JP6967539B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In some conventional gaming machines, the characters constituting the identification symbol used for the variable display in the display device are gradually increased to indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit (for example,). See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-7365

However, in Patent Document 1, although the size of the character constituting the identification symbol is gradually increased, it is not possible to make the increased size conspicuous, and the effect of the effect cannot be satisfactorily enhanced. ..

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

The gaming machine described in means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display effect (for example, variable display of a decorative pattern) in which a variable display is performed by an identification image for effect (for example, a decorative pattern) and a change in which the display mode of the identification image for effect to be variably displayed can be changed step by step to a specific stage. An effect execution means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19, a symbol change effect in which a decorative pattern is changed stepwise from the first stage to the fourth stage) and an effect (for example, an effect execution means that can execute the effect). For example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a portion that executes the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7).
In the change effect, the display mode of the effect identification image may change to the specific stage, or may change to a predetermined stage before the specific stage.
The effect identification image includes a first decorative unit (for example, a number display unit 261SG501) and a second decorative unit (for example, a number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500).
The effect executing means changes the size of the first decorative portion in a stepwise manner in the change effect, while the second decorative portion corresponds to the stepwise expansion of the first decorative portion. ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19, the symbol change effect gradually expands the number display unit 261SG501 while gradually enlarging the number. Corresponding character display unit 261SG500 is gradually reduced),
In the change effect, the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the change is made to the specific stage than when the change is made to the predetermined stage.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first decorative portion can be made to stand out, and the effect of the change effect can be satisfactorily enhanced.

The gaming machine described in means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1.
The effect executing means can execute a change of displaying a special display inside the first decorative portion as a stepwise change in the change effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19). In addition, any of the erosion character A to the erosion character C can be displayed in the number display unit 261SG501)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the special display can further increase the attention to the first decorative portion, so that the effect of the change effect can be improved.

The gaming machine described in means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 2.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect corresponding to the change of the display mode of the effect identification image to the display mode of a specific stage in the change effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the mode of the decorative pattern is The part where you can perform flying appearances and concealment effects in response to changes up to the 4th stage),
In the specific effect, it is possible to execute a movement effect of moving the special display displayed inside the first decorative unit to the outside of the first decorative unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21). A part that can execute a movement effect to move the erosion character displayed in the number display unit 261SG501 to the outside of the number display unit 261SG501)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the special display is displayed even outside the first decorative portion, it is possible to arouse the unexpectedness of the player and improve the effect of the specific effect.

The gaming machine described in means 4 is the gaming machine described in means 2 or means 3.
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The special display includes a first special display (for example, erosion character A) and a second special display (for example, erosion character B or erosion character C) different from the first special display.
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the first special display is displayed and when the second special display is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15, the erosion character A has a different ratio. The part where the jackpot expectation is the highest when displayed, and the jackpot expectation is the lowest when the erosion character C is displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player pays attention to which of the first special display and the second special display is displayed, so that the hobby of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine described in the means 5 is the gaming machine described in any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
The first decorative unit is characterized by including a numerical display (for example, a numerical display unit 261SG501).
According to this feature, since the first decorative portion including the numbers becomes large, the numbers in each effect identification image can be easily recognized.

The gaming machine described in means 6 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect corresponding to the change of the display mode of the effect identification image to the display mode of a specific stage in the change effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the mode of the decorative pattern is The part where you can perform flying appearances and concealment effects in response to changes up to the 4th stage),
In the specific effect, it is possible to execute a concealment effect that hides the effect identification image, and when the concealment by the concealment effect is canceled, the display mode of the concealed effect identification image is changed to the display mode before the change. Return (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the part where the aspect of the decorative pattern returns from the fourth stage to the first stage at the end of the concealment effect).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing the change returning to the stage before the change by concealment. Can be suppressed.

The gaming machine described in means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
The effect executing means has a predetermined effect (for example, variable) according to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including a special mode for suggesting that the effect is controlled to an advantageous state and a specific mode for suggesting setting. Displaying effect) can be executed,
The predetermined effect can be executed a plurality of times (for example, a portion in which the variable display effect can be executed a plurality of times during the variable display).
The predetermined effect of the specific embodiment is performed when the predetermined effect is executed in the first number of the plurality of times and when the predetermined effect is executed in the second number of times after the first number of the plurality of times. It can be executed at the same ratio (for example, when the variable display effect is executed in the first number of times among a plurality of times, and when the variable display effect is executed in the second number of times after the first number of times. And, the part that makes it possible to execute the effect during variable display of a specific mode at the same ratio)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, regardless of whether the predetermined effect of the specific aspect is executed at the first time or the second number of times, the execution of the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be expected in the same manner.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. (A) is a diagram showing the relationship between the hit type and the stop decoration symbol, and (B) is a diagram showing the relationship between the off-reach pattern and the decoration symbol to be the reach. It is a figure which shows the change pattern of a decorative pattern. (A) is a diagram showing the change pattern determination table 1, (B) is a diagram showing the change pattern determination table 2, and (C) is a diagram showing the change pattern determination table 3. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing the relationship between the change pattern and the determination rate of each erosion character. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the gradual change of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the gradual change of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the gradual change of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the situation which a decorative pattern changes step by step in a pseudo-ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pop-up appearance and the concealment effect which are executed when the change of a decorative pattern reaches the 4th stage, and the display state after the concealment effect. It is explanatory drawing when the background change effect is executed as the movement effect in the modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of Feature Unit 261SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature portion 261SG (hereinafter, abbreviated as the present feature portion 261SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 261SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data are set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated and the like.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing" or "big hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time reduction control nor the probability change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time reduction control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is used as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time reduction no probability change state) in which the time reduction control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is the time reduction control and probability change. This is the 4th game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

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

In the hit start specification command and the hit end specification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal open big hit state and the high-speed open big hit state described later corresponds to. Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

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

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, sudden probability), and the small hit as the judgment result at the time of winning. Is. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result of whether the random value for the variation pattern determination is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

The commands shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) are examples, and may not have some of these commands, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-2, in the feature unit 261SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the normal map is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 is one of the random number values MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating the unit may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit gaming state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has one of "probability variable jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to ". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. The feature unit 261SG uses a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The individual special figure display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature unit 261SG, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table 1, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit gaming state. It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature unit 261SG, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability determined (about 1/300 in the main feature unit 261SG) (about 1 in the main feature unit 261SG). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, it is determined that when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of the game is high.

Further, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes It is a table referenced for.

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the feature unit 261SG, regardless of whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in the feature unit 261SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different between the case of the special figure game of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure. There is. Specifically, in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, it is assigned to "small hit". Judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning is formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control. In the high base state where a prize is generated in the mouth and a lot of variable display of the second special figure is executed, "small hit" is almost not generated, and the second start formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. In a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which a large number of game balls cannot be obtained and to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 8-4 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 261SG has a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 261SG will be described with reference to FIG. 8-4 (B). In the feature unit 261SG, the jackpot type includes high accuracy control and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability change big hit A" and "Probability change big hit B" that are executed and shift to the high accuracy high base state, and high accuracy low base state where high accuracy control is executed but time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" to be transferred and a "non-probability variation jackpot" to be executed only for the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state and to transition to the low probability variation high base state are set.

The big hit game state by the "probability change big hit A" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Further, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10 round (10R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5 round (5R) probability variation jackpot. Further, in the jackpot game by "probability variation jackpot C", the round that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is executed. The open period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter than that of other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 second), which is a high-speed open jackpot. It should be noted that the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed even during the big hit game of any of the big hit types.

Further, although not particularly shown, the small hit game state in the feature unit 261SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability variation big hit C. It is an open period (0.1 seconds in this feature unit 261SG). After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in this feature unit 265SG, when it is determined to be "probability variable big hit C" or "small hit", variable display is executed with the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 8-5). As a result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and since the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, these variable display and the special variable winning ball From the opening pattern of the device 7, it is possible to distinguish whether it is a "probability change big hit C" in which the probability change control is executed or a "small hit" in which the previous gaming state is continued without the probability change control being executed. Therefore, after the big hit game or the small hit game of the probability change big hit C is completed, it is possible to continue the game while expecting the player to execute the probability change control.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 261SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when the game is in a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), "probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are used depending on whether the variablely displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case of Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the jackpot type to the normal open jackpot state or the high-speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state where the winning ball is small. It is possible to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is present or not, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination values for the "probability change jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is the big hit of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value smaller than that in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is in the big hit type of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIG. 8-5 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 261SG. In the feature unit 261SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “missing”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Although the feature unit 261SG provides only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β, and the like are provided. It may be provided. Further, as the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and the like may be provided.

