in other cases (see FIG. 13). If the determination result in step S6610 is NO, this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S6610 is YES, the effect start command of the V attacker driving notification effect shown in FIG. 77 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6611).

Upon receiving this command, the image control board 100 displays the effect image of the V attacker driving notification effect shown in FIG. 77 on the display screen 7a by utilizing the long stop time of 15 seconds. The effect image shown in FIG. 77 is an effect image suggesting that the game ball should be launched by right-handed aiming at the second large winning device 36 (V attacker) including the specific area 39. That is, it is a production image suggesting that the game ball should be launched by hitting right with the aim of winning the second prize opening 35 (passing through the specific area 39). As described above, in this embodiment, the player is urged to win the second large winning opening 35 even before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, in the small hit game, it is possible to allow the game ball to win the second large winning opening 35 with a margin.

[Hold change effect control process] The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the hold change effect control process (S4304) after the switch process (S4303) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) (see FIG. 43). As shown in FIG. 64, in the hold change effect control process (S4304), first, it is determined whether or not either the first special figure hold occurrence flag or the first special figure hold extinction flag is ON (S7001). When any of these flags is turned on, it means that it is the timing of changing the display of the effect hold image 9A based on the change in the number (U1) of the first special figure hold.

If none of the above flags are turned on (NO in S7001), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends this process. On the other hand, if any of the above flags is ON (YES in S7001), check the contents of the flags (S7002). That is, it is confirmed whether the first special figure hold occurrence flag or the first special figure hold extinction flag is ON. In this way, it is confirmed whether the number of the first special figure reservations increases or decreases.

Then, the value of the first special figure hold effect counter is confirmed (S7003). As a result, it is confirmed how many numbers of the first special figure hold will be due to the change in the number of the first special figure hold. Further, it is determined whether or not the pending change scenario data is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S7004). If it is set (YES in S7004), check the hold change scenario data and the value of the hold change effect counter (S7005), and hold the special figure hold display mode data (see FIG. 66) according to the mode to be displayed. The display mode data storage area (see FIG. 7D) is overwritten. For example, when displaying the red effect hold image 9A as the display of the second first special figure hold, the hold display mode data storage area of the second storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a may be displayed. The special mode data (03H) is overwritten. On the other hand, if the pending change scenario data is not set (NO in S7004), it passes step S7005 and proceeds to step S7006.

In step S7006, the contents of the flag confirmed in step S7002, the first special figure hold effect counter confirmed in step S7003, and the hold change scenario data and hold change effect counter counter values confirmed in step S7005 (that is, hold display mode data). Based on the special figure hold display mode data overwritten in the storage area), a special figure hold effect control command indicating the content of the display control of the effect hold image 9 is generated. Then, this special figure hold effect control command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7007).

When the special figure hold effect control command set in step S7007 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the effect hold image 9A from the ROM 103 and displays it. When the number (U1) of the first special figure hold changes on the screen 7a, the display control of the effect hold image 9A is performed.

Subsequently, in step S7008, it is determined whether or not the value of the hold change effect counter is “0”. If the value of the hold change effect counter is not "0" (NO in S7008), the process proceeds to step S7010. On the other hand, if the value of the hold change effect counter is "0" (YES in S7008), the hold change scenario data is cleared (S7009). Then, the flag confirmed in step S7002 is turned off (S7010), and this process is completed.

The sub-control board 90 transmits the hold change scenario data to the image control board 100, and causes the image control board 100 to execute detailed display control of the effect hold image 9A according to the hold change scenario data. Is also good. In this case, the sub-control board 90 sends the information regarding the increase / decrease of the special figure hold to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 that receives the information regarding the increase / decrease of the special figure hold causes the effect hold according to the hold change scenario data. The image 9 may be displayed.

8. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a maximum of 13 timings for releasing the special card (execution timing of the special card release effect) are provided during the variable display of the special symbol. Has been done. And there are cases where two special cards are released instead of just one. That is, two timings out of the thirteen timings for releasing the special card may be determined by lottery. In this case, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the special card release effect is drawn from the above 13 execution timings by step S6505 of the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) shown in FIG. After that, in step S6307, the execution timing of the special card release effect drawn by lottery is excluded from each execution timing targeted by the lottery. Then, after returning to the processing from step S6308 to S6301 and thereafter, in step S6305, the execution timing of the special card release effect is drawn again from each of the remaining execution timings. In this way, when a plurality of execution timings of the special card release effect are determined, the lottery process is avoided by performing the lottery again after excluding the execution timing of the special card release effect once determined by the lottery. Is possible. That is, a dedicated lottery process for determining the execution timing of the first special card release effect and a dedicated lottery process for determining the execution timing of the second special card release effect are separately provided. It is possible to make the processing more efficient than in the case.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the execution timing of the special card release effect is determined by lottery in step S6305 of the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909). After that, in step S6307, not only the execution timing of the special card release effect determined by the lottery is excluded from each execution timing targeted for the lottery, but also the execution timing of the special card release effect is affected and the lottery is not performed. Exclude possible execution timings. Specifically, for example, if the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in 2D reach is determined by lottery in step S6305, not only the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect is excluded from the next lottery target, but also the tempai promotion in 2D reach is promoted. The execution timing of the production and the execution timing of the hold promotion production are also excluded from the next lottery target. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the special card release effect is executed at timings close to each other and the special card release effect is incurred. That is, in the 2D reach, it is possible to avoid an abnormality of the effect that the tempai promotion effect or the hold promotion effect is started before the mass acquisition effect is completed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if too many execution timings of the special card release effect are excluded in step S6307 of the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909), after returning to the processes from step S6308 to S6301 and thereafter. In the lottery process (S6305), there may be a case where the execution timing of the special card release effect to be the lottery target is lost. In this case, because the lottery cannot be executed normally (NO in S6306), the special card is demoted to a normal card (S6309). Therefore, even if such an irregular situation occurs, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the lottery cannot be normally executed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 71, the execution timing of the special card release effect is stored in time series, and the special card release timing corresponding to each execution timing is stored. The release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) is performed using the lottery table. This makes it possible to efficiently and easily determine the execution timing of the special card release effect even in a complicated lottery. That is, if the exclusive processing and the re-lottery processing are not performed, each table corresponding to the case where the execution timing of the first special card release effect is determined must be provided, and the amount of information in the table is large. It will be huge. In addition, the design of the lottery process for a huge amount of information increases the work load and tends to induce bugs. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) using the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71, complicated lottery processing and prohibition processing can be efficiently and simply performed with only one table. It is possible to do it. Further, since there is only one table, it is possible to easily manage the table by changing the distribution value or the like.

When the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) is executed using the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71, there are the following drawbacks. That is, if the execution timing of the special card release effect, which is the lottery target, is largely excluded by the process of step S6307 (see FIG. 87), the total distribution value (250 in the example shown in FIG. 87) becomes small. Therefore, at the execution timing of the special card release effect in which the distribution value is normally set to be small, the total distribution value becomes small, so that the distribution relative to the total distribution value becomes large. It ends up. In other words, the execution timing of the special card release effect, which should have been set so that it is difficult to be drawn by lottery, may be easily drawn by the process of step S6307. However, in this embodiment, even if there is such a drawback, the merit of being able to execute an efficient and simple lottery process is extremely large. Therefore, the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71 is used to exclude the release timing. The lottery process (S5909) will be executed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909), before executing the lottery process in step S6305, a lottery is performed according to the selected effect content (variable effect pattern) in step S6301. Exclude the execution timing of the impossible special card release effect. In other words, the execution timing of the special card release effect that can be drawn according to the selected effect content is extracted in advance. After that, in step S6305, a lottery process is performed from the execution timing of the extracted special card release effect. This makes it possible to avoid a situation in which a special card release effect that should not be executed with the selected effect content is executed.

9. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, there are a maximum of 13 timings (see FIG. 71) for releasing the special card (execution timing of the special card release effect) during the variable display of the special symbol. However, as the execution timing of the special card release effect, a timing more than 13 or a timing less than 13 may be provided, and the timing can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above form, the types of special card release effects include consciousness synchronization advance notice effect (see FIG. 82), mass acquisition effect (see FIG. 83), tempai promotion effect (see FIGS. 84 (B) and (C)), and hold promotion effect. (Refer to FIGS. 84 (D) (E)), cut-in promotion effect (see FIGS. 84 (F) (G)) is executed, but other effects such as story notice effect and dialogue notice effect are executed. It may be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is possible to acquire a maximum of two special cards, and a maximum of two cards can be released. That is, in the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909), the execution timing of the special card release effect is determined by a maximum of two lottery. However, the execution timing of the special card release effect may be determined by a lottery of three or more. In this case, although the lottery process and the amount of information in the table are further increased, complicated control can be made more efficient by executing the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) using the special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71. It is possible to further exert the effect that can be performed easily and objectively.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in the weak SP reach is excluded from the lottery target in step S6307 of the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909), the execution timing of the cut-in promotion effect in the 2D reach. And the execution timing of the hold promotion effect is also excluded. In addition, when the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in 2D reach is excluded from the lottery target, the execution timing of the tempai promotion effect in 2D reach and the execution timing of the hold promotion effect are also excluded. However, the execution timing of the special card release effect, which affects the execution timing of the special card release effect and makes it impossible to draw, is not limited to the above case, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, when excluding the execution timing of the hold promotion effect in 2D reach from the lottery target, all the execution timings of the special card release effect in 2D reach are excluded, or the hold promotion effect is not executed more than once. It is also possible to exclude all the execution timings of other pending promotion effects.

Further, in the above embodiment, if there is no execution timing of the special card release effect that is the target of the lottery in step S6305 of the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909), the lottery cannot be executed normally (NO in S6306), and the special card. Was demoted to a normal card (special processing, S6309). However, the process when the lottery cannot be normally executed is not limited to the process of demoting a special card to a normal card (S6309), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in this case, in order to always perform a process for executing the consciousness synchronized advance notice effect (see FIG. 82 (B)), or to execute a special effect other than the special card advance notice effect (for example, an effect for introducing a mini character). May be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) is executed in order to determine the execution timing of the special card release effect. However, in order to determine the execution timing of other effects, a control process such as the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) may be executed. That is, the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) of the above-described form determines a plurality of execution timings of various effects such as the execution timing of the continuous advance notice effect such as the hold promotion effect and the execution timing of the chance-up notice effect due to the fluctuation. Applicable in some cases.

Further, in the above embodiment, the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) is used to determine the execution timing of the effect (special card release effect) executed in the daytime background mode (normal game state). However, it may be used to determine the execution timing of the effect executed in another effect mode (a game state other than the normal game state).

Further, in the above embodiment, the release timing exclusive lottery process (S5909) is used to determine the execution timing of the effect (special card release effect) accompanying the variable display of the special figure 1. However, it may be used to determine the execution timing of the effect accompanying the variable display of the special figure 2.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds in the special figure 2 is set to "1", but other values such as "4" may be used. The larger the upper limit of the number of holds in Special Figure 2, the longer the game period, which is advantageous for the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is applied to the opening pattern in which the game ball winning the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (FIG. 72 (FIG. 72). b) and (c)). However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the right-handed hit is continued), if it is possible to cause the passage to the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game that won the second big winning opening 35 It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the spheres can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, in an opening pattern in which 0.1-second opening is repeated 12 times, the game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opened 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. That is, the opening pattern for passage may be an opening pattern in which it is possible to win a prize in the second special winning opening 35 and at least one of the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. In the case of an opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening / closing member of the second large winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily win the second large winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to set it to. That is, it is possible to advance and retreat back and forth, and it is preferable to use an advance / retreat type in which the second major winning opening is closed when moving forward and the second major winning opening is opened when retreating backward. Then, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. That is, it may be something like the first grand prize device 31 of the above-described form. On top of that, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. It is good. Alternatively, a protrusion for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the passage of the game ball having the upper surface of the opening / closing member as the floor surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is configured to be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern controlled by time based on the start time of the small hit game. On the other hand, when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of operating trigger winning balls (for example, one ball), the specific area 39 may be opened. In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the number of actuating trigger winning balls may be set to, for example, "1", and in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of actuating trigger winning balls may be set to, for example, "7". In this way, the winning ball to the second large winning opening 35 can be passed to the specific area 39 at the time of the special 2V passing small hit. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 does not reach 7 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, so that the passage to the specific area 39 does not occur. Can be. Also in this case, the opening pattern at the time of the special 2V passing small hit is referred to as a passing opening pattern, and the opening pattern at the time of the special 1V non-passing small hit is referred to as a non-passing opening pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls that trigger the operation, the passage of the specific area 39 is still switched at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, three types of time reduction times are provided, that is, the first time reduction number, the second time reduction number, and the total time reduction number, and when any of these times is satisfied, the time reduction state is terminated. .. On the other hand, only one of the total number of time reductions, the first time reduction number, or the second time reduction number may be set, and the time reduction state may end when the number of times is satisfied. Further, only the total number of time reductions and the first number of time reductions may be set, or only the total number of time reductions and the number of second time reductions may be set so that the time reduction state ends when either number of times is satisfied. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, regarding the lottery of Special Figure 2, the lottery in the non-time saving state is configured so that the distribution of the number of time saving is more advantageous than the winning in the time saving state (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the distribution of the number of time reductions will not change regardless of whether the winner is in the non-time reduction state or the time reduction state, or the distribution of the number of time reductions will be more advantageous if the winner is in the time reduction state. It may be configured.

