JP7046855B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine that executes an effect of gradually changing the first meter and the second meter, the meter that changes stepwise is both meters, the first meter, or the second meter. There are some that have different jackpot expectations depending on whether or not they are (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-139682

However, in Patent Document 1, the player can only pay attention to whether the first meter changes, the second meter changes, or both meters change at the execution timing of the meter effect. Because it was not possible, it was not possible to improve the game entertainment satisfactorily by directing, and there was room for improvement.

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

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
It is an effect suggesting an expectation degree controlled in an advantageous state, and by changing the first display (for example, meter 263SG005m) stepwise in the first period, different expectations depending on the changed stage are obtained. The suggested first display change effect (eg, meter effect) and the second display (eg, 1) in the second period after the first period (eg, the stock effect enablement period shown in FIG. 8-11). A second display change effect (for example, a stock effect) that suggests different expectations according to the changed stage by gradually changing the three assist characters (stock), and an effect that can be executed. An execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 7) is provided.
The second display is not displayed in the first display change effect, and the first display is not displayed in the second display change effect.
When the second display change effect is executed, the expectation that the first display change effect is controlled is higher than when the first display change effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13, the stock effect is high. The part where the big hit expectation is higher than the meter production),
As the effect state when the first display change effect is executed, the first display has a plurality of types of special effect states in which the first display is more likely to change than the normal effect state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is used as a special mode. , The part where mode CG-1 and mode CG-2 can be executed),
The degree of expectation when the second display change effect is executed differs depending on which of the plurality of special effect states the first display change effect is executed (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -18 (C), the jackpot expectation after the stock effect is executed differs depending on whether the meter effect is executed in the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2).
The effect executing means starts displaying a special effect state display capable of specifying the type of the special effect state before changing the first display in the first display change effect, and displays the display in the first display. Maintain until the change production is finished,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the degree of expectation when the second display changes is suggested by the type of special effect state in which the first display change effect is executed, and the first display change effect and the second display change effect. Since it becomes related to the production, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
As the effect state when the second display change effect is executed, the second display has a special effect state in which the second display is more likely to change than the normal effect state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15, for effect control. The part where the CPU 120 can execute zone ST-1 and zone ST-2 as a specialized zone)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to the effect state when the second display change effect is executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The effect state in which the second display change effect is executed depends on which of the plurality of types of special effect states the effect state in which the first display change effect is executed is. The ratio of the special effect state is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (H), the special zone depends on whether the special mode is executed in the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2. The part where the execution expectation is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes possible to pay attention to which special effect state the effect state in which the first display change effect is executed is, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
When the effect state in which the first display change effect is executed is the special effect state, the end mode of the special effect state depending on whether the first display is in the specific mode or not. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A) to 8-19 (G), when the meter 263SG005m does not reach 100%, the meter 263SG005m is hidden as it is, while the meter 263SG005m is displayed. When it reaches 100%, the display of "MAX" notifying that the meter 263SG005m has been updated to 100% is duplicated on the meter 263SG005m, and then the meter 263SG005m is hidden).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the special effect state can be appropriately terminated according to the state of the first display.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
The effect executing means is
A variable display effect (for example, variable display of a decorative pattern) and a specific effect suggesting that the variable display effect is controlled to an advantageous state according to a specific mode (for example, a reach effect of super reach). Feasible and
The second display displayed in the second display change effect can be displayed even during the execution of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, acquired by the stock effect during the reach effect of the super reach. The part where the assist character can be displayed),
In the specific effect, as shown in a second display use effect (for example, FIGS. 8-21 (A), 8-21 (C) to 8-21 (H)) using the displayed second display. In addition, the assist character acquired in the stock effect develops into a battle effect after attacking the enemy character) and the second display non-use effect that does not use the second display (for example, FIG. 8-21 (A)). And as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the part where the assist character acquired in the stock production develops into a battle production without attacking the enemy character) can be executed.
When the second display use effect is executed, the rate of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when the second display non-use effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 8-14 (B) to 8-14 (B). As shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), the case where the assist character acquired by the stock effect attacks the enemy character is more variable than the case where the assist character acquired by the stock effect does not attack the enemy character. The part where the display result is a big hit)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second display is used in the specific effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 5.
It is provided with an advantage setting means (for example, a predetermined setting changeover switch) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
The effect executing means can execute a suggestion regarding the setting of the set value according to the change mode of the first display in the first display change effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, a non-reach variable display. When the meter effect is executed in the variable display of the normal reach or the normal reach, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the meter 263SG005m is finally stopped in a state of being charged to 11% and the meter effect is performed. A part that provides a case of ending, or if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the meter 263SG005m is finally stopped in a state of being charged to 66% and the meter effect ends. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention to the change mode of the first display can be further increased, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6.
It is provided with an advantage setting means (for example, a predetermined setting changeover switch) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
The effect executing means is a special mode that suggests that it is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, as shown in the modified example 263SG-1, a special mode that suggests that it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state during variable display. ) And a specific mode for suggesting the setting (for example, as shown in the modified example 263SG-1, a specific mode for suggesting the set value or whether or not the set value has been changed since the previous startup). A predetermined effect (for example, a variable display effect) can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including).
The predetermined effect can be executed multiple times,
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, as shown in the modified example 263SG-1, when the variable display during effect is executed in the first number of times, and the second number of times after the first number of times. In the part where the variable display effect in a specific mode can be executed at the same ratio as when the variable display effect is executed)
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 a 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 explanatory drawing which shows the meter effect executeable period and stock effect executeable period in a variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution ratio of the meter effect and the execution rate of the stock effect in each fluctuation pattern. (A) is a diagram showing whether or not the stock effect is executed and the determination ratio of the number of acquired stocks, and (B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the number of stocks to be used when the number of acquired stocks is 1. C) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the number of stocks to be used when the number of acquired stocks is 2, and (D) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the number of stocks to be used when the number of acquired stocks is 3. .. (A) is a diagram showing whether or not the special zone is executed and the determination ratio of the special zone type, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of the special zone type. (A) is a diagram showing the presence / absence of execution of the meter effect and the determination ratio of the effect pattern, and (B) is a diagram showing the content of the effect pattern of the meter effect. (A) is a diagram showing the presence / absence of specialization mode execution when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach or normal reach, and the determination ratio of the specialization mode type, and (B) is the specialization mode when the fluctuation pattern is super reach α. It is a figure which shows the presence / absence of execution and the decision rate of a specialization mode type, and (C) is a figure which shows the presence / absence of execution of a special mode, and the decision rate of a specialization mode type when the fluctuation pattern is super reach β. (D) is a diagram showing the contents of the type of specialization mode. (A) is a diagram showing the relationship between types of specialized modes in the variable display of super reach, (B) is a diagram showing the relationship of reach production of super reach, and (C) is a diagram showing the relationship of variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the expectation degree of a big hit after the stock production execution in, (D) is a figure which shows the expected value of the acquired stock number at the time of stock production execution decision, (E) is a figure which shows the stock production execution in variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the expected value of the later acquisition stock number, (F) is a figure which shows the variable display of the target of a specialization mode, (G) is a figure which shows the variable display of the target of a specialization zone, and is (H) is a diagram showing the expected value of execution of the special zone after the special mode. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the specialization mode and the meter effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of a special zone and a stock production. It is a figure which shows the usage mode of the stock in the reach production of super reach. It is a figure which shows the mode of setting value suggestion in the modification 263SG-2. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the modification 263SG-3.