In this feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIG. 8-5, as the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the fluctuation pattern without pseudo-ream (PA2-2, PB1-2) and one temporary stop in the variable display by the decorative symbol are temporarily stopped. Pseudo-ream 1-time fluctuation pattern (PA2-3, PB1-3) with re-variation, and pseudo-ream 2-time fluctuation pattern (PA2) with 2 temporary stops and re-variation in variable display by decorative symbol. -4, PB1-4) and a pseudo-continuous three-time fluctuation pattern (PA2-5, PB1-5) accompanied by three temporary stops and re-variations in the variable display by the decorative pattern are provided, and the decoration is provided. Expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream with the temporary stop and re-variation in the variable display by the decorative symbol is a big hit than the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-ream without the temporary stop and the re-variation in the variable display by the symbol. (Big hit expectation) is set to be high. Further, even in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream, the higher the number of temporary stops and re-variations in the variable display by the decorative pattern, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

The jackpot expectation is the sum of the execution probability A executed when the fluctuation pattern becomes a jackpot, the execution probability A, and the execution probability B executed when the fluctuation pattern is out of alignment ( It is a value (index) divided by the execution probability A + the execution probability B; the appearance probability of the fluctuation pattern), and is also called the jackpot reliability.

The variation pattern in the feature unit 261SG includes a variation pattern of a special hit corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" or the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C". PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 261SG is set shorter than the pseudo-continuous super reach which is the super reach fluctuation pattern. ing. In addition, a special figure of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed in the variable display by the decorative pattern such as pseudo-ream 1-time super reach, pseudo-ream 2 times super reach, and pseudo-ream 3 times super reach in this feature unit 261SG. Regarding the variable display time, the variable display time of the pseudo-ream 2 times super reach is set longer than the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream 1-time super reach, and the pseudo-ream 3 times super reach is set to be longer. The variation pattern is set to have a longer special figure variable display time than the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous two-time super reach. Therefore, the longer the special figure variable display time is, the higher the jackpot expectation (excluding the probability variation jackpot C) is set.

Further, in the present feature unit 261SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are first determined as the type of fluctuation pattern, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided for determining these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram of a method of determining a fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 261SG. In the feature unit 261SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-6, when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is used using the jackpot variation pattern determination table A. Is determined from PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach jackpot without pseudo-ream), and PB1-3 to PB1-5 (variation pattern of super reach jackpot with pseudo-ream). do. When the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot) using the jackpot variation pattern determination table A. (Fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach jackpot without pseudo-ream) and PB1-3 to PB1-5 (variation pattern of super reach jackpot with pseudo-ream).

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B determine PB1-1, PB1-2, PB1-3, PB1-4, and PB1-5. The number of assigned values is different. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, a number corresponding to 30% of the random values of MR2 is assigned to PB1-1 as a determination value, and PB1-2 is assigned. A 45% random value is assigned as a judgment value, a 19% random value is assigned as a judgment value to PB1-3, and a 5% random value is assigned as a judgment value to PB1-4. Therefore, a random value of 1% is assigned to PB1-5 as a determination value. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, a random value of 2% is assigned as a determination value to PB1-1, and a random value of 15% is assigned as a determination value to PB1-2. A random value of 30% is assigned as a judgment value to -3, a random value of 35% is assigned to PB1-4 as a judgment value, and a random value of 18% is assigned to PB1-5 as a judgment value. Assigned as. That is, in the present feature unit 261SG, when the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the variable display result is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach of the pseudo-ren at a higher rate than the case where the variable display result is the non-probability variation jackpot. PB1-3 to PB1-5 are determined, and the larger the number of temporary stops and re-variations in the variable display by the decorative pattern, the higher the expectation of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B. , It is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display.

If the variable display result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit, select the special hit variation pattern determination table, and use the special hit variation pattern determination table to set the variation pattern to PC1-1 (special hit variation). Pattern) is decided. That is, in the present feature unit 261SG, the variable display is executed with the same variation pattern depending on whether the variable display result is the probability variation big hit C or the small hit, so that the player can perform the variable display from the variation pattern. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the deviation pattern determination table A, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-1 (variation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), and PA2-2 (variation of super reach loss without pseudo-reach). (Pattern), PA2-3 (variation pattern of one pseudo-reach super reach loss), PA2-4 (variation pattern of two pseudo-reach superreach loss), and PA2-5 (three pseudo-reach super). It is determined from (variation pattern of out-of-reach).

Further, when the variable display result is "missing" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the deviation is obtained. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), and PA2-2 (variation of super reach loss without pseudo-reach). (Pattern), PA2-3 (variation pattern of one pseudo-reach super reach loss), PA2-4 (variation pattern of two pseudo-reach superreach loss), and PA2-5 (three pseudo-reach super). It is determined from (variation pattern of out-of-reach).

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), and PA2-2 (variation of super reach loss without pseudo-reach). (Pattern), PA2-3 (variation pattern of one pseudo-reach super reach loss), PA2-4 (variation pattern of two pseudo-reach superreach loss), and PA2-5 (three pseudo-reach super). It is determined from (variation pattern of out-of-reach).

If the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is selected, and the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is used to set the variation pattern to PA1-4. It is determined from (non-reach loss time shortening variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach loss variation pattern), and PA2-2 (pseudo-reamless super reach loss variation pattern).

That is, when the variable display result is "missing" in the feature unit 261SG, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1), the variable display is executed at a higher rate due to the shortening variation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4). It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being delayed.

The RAM 102 in the feature unit 261SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes, for example, a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game. It includes a control counter setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

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

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

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

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

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

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

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

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

In the feature unit 261SG, the buffer number 1-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the first special figure, and the buffer number 1-1 to the buffer number 1 corresponding to the hold storage 1 to 4 of the first special figure. -4, buffer number 2-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the second special figure, buffer number 2-1 to buffer number 2-4 corresponding to the hold storage 1 to 4 of the second special figure. The data that constitutes the start prize reception command buffer is set with entries that can store data such as the start opening prize designation command, symbol specification command, variable category command, and hold storage count notification command. It is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category designation Four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. Then, the four commands of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command constituting these one set are the buffer numbers corresponding to the start opening prize designation command and the hold storage count notification command. Stored in the entry of.

The storage content of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 1 to 0 to the buffer number 1-4 corresponding to the first special figure is the highest hold storage (buffer number "1-1"" when the start condition is satisfied. ) Is started, as will be described later, the contents are shifted upward one by one, and the stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are stored. , It is cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is finished. Similarly, the stored contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 2 to 0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the second special figure are the highest held storage (buffer number "2" when the start condition is satisfied. When the variable display of -1 ") is started, it is shifted upward one by one as described later, and the buffer number" 2-0 "that stores the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied is stored. The stored contents are cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is terminated.

The effect control CPU 120 receives a command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. It is stored from the entry), and at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, it is stored from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry among the buffer numbers 2-1 to the buffer number 2-4. .. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer is an entry (buffer number "1-0" or "2-" corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. What is stored in the entry of "0") is deleted, and is stored in the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" or "2-1"). The stored content of the entry after the hold storage of the variable display to be started is shifted from that of the entry. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "1-0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1-1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "1-0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-1". Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-3" and "1-4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-2" and "1-3". Will be done. Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8-7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step 261SGS141). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 261SGS141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 261SGS141 (step 261SGS141; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 261SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 261SGS142, the second special figure holding storage number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage count value and the total holding storage count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 261SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "2" (step 261SGS144), the process proceeds to step 261SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step 261SGS141 (step 261SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step 261SGS145). .. The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 261SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. As described above, the process of step 261SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 261SGS141 that the second special figure holding storage number is "0", and the first special figure holding storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the first special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 261SGS145 (step 261SGS145; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 261SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 261SGS146, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 261SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "1" (step 261SGS148), the process proceeds to step 261SGS149.