Further, in the above mode, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, there are cases where a jackpot (1 type jackpot or 2 types jackpot) is won during the time saving state and a case where the jackpot is won during the non-time saving state, and the time saving state after the big hit game. The distribution of the number of time reductions in was changed (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the jackpot is won during the time saving state, the ratio of being controlled to the time saving state is 50%, and if the jackpot is won during the non-time saving state, it is 100%. The transition probability to the state may be changed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game state and the number of time reductions after the big hit game are determined based on the combination of the type of the special symbol and the game state at the time of winning, but may be determined based only on the type of the special symbol. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, when the "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, even if the game ball wins the second large winning opening 35, it actually passes through the specific area 39. It was configured to set an open pattern that was impossible. On the other hand, an opening pattern in which it is completely impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (for example, immediately after the end of V opening of the distribution member 71, the opening of the second large winning opening 35 for 1.6 seconds starts. It may be an open pattern).

Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol are configured so that the small hits can be won. It is not limited to 1/100 and about 1/6), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the winning probability of a small hit in the lottery of the first special symbol may be set to zero. In this case, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) shown in FIG. 28, the processes from steps S1107 to S1110 are not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to 1.6 seconds, but this time can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set it to 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not made.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game may have a round in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened. In this case, the jackpot game is configured so that the jackpot game is not further executed by passing V during the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub display device is provided. It may be configured to perform a small symbol variation effect on the display screen. Further, the normal drawing effect may be configured to be performed on the display screen of the sub display device. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, the rules regarding the generation of the start winning command (see FIG. 15) may be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may include information on the number of special figure reservations, information on the game state, information on fluctuation patterns, and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured, but it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can win a small role frequently, the state during ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, each reel has a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated winning line. It is derived and displayed as the display result of. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is that, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted to reach the activation timing of the ART or AT. ..

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1
In a gaming machine that can control a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
Specific effect execution means (steps S5809, S5607) that can execute a predetermined specific effect (special card release effect (consciousness synchronization notice effect, mass acquisition effect, tempai promotion effect, hold promotion effect, cut-in promotion effect, revival winning effect)) The production control microcomputer 91) that executes
The execution timing determining means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5909) capable of determining a plurality of execution timings of the specific effect is provided.
The execution timing determining means
A lottery process (process of step S6305 shown in FIG. 60) in which the execution timing of the specific effect is drawn from a plurality of (13) specific timings (execution timing of each special card release effect shown in FIG. 71). When,
An exclusive process (process of step S6307 shown in FIG. 60) for excluding the execution timing of the specific effect drawn by the lottery process from the specific timing that is the target of the lottery of the lottery process.
A re-lottery process for drawing the execution timing of the specific effect from the specific timings remaining after the specific timing is excluded by the exclusive process (process of step S6305 performed again from steps S6308 to S6301 shown in FIG. 60). It is a gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, first, the execution timing of the specific effect is drawn from a plurality of predetermined specific timings. After that, the execution timing of the specific effect drawn by lottery is excluded from the specific timings that are the targets of the lottery, and then the execution timing of the specific effect is drawn again from the remaining specific timings. In this way, when a plurality of execution timings of the specific effect are determined, the lottery process can be avoided from becoming complicated by excluding the execution timing of the specific effect once determined by the lottery and then performing the lottery again. .. That is, when a lottery is performed a plurality of times, it is not necessary to provide an individual lottery process for each, and it is possible to make the process efficient.

