JP6978755B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a symbol for notifying the result of a lottery performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, extracts a random number when the launched game ball enters the starting port, and draws a lottery (hit / fail judgment) to determine whether the extracted random number is a big hit. If it is a value that becomes, the current main thing is to generate a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player.

The result of the lottery will be notified by the final display of the special symbol after the variable display. In the current mainstream pachinko gaming machines, this special symbol is displayed small in the corner of the gaming area or outside the gaming area, and the effect symbol display device located in the center of the gaming area is a pseudo that corresponds to the variation and confirmation display of the special symbol. The production is displayed large. In this pseudo-effect, various advance notice effects are carried out that suggest the expectation of a big hit by changing the fluctuation speed of the pseudo-symbol, changing the size of the pseudo-symbol, and the appearance of characters. Will be done.

Some of these notice effects are called step-up effects. This step-up effect has a configuration in which the effect mode is changed stepwise from the first stage to a predetermined stage during the change of the pseudo symbol, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is determined to be a big hit, it is determined to be a loss. <Patent Document 1>, which performs an effect (notice) that changes the effect mode to a higher stage with a higher probability than in the case.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-217672

The step-up effect is an effect in which the reliability of a big hit increases as the step-up stage increases. Therefore, when the step-up effect starts, the player expects to step up to a higher stage, but if the step-up effect does not step up to a higher stage, the expectation is low, and the step-up effect is performed at this lower stage. When it is finished, there is a problem that the expectation of the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol ends at a low level from an early stage.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having a surprising effect that can have a big hit expectation from any stage in the step-up effect.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
Equipped with a display device that displays the results of the lottery
A gaming machine capable of displaying a specific display on the display device as a result of the lottery.
As an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a specific display is displayed during the effect display, a step-up notice effect that gradually changes the effect mode according to the expected degree from the first stage to a predetermined stage, and the step-up. With a specific notice effect that is different from the notice effect,
The specific advance notice effect is a change of the step-up advance notice effect at least at a first execution timing executed after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the effect display and at a timing when the step-up advance notice effect changes to a predetermined stage. With a second execution timing to execute instead,
The step-up announcement attraction, before the timing to change to the next stage, a configuration that notifies the effect that can be changed in the next stage, as the changeable the presentation, at least the next phase step up notice When the effect mode and the specific notice effect are shown, the individual display contents are surrounded by a frame to be notified, and which change is more likely to display the specific display. It is a gaming machine characterized by showing by making the color of the frame portion different.

The lottery may be configured to be carried out based on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, if the random number extracted based on the entry into the starting port is a predetermined value, the lottery is won. (Ball ball game machine) may be used, or an internal lottery may be similarly performed using random numbers extracted according to the operation of the start lever (rotary body type game machine).

The result of the lottery is variablely displayed on the display device as a symbol that can be easily identified, and the result of the lottery is notified according to the type of the symbol that is confirmed and displayed after the variable display. ), The confirmation display may be performed on the condition that the predetermined time has elapsed, or the confirmation display may be performed according to a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the stop button) of the player before the predetermined time has elapsed. You may go.

The step-up notice effect is started after a predetermined time when the effect display is started, and the effect mode changes stepwise from the first stage to the predetermined stage according to the expected degree of jackpot of the symbol change being carried out, and the jackpot. It is preferable that the higher the degree of expectation, the higher the rate at which the mode changes up to the higher stage, and the lower the degree of jackpot expectation, the higher the rate at which the change ends at the lower stage.

The specific advance notice effect may have an effect configuration different from that of the step-up advance notice effect. For example, the gaming machine is provided with an effect button that can be operated by the player, and the display device is provided with a mode for prompting the operation of the effect button at a predetermined opportunity. It may be configured to display and perform a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit when the effect button is operated according to the display.

The specific reach effect may be a predetermined super reach effect that develops when the so-called normal reach state elapses for a predetermined time, or may be an all reach effect including the normal reach.

It is desirable that the first specific notice effect and the second specific notice effect have a configuration that allows it to be easily discriminated as different notice effects. Similarly, the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect also have different reach. It is desirable that the configuration is such that it can be easily identified as a production.

Further, the first specific notice effect or the first specific reach effect may have a higher expectation of shifting to a big hit game than the second specific notice effect or the second specific reach effect.

Further, the second specific notice effect or the second specific reach effect may have a higher expectation of shifting to a big hit game than the first specific notice effect or the first specific reach effect.

According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the specific reach effect and the specific reach effect appears even at the timing when the step-up notice effect is stepped up, the unexpected reach effect is provided. Can be done.

Front view of game board 1. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A chart showing the operation details of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 executes. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 executes. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart which shows the hold number instruction command reception processing which a sub-integrated control apparatus 83 executes. The flowchart which shows the fluctuation instruction command reception processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. An effect display example 1 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. An effect display example 2 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. An effect display example 3 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. An effect display example 4 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. An effect display example 5 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. An effect display example 6 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The effect display example 1 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the first embodiment. The effect display example 2 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the first embodiment. An effect display example 1 to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the second embodiment. Modification 1 of the effect display to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Modification 2 of the effect display to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Modification 3 of the effect display to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various types belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective examples may be appropriately combined. Needless to say, it is possible.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 1, on the game board 1, a substantially circular game area surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is defined as a first game area 3a and a first game area 3a with a center case 5 arranged substantially in the center as a boundary. The center case 5 is divided into two game areas 3b, the left side of the center case 5 is the first game area 3a, and the right side is the second game area 3b. The game ball that rolls on the road 101 to reach the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5) and does not reach A will flow down the first game area 3a (left side of the center case 5). Further, a large number of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the display device of the present invention), and the like, as in the known case. A first starting port 11 is arranged under the center case 5. Further, four ordinary winning openings 31 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 11. The normal winning opening 31 is a normal winning opening that allows constant entry without changing the entry rate.