In step 261SGS149, the special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 8-3 is used as a table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". Select and set table 1. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "missing" (step 261SGS150a). In this step 261SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability change flag is turned on, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is in the high probability state (probability change state). If it corresponds to the range of 1000 to 12180 corresponding to the probabilistic state), it is determined as "big hit", and if it does not correspond, it is determined as "missing". In the low probability state where the probability change flag is off, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as a "big hit", and if not, it is "missing". Is determined.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 261SGS149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , In the process of step 261SGS150a, the special figure display result using different determination data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a highly accurate state. By determining whether or not to set "big hit", when the gaming state is in the high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

When it is determined in step 261SGS150a that it is a "big hit" (step 261SGS150a; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 261SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 261SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and the "non-probability variation jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C" is matched (step 261SGS154). ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 261SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 261SGS155), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" corresponding to non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variation A" corresponding to probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1". If it is "probability variation B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probability variation C" corresponding to probability variation jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 261SGS150a that it is not a "big hit" (step 261SGS150a; N), the process proceeds to S150b, and the special figure display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 8-3 is selected and set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "small hit", and the special figure is compared. It is determined whether or not the display result is a "small hit" (step 261SGS150c). In step 261SGS150c, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" by using the determination value corresponding to the first special figure. When the variable special figure is the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" by using the determination value corresponding to the second special figure.

When it is determined in step 261SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 261SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 261SGS151).

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step 261SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 261SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 261SGS156.

In step 261SGS156, as a result of the preliminary determination of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is turned on), whether or not to control the small hit gaming state (when the small hit flag is on). A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of (whether or not it is done) and the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when it is determined in step 261SGS150a that the special figure display result is "big hit", when the big hit type in step 261SGS154 is "probability variable big hit A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set to a confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. It should be noted that these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 261SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 261SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. ..

If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step 261SGS145 (step 261SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step 261SGS158), The normal processing of the special symbol is terminated. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is an effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been sent to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step 261SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is on (step 261SGS161; Y), the jackpot type is specified from the jackpot type buffer value (step 261SGS162).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 261SGS163), and if it is not "probability variation jackpot C", that is, "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "non-probability variation jackpot C". In the case of either "probability variation jackpot" (step 261SGS163; N), the jackpot variation pattern determination table A or the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified jackpot type. Specifically, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability change jackpot", the fluctuation pattern determination table A for jackpot is selected and set, and the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B". , The jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set.

On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 261SGS163; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 261SGS165).

In the determination in step 261SGS161, if the big hit flag is not in the on state (step 261SGS161; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state (step 261SGS166). When the small hit flag is on (step 261SGS166; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 261SGS167), and the process proceeds to step 261SGS175.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not in the ON state (step 261SGS166; N), the game state is changed to a probable state by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in the time saving state (step 261SGS168). Then, if the time reduction flag is on (step 261SGS168; Y), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (step 261SGS169). ).

On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not in progress, that is, when the time reduction flag is in the off state (step 261SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the hold storage number counter of the variation special figure provided in the game control counter setting unit is read. By doing so, the reserved storage number of the variable special map is specified, and it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special map is 1 or 2 (step 261SGS170).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 261SGS170; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is used as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step 261SGS171).

Further, when the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 261SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 261SGS172). ).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 3 (step 261SGS172; Y), the deviation pattern determination table B is selected as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. And set (step 261SGS173).

Further, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is not 3, that is, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is 4 (step 261SGS172; N), any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used. As the table to be used for determining the above, the deviation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 261SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 261SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 261SGS164, step 261SGS165, step 261SGS167, step 261SGS169, step 261SGS1711, step 261SGS173, and step 261SGS174, for example, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation or the like. By referring to any of the large hit variation pattern determination table, the special hit variation pattern determination table, or the loss variation pattern determination table A to D selected (set) based on the numerical data indicating Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 261SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the process of step 261SGS175 determines the variation pattern to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach". That is, the process of step 261SGS170 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “missing”.

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in step 261SGS175, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting is made to start the variation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special map games using the second special symbol (step 261SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the process of step 261SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (step 261SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first variable start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially send the designated command and the first hold storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is sent to the game control buffer setting unit. Stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the provided send command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designated command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the game control buffer setting unit. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer.

After executing the process of step 261SGS172, the special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (step 261SGS173). The special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the stop display of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). The time required. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 261SGS174), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 261SGS172, every time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 The designated command, the first variable start command or the second variable start command, the variable pattern specification command, the variable display result specification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command will be transmitted in sequence. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result specification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, and the variation pattern specification command are transmitted. , The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, and the like may be transmitted in this order.

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing in step S113 to the ON state, terminates the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 261SGS180). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (step 261SGS181). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step 261SGS182), and when the big hit flag is not on (step 261SGS182; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is on. Determination (step 261SGS183).

When the small hit flag is on, the effect control board 12 is set to send the hit start 5 designated command corresponding to the small hit (step 261SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time is set in the small hit display time timer (step 261SGS190b). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step 261SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" (step 261SGS190d), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S118), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on (step 261SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to turn it off (step 261SGS184) if the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are on. The control board 12 has a hit start 1 designated command (probability change jackpot A), a hit start 2 designated command (probability change jackpot B), a hit start 3 designated command (probability change jackpot C), and a hit start according to the type of jackpot stored in the control board 12. 4 Make settings for transmitting a designated command (non-probability change) (step 261SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 261SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step 261SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 10 times in the case of non-probability big hit or probability change big hit A, 5 times in the case of probability change big hit B, and 2 times in the case of probability change big hit C) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter. (Step 261SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) (step 261SGS189).

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not in the on state (off state) (step 261SGS183; N), in step 261SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". When the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (step 261SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 261SGS196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (step 261SGS190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by -1 (step). 261SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (step 261SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 261SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 261SGS196 and the value of the time reduction counter. When is "0" (step 261SGS193; Y), after clearing the time saving flag and turning it off (step 261SGS194) in order to end the time saving control, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is supported. After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state (specifically, the low accuracy low base corresponding to the off state) (step 261SGS195), the process proceeds to step 261SGS196.

In step 261SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (step 261SGS201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (step 261SGS201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) for displaying the big hit end on the image display device 5 on the big hit end display timer. Is set (step 261SGS204), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (step 261SGS201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 261SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 261SGS204). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 261SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 261SGS205).

When the stored jackpot type is not a non-probability change jackpot (step 261SGS205; N), it is further determined whether or not the stored jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot C (step 261SGS206).

When the stored jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot C (step 261SGS206; Y), after turning on the probability variation flag (step 261SGS210), the process proceeds to step 261SGS213.

On the other hand, when the stored jackpot type is not the probability variation jackpot C, that is, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B (step 261SGS206; N), the probability variation flag is turned on (step 261SGS207). The time saving flag is turned on (step 261SGS208), the time saving number counter is set to "0" (step 261SGS209), and then the process proceeds to step 261SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 261SGS205; Y), by executing step 261SGS211 and step 261SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set in the time saving number counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 261SGS213.

In step 261SGS213, the jackpot flag is cleared to turn it off, and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is set (step 261SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of the game state specification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the probability change flag and the time reduction flag turned on (step 261SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is special. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 261SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is on (step 261SGS271). When the first variable start command reception flag is on (set) (step 261SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-0" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer. Various command data stored in association with "1-4" are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 261SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "1-0" and stored. 1 The various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the special figure hold storage is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1", and the first special figure hold storage is stored. Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-2", and the buffer number "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage is shifted. The various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not in the on state (off state) in step 261SGS271 (step 261SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is in the on state (step 261SGS271; N). Step 261SGS273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not on (step 261SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is on (step 261SGS273; Y), The various command data stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning is shifted to the upper position by one buffer number. (Step 261SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-0" and stored. 2 Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the special figure hold storage is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", and the second special figure hold storage is stored. Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the buffer number "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage is shifted. The various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing step 261SGS272 or step 261SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 261SGS275). In the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern designation command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area in response to the reception of the variation pattern designation command, and is deleted in response to reading. The variation pattern specification command may be deleted at the end of the variable display.

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 261SGS276). In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 has a stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and a reach variation pattern of the outlier. The decorative symbol to be in a state is determined, and the data indicating the stopped symbol of the determined decorative symbol is stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In the command analysis process (S75) shown in FIG. 6, the received display result designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area in response to the reception of the display result designation command, and is deleted according to the reading. NS. The display result designation command may be deleted at the end of the variable display.