The invention according to means 2
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The exclusive processing is
The execution timing of the specific effect drawn by the lottery process (for example, the execution timing of the mass acquisition effect in 2D reach) and the specific timing that affects the execution timing of the specific effect and makes the lottery impossible (for example, in 2D reach). The tempai promotion effect and the hold promotion effect (execution timing) can be excluded from the specific timings that are the targets of the lottery in the lottery process (see FIG. 87).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, not only the execution timing of the specific effect determined by the lottery is excluded, but also the specific timing that affects the execution timing of the specific effect and becomes impossible to draw is excluded from the lottery target. As a result, for example, it is possible to avoid a situation in which specific effects are executed at specific timings that are close in time and the specific effects are covered.

The invention according to means 3
In the gaming machine described in means 2,
The execution timing determining means
In the re-lottery process after the exclusive process, if the lottery cannot be executed because there is no specific timing to be drawn, a predetermined special process (process of step S6309 shown in FIG. 60) is executed. It is a gaming machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if too many specific timings are excluded by the exclusive processing, there may be a situation in which the lottery cannot be normally executed because there is no specific timing to be the lottery target in the re-lottery processing. Therefore, when such an irregular situation occurs, it is possible to eliminate the problem when the lottery cannot be normally executed by executing a predetermined special process.

The invention according to means 4
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
A lottery standard (special card release timing lottery table shown in FIG. 71) is provided for storing a plurality of predetermined specific timings in chronological order and storing distribution values corresponding to the specific timings.
The execution timing determining means is a gaming machine characterized in that the lottery process, the exclusive process, and the re-lottery process can be executed by using the lottery criteria.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, lottery processing, exclusive processing, and re-lottery processing are performed using a lottery standard that stores a plurality of specific timings in chronological order and stores distribution values corresponding to each specific timing. Therefore, even in a complicated lottery, it is possible to efficiently and easily determine the execution timing of the specific effect. Furthermore, by using the lottery criteria, each specific timing and each distribution value can be visually recognized immediately, so that it is possible to facilitate management.

The invention according to means 5
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
It is provided with an effect pattern selection means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes S5603) for selecting an effect pattern (effect content (variable effect pattern)) including at least determination information as to whether or not it is a hit from a plurality of effect patterns.
The execution timing determining means
It is possible to execute an extraction process (process of step S6301 shown in FIG. 60) for extracting a specific timing that can be drawn from a plurality of predetermined specific timings according to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means. Is a thing
The lottery process is a gaming machine characterized in that the execution timing of the specific effect is drawn from the specific timings extracted by the extraction process.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, before the execution timing of the specific effect is drawn, the specific timing that can be drawn according to the selected effect pattern is extracted in advance. After that, the execution timing of the specific effect is drawn from the extracted specific timings. This makes it possible to avoid a situation in which a specific effect that should not be executed in the selected effect pattern is executed.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, "the establishment of the predetermined control condition" in this specification means that the jackpot is won in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, and the jackpot symbol indicating the winning is stopped. It is displayed, or the game ball passes through the specific area 39.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device 20 ... 1st starting port 21 ... 2nd starting port 23 ... Movable member 35 ... 2nd big winning opening 36 ... 2nd big winning device 37 ... Opening / closing member 39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

When a jackpot is determined by a predetermined determination process, a game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player and a game control means.
In a gaming machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means
It is possible to add and display predetermined display items in stages,
It can be suggested that the larger the number of the displayed objects displayed, the higher the possibility that the special game will be executed.
When adding and displaying the above-mentioned display items, there are cases where a normal display item is displayed and a case where a special display item to be digested is displayed.
A second specific number in which the normal display is larger than the first specific number, as compared with the case where the normal display is additionally displayed by the first specific number based on digesting one special display. only towards if additional to be displayed, a game machine, characterized by suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special game is executed.

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