A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged in the second gaming area 3b on the right side of the center case 5, and a second starting port 12 made of a normal electric accessory 15 is arranged under the normal symbol operating gate 17. The ordinary electric accessory 15 is provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed, and the ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened. A large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower left of the second starting opening 12 made of the ordinary electric accessory 15.

The first starting port 11 has a structure in which it is difficult for a game ball flowing down the second game area 3b to enter the first starting port 11 due to the planted game nail and the molded resin constituting the center case 5. As a result, only the game ball that has flowed down the first game area 3a can enter the first start port 11.

At the bottom of the second game area 3b, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a 7-segment display device, and a second special symbol display. A device 10 and a first special symbol hold number display device 18 and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 composed of a plurality of LEDs are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 and plays the game.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, the game ball enters the first start port 11 only when the game flow is allowed to flow down to the first game area 3a (first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 2). ) Detects the game ball), the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the first special symbol) starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

When the game ball is allowed to flow down into the second game area 3b, the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device 7 normally performs the game ball. The design (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal figure) starts to display the fluctuation, and drives the ordinary electric utility solenoid 12b (see FIG. 2) described later according to the mode of the normal figure which is stopped after a predetermined time. When the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b is driven, the wing pieces of the ordinary electric accessory 15 are opened almost synchronously, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 2)). Is configured to be possible. When a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 15 which is the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special ball. The symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the second special figure) starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time.

In this embodiment, the second starting port 12 is configured so that a game ball cannot enter unless the wing piece of the electric accessory 15 is usually driven, but the ball can be entered only because it is difficult to enter. It may be configured.

During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol). Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and the change of the second special symbol (hit / fail judgment) is performed regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Priority will be given. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol hold memory, and the change of the first special symbol hold memory is obtained. (Pass / fail determination) is started, but the effect of the invention is similarly exhibited even if the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time.

The large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed and displayed modes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the large winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the large winning opening 14 opens almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 14 (count switch 14a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

Since the second starting port 12 composed of the normal symbol operating gate 17, the normal electric accessory 15, and the big winning opening 14 are arranged in the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5), the big hit game state. In the case of shifting to the open extension state, the firing handle is adjusted so that all of the launched game balls reach the second gaming area 3b.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine, and is configured around the main control device 80. It should be noted that this block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, or the like for simply relaying signals. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. The normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 for operating the symbol, the count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, and the normal winning opening 31 have been entered. A detection signal such as a normal winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball is input, and a glass frame opening switch for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 75. 35, the detection signal of the inner frame opening switch 36 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and holds the first special symbol. It controls the lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 15 by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17b. The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. ..

Two-way communication is performed between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 is input with signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball out switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so that the payout motor 20 is not output. Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a launch stop signal. In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game ball generated in response to a prize or the like is stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. It is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

The sub-integrated control device 83 includes electrical components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and the CPU executes processing according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the game switch 67a to be input and the main control device 80. Various commands related to the effect are generated based on the commands input from, and output to the effect symbol control device 82.

A game button switch 67a for detecting the operation of a game button that can be operated by the player is connected to the input end of the sub-integrated control device 83. Various LED lamps 26 provided on the front frame 52 and the game board 1 and a speaker 66 provided on the front frame and the speaker unit are connected to the output end of the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is provided with a volume control switch 83a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 83a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 66, and determines. It is configured to softly control the volume output from the speaker 66.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to each control portion (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82. Then, the functional unit as a voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and lamps 26 are controlled.

The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo pattern. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal board 65, and the sub-integrated control device 83 and the sub-integrated control device 83. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

Next, the outline of the operation contents of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the chart of FIG. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variable machine, and the hit / fail determination based on the ball entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 is a normal probability state (low probability state) and the normal probability. It is carried out in one of the gaming states, which is a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than that of the state. In this embodiment, the normal (low) probability is set to 1/300 and the high probability is set to 1/30. The small hit probability is 1/150, which is the same in the normal game state and the high probability game state, and when a winner is won, the large winning opening 14 is opened for 1.6 seconds.

In addition, it is equipped with an opening extension function that changes the operating trigger and operating time of the normal electric accessory 15 (second starting port 12), and when the opening extension function is not activated, it is normal for one hit of a normal symbol. The electric accessory 15 performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and when the opening extension function is activated (opening extension state), the ordinary electric accessory 15 takes 1.0 second for one hit of the normal symbol. It is set to perform the opening operation three times. Further, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first and second special symbols in the gaming state (open extension state) in which the opening extension function is activated is a variation pattern selection table used in the gaming state when the opening extension function is not activated. It is configured to be selected using a fluctuation pattern selection table set so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than that. As a result, the number of changes in the special symbol per unit time when the open extension function is activated is configured to increase compared to when the open extension function is not activated (time saving state), and this time saving function is the operation of the opening extension function. It works in the same way as the start and end moments.

When the open extension function is activated, the time saving function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (increasing the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time) is also activated. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the open extension function is not activated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the open extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. There is. As a result, when the open extension function is activated, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time increases, and the trigger for the normal electric accessory to operate is greatly increased. Therefore, the rate of entering a normal electric accessory per unit time increases, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases, and the decrease in the number of balls held is suppressed.