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

In the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), when the received variable display result specification command is the second variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 is used. For example, as a stop symbol, a combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol) in which three symbols are aligned with "7" is determined. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probabilistic big hit C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the sixth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the probabilistic big hit C. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the loss, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. Determine (missing symbol).

When the fluctuation pattern specified in step 261SGS275 is a fluctuation pattern that is out of normal reach or out of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), as a decorative symbol in the reach state, "7" is used. The decorative symbol, the odd decorative symbol other than "7", and the even decorative symbol are determined at different ratios according to the type of the variable pattern.

Specifically, in the case of a fluctuation pattern that is out of normal reach, a decorative symbol of "7" is determined at a rate of 5%, an odd decorative symbol other than "7" is determined at a rate of 25%, and an even number is determined. The decorative pattern of is determined at a decision rate of 70%. In addition, in the case of a fluctuation pattern that is out of the super reach without pseudo-ream, the decorative pattern of "7" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the odd decorative pattern other than "7" is determined at a rate of 35%. , Even-numbered decorative patterns are determined at a determination rate of 55%. In addition, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of one pseudo-ream super reach loss, the decorative pattern of "7" is determined at a rate of 15%, and the odd decorative pattern other than "7" is determined at a rate of 45%. Then, an even number of decorative patterns is determined at a determination rate of 40%. In addition, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of two pseudo-ream super reach deviations, the decorative pattern of "7" is determined at a rate of 20%, and the odd decorative pattern other than "7" is determined at a rate of 50%. Then, an even number of decorative patterns is determined at a determination rate of 30%. In addition, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of three pseudo-reach super reach deviations, the decorative pattern of "7" is determined at a rate of 25%, and the odd decorative pattern other than "7" is determined at a rate of 55%. Then, an even number of decorative patterns is determined at a determination rate of 20%. The decorative symbol (middle symbol) other than the reach symbol may be appropriately determined from either one having a smaller numerical value than the reach symbol or one having a larger numerical value than the reach symbol.

As described above, in the feature unit 261SG, when the odd-numbered symbols reach the reach state, the super-reach is more likely to occur and the pseudo-ream is more likely to occur than the even-numbered symbols. In the case of reach with an odd number of decorative symbols that generate a big hit A or a big hit B, which is an advantageous big hit, the player expects that it will be a big hit A or a big hit B because it tends to be a super reach or a pseudo-ream. The feeling can be effectively enhanced.

Further, in the present feature unit 261SG, when the decorative symbol in the reach state is the decorative symbol of "7", there is no pseudo-ream as compared with the case of the odd decorative symbol other than "7". Since the rate of increase in the determination rate of super reach and super reach with each pseudo-ream is large, the reach state with the decorative symbol of "7" is the reach state with the odd decorative symbol other than "7". In the case of reach with the decorative pattern of "7", which is more likely to become a super reach or pseudo-ream than in the case of By making it easy to become a ream, it is possible to further raise the expectation of the player that it may be a big hit A.

In the feature unit 261SG, as described above, the probability of becoming a big hit is about 1/300, which is significantly lower than the probability of losing, so that the above-mentioned expectation of the player is effectively increased. The effect of the tendency is not only the case of out-of-reach but also the tendency and effect of the whole game including the case of a big hit.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display, and determine the type of the advance notice effect to be executed (step 261SGS277). It should be noted that the advance notice effect determination process is not always necessary, and if the advance notice effect is not executed, the advance notice effect determination process may be omitted.

After the advance notice effect determination process of step 261SGS277, in step 261SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution decision flag is on, that is, in the advance notice effect determination process of step 261SGS277. Is determined.

When the advance notice effect execution decision flag is on, the process proceeds to step 261SGS279, and the timer for waiting for the advance notice effect is set to a period corresponding to the advance notice effect determined to be executed (step). 261SGS279), the advance notice effect execution decision flag is cleared to the off state (step 261SGS280), and the process proceeds to step 261SGS281. On the other hand, if the advance notice effect execution determination flag is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 261SGS281 without going through steps 261SGS279 and 261SGS280.

In step 261SGS281, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern. If the variation pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step 261SGS281; N), the process proceeds to step 261SGS291. When the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 261SGS281; Y), it is further determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-2 or PB1-2) without pseudo-linkage. (Step 261 SGS 282).

When the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach without pseudo-ream (PA2-2 or PB1-2) (step 261SGS282; Y), execution / non-execution of the symbol change effect is determined, for example, by lottery. Specifically, in this feature unit 261SG, the symbol change effect is executed at a rate of about 20%, and non-execution is determined at a rate of 80%. In this way, when it is decided to execute the symbol change effect, as will be described later, the number part of the decorative symbol is displayed in the first stage in which a part of the character appears, but the decorative symbol is in the second stage. The so-called "gase" effect, which does not change thereafter, will be executed. The ratio for determining the execution of the symbol change effect is not limited to the above-mentioned 20%, and these values may be appropriately set within a range in which the frequency of shaving does not become excessive.

Then, it is determined whether or not the execution of the symbol change effect is decided (step 261SGS284), and if the execution of the symbol change effect is decided, the process proceeds to step 261SGS287, but if the execution of the symbol change effect is not decided, the process proceeds. , Step 261 SGS291.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is not a fluctuation pattern of super reach without pseudo-ream (PA2-2 or PB1-2), that is, when it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach without pseudo-ream (step 261SGS282; N), it is pseudo. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern (PA2-5 or PB1-5) of the super reach is three times in a row (step 261SGS285).

If it is not the variation pattern of the super reach of 3 pseudo-reams (PA2-5 or PB1-5) (step 261SGS285; N), the process proceeds to step 261SGS287 as it is, while the variation pattern of the super reach of 3 pseudo-reams (PA2-). 5 or PB1-5) (step 261SGS285; Y), the process proceeds to step 261SGS287 after deciding to execute a specific effect consisting of a flying appearance and a concealment effect by the eroded character shown in FIG. 8-21. Therefore, the specific effect is executed only in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach of 3 pseudo-reams, and is not executed in the superreach (including the superreach without pseudo-ream) in which the number of pseudo-reams is 2 or less.

In step 261SGS287, the change pattern of the decorative symbol according to the number of pseudo-reams is determined according to the stop decorative symbol determined in step 261SGS276.

In the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-17, the decorative design can be changed in a maximum of four stages from the first stage to the fourth stage. As shown in FIG. 8-17, the decorative symbols in the feature unit 261SG are set on the decorative symbol plate 261SG502 and the numbers displayed on the numerical display unit set on the decorative symbol plate 261SG502 that moves by variable display. It is composed of the number-compatible characters displayed on the number-compatible character display unit 261SG500, and the size of the numbers (1 to 9) and the size of the number-compatible characters are different in each stage from the first stage to the fourth stage. There is.

As the numbers, numbers from "1" to "9" are displayed, and as the number-corresponding characters, the number-corresponding character 1 associated with the number "1" and the number "2" are associated with each other. Nine types of characters are set: the number-corresponding character 2, the number-corresponding character 3 associated with the number "3", and the number-corresponding character 9 associated with the number "9". In FIG. 8-17, the number-corresponding character 7 associated with the number “7” is displayed on the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500.

As a specific difference between the size of the numbers (1 to 9) and the size of the character corresponding to the number, as shown in FIGS. 8-17, the size of the character corresponding to the number is the maximum in the decorative pattern of the first stage. On the other hand, the size of the numbers (1-9) is conversely the minimum. In the decorative pattern of the second stage, the size of the character corresponding to the number is medium, and the size of the number (1 to 9) is also medium. In the decorative pattern of the third stage, the size of the character corresponding to the number is small, and the size of the number (1 to 9) is large. In the decorative pattern of the fourth stage, the size of the number-corresponding character is the smallest and the smallest, and the size of the numbers (1 to 9) is the largest.

In other words, the size of the character corresponding to the number gradually decreases as the stage progresses from the first stage → the second stage → the third stage → the fourth stage, while the size of the number is the first stage. → 2nd stage → 3rd stage → 4th stage As the stage progresses, it gradually increases.