(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 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 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

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

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill 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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting 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 gaming 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 number (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 open modes (number of rounds and open upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the 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, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game 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 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 symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 for 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", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type 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 high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high 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, etc.) 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 the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the 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, for example, a power supply board. 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 process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed 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 at the time 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 the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed 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 such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) 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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". 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 to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by 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 a process 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 turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the 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 on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive 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 pre-reading 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 to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command 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 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. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

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. Execute. 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 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 263SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature portion 263SG (hereinafter, abbreviated as the present feature portion 263SG) 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 263SG. 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 variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

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), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". Different EXT data are set according to the result (pre-determined result) and the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used 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 a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "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, which 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 opening big hit state and the high-speed opening 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 start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 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 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 263SG, 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. As will be described later, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit set in the RAM 102, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 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 263SG 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 263SG, depending on 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 (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 263SG, 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 263SG) (about 1 in the main feature unit 263SG). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, it is determined that when the gaming state of 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 263SG, regardless of 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 (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 judgment table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment is controlled to the small hit game 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 263SG, 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 263SG is 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 263SG will be described with reference to FIG. 8-4 (B). In the feature unit 263SG, 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 big hit game by "probability change big hit 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 263SG 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 263SG). After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in this feature unit 263SG, 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, 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 displays and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 are used. Since it is not possible to distinguish between the "probability change jackpot C" in which the probability variation control is executed and the "small hit" in which the previous gaming state is continued without the probability variation control being executed, the probability variation jackpot C After the big hit game or the small hit game 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 variable big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 263SG), 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 value to the "probability variation 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 263SG. In this feature unit 263SG, 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 variation 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 variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called 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 such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Although the feature unit 263SG 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 for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

The fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 263SG includes a fluctuation 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 big hit type is "probability variable big hit C". PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 263SG is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. Has been done. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In addition, in this feature unit 263SG, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, so that the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, in the present feature unit 263SG, 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 patterns 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, and the random values for determining the variation pattern type are used. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation pattern to which the determined type belongs.

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 263SG. In this feature unit 263SG, 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 α jackpot), and PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach β jackpot). If 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. It is determined from the fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach β jackpot).

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3 is different between the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B. .. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, 498 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, 199 determination values are assigned to PB1-2, and 300 determination values are assigned to PB1-3. Judgment value is assigned. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, 250 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, 447 determination values are assigned to PB1-2, and 300 determination values are assigned to PB1-3. A value has been assigned. That is, in the present feature unit 263SG, when the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the variation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach at a higher rate than the case where the variable display result is the non-probability variation jackpot PB1. Since it is determined to be -2 or PB1-3, 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 263SG, 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 variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach outlier variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach outlier variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α outlier variation pattern), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

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 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. 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), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

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), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

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. From (non-reach out-of-time shortening fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-time fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α out-of-order fluctuation pattern), and PA2-3 (super reach β out-of-reach fluctuation pattern) decide.

That is, when the variable display result is "missing" in the feature unit 263SG, 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 263SG 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 reserved 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.

Random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4 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 263SG, the buffer numbers 1-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the first special figure, and the buffer numbers 1-1 to the buffer numbers 1 corresponding to the hold storages 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 contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 1-0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the first special figure are 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, as for the storage contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 2-0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the second special figure, the start condition is satisfied and the highest hold storage (buffer number "2"). 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 finished.

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 corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (buffer number "1-0" or "2-". 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 263SGS141 (step 263SGS141; 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 263SGS142). 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 263SGS142, 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 numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries 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 263SGS143).

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 263SGS144), the process proceeds to step 263SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step 263SGS141 (step 263SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step 263SGS145). .. 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 263SGS145, 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 263SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 263SGS141 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 263SGS145 (step 263SGS145; 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 263SGS146). 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 263SGS146, 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 numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries 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 263SGS147).

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 263SGS148), the process proceeds to step 263SGS149.

In step 263SGS149, 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". , Determine whether the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step 263SGS150a). In this step 263SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability change flag is on, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is in the high probability state (probability change state). ) Corresponds to the range of 10000 to 12180, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not applicable, it is determined to be "missing" or "small hit". If the probability variation flag is off and the probability change state is low, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if not, it is "missing" or Judged as "small hit".

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 263SGS149, 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 263SGS150a, 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 263SGS150a that it is a "big hit" (step 263SGS150a; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 263SGS152). 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 263SGS153). 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 263SGS154). ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 263SGS154, 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 263SGS155), 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 change B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probability change C" corresponding to probability change jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 263SGS150a that it is not a "big hit" (step 263SGS150a; 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 263SGS150c). In step 263SGS150c, 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 263SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 263SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 263SGS151).

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step 263SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 263SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 263SGS156.

In step 263SGS156, 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 on), whether or not to control the small hit gaming state (the small hit flag is on). Whether or not) is determined in advance, and a definite special symbol is set according to 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 263SGS150a that the special figure display result is "big hit", when the big hit type in step 263SGS154 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 263SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 263SGS157), 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 263SGS145 (step 263SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step 263SGS158), 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 263SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is on (step 263SGS161; Y), the jackpot type is specified from the jackpot type buffer value (step 263SGS162).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 263SGS163), 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 263SGS163; 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 263SGS163; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 263SGS165).

In the determination in step 263SGS161, if the big hit flag is not in the on state (step 263SGS161; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state (step 263SGS166). When the small hit flag is on (step 263SGS166; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 263SGS167), and the process proceeds to step 263SGS175.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not in the ON state (step 263SGS166; 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 263SGS168). Then, if the time reduction flag is on (step 263SGS168; Y), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types (step 263SGS169). ).