In the big hit game, the big winning opening 14 performs an opening operation for 15 rounds (opening for a maximum of 29.0 seconds or 9 counts in one round) at the time of all big hits. There are two types of jackpot symbols, a probabilistic symbol and a normal symbol. If a special symbol is a jackpot with a probabilistic symbol, it shifts to a high-probability gaming state from the end of the jackpot game to the next jackpot, and if it is a jackpot with a normal symbol, it is a jackpot. After the game is over, the time is shortened (opening extension) until the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 100 times. However, since the display device (first special symbol display device 9, second special symbol display device 10) is arranged at the lower right of the game area 3 and the special symbol is displayed in a mode that is difficult for the player to discriminate, the game is played. The person recognizes the game state after the jackpot game is completed depending on the type of the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but in this embodiment, the pseudo jackpot symbol changes during the jackpot game (changes from the normal symbol to the probabilistic symbol). It has multiple types of promotion effects.

Next, the main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed with hard interrupts approximately every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S80 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" will be executed periodically by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise, etc. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, most of the cases are when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When S10 is determined to be negative, that is, it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), a memory such as initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol). (Swriting of each initial value to the work area, etc.) is performed (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (initial random number update processing (S80)).

When an affirmative judgment is made as a normal interrupt (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30), and the jackpot symbol determination. Random number 2 update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination random number update process (S50), variation pattern determination random number update process (S55) ) Is performed.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the winning, the large winning opening 14, the normal winning opening 31, the normal winning opening 31, and the normal symbol operating gate 17 are entered. Confirmation and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 are executed. The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) for each starting port and operating port will be described later with reference to FIG.

Subsequently, each output process (S70) such as pass / fail determination process (S65) and image output process, and fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and the initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is one of the subroutines of the prize confirmation process (S60) shown in FIG. 4 (including the hold storage means and the look-ahead determination means). After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The memory and the hold memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal symbol hold memory.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball (S100). If it is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storages already stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment) (S105). If it is affirmative judgment (S105: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random number for big hit determination, random number 1 and 2 for big hit symbol determination, random number for small hit symbol determination, random number for reach judgment, random number for determination of fluctuation pattern). ) Is extracted and stored as the first reserved storage in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80, and 1 is added to the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of the first reserved storages (S110) (holding). Means of storage).

Following S110, the read-ahead determination of the stored first reserved storage is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the big hit judgment is a loss, check whether it is a value that causes a small hit, and if it is a small hit value, check the type of the small hit symbol. If there is a loss that is neither a big hit nor a small hit, check the type of the lost symbol (look-ahead judgment means).

Subsequently, a first read-ahead determination command is generated based on the read-ahead determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S120), and the first hold indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is shown. The number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated controller 83 (S125). In this embodiment, the first read-ahead determination command and the first hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as individual commands, but the contents of these two commands are combined into one command and sub. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable. Further, the content of the hold storage number command does not indicate the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110, but may indicate +1 (increase by 1).

Following the processing of S125 or the negative determination of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball (S130). If it is a negative determination, the process proceeds to S160 (S130: no), and if it is an affirmative determination (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved storages stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4). (S135). If it is a negative judgment, proceed to (S135: no) S160, if it is an affirmative judgment (S135: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random numbers for big hit determination, random numbers 1 and 2 for big hit symbol determination, for small hit symbol determination). Random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers) are extracted and stored as the second reserved storage in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number of the main control device 80, and the second reserved storage indicating the number of the second reserved storage is shown. 1 is added to the storage counter (S140), and the look-ahead determination of the second reserved storage stored in the same manner as in S115 is performed (S145).

Subsequently, a second read-ahead determination command is generated based on the determination result of S145 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected the game ball (S160). If it is a negative judgment (S160: no), the return is exited, and if it is affirmative judgment (S160: yes), it is judged whether or not the number of reserved cells stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit number (= 4) (= 4). S165). If it is a negative judgment (S165: no), the return is exited, and if it is an affirmative judgment (S165: yes), the extracted hit judgment random number and the hit symbol determination random number are stored as the normal figure hold storage, and the normal figure hold storage number is stored. 1 is added to the normal figure hold storage counter indicating (S170), and a normal figure hold storage number indicating command indicating the value of the added normal figure hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S175) and returned.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first and second hold storage number instruction commands, the sub-integrated control device 83 changes each hold storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command (holding symbols). The instruction signal to be displayed) is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold storage number of the normal symbol is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to be displayed in response to the reception of the normal figure hold storage number instruction command. The configuration may be such that the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. Further, it is also conceivable to consider a configuration in which the pre-reading determination of the normal figure is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. This makes it possible to carry out a look-ahead notice that is expected to open the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12).

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, whether or not it is a big hit (S200), if it is affirmative, it returns (S200: yes), and if it is negative (S200: no), the first. Or, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S205), if it is a negative determination (S205: no), whether or not the first or second special symbol is being confirmed and displayed (S210), and if it is a negative determination (S210). S210: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved storage (S215). If it is an affirmative judgment (S215: yes), it proceeds to S225, if it is a negative judgment (S215: no), it is judged whether or not there is a first hold memory (S220), and if it is a negative judgment, it goes out to a return (S220: no) and affirmative judgment is made. Then (S220: yes) Proceed to S225. According to the determination order of S215 and S220, the validity / rejection determination of the second reserved storage is prioritized and executed.