In addition, in this feature unit 261SG, in order to make it easier to understand the changes in the numbers corresponding to these numbers and the numbers, the decorative pattern plate 261SG502 whose size does not change even if the stage progresses is also displayed. The invention is not limited to this, and these decorative design plates 261SG502 may not be used.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the area displayed as the stage progresses from the first stage → the second stage → the third stage → the fourth stage inside the display of the numbers. By increasing the number of characters, an eroded character that looks as if the number display is eroded is displayed.

Three types of these erosion characters are set: the octopus erosion character A shown in FIG. 8-17, the crab erosion character B shown in FIG. 8-18, and the squid erosion character C shown in FIG. 8-19. As will be described later, depending on the type of these eroded characters, the degree of expectation for a big hit and the degree of expectation for a change in the decorative pattern are different, so which eroded character is displayed inside the number. It is now possible to draw attention to the player.

In the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-13, a change pattern is set according to the type of the change pattern of the super reach. Specifically, in the case of a super reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-2 or PB1-2) without pseudo-ream, only a change pattern (HP0) that does not change from the first stage is set.

In the case of a pseudo-ream one-time super reach variation pattern (PA2-3 or PB1-3), only the variation pattern (HP1) that changes from the first stage to the second stage during the first re-variation is set. ing.

In the case of a fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 or PB1-4) of two pseudo-ream super reach, the first stage is changed to the second stage at the first re-variation, and the second stage is changed at the second re-variation. A change pattern that changes from the stage to the third stage (HP2-1) and a change pattern that changes from the first stage to the third stage at the time of the first re-variation and does not change from the third stage at the time of the second re-variation (HP2). -2) Two change patterns are set.

In the case of a fluctuation pattern (PA2-5 or PB1-5) of three pseudo-ream super reach, the first stage is changed to the second stage at the first re-variation, and the second stage is changed at the second re-variation. The change pattern (HP3-1) that changes from the stage to the third stage and changes from the third stage to the fourth stage at the time of the third re-variation, and changes from the first stage to the second stage at the time of the first re-variation. The change pattern (HP3-2) that changes from the 2nd stage to the 4th stage at the time of the 2nd re-variation and does not change from the 4th stage at the time of the 3rd re-variation, and from the 1st stage to the 1st stage at the time of the 1st re-variation. A change pattern (HP3-3) that changes to 3 stages, changes from the 3rd stage to the 4th stage at the time of the 2nd re-variation, and does not change from the 4th stage at the 3rd re-variation, and at the 1st re-variation. Four change patterns (HP3-4) that change from the first stage to the fourth stage and do not change from the fourth stage at the time of the second re-variation and the third re-variation are set.

Returning to FIG. 8-11, in step 261SGS287, among these change patterns, the case of the variation pattern of two pseudo-reams and the variation pattern of three pseudo-reams according to the stop decoration symbol determined in step 261SGS276. , Each change pattern is determined at a different rate.

Specifically, in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream and in the case of super reach with one pseudo-ream, the change patterns are set only for HP-0 and HP-1, respectively, so the determined stop is performed. Regardless of the decorative pattern, HP-0 is uniquely determined when it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach without pseudo-ream, and HP-1 when it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach with one pseudo-ream. Is uniquely determined.

On the other hand, in the case of the super reach of two pseudo-reams, when the stop decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) determined in step 261SGS276 is the decorative symbol of "7", as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A). HP2-1 (change pattern that changes from the first stage to the second stage at the time of the first re-variation and changes from the second stage to the third stage at the time of the second re-variation) is determined at a rate of 100%. , HP2-2 (change pattern that changes from the first stage to the third stage at the time of the first re-variation and does not change from the third stage at the time of the second re-variation) is not determined. Further, when the stop decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) determined in step 261SGS276 is an odd decorative symbol other than "7", as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), HP2 is at a rate of 75%. -1 is determined and HP2-2 is determined at a rate of 25%. Further, when the stop decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) determined in step 261SGS276 is an even decorative symbol, HP2-1 is determined at a rate of 25% as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C). , HP2-2 is determined at a rate of 75%.

Further, in the case of the super reach of three pseudo-reams, when the stop decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) determined in step 261SGS276 is the decorative symbol of "7", as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A). In addition, HP3-1 (changes from the first stage to the second stage at the time of the first re-variation, changes from the second stage to the third stage at the time of the second re-variation, and changes at the third re-variation at a rate of 80%. Occasionally, a change pattern that changes from the 3rd stage to the 4th stage) is determined, and HP3-2 (changes from the 1st stage to the 2nd stage at the time of the first re-change and at the time of the second re-change) is determined at a rate of 15%. The change pattern that changes from the 2nd stage to the 4th stage and does not change from the 4th stage at the time of the 3rd re-variation is determined, and HP3-3 (from the 1st stage to the 1st stage at the time of the 1st re-variation) is determined at a rate of 5%. The change pattern changes to 3 stages, changes from the 3rd stage to the 4th stage at the time of the 2nd re-variation, and does not change from the 4th stage at the time of the 3rd re-variation), and HP3-4 (1st re-variation) is determined. The change pattern that changes from the first stage to the fourth stage at the time of fluctuation and does not change from the fourth stage at the time of the second re-variation and the third re-variation) is not determined. Further, when the stop decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) determined in step 261SGS276 is an odd decorative symbol other than "7", as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), HP3 is at a rate of 50%. -1 is determined, HP3-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, HP3-3 is determined at a rate of 15%, and HP3-4 is determined at a rate of 5%. Further, when the stop decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) determined in step 261SGS276 is an even decorative symbol, HP3-1 is determined at a rate of 5% as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B). , HP3-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, HP3-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and HP3-4 is determined at a rate of 50%.

By determining the change pattern in this way, in the feature unit 261SG, when an even number of decorative symbols, which is a non-probability change jackpot, which is a disadvantageous jackpot for the player, is reached, the change stage is early. By making it easier to reach the final stage and allowing the player to recognize to what stage it will change at an early stage, the player will be able to respond to changes in the decorative pattern by lengthening the change until reaching the final stage. While it is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being reduced, when the player is in a reach state with a probabilistic jackpot A, which is an advantageous jackpot for the player, a "7" which is a probabilistic jackpot B, or an odd number of decorative symbols. By making it difficult to reach the final stage at an early change stage, it is possible to draw attention to the player to what stage the change will occur and gradually raise the expectation that it will be a favorable jackpot. So, you can improve the game entertainment.

The rate of determination of the change pattern shown in FIG. 8-14 is only an example, and the rate of determination of these change patterns may be appropriately set according to, for example, the type of jackpot.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, although the change pattern that does not change in the re-variation is provided for the final stage, the pattern that does not change in the re-variation in the middle stage before the final stage, for example, the fluctuation of one pseudo-ream. In the pattern, a pattern that does not change in the second stage in the re-variation is not provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a change pattern that does not change in the re-variation may be provided in these intermediate stages. In this case, if the player is in a reach state with a probabilistic jackpot A, which is a jackpot advantageous to the player, a probabilistic jackpot B of "7", or an odd number of decorative symbols, the re-variation may occur in the middle stage. While making it difficult to determine a change pattern that does not change, if an even-numbered decorative pattern that is an odd-numbered jackpot, which is a disadvantageous jackpot for the player, reaches a reach state, a change pattern that does not change during re-variation in the middle stage. May be easy to determine.

Further, although the feature unit 261SG does not provide a change pattern that does not change until the final stage, the present invention is not limited to this, and a change pattern that does not change until the final stage may be provided. In this case, if the player is in a reach state with a probabilistic jackpot A, which is a jackpot advantageous to the player, a probabilistic jackpot B of "7", or an odd number of decorative symbols, the change changes until the final stage. It is easy to determine the pattern and it is difficult to determine the change pattern that does not change until the final stage. It may be easy to determine a change pattern that does not change, and it may be difficult to determine a change pattern that changes until the final stage.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, the fluctuation pattern is determined at different ratios at the time of big hit and at the time of off, so that the reliability of big hit differs depending on the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the number of pseudo-ream. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-14, in the determination of the change pattern, the determination rate of the change pattern is not changed by the display result (big hit, miss) specified from the display result specification command. The present invention is not limited to this, and by setting the determination rate of the change pattern for each stop symbol to a different rate depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not, for example, a big hit can be obtained. In some cases, it may be easy to change to the final stage at a late stage, and if it is not a big hit, it may be easy to change to the final stage at an early stage.