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 263SGS168; 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 263SGS170).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 263SGS170; 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 263SGS171).

Further, when the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 263SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 263SGS172). ).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 3 (step 263SGS172; 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 263SGS173).

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 263SGS172; 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 263SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 263SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 263SGS164, step 263SGS165, step 263SGS167, step 263SGS169, step 263SGS1711, step 263SGS173, and step 263SGS174, 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 263SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the process of step 263SGS175 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 263SGS170 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 263SGS175, 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 263SGS176). 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 263SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands used at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol are set (step 263SGS177). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first 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 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 263SGS172, 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 263SGS173). 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 263SGS174), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 263SGS172, 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 263SGS180). 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 263SGS181). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step 263SGS182), and when the big hit flag is not on (step 263SGS182; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is on. Determination (step 263SGS183).

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 263SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time is set in the small hit display time timer (step 263SGS190b). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step 263SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" (step 263SGS190d), 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 263SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag (step 263SGS184) when the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are on, and the effect control board 12 is displayed. , Hit start 1 designation command (probability change jackpot A), hit start 2 designation command (probability variation jackpot B), hit start 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot C), hit start 4 designation command (probability variation jackpot A), hit start 4 designation command (probability variation jackpot B), hit start 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot C) (Non-probability variation) is set to be transmitted (step 263SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 263SGS186).

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 263SGS187). 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 263SGS188). 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 263SGS189).

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not in the on state (off state) (step 263SGS183; N), in step 263SGS190, 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 263SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 263SGS196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (step 263SGS190; 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). 263SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (step 263SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 263SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 263SGS196, and the value of the time reduction counter is reached. When is "0" (step 263SGS193; Y), after clearing the time saving flag and turning it off (step 263SGS194) 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, low accuracy and low base) (step 263SGS195), the process proceeds to step 263SGS196.

In step 263SGS196, 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 263SGS201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (step 263SGS201; 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 263SGS204), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (step 263SGS201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 263SGS203). 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 263SGS204). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 263SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 263SGS205).

When the stored jackpot type is not a non-probability change jackpot (step 263SGS205; N), it is further determined whether or not the stored jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot C (step 263SGS206).

When the stored jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot C (step 263SGS206; Y), after turning on the probability variation flag (step 263SGS210), the process proceeds to step 263SGS213.

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 263SGS206; N), the probability variation flag is turned on (step 263SGS207). The time saving flag is turned on (step 263SGS208), the time saving number counter is set to "0" (step 263SGS209), and then the process proceeds to step 263SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 263SGS205; Y), by executing step 263SGS211 and step 263SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set in the time saving number counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 263SGS213.

In step 263SGS213, 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 263SGS214). 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 263SGS215), 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 263SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In this feature unit 263SG, by executing the variable display start setting process described later, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C), shortened non-reach loss and variable display of special hits can be displayed. Except for this, it is possible to execute a meter effect that suggests that the reach effect of the super reach is executed during the variable display (during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach in the variable display of the normal reach and the super reach). The meter effect is that the meter 263SG005m (see FIG. 8-19) displayed in the image display device 5 is updated from 0% to 100% by a long press operation of the push button 21B by the player (see FIG. 8-19). It is a production (charged). When the reach effect of the super reach is executed (when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach), when the reach effect of the normal reach is executed or when the reach effect is not executed (the fluctuation pattern is the normal reach or). Since the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit is higher than (when it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern), suggesting that the super reach reach effect is executed as a meter effect means that the variable display result is a big hit. It also suggests that it will be (controlled by the jackpot game state).

Further, in the variable display of the super reach of the feature unit 263SG, the stock effect can be executed in the period until the reach is reached after the executable period of the meter effect. The stock effect is an effect for acquiring (attacking) assist characters acting on (attacking) enemy characters in the range of 0 to 3 in the reach effect of super reach, and the larger the number of assist characters to be acquired. It is a production that suggests that the expectation for big hits is high. Although the details will be described later, even if the assist character is acquired during the stock production, not all the acquired characters act on the enemy character during the reach production of the super reach.

Further, in the variable display of the feature unit 263SG, the special mode may be entered from the start timing of the variable display to the end timing of the meter effect. When the special mode is entered, the meter 263SG005m is more likely to be charged to 100% as a meter effect than when the special mode is not entered.