In this embodiment, the number of special symbols is a plurality (first special symbol and second special symbol), but the effect of the present invention does not change even if the special symbol is one. In addition, the effect of the present invention does not change even if the two types of special figures have a variable configuration at the same time.

In S225, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving flag is 0 (S225). The time saving flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. When the value is "1", it means that it is in the time saving state and the open extension state, and when the value is "0", it means that it is in the non-time saving state and the non-opening extension state. It is a value for the main control device 80 to determine that it is in a state. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S225: yes) S230, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to the process in the time saving state (S225: no). Since the processing in the time saving state is different only in the variation pattern selection table that sets the variation time of the special figure, the explanation is omitted.

In S230, the hold storage shift process is performed (S230), whereby the oldest hold memory is set as the target of the hit / fail determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold memories. In this embodiment, the hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 only when the hold number increases. However, in response to this subtraction, the hold number instruction command indicating the decrease is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. It may be configured to transmit.

Following S230, the value of the jackpot determination random number of the hold storage targeted for the hit / fail judgment is compared with the preset hit / fail judgment table, and whether the random number value matches the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table is compared. (S235). Two types of tables are set for the hit / fail judgment table, one for the normal probability (low probability 1/300) and the other for the high probability (1/30), and the game state at the time of the hit / fail judgment is the normal probability state (probability change flag "0"). ), The normal probability determination table is used for comparison, and the high probability state (probability variation flag “1”) is used for comparison.

In the subsequent processing of S240, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison processing (S235) is a big hit (same as the determination value) (S240). If it is affirmative (S240: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S245). In the symbol mode setting process, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is set is set based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the hold memory to be determined. Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol of the hold storage to be determined (S250). This is a symbol group set for each type of symbol mode in order to associate the jackpot type (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game) determined by the setting of the symbol mode with the jackpot symbol. It is a process to determine the symbol to be displayed from the inside.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S245 (S255). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of winning / failing until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (during the big hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag that set the game state). Because it is necessary to clear). As the mode buffer, the specific game content (operation of the probability change function and the open extension function (time saving function) and the number of operations thereof) is not stored, but the value corresponding to each of a plurality of specific game contents is stored. It is composed.

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S245, the opening pattern setting process of the big winning opening, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S260), and the random number for determining the reach and the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage, which is the target of the winning / failing determination, are used. Based on the random numbers, a variation pattern that is the variation time of the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S265). ..

Next, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S270). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 and starts the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S240 is a negative determination, that is, if it is lost (S240: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing of S235 is a small hit (S280), and if it is an affirmative determination (S280: yes), the type of special figure, the game state. , And the small hit symbol is selected based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol (S285), then the opening pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S260), and the above-mentioned variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed. (S265), a variation instruction command that is information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S270). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. Starts the variable display of the produced design. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S280 is a negative determination (S280: no), a lost symbol is selected (S290), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S265), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and the variation pattern related to the loss is performed. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S270). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and starts the variation display of the pseudo symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

Next, if S205 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 7, and the variation time of the special symbol (based on the variation pattern selected in S265) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S300). If it is a negative judgment (S300: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative judgment (S300: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to control the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. The confirmed symbol selected in S250, S285 or S290 is confirmed and displayed (S305). Upon receiving the confirmation command, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 receives the effect symbol display device according to the signal. 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are at the same timing (synchronized). Since the fluctuation time is instructed by the fluctuation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 83 may display the confirmation when the fluctuation time reaches the end based only on the fluctuation instruction command without transmitting the confirmation command. ..

Following S305, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a jackpot symbol (S310), and if it is affirmative (S310). S310: yes), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S315), and it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (whether or not it is in a high probability state) (S320). If the determination is affirmative (S320: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S325), and following the negative determination of S325 or S320 (S320: no), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1 (S330). If it is an affirmative judgment (S330: yes), the time saving flag is set to 0 (S335), and after the negative judgment (S330: no) of S335 or S330, the condition device operation start process (S340) and the accessory continuation The actuating device operation start process (S345) is performed, the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S348), and the jackpot effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S350).

On the other hand, if S310 is a negative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), the confirmation symbol display setting process (setting of the time to be displayed with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S360), and the probability change flag is 1. Whether or not (S365), if affirmative judgment (S365: yes), decrement from the probabilistic counter (S370), determine whether or not the probabilistic counter is 0 (S375), if affirmative judgment (S375: yes), probabilistic change Set the flag to 0 (S380). Subsequently, if S380 or S365 or S375 is a negative determination (S365: no, S375: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S385), and if it is an affirmative determination (S385: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented. (S390), it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (S395), and if it is affirmative (S395: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S400). From S365 to S400, each time the special symbol performs a loss confirmation display according to the hit / fail judgment, the probability variation counter that regulates the high probability state and the time reduction counter that regulates the time reduction (opening extension) state are counted, and these counters are counted. When the predetermined value is reached, the gaming state changes (the time saving (opening extension) state ends and shifts to the normal state (normal probability changing state and normal open state)).

Subsequently, if S400 or S385 or S395 is a negative determination (S385: no, S395: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed special symbol is a small hit symbol (S405), and if it is an affirmative determination (S405: yes). ), Performs a process to start the operation of the small hit game (S410), and after a negative determination (S405: no) of S350, S410, or S405, a state specification command indicating the game state based on the result of the above process is issued. It is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S355) and returned.