After determining the change pattern in this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines the erosion character based on the determined change pattern and the display result (step 261SGS288), and then proceeds to step 261SGS291.

These erosion characters are determined, for example, when the display result specified from the display result specification command is a big hit, and a judgment value is assigned to each erosion character corresponding to each change pattern. If the erosion character determination table is set and the display result specified by the display result specification command is out of order, the judgment value is assigned to each erosion character corresponding to each change pattern. After setting the character determination table, the erosion character determination random number is extracted, and the erosion character corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the extracted random number is determined, so that the erosion character A (octopus) and the erosion character B ( Either crab) or erosion character C (squid) may be determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-15.

In this feature unit 261SG, at the time of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), when the change pattern of HP0 is determined, the erosion character A is determined at a rate of 10%, and the erosion character B is 70. It is determined at a rate of% and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 20%. Further, when the change pattern of HP1 is determined, the erosion character A is determined at a rate of 30%, the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 60%, and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 10%.

In addition, when the change pattern of HP2-1 having a long period until the final stage is determined among the change patterns corresponding to the change patterns of the super reach of two pseudo-reams at the time of a big hit, the ratio of the erosion character A is 55%. When the change pattern of HP2-2, which has a short period to the final stage, is determined, while the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 40% and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 5%. Character A is determined at a rate of 45%, eroded character B is determined at a rate of 47%, and eroded character C is determined at a rate of 8%. That is, in HP2-1, the rate at which the erosion character A is determined is higher than that in HP2-2, and the rate at which the erosion character C is determined is lower.

In addition, when the change pattern of HP3-1 having a long period until the final stage is determined among the change patterns corresponding to the change patterns of the super reach of three pseudo-reams at the time of a big hit, the ratio of the erosion character A is 75%. The erosion character B is determined at a rate of 23% and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 2%. When the change pattern of HP3-2 whose period to the final stage is shorter than that of HP3-1 is determined, the erosion character A is determined at a rate of 70%, the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 28%, and the erosion character is determined. C is determined at a rate of 2%. When the change pattern of HP3-3, which has a shorter period to the final stage than HP3-2, is determined, erosion character A is determined at a rate of 65%, erosion character B is determined at a rate of 32%, and erosion. Character C is determined at a rate of 3%. When the change pattern of HP3-4 with the shortest time to the final stage was determined, erosion character A was determined at a rate of 60%, erosion character B was determined at a rate of 36%, and erosion character C was determined at a rate of 4%. It is determined by the ratio of.

On the other hand, at the time of off, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), when the change pattern of HP0 is determined, the erosion character A is not determined, and the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 20% and erodes. Character C is determined at a rate of 80%. Further, when the change pattern of HP1 is determined, the erosion character A is determined at a rate of 2%, the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 38%, and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 60%.

In addition, when the change pattern of HP2-1 having a long period until the final stage is determined among the change patterns corresponding to the change patterns of the super reach twice in the pseudo-ream at the time of disconnection, the ratio of the erosion character A is 5%. When the change pattern of HP2-2, which has a short period to the final stage, is determined, while the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 55% and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 40%. Character A is determined at a rate of 3%, eroded character B is determined at a rate of 42%, and eroded character C is determined at a rate of 50%. That is, in HP2-1, the rate at which the erosion character A is determined is higher than that in HP2-2, and the rate at which the erosion character C is determined is lower.

In addition, when the change pattern of HP3-1 having a long period until the final stage is determined among the change patterns corresponding to the change patterns of the super reach of three pseudo-reams at the time of disconnection, the ratio of the erosion character A is 15%. The erosion character B is determined at a rate of 65% and the erosion character C is determined at a rate of 20%. When the change pattern of HP3-2 whose period to the final stage is shorter than that of HP3-1 is determined, the erosion character A is determined at a rate of 13%, the erosion character B is determined at a rate of 62%, and the erosion character is determined. C is determined at a rate of 25%. When the change pattern of HP3-3, which has a shorter period to the final stage than HP3-2, is determined, erosion character A is determined at a rate of 10%, erosion character B is determined at a rate of 60%, and erosion. Character C is determined at a rate of 30%. When the change pattern of HP3-4 with the shortest time to the final stage was determined, erosion character A was determined at a rate of 7%, erosion character B was determined at a rate of 58%, and erosion character C was determined at a rate of 35%. It is determined by the ratio of.

By determining the erosion characters A to C at such a ratio, when the decorative pattern changes many times and becomes a big hit, the erosion character A is easily determined and the erosion character C is difficult to be determined. When the decorative pattern does not change so much and is out of alignment, the erosion character C is likely to be determined and the erosion character A is difficult to determine.

That is, the expectation of a big hit is erosion character A> erosion character B> erosion character C. Furthermore, the determination rate of the change pattern HP0 in which the decorative pattern does not change is determined by the erosion character A (0%) <erosion character B (20%) at the determination rate when the execution probability of the effect is significantly higher than that at the time of the big hit. <Erosion character C (80%), and since the decorative pattern changes in all other change patterns, the degree of expectation of change in the decorative pattern is also erosion character A> erosion character B> erosion character C. Further, the degree of expectation that the number of changes increases is also erosion character A> erosion character B> erosion character C.

Next, in step 261SGS291, the effect control according to the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command, the presence / absence of execution of the symbol change effect and the specific effect, the change pattern (only at the time of determination), and the erosion character (only at the time of determination). Select a pattern (process table). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 261SGS292).

The process table is output from display control execution data for controlling various displays including display of decorative symbols of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data for controlling the sound to be played, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (1 to N). These effect control patterns (process tables) are arranged in order in chronological order, and each variation pattern and the presence / absence of a symbol change effect (super reach without pseudo-ream), the presence / absence of execution of a specific effect, the change pattern, and the erosion character. It is individually provided according to the combination, and in step 261SGS291, an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the corresponding combination is selected and set.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (step 261SGS293). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern specification command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 261SGS294). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 261SGS295). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 261SGS296).

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer to -1 (step 261SGS301, step 261SGS302, step 261SGS303). Further, in the effect control CPU 120, the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set (it is determined to perform the advance notice effect), or the advance notice effect execution flag is on (during the execution of the advance notice effect). If there is) (step 261SGS304; Y), a notice effect process (not shown) is executed (step 261SGS305). If neither the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect nor the flag for executing the advance notice effect is on, the process proceeds to step 261 SGS 306 without executing the advance notice effect process of step 261 SGS 305.

In step 261SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (step 261SGS307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table to the process timer (step 261SGS308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (step 261SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) is according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (step 261SGS309b).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer is out of the timer (step 261SGS310). When the variable display control timer is out of the timer (step 261SGS310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching of the decorative symbol). The image data of the screen to be displayed) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step 261SGS311). In this way, the image display device 5 realizes variable display control of the decorative pattern. The display control unit 123 transmits a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative pattern in the variation of the decorative pattern. Further, the predetermined value is reset in the variable display control timer (step 261SGS312).

Further, when the variable display control timer is not timer-out (step 261SGS310; N), after the execution of step 261SGS312, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer is timer-out (step 261SGS313). .. If the variable display time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 261SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer is not out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is in the ON state (step 261SGS314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is per special figure. The value is updated according to the wait process (step S173) (step 261SGS315). Even if the variable display time timer is not out of the timer, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, the fluctuation pattern specification command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between the boards. Is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variable display time has elapsed (at the end of the variable display of the special symbol).

In the process table used for the variable display control of the decorative symbol, the process data during the variable display of the decorative symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of step 261SGS306 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and variable display control of the decorative symbol based on the process table. Is finished.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 when the variable display including the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the feature unit 261SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-20 and 8-21. In addition, in FIGS. 8-20 and 8-21, the variation pattern is a variation pattern (PA2-5 or PB1-5) of the super reach that executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times, and the stop decoration symbol determined in step 261SGS276. The decorative symbol (including the reach symbol) is "7", and the change pattern of the decorative symbol changes from the first stage to the second stage at the first re-variation, and from the second stage to the third stage at the second re-variation. The change pattern (HP3-1) that changes from the third stage to the fourth stage at the time of the third re-variation, and the form in which the erosion character is the character A (octopus) are exemplified.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) and 8-20 (B), when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the decorative symbols are displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The symbol stops at the combination of reach in the mode of the first stage. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (C) and 8-20 (D), when the first re-variation is executed after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C, Each decorative pattern changes to the second stage aspect.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (E) to 8-20 (H), each decorative symbol is in the second to third stages by executing the second temporary stop and re-variation of the decorative symbol. By executing the third temporary stop and re-variation of the decorative symbol, each decorative symbol changes from the third stage to the fourth stage.