Further, in the variable display of the super reach, after the feasible period of the meter effect, the special zone may be entered from the timing before the start of the stock effect to the end timing of the stock effect. When entering the specialized zone, it is easier to accumulate up to the maximum number of stocks (3 in this feature section) than when not entering the specialized zone.

As shown in FIG. 8-13, in the variable display start setting process described later, the variable display variation pattern (the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command read by 263SGS275) is shortened non-reach or special. If it is a hit, the execution of the meter effect and the execution of the stock effect are each determined at a rate of 0%, and if the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is out of reach, the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, the execution of stock production is decided at a rate of 0%. When the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is out of the normal reach, the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 50%, while the execution of the stock effect is determined at a rate of 0%, and the variation pattern of the variable display is a normal reach hit. In the case of, the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 50%, while the execution of the stock effect is determined at a rate of 0%. When the variation pattern of the variable display is out of the super reach, the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 100%, while the execution of the stock effect is determined at a rate of 60%, and the variation pattern of the variable display is determined. If is a super reach jackpot, the execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 100%, while the execution of the stock effect is determined at a rate of 95%. In other words, the fluctuation pattern to be executed by the meter effect is non-reach off, normal reach off, normal reach jackpot, super reach off, and super reach jackpot, while the fluctuation pattern to be executed by stock effect is out of super reach. Only super reach jackpot.

Here, as described above, the fluctuation pattern of super reach is set to have a higher expectation of jackpot than the fluctuation pattern of normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern of normal reach is set to have a higher expectation of jackpot than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach. Therefore, in this feature unit 263SG, the stock effect is set to have a higher expectation of big hit than the meter effect (big hit expectation: stock effect> meter effect).

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S171 of FIG. 8-12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 263SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 263SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer are set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with each other are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 263SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

When the first variable display start command reception flag is not in the ON state (step 263SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 263SGS273). When the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 263SGS273; Y), it is associated with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer. The various command data stored in the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 263SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination. Then, the process proceeds to step 263SGS275. If the second variable display start command reception flag is not in the ON state (step 263SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated.

After executing step 263SGS272 or step 263SGS274, the variation pattern specification command is read from the variation pattern specification command storage area (step 263SGS275), and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area. (Step 263SGS276).

In the feature unit 263SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, "7" as a stop symbol. ”Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols). 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 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 fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probabilistic big hit C or the sixth variable display result specification command corresponding to the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 may be, for example, As a stop symbol, it is determined from a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are aligned at the chance (for example, a combination of decorative symbols such as "123" and "456"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the loss, a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are uneven or a decorative symbol in which the reach is lost is used as the stop symbol. The combination of (missing symbols) is determined.

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.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command read in step 263SGS275 is a superreach fluctuation pattern (263SGS277). In the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step 263SGS277; Y), whether or not to execute the stock effect during the variable display and the number of stocks to be acquired are determined based on the variable display result (step 263SGS278). Further, in the process, when the stock effect is executed, the number of stocks (the number of assist characters acting on the enemy character) used during the reach effect of the super reach is also determined.

Specifically, in step 263SGS278, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the stock effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and at a rate of 10%. The execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 0, the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, and the stock effect is determined at a rate of 25%. The execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 2, and the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 3 at a rate of 40%. If the variable display result is out of order, the non-execution of the stock effect is determined at a rate of 40%, the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 0 at a rate of 25%. At a rate of 20%, the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 1, and at a rate of 10%, the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 2, 5%. The execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be three at the ratio of.

That is, in the present feature unit 263SG, when the stock effect is executed during the variable display, the variable display result is set to be a big hit at a higher rate than when the stock effect is not executed, and the variable display is in progress. When the stock effect is executed, it is set so that the larger the number of acquired stocks (the larger the number of assist characters to be acquired), the higher the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (whether or not the stock effect is executed). And the jackpot expectation in the number of acquired stocks: 3 acquired stocks by executing stock production> 2 acquired stocks by executing stock production> 1 acquired stock by executing stock production> 0 stocks acquired by executing stock production> stock Directing non-execution).