Returning to FIG. 6, if S210 is an affirmative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 8, and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S450). (S450: no) If the return is affirmative (S450: yes), the definite symbol display end process (S455) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to control the special symbol. The confirmation display is terminated, and an instruction signal for ending the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to return.

Next, the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the hold number instruction command has been received (S900). If it is a negative determination (S900: no), it returns, and if it is an affirmative determination (S900: yes), it is incremented by +1 to the hold number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S905), and a hold number display signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. (S910) and return. The value of the hold count counter is decremented each time a variation instruction command is received in the variation instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserved storages constantly stored in the main control device 80 is also managed in the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the variation instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, the effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected based on the content of the variation instruction command received from the main control device 80 and the random number value extracted by the sub-integrated control device 83 at the time of reception. It is a process of instructing the effect symbol control device 82 to display the selected effect mode.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation instruction command has been received (S950), if it is a negative determination (S950: no), it returns, if it is an affirmative determination (S950: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S955). Based on the content indicated by the received fluctuation instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S955, the effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is determined from among the plurality of types of effect modes stored in the sub-integrated control device 83. The symbol to be displayed is selected (S960), and the display instruction signal of the selected effect mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S965) and returned. Specific notices such as step-up notices (corresponding to step-up notices of the present invention), dialogue notices, specific notices of expectation meter notices (corresponding to specific notices of the present invention), Tatsuyoshi reach, and training reach, which will be described later. The selection and combination of the reach effect is also performed in the effect mode selection process (S960).

FIG. 11 shows the basic configuration of the screen when the pseudo symbol is changed, which is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The pseudo symbol display area is from the center of the screen to the entire lower part, and the pseudo symbols in the middle left and right (stop order) are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom. The display area of the pseudo symbol display area changes (moves according to enlargement / reduction) according to the effect content selected in the effect mode selection process of S960. In addition, a character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) is displayed in the upper right of the pseudo symbol display area from the start of the fluctuation.

FIG. 12 is a display example of a step-up notice (corresponding to the step-up notice effect of the present invention) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The step-up notice of this embodiment changes up to 4 stages according to the expected degree of jackpot of the fluctuating pseudo symbol (when the degree of expectation is high, the rate of change up to 4 stages is high).

FIG. 12 (1) shows the display mode of the first step, in which the character (see FIG. 11) on the upper right of the screen disappears and appears as a small window frame in the center of the screen after the pseudo symbol changes start. Naturally, the expectation of a big hit at this point is low.

FIG. 12 (2) shows the second step, in which the window frame is enlarged from the state of (1) and the character inside is changed. Although the size of the window frame has been expanded from the first step, all the pseudo-designs on the left, middle, and right at the bottom of the screen are visible. Expectations are higher than in the first step, but they are still low in the flow of production.

FIG. 12 (3) shows the third step, and the window frame is further expanded from the state of (2) and the character is changed. When the window frame expands to the third step, the pseudo symbol that is changing is hidden and it becomes impossible to see, and if the step-up notice changes to this stage, it is confirmed that the pseudo symbol fluctuation will develop into reach, and the big hit expectation is high Become.

FIG. 12 (4) shows the fourth step, and the window frame is further expanded from the state of (3) to the full screen, and the final character is displayed in the window frame. When it changes to the fourth step, the super reach effect of the pseudo symbol fluctuation is confirmed, and the jackpot expectation is further increased. In the figure, the pseudo-design is hidden when the window frame is enlarged, but there is no particular problem even if the pseudo-design is displayed so that it can be reliably seen regardless of the window frame.

FIG. 13 is a display example of two types of specific notice effects (serif notice effect and expectation meter notice effect) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 13 (1-a) is a display example of the dialogue notice effect, and the first execution that appears when a predetermined time (almost the same time as the first step of the step-up notice appears) elapses from the start of the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol. It is started at either the timing or the second execution timing that appears at the timing when the step-up notice changes to the next step while the step-up notice is initially executed. The second execution timing will be described later with reference to FIG.

As for the specific display content of the dialogue notice effect, a button operation request symbol composed of a schematic diagram of the game button 67 and a meter indicating the valid period of the button operation is displayed on the screen at the above timing. At this time, the pseudo symbol display area is reduced. When the game button 67 is operated within the valid period, the character and the dialogue are displayed as shown in FIG. 13 (1-b), and the degree of expectation of the jackpot is suggested according to the type of the displayed dialogue.

FIG. 13 (2-a) is a display example of the expectation meter notice effect. As for the expectation meter notice effect, the first execution timing that appears when a predetermined time (almost the same time as the first step of the step-up notice appears) has passed from the start of the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol, and the step-up notice is initially given. While it is being executed, it is started at either the second execution timing that appears at the timing when the step-up notice changes to the next step.

As a specific display content, a schematic diagram of the game button 67, a character and an arrow of repeated hits, and a button "continuous hit" operation request symbol composed of a meter indicating the number of times of repeated hits are displayed on the screen at the above timing. At this time, the pseudo symbol display area is reduced. When the game button 67 is repeatedly hit according to the display, the expectation meter extends according to the expectation of the fluctuation.

The first step of the step-up notice and the first execution timing of the specific notice effect are almost the same timing from the start of the pseudo symbol, but the jackpot expectation at the time of the appearance of the first step of the step-up notice and the specific notice effect are the first. Regarding the big hit expectation at the time of appearance by one execution timing, the expectation degree of the expectation degree notice meter is higher in the first execution timing execution of the specific notice effect, and further, in the dialogue notice and the expectation degree meter notice. In this embodiment, the specific notice effects are described as two types, but the number may be larger, and all the notice effects other than the step-up notice are as specific notice effects (providing the first execution timing and the second execution timing). May be good. Although it is expressed as almost the same timing, it does not have to be exactly the same timing, and it is sufficient if the player can understand that it is confirmed that when one is started, the other will not be performed, and if that is possible. If so, the start time may be different in time.