As shown in FIGS. 8-20 (D) to 8-20 (H), each time the aspect of the decorative symbol changes from the first stage to the second stage, the third stage, and the fourth stage, the decorative symbol is used. While the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500 shrinks, the number display unit 261SG501 expands. Further, each time the aspect of the decorative pattern changes from the first stage to the second stage, the third stage, and the fourth stage, the erosion character A erodes the number display unit 261SG501.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) and 8-21 (B), after the decorative symbol is changed to the fourth stage, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R The decorative pattern stops at the combination of reach. At this time, the erosion character A that eroded the number display unit 261SG501 of the decorative pattern stopped by the combination of these reach pops out from the number display unit 261SG501, and the erosion character A that pops out covers the entire display area of the image display device 5. By crossing, a concealment effect that conceals decorative patterns and the like is executed.

Then, after the concealment effect is completed, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C) and 8-21 (D), the decorative design returns from the fourth stage to the first stage. And it develops into the reach production of super reach. When developing into a reach effect of super reach, the decorative symbol is displayed as a small symbol in the upper right portion of the image display device 5.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19, the decorative design includes the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500 and the number display unit 261SG501. In the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500 is gradually reduced each time the pseudo-continuous effect (revariation) is executed as the symbol change effect. On the other hand, since the number display unit 261SG501 is gradually expanded, the number display unit 261SG501 can be made to stand out when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the effect of the design change effect can be satisfactorily enhanced. can.

In the feature unit 261SG, as a design change effect, the number display unit 261SG501, which is the first decoration unit, is gradually expanded, while the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500, which is the second decoration unit, is gradually reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number display unit 261SG501, which is the first decorative unit, is only gradually expanded, or the number, which is the second decorative unit, is expanded. The corresponding character display unit 261SG500 is only gradually reduced, that is, the first display unit is made to stand out as a symbol change effect by relatively changing the sizes of the first decorative unit and the second decorative unit. You may do so.

Further, in this feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the decorative symbols displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are used to produce a symbol change effect. Although the target form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the decorative symbols displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are used to produce a symbol change effect. It may be a target. By doing so, when the symbol change effect is executed, the decorative symbols displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are displayed in the first to second stages and the third stage. While changing to the stage and the fourth stage mode, the decorative symbol displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C is maintained in the first stage mode, so that each of "left" and "right" It becomes easier for the player to recognize that the mode of the decorative pattern displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R has changed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19, as a symbol change effect, the number display unit 261SG501 is eroded by the erosion character A to the erosion character C as the number display unit 261SG501 is gradually expanded. Since the erosion character A to the erosion character C can further increase the attention to the number display unit 261SG501, the effect of the symbol change effect can be improved.

As shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19, in the feature unit 261SG, when the number display unit 261SG501 is gradually enlarged as a symbol change effect, it is displayed in the number display unit 261SG501. The eroded character also exemplifies a form in which the number display unit 261SG501 is gradually enlarged together with the number display unit 261SG501, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number display unit 261SG501 is gradually expanded as a symbol change effect. On the other hand, the eroded character displayed in the number display unit 261SG501 does not have to be gradually enlarged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), when the decorative symbol is changed to the fourth stage as a symbol change effect, the erosion character A to the erosion character C pop out from the decorative symbol, or the erosion that pops out. Since the concealment effect in which the characters A to the erosion character C conceal the display area of the image display device 5 is executed, the player's unexpectedness can be aroused by the flight appearance or concealment effect, and the flight appearance or concealment effect can be produced. The effect can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the erosion characters A to C are set as the erosion characters displayed on the number display unit 261SG501, and the erosion characters are displayed according to the erosion characters displayed on the number display unit 261SG501. Since the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is different, the player pays attention to the erosion character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the present feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIG. 8-15, since the degree of expectation of change in the mode of the decorative pattern differs depending on the erosion character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501, it is displayed on the number display unit 261SG501. The player will pay more attention to the eroded character to be played, and the game entertainment can be improved.

The feature unit 261SG exemplifies a form in which the jackpot expectation degree and the change expectation degree differ depending on the erosion character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501, but the present invention is not limited to this and the numerical display is not limited to this. Depending on the erosion character displayed on the unit 261SG501, only one of the jackpot expectation degree and the change expectation degree may be different.

Further, the feature unit 261SG exemplifies a form in which only one erosion character is displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 when the symbol change effect is executed during the variable display, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the erosion character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 changes according to the progress of the symbol change effect (gradual enlargement of the number display unit 261SG501), or the type of the erosion character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501. May be provided when the number increases. In this way, the erosion character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 changes or the erosion displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 changes according to the progress of the symbol change effect (gradual enlargement of the number display unit 261SG501). When the types of characters increase, the degree of expectation of big hits and the degree of expectation of change of decorative symbols may differ depending on the number of types of changing eroded characters and increasing eroded characters.

Further, since the first decorative unit in the present invention is the number display unit 261SG501, the player can easily recognize the number indicated by the number display unit 261SG501 in the symbol change effect.

The feature unit 261SG exemplifies a mode in which the first decorative unit is a number display unit 261SG501 and the second decorative unit is a number-compatible character display unit 261SG500, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The first decorative unit may be a number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500, and the second decorative unit may be a number display unit 261SG501. In such a case, the character display unit 261SG500 is gradually enlarged in the symbol change effect, so that the player can easily recognize the character indicated by the character display unit 261SG500.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-21, when the mode of the decorative design reaches the fourth stage, the decorative design is concealed by the concealment effect, and the mode of the decorative design is the fourth stage at the end of the concealment effect. Since it returns to the first stage, the change in the aspect of the decorative pattern from the fourth stage to the first stage can be concealed from the player by the concealment effect, and the change is visually recognized by the player. Can be suppressed.

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

For example, in the feature unit 261SG, as a symbol change effect, a mode in which the number display unit 261SG501 in the decorative design is gradually enlarged while the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500 is gradually reduced is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and the stepwise expansion of the number display unit 261SG501 and the stepwise reduction of the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500 in these symbol change effects are the number display unit 261SG501 and the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500. It may be an effect realized by performing some action on the. Specifically, the eroded character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 acts on the number-compatible character display unit 261SG500 to push the number-compatible character display unit 261SG500 backward, or the number display unit 261SG501 is moved to the front side. By moving, the number display unit 261SG501 may be gradually expanded and the number corresponding character display unit 261SG500 may be gradually reduced. Further, unlike the action of the eroded character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 on the number-corresponding character display unit 261SG500, the stage of the number display unit 261SG501 is not an action inside the decorative symbol but an action from the outside of the decorative symbol. Expansion and reduction of the numerical character display unit 261SG500 in stages may be realized.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, as a movement effect in the present invention, the appearance of the eroded character displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 jumping out of the decorative pattern is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 as a modification 261SG-1, a background image or the like is displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 instead of the erosion character, and the background image displayed on the number display unit 261SG501 is the number display unit. By moving to the outside of the 261SG501, a new background (so-called background change effect) may be made feasible. In particular, when it is possible to execute such a background change effect, any background image is new by providing a plurality of background images and making the jackpot expectation different according to the background image to be a new background. It may be possible to draw the player's attention to the background.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-21, in the feature unit 261SG, when the aspect of the decorative pattern is changed to the fourth stage, a concealment effect is executed to change the aspect of the decorative pattern from the fourth stage to the first stage. Although the form that develops into the reach effect of returning and super reach is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the aspect of the decorative pattern changes to the fourth stage, the concealment effect is executed and the super is directly performed. It may develop into a reach production of reach. In addition, in the case of developing from the concealment effect to the reach effect of the super reach directly in this way, if the aspect of the decorative pattern is displayed as a small pattern in the upper right part of the image display device 5 without returning from the fourth stage to the first stage. good.