Further, in step 263SGS278, when the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be one, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, The number of stocks used during the reach production of Super Reach is determined to be 0 at a rate of 45% and 1 at a rate of 55%, but if the variable display result is out of order, the Super Reach The number of stocks used during the reach production is determined to be 0 at a rate of 55% and 1 at a rate of 45%. That is, when the stock effect is executed and the number of stocks acquired in the stock effect is determined to be 1, when one acquired stock is used during the reach effect of Super Reach (one assist character is an enemy character). The variable display result is set to be a big hit at a higher rate than when the acquired stock is not used (when the assist character does not attack the enemy character) (when attacking). Expected jackpot of the number of stocks used at the time of 1 piece> 0 pieces).

Further, in step 263SGS278, when the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 2, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), when the variable display result is a big hit, the supermarket The number of stocks used during the reach production of the reach is determined to be 0 at a rate of 20%, 1 at a rate of 35%, and 2 at a rate of 45%, while the variable display result. If the number is off, the number of stocks used during the reach production of Super Reach is determined to be 0 at a rate of 45%, 1 at a rate of 35%, and 2 at a rate of 20%. decide. That is, when the stock effect is executed and the number of stocks acquired in the stock effect is determined to be 2, when two acquired stocks are used during the reach effect of Super Reach (two assist characters are enemy characters). The most variable display result is set to the highest rate when the variable display result is a big hit, and the acquired stock is not used (when neither assist character attacks the enemy character). Is set to a low percentage of jackpots (expected jackpot of the number of stocks used when the number of acquired stocks is 2: 2> 1> 0).

Then, in step 263SGS278, when the execution of the stock effect and the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect are determined to be 3, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), when the variable display result is a big hit, the supermarket The number of stocks used during the reach production of the reach is determined to be 0 at a rate of 5%, 1 at a rate of 20%, 2 at a rate of 25%, and 50%. If the variable display result is out of order while deciding to 3 pieces, the number of stocks to be used during the reach production of Super Reach is decided to be 0 at a rate of 50% and 1 at a rate of 25%. Determine, determine 2 at a rate of 20%, and determine 3 at a rate of 5%. That is, when the stock effect is executed and the number of stocks acquired in the stock effect is determined to be 3, when 3 acquired stocks are used during the reach effect of Super Reach (all 3 assist characters are enemies). (When attacking a character) is set to the highest rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit, and then when two acquired stocks are used (when assist character 2 attacks an enemy character). However, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set high, and when the acquired stock is not used (when neither assist character attacks the enemy character), the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is the highest. It is set low (expected jackpot of the number of stocks used when the number of acquired stocks is 3: 3> 2> 1> 0).

Further, in this feature unit 263SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (A) to 8-14 (D), when the variable display result is a big hit, the number of acquired stocks is larger than when the variable display result is out of order. If the expected value of is set high and the variable display result is a big hit, more stock will be used during the reach production of Super Reach than if the variable display result is out of order, so it is suitable for stock production. As the number of stocks acquired is larger, the same number of stocks as the number of stocks acquired in the stock production is used in the reach production of Super Reach. In other words, the larger the number of stocks acquired in the stock production, the lower the percentage of the stock not used in the super reach production.

After the execution of step 263SGS278, the presence / absence of the specialization zone and the type of the specialization zone are determined based on the determined number of acquired stocks (step 263SGS279), and the process proceeds to step 2 63SGS280. If the fluctuation pattern is not the super reach (step 263SGS277; N), the process proceeds to step 263SGS280 without going through step 263SGS278 and step 263SGS279.

In step 263SGS279, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), when the determined number of acquired stocks is 0, the non-execution of the special zone is determined at a rate of 90%, and the special zone is determined at a rate of 10%. The execution of zone ST-1 is decided as a conversion zone, and the execution of zone ST-2 is decided as a specialized zone at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the determined number of acquired stocks is 1, it is decided to execute the zone ST-1 as a specialized zone at a rate of 60%, and to execute the zone ST-1 as a specialized zone at a rate of 30%. The execution of zone ST-2 is decided as a specialized zone at a rate of%. If the number of acquired stocks is 2, 30% decides not to execute the special zone, and 40% decides to execute zone ST-1 as a special zone. The execution of zone ST-2 is decided as a specialized zone at a rate of%. In addition, when the determined number of acquired stocks is 3, the non-execution of the special zone is decided at a rate of 10%, and the execution of zone ST-1 is decided as a special zone at a rate of 30%, 60. The execution of zone ST-2 is decided as a specialized zone at a rate of%.

As shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), the zone ST-1 is a telop (book) indicating that the expected value of the number of acquired stocks is higher in the image display device 5 than when the special zone is not executed. The feature section 263SG is a specialized zone (blue zone) that displays the telop of "stock rate is rising" in blue, and the zone ST-2 is the stock acquired more than the zone ST-1 in the image display device 5. It is a special zone (red zone) that displays a telop indicating that the expected value of the number is high (a telop of "the stock rate is rapidly increasing" in this feature unit 263SG) in red. That is, in this feature unit 263SG, the expected value of the number of acquired stocks is set to be the highest when the stock effect is executed in the zone ST-2, and the stock effect is executed in the state where the special zone is not executed. In this case, the expected value of the number of acquired stocks is set to be the lowest (expected value of the number of acquired stocks in the stock production: zone ST-2 execution time> zone ST-1 execution time> special zone non-execution time).

In step 263SGS280, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of meter effect and the effect pattern of meter effect based on the fluctuation pattern (step 263SGS280). The fluctuation pattern may be specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command read out in step 263SGS275.

In step 263SGS280, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), in the case of a shortened non-reach loss or a fluctuation pattern of a special hit, the non-execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 100%, and at a rate of 0%. The execution of the meter effect pattern MT-1 is decided, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. Then, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. In the case of a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, the non-execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 95%, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, and the rate is 0%. Determines the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-2, determines the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-3 at a rate of 0%, and determines the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-4 at a rate of 0%. decide.

In addition, in the case of a fluctuation pattern that is out of normal reach, 50% of the time, 50% of the time, the non-execution of the meter effect is decided, 35% of the time, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-1 is decided, and 15% of the rate. The execution of the meter effect pattern MT-2 is decided, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-3 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. do. In the case of the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot, 50% of the time decides not to execute the meter effect, 35% decides to execute the meter effect pattern MT-1, and 15% decides to execute the meter effect. The execution of the pattern MT-2 is determined, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-3 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

In the case of a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach, the non-execution of the meter effect is determined at a rate of 0%, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-1 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the rate is 0%. Decided to execute with the meter effect pattern MT-2, decided to execute with the meter effect pattern MT-3 at a rate of 70%, and execute with the meter effect pattern MT-4 at a rate of 30%. decide. In the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot, the non-execution of the meter effect is decided at the rate of 0%, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-1 is decided at the rate of 0%, and the meter is determined at the rate of 0%. The execution of the effect pattern MT-2 is decided, the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the meter effect pattern MT-4 is determined at a rate of 70%. ..

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), the pattern MT-1 is an effect pattern in which the meter 263SG005m displayed on the image display device 5 is charged (updated) from 0% to 40%, and is a pattern. The MT-2 is an effect pattern in which the meter 263SG005m displayed on the image display device 5 is charged (updated) from 0% to 40% and then charged (updated) to 70%. Is an effect pattern in which the meter 263SG005m displayed on the image display device 5 is charged (updated) from 0% to 40% and 70%, and then further charged (updated) to 99%. Is an effect pattern in which the meter 263SG005m displayed on the image display device 5 is charged (updated) from 0% to 40% and 70%, and then further charged (updated) to 100%. In the pattern MT-4, after the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 100%, the display of "MAX" notifying that the meter 263SG005m has been charged to 100% is overlapped on the meter 263SG005m. It is also a pattern.

That is, in this feature unit 263SG, when the meter 263SG005m is not displayed on the image display device 5 during the variable display (when the meter effect is not executed) or when the meter 263SG005m is not finally charged (updated) by 99% or more, it is super. The reach effect of reach is never executed. On the other hand, when the meter 263SG005m is finally charged (updated) to 100%, the variable display result becomes a big hit at a higher rate than when the meter 263SG005m is finally charged (updated) to 99%. Is set to.

As described above, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which the reach effect of the super reach may be executed even when the meter 263SG005m is not finally charged (updated) to 100%. The reach effect of the super reach may not be executed unless the meter 263SG005m is finally charged (updated) to 100%.

Further, in this feature unit 263SG, the reach effect of super reach is not executed when the meter effect is not executed or when the meter 263SG005m is finally charged (updated) to 40% or 70%. Although the embodiment is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the meter effect is not executed or the meter 263SG005m is finally charged (updated) to 40% or 70%, it is super. A case may be provided in which the reach effect of the reach is executed.