FIG. 14 is a display example of two types of specific reach effects (Tatsuyoshi reach and training reach) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. (1) is a general normal reach, and after the left and right pseudo symbols stop at the same symbol, the middle pseudo symbol continues to fluctuate for a predetermined time and stops.

FIG. 14 (2) is a display example of Tatsuyoshi Reach. Tatsuyoshi reach appears at the first execution timing that appears after a predetermined time has passed since the establishment of the normal reach in (1), and at the timing when the step-up notice changes to the next step even though the step-up notice is initially implemented. It is started at either of the second execution timings. The second execution timing will be described later with reference to FIG.

The specific display content of Tatsuyoshi Reach is that the pseudo pattern display area moves to the lower right of the screen while shrinking, and the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) that appears in the center of the screen catches the moving "V" on the screen. The mode to be tried is displayed, and if "V" is caught, it becomes a big hit.

FIG. 14 (3) is also an example of displaying the training reach, which is a specific reach effect. The training reach also appears at the first execution timing that appears after a predetermined time has passed since the establishment of the normal reach in (1), and at the timing when the step-up notice changes to the next step even though the step-up notice is initially implemented. It is started at either of the second execution timings.

The specific display content of the training reach is that the pseudo pattern display area moves to the upper right of the screen while shrinking, and the character that appears in the center of the screen displays the mode in which the rock on the screen tries to break with bare hands. When the rock gradually becomes smaller and all is crushed, it becomes a big hit. In this embodiment, the specific reach effect is described as two types, but a configuration in which the number of types is further increased is naturally conceivable.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the relationship between the basic fluctuation of the pseudo symbol and the appearance timing of the step-up notice effect. From the start of the fluctuation, all the pseudo symbols on the left, middle and right start to fluctuate from top to bottom, and from the first step to the fourth step before the left pseudo symbol (the pseudo symbol that stops first) stops. The changes are carried out in order according to the contents described above. When the step-up notice effect is implemented, depending on the degree of expectation of the fluctuating symbol, it may end only in the first step, or it may change step by step up to the fourth step.

After the left pseudo symbol is stopped, the reach is established if the left and right pseudo symbols are the same when the right pseudo symbol is stopped. In the case of the normal reach of FIG. 14 (1), the confirmed symbol is displayed by the medium pseudo symbol fluctuating for a predetermined time and stopping, and in the case of the Tatsuyoshi reach of FIG. 14 (2) or the training reach of (3), After the reach is established, the medium pseudo symbol develops after a predetermined time fluctuation, and this development timing becomes the first execution timing of the specific reach effect.

In addition, at the first execution timing, when the reach is established by the pseudo symbol, it is possible to be interested in which reach will be developed. For example, if Tatsuyoshi Reach has a higher expectation of a big hit, he will expect Tatsuyoshi to appear. Further, in this embodiment, the step-up notice effect and the first execution timing of the specific reach effect can be displayed without any overlap in timing, and the flow of the effect of shifting to the reach effect after the step-up notice appears. can.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the basic fluctuation of the pseudo symbol and the first execution timing of the dialogue advance notice effect and the expectation meter advance notice effect (specific advance notice effect). When the pseudo symbol starts to fluctuate, the dialogue notice effect or the expectation meter notice effect appears at almost the same timing as the first step of the step-up notice effect appears. This appearance timing (timing at which the first step of the step-up notice effect appears) is the first execution timing of the specific notice effect. Therefore, the expectation at the time of the first execution timing differs depending on which notice (step-up notice, dialogue notice, expectation meter notice) appears. The dialogue advance notice effect or the expectation meter advance notice effect started at the first execution timing ends the advance notice effect before the left pseudo symbol stops, as in the step-up advance notice.

Since the execution timing of the step-up notice and other specific notice effects are the same, the player can be interested in which notice effect is executed. For example, the dialogue notice has the highest expectation of a big hit. If so, the player will expect the dialogue notice to start.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the relationship between the basic fluctuation of the pseudo symbol and the second execution timing of the specific advance notice effect (expectation meter advance notice effect in the figure example) at the time of executing the step-up advance notice. A display example shows the timing at which the pseudo symbol starts to fluctuate, the first step of the step-up notice effect appears with the contents explained in FIG. 15, the second step of the next stage is continuously changed, and the third step is further changed. It is the second execution timing of the specific notice effect in the above, and the expectation meter notice appears in the figure example.

In the display example of FIG. 17, the timing of changing to the third step is set as the second execution timing of the specific advance notice effect, but the specific advance notice effect may appear at the timing of changing to the second step or the fourth step. When the specific advance notice effect appears at the stage change timing of the step-up advance notice effect other than the first step, the stage change timing becomes the second execution timing.