Further, the feature unit 261SG exemplifies a mode in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of controlling an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, but the present invention is not limited thereto. However, according to the present invention, it is possible to control the jackpot gaming state, and it is possible to set any one of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6), depending on the set set value. It may be applied to pachinko gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines with a setting function) having different ratios controlled to the jackpot gaming state. That is, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine provided with an advantage setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player.

As described above, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, a special aspect suggesting that the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state during variable display and a suggestion regarding a set value (for example, a set setting). It may be possible to execute the variable display effect by any of a plurality of types of effect modes including a specific mode in which a value or a setting value has been changed since the previous startup).

In particular, when such a variable display effect can be executed a plurality of times during the variable display, the variable display effect is executed at the first of these multiple times, and after the first time. By making it possible to execute the variable display effect in a specific mode at the same ratio as when the variable display effect is executed in the second number of times, the variable display effect in the specific mode can be executed in the first and second times. Even if it is executed by either of them, the same can be expected for the execution of the effect during variable display of a specific aspect.

Further, when the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, the execution rate of the effect that can be executed during the variable display or the execution rate of a specific effect pattern that can be executed during the variable display. (For example, the execution rate of the symbol change effect, the execution rate of the change pattern (HP3-4) when executing the symbol change effect, the determination rate of the character A as the erosion character, etc.) according to the set value. By making them different, it is possible to give suggestions regarding settings such as set values and changes in settings.

Further, when the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, the set setting value may be suggested by a combination of decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped as a pseudo-continuous effect. It is also possible to give suggestions regarding settings such as setting values set by the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect and changes in the settings. Furthermore, the setting values and settings set according to the ratio of the pseudo-ream effect being executed a specific number of times (for example, the ratio of the pseudo-ream effect being executed three times, that is, the ratio in which the mode of the decorative symbol changes up to four stages). May be suggested regarding the setting such as the change of. That is, it may be possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that can suggest a setting in the advantage setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player.

When these setting suggestion effects are executed separately from the symbol change effect, if the symbol change effect and the setting suggestion effect are executed at the same time, the attention to the symbol change effect and the setting suggestion effect decreases. As a result, the effect of the symbol change effect and the effect of the setting suggestion effect are reduced. Therefore, for example, the symbol change effect is executed with priority over the setting suggestion effect, or the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is changed. Therefore, the execution of the setting suggestion effect execution during the execution of these symbol change effects may be restricted. Further, in the above-mentioned feature portion 261SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-17, 8-18, and 8-19, the erosion character exemplifies the same form in the change from the first stage to the fourth stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the erosion character changes from the unreliable erosion character C to the erosion character B or the erosion character A in the change from the first stage to the fourth stage. It may change.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 261SG, even in the high base state in which the time saving flag is turned on (including the high probability high base state in which the probability variation flag is turned on), the numerical value is the same as in the normal state. An example is an example in which a variable display is executed using a decorative symbol including a display unit 261SG501, a number-compatible character display unit 261SG500, and a decorative symbol plate 261SG502, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the height thereof is high. In the base state, the number display unit 261SG501 may execute variable display using only numbers, and may allow these numbers to be expanded step by step. In this case, when variable display is executed using only numbers. Also, the erosion character may be displayed inside the enlarged number or the like.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, when the symbol change effect is executed, the change stage of the decorative symbol is set between the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R when the reach is reached. Although the same form is always illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the symbol change effect is executed, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” are used when the reach is reached. There may be a case where the change stage of the decorative symbol is different from that of the decorative symbol display area 5R. In addition, when the reach is reached, the change stage of the decorative symbol is the same in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R, and when the reach is reached, "left". The jackpot expectation may be different depending on whether the decorative symbol display area 5L of "right" and the decorative symbol display area 5R of "right" have different stages of change of the decorative symbol. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change stage of the decorative symbol when the symbol change effect is executed and the reach is reached, so that the game interest can be improved.

In particular, when the change stage of the decorative symbol is different between the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R when reaching the reach, the "left" and "right" decorations are provided. At the change stage of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed in one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (for example, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L), the other It suggests the final change stage of the decorative symbol that is variablely displayed in the decorative symbol display area (for example, the decorative symbol that is variablely displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R), and the other decorative symbol display area. The jackpot expectation may be different depending on whether or not the decorative symbol variably displayed in is reached the change stage suggested by the decorative symbol variably displayed in one of the decorative symbol display areas. ..

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, as a symbol change effect, the decorative symbol variably displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L and the decorative symbol variably displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R are at the same timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative pattern displayed variably in the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R are used. A case may be provided in which the change timing differs from that of the decorative pattern that is variably displayed. For example, the pseudo-ream effect can be executed five times during the variable display of 1, and the decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L is changed when the first and second pseudo-ream effects are executed. (The decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L on the "left" is changed from the first stage to the second stage and the third stage.) On the other hand, when the third and fourth pseudo-continuous productions are executed, " Change the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R (the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R is changed from the first stage to the second stage and the third stage. Change). Then, at the time of executing the fifth pseudo-ream effect, the decorative symbols displayed variably in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L are changed ("left" and "right" decorations. By simultaneously displaying the decorative symbols variable in the symbol display areas 5R and 5L from the third stage to the fourth stage), it is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the mode of the symbol change effect at the time of executing the pseudo-continuous effect.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, an example is shown in which the same eroded character is displayed on the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L of the "left" and "right" when the symbol change effect is executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the erosion characters displayed in the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L of the "left" and "right" when the symbol change effect is executed are different. You may be. In particular, by making the jackpot expectation different depending on whether the erosion characters displayed on the decorative symbols variably displayed in these "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L are the same and different. , The player may be made to pay attention to whether or not the erosion characters that can be displayed at the time of the symbol change effect are the same, and the game entertainment may be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, when the symbol change effect is executed, the same eroded character is displayed on the decorative symbol until the effect is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the eroded character displayed on the decorative symbol may change during the execution of the symbol change effect (for example, the start timing of the re-variation). In particular, as the erosion character, a special erosion character that is displayed only when the decorative pattern changes up to the fourth stage may be provided. By doing so, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner by displaying the special erosion character that the decorative pattern has changed up to the fourth stage.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-15, the erosion character A, which is an erosion character advantageous to the player, is generated according to the determined stop symbol (number of the decorative symbol). Although the mode in which the displayed ratio is different is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio in which the erosion character A is displayed may be the same regardless of the determined stop symbol.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, an embodiment in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed from the upper side to the lower side of the image display device 5 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the direction of the variable display is It doesn't matter. For example, the variable display direction of the decorative pattern may be the time from the right side to the left side of the image display device 5 or the opposite from the left side to the right side, or from below the image display device 5. It may be executed upward. Further, the variable display of the decorative pattern may be executed from the front side to the back side of the image display device 5, or from the opposite back side to the front side.

Furthermore, when the symbol change effect is executed, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, and the fourth stage. The display direction may be different. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change stage of the decorative symbol depending on the variable display direction of the decorative symbol, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), when developing into a reach effect of super reach, a form in which a decorative symbol is displayed as a small symbol in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 is provided. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of developing into a reach effect of super reach via a symbol change effect, the decorative symbol is finally changed in the symbol change effect. The mode of the small design (for example, color, pattern, etc.) may be changed accordingly. By doing so, even during the reach production of Super Reach, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the stage where the decorative design is finally changed in the design change production from the aspect of the small design, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

Further, in the feature unit 261SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as a gaming machine capable of a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine capable of a predetermined game is at least predetermined. If possible, a slot machine or a general game machine may be used in addition to the pachinko game machine 1.

Further, in the present specification, a plurality of feature portions and modified examples are exemplified as the form of the gaming machine of the present invention, but as the gaming machine of the present invention, these plurality of feature portions and modified examples may be combined and carried out. Alternatively, only one feature portion or modification may be carried out.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
It is equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a variable display effect that performs variable display by the effect identification image and a change effect that can change the display mode of the effect identification image that is variably displayed step by step to a specific stage.
In the change effect, the display mode of the effect identification image may change to the specific stage, or may change to a predetermined stage before the specific stage.
The effect identification image includes a first decorative portion and a second decorative portion, and includes the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion.
In the change effect, the effect executing means changes the size of the first decorative portion in a stepwise manner, while the second decorative portion corresponds to the stepwise expansion of the first decorative portion. Change the size of the
In the change effect, the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the change is made to the specific stage than when the change is made to the predetermined stage.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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