In addition, the expectation meter notice is to notify the expectation degree while all the pseudo symbols are variable display at the time of the first execution timing, but it is necessary that all the pseudo symbols are variable display at the time of the second execution timing. Instead, the degree of expectation may be notified in a state where the reach is established. In that case, when the expectation meter notice is started at the second execution timing, the reach may be confirmed. In that case, the expectation meter notice at the first execution timing will be a notice effect that also serves as a notification of the big hit expectation and the reach occurrence, and the expectation meter notice at the second execution timing will be the big hit expectation of the started reach. It can be a notice effect to notify. By making the timing of executing one notice effect different in this way, different roles can be given.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the relationship between the basic fluctuation of the pseudo symbol and the second execution timing of the specific reach effect (Tatsuyoshi reach effect in the figure example) at the time of executing the step-up notice. A display example shows the timing at which the pseudo symbol starts to fluctuate, the first step of the step-up notice effect appears with the contents explained in FIG. 15, the second step of the next stage is continuously changed, and the third step is further changed. It is the second execution timing of the specific reach effect in, and Tatsuyoshi reach appears in the example.

The display example of FIG. 18 shows how the screen suddenly changes to Tatsuyoshi reach at the timing when the step-up effect changes to the third step (a state in which even the left pseudo symbol has not stopped yet). In this way, in the case of the second execution timing, since the display of Tatsuyoshi reach is started before the reach is established in the pseudo symbol, it is possible to give an impact to the player including the middle of the step-up effect. .. In addition, when the display of Tatsuyoshi reach is started, the reach establishment is confirmed by the pseudo symbol, and the player can know the reach establishment in advance compared to the normal timing.

Further, in the display example, the timing of changing to the third step is set as the second execution timing of the specific reach effect, but the specific reach effect may appear at the timing of changing to the second step or the fourth step. When the specific advance notice effect appears at the step change timing of the step-up advance notice effect other than one step, the stage change timing becomes the second execution timing.

The above is the description of the first embodiment. In the step-up notice production, if the jackpot expectation is high, the rate of stepping up to a high stage is high, but in other words, there is a feature that the jackpot cannot be expected unless the stage progresses, whereas in this embodiment, the stage progresses. Since there is a possibility that other specific notice effects and specific reach effects will appear even without it, it is possible to provide players with unexpected effects, and if a step-up notice effect occurs, expect it at any stage. You can have it.

Even if the specific advance notice effect is not executed at the first execution timing and the step-up advance notice effect is executed instead, the specific advance notice effect can still be executed because it has the second execution timing, which is expected. Can continue to hold. As for the specific reach effect, there are cases where it is executed after the reach is established with a pseudo symbol and cases where it is executed during the step-up notice effect, so I am looking forward to when the specific reach effect will start. Can be given.

In the embodiment, the dialogue notice and the expectation meter notice have been described as an example as the specific notice effect that appears at the second execution timing, but the specific notice effect is all the advance notice effects that appear other than the step-up notice effect. May be.

Further, in the embodiment, as the specific reach effect that appears at the second execution timing, the Tatsuyoshi reach and the training reach have been described as an example, but all the reach including the normal reach may be used as the specific reach effect.

Next, Example 2 will be described. The parts constituting the pachinko gaming machine in the second embodiment and their electrical connections are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the parts not particularly explained are the same contents, and duplicate explanations are omitted.

In the first embodiment, the specific advance notice effect and the specific reach effect each have a first execution timing and a second execution timing, and both of the second execution timings are any of the steps other than the first step of the step-up advance notice effect. Although the configuration is such that it can appear in a step (at the time of a step change), in the second embodiment, the specific notice effect and the specific reach effect appear at the time of the step change of the step-up notice effect as in the first embodiment. The specific notice effect and the specific reach effect that appear in each step except the first step are fixed for each step.

A specific production example is shown in FIG. FIG. 19 shows the types of the specific advance notice effect and the specific reach effect whose appearance is fixed in each step after the second step of the step-up advance notice effect. As shown in the figure, when the step-up notice effect is started, the step-up notice effect is stepped up as it is in the second step, or the dialogue notice is given as the first specific notice effect (corresponding to the first specific notice effect of the present invention). Alternatively, Tatsuyoshi reach appears at almost the same timing as the first specific reach effect (corresponding to the first specific reach effect of the present invention).

Similarly, in the second to third steps of the step-up notice effect, the step-up notice effect is stepped up as it is, or the expectation meter notice is given as the second specific notice effect (corresponding to the second specific notice effect of the present invention). Alternatively, the training reach appears at almost the same timing as the second specific reach effect (corresponding to the second specific reach effect of the present invention).

With the above configuration, if the expectation level as a step-up notice at the stage of the second step is lower than that of the first specific notice, the player expects to shift to the first specific notice. However, as a result, even if you move to the next 3rd step as a step-up notice, the expectation level will increase as a step-up notice, and you will have multiple expectations in each step than the conventional step-up notice production. Can be made.

In addition, if the first specific notice effect is set to have a higher expectation than the second specific notice effect, it is more expected that the number of step-ups will increase as the step-up notice effect, but the number of steps will be higher. Expectations will be higher if you shift to the specific notice production at a small stage, and it will be a production that you can expect even if the number of steps is small or large. This also applies to the specific reach production.

In addition, each specific notice effect and each specific reach effect may be performed independently not only from the flow of the step-up notice effect but also from the flow of fluctuation of the pseudo symbol as in the case of general notice or reach. The degree of expectation when is carried out independently is higher in the second specific notice effect than in the first specific notice effect, and similarly, the expectation level is higher in the second specific reach effect than in the first specific reach effect. It is preferable to set it.

In addition, from the flow of the step-up notice production, the first specific notice production has a higher expectation, and when it is carried out independently, the second specific notice production has a higher expectation. Even in the specific notice production, the degree of expectation can be changed depending on which execution timing was started.

By setting this degree of expectation, if a specific notice effect or a specific reach effect appears in the flow of the step-up notice effect, the expectation level will increase as the stage progresses as the step-up notice effect. Even when each specific notice effect and each specific reach effect appear in the flow, it is possible to give a sense of expectation according to the progress of the game.

Next, a modification of the step-up notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. FIG. 20 shows the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 when the first step appears as a modification of the display mode of each step of the step-up notice effect.

In this case, the display contents are displayed so that the production names that can be progressed at the next step-up timing can be distinguished. As a specific display example, four frames are arranged side by side at the top of the screen, and the left is in the frame. The character strings of "step 2", "line notice", "Tatsuyoshi reach", and "failure" are displayed. This display example is based on the flow of the effect shown in FIG. 19, and if it is before the final step, the effect display with the same configuration can be performed.

As a result, even for players who do not have prior knowledge, it is recognized that the step-up notice effect not only increases the number of steps, but also has the possibility of shifting to a specific advance notice effect or a specific reach effect. Can be done. Further, the degree of expectation may be indicated depending on how many migration destinations are displayed at this time. For example, if only "step 2" and "line notice" are displayed, it is denied that the step-up "fails", and it is promised that "line notice" will be performed or that it will develop into "step 2". It is possible to indicate the state, and when only "Tatsuyoshi Reach" is displayed, four are displayed to indicate that the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the transition is made. It is also possible to indicate the frame with the highest possibility of transition by the color of the frame, or to indicate the frame with high expectation of a big hit when it is migrated.

FIG. 21 is a modification 1 of the step-up configuration of the step-up notice effect, the specific notice effect, and the specific reach effect. As shown in the figure, when a specific notice effect or a specific reach effect appears at each step of the step-up notice effect, the configuration is such that which specific notice effect or specific reach effect appears at which step is fixed. Then, the dialogue notice at the timing of the 2nd step, the Tatsuyoshi reach at the timing of the 3rd step, the expectation meter notice at the timing of the 4th step, the training reach at the timing of the 5th step, and the full rotation reach at the timing of the 6th step ( The structure of the jackpot confirmed reach) has been confirmed.

As a result, when the step-up notice effect is stepped up to the fifth step, it can be expected that a full-rotation reach, which is a big hit confirmation effect, will appear rather than changing from the fifth step to the final sixth step. In this way, depending on the combination of the number of steps, the specific notice effect, and the specific reach effect, it is hotter to step up here for each step, and here it is hotter to shift to the specific reach effect rather than step up. However, if the number of steps increases, the degree of expectation will increase, which is different from the production.

FIG. 22 is a modification 2 of the step-up configuration of the step-up notice effect, the specific notice effect, and the specific reach effect. As shown in FIG. 22, by shifting from the step-up notice to the specific notice effect (in the example, when shifting to the dialogue notice without changing to the third step), the step-up is performed again after the specific notice effect. It is configured to start the notice.

In this case, the same step-up notice effect may be repeated with a dialogue notice in between, or a dedicated step-up notice effect via a specific notice effect may be started. In this way, depending on how you make it, the first step-up notice has evolved to the third step, but the step-up notice that started from the first step will end in the second step, or conversely, up to the fourth step. It can be developed and can be produced without being bound by the number of steps.

In addition, if the configuration is such that a dedicated step-up notice is started according to the number of steps in which the dialogue notice is inserted, for example, if the dialogue notice is sandwiched in the third step and the step-up notice dedicated to the third step is started, the first step-up notice is started. The expectation of a big hit is higher if you stop in one step, and conversely, if the dialogue notice is caught in the first step and the step-up notice dedicated to the first step is started, the expectation of a big hit is to develop to the fourth step. It is conceivable to execute a step-up notice with an expectation degree setting different from the original step-up notice, such as a high degree.

In the embodiment, the step-up notice is given again through the dialogue notice, but
It is also conceivable to make the step-up notice redo without interposing other notices, and to make it a structure that does not suggest any degree of expectation on the spot, and to concentrate on the suggestion in the step-up notice.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the step-up notice effect and the specific notice effect or the specific reach effect having a plurality of execution timings are configured to appear at the development timing of the step-up effect. It will be a gaming machine that can provide unexpected notice effects while compensating for the disadvantages of step-up notices that expectations are low if it does not develop, and step-up notice effects and multiple other notice effects or reach effects. It can be applied to a gaming machine equipped with.

1 Game board 6 Directional symbol display device 11 1st start port 12 2nd start port 15 Ordinary electric accessory 14 Grand prize opening 17 Gate 80 Main control device 82 Directional symbol control device 83 Sub integrated control device

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Equipped with a display device that displays the results of the lottery
A gaming machine capable of displaying a specific display on the display device as a result of the lottery.
As an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a specific display is displayed during the effect display, a step-up notice effect that gradually changes the effect mode according to the expected degree from the first stage to a predetermined stage, and the step-up. With a specific notice effect that is different from the notice effect,
The specific advance notice effect is a change of the step-up advance notice effect at least at a first execution timing executed after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the effect display and at a timing when the step-up advance notice effect changes to a predetermined stage. With a second execution timing to execute instead,
The step-up announcement attraction, before the timing to change to the next stage, a configuration that notifies the effect that can be changed in the next stage, as the changeable the presentation, at least the next phase step up notice When the effect mode and the specific notice effect are shown, the individual display contents are surrounded by a frame to be notified, and which change is more likely to display the specific display. A gaming machine characterized by showing by making the color of the frame portion different.

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