Further, in this feature unit 263SG, patterns MT-1 to pattern MT-4 are provided as effect patterns for meter effect, and pattern MT-1 to pattern MT are provided when the meter effect is executed regardless of whether or not the special mode is executed. -4 The embodiment in which all can be executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if some of the plurality of effect patterns of these meter effects can be executed only when the special mode is executed. good. Further, as the effect pattern of the meter effect, both an effect pattern for non-execution of the special mode and an effect pattern for execution of the special mode may be provided. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the special mode is executed when the meter effect is executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step 263SGS281). Whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern may be specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command read in step 263SGS275. If it is not a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step 263SGS281; N), the presence / absence and type of the specialization mode are determined based on the presence / absence of the meter effect and the effect pattern (step 263SGS282), and the process proceeds to step 263SGS284. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step 263SGS281; Y), the presence / absence and the type of the special mode are determined based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach and the effect pattern of the meter effect (step 263SGS283). , Step 263 SGS284.

In step 263SGS282, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), when the non-execution of the meter effect is determined, the non-execution of the special mode is determined at a rate of 95%, and the special mode is determined at a rate of 5%. The execution of the mode CG-1 is determined as the conversion mode, and the execution of the mode CG-2 is determined as the specialized mode at a rate of 0%. When the meter effect is determined to be executed by the pattern MT-1, the non-execution of the specialized mode is determined at a rate of 90%, and the mode CG-1 is executed as the specialized mode at a rate of 10%. Is determined, and the execution of mode CG-2 is determined as a specialized mode at a rate of 0%. If the meter effect is determined to be executed by the pattern MT-2, the non-execution of the specialized mode is determined at a rate of 85%, and the mode CG-1 is executed as the specialized mode at a rate of 15%. Is determined, and the execution of mode CG-2 is determined as a specialized mode at a rate of 0%.

Further, in step 263SGS283, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, when the meter effect is determined to be executed by the pattern MT-3, the ratio is 20%. Determines the non-execution of the specialized mode, determines the execution of the mode CG-1 as the specialized mode at a rate of 50%, and determines the execution of the mode CG-2 as the specialized mode at a rate of 30%. If the meter effect is determined to be executed by the pattern MT-4, the non-execution of the specialized mode is determined at a rate of 10%, and the mode CG-1 is executed as the specialized mode at a rate of 60%. Is determined, and the execution of mode CG-2 is determined as a specialized mode at a rate of 30%.

Further, in step 263SGS283, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (C), when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β, when the meter effect is determined to be executed by the pattern MT-3, the ratio is 20%. Determines the non-execution of the specialized mode, determines the execution of the mode CG-1 as the specialized mode at a rate of 30%, and determines the execution of the mode CG-2 as the specialized mode at a rate of 50%. If the meter effect is determined to be executed by the pattern MT-4, the non-execution of the specialized mode is determined at a rate of 10%, and the mode CG-1 is executed as the specialized mode at a rate of 30%. Is determined, and the execution of mode CG-2 is determined as a specialized mode at a rate of 60%.

As shown in FIG. 8-17 (D), the mode CG-1 means that the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 100% in the image display device 5 as compared with the non-execution of the special mode. It is a specialized mode (blue mode) that displays a telop indicating that it is high (a telop indicating that the meter charge rate is increasing in this feature unit 263SG) in blue, and the mode CG-1 is a mode CG-1 in the image display device 5. Specialized mode that displays a telop (the telop of "Meter charge rate is rapidly increasing" in this feature unit 263SG) that indicates that the rate at which the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 100% is higher than that of the mode CG-1. (Red mode).

That is, in this feature unit 263SG, when the meter effect is executed in the mode CG-2, the rate at which the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 100% is set to be the highest, and the special mode is not executed. When the meter effect is executed in the state of, the rate at which the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 100% is set to be the lowest (the rate at which the meter 263SG005m is charged to 100% in the meter effect: Mode CG-2. Execution> Mode CG-1 Execution> Specialized mode non-execution).

Further, in the feature unit 263SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B), 8-17 (C) and 8-18 (A), the special mode is the mode CG-1 in the variable display of the super reach. When executed in, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach α after the execution of the stock effect is set higher than the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach β after the execution of the stock effect. On the other hand, when the special mode is executed in the mode CG-2 in the variable display of the super reach, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach β after the execution of the stock effect is the ratio of the super reach α after the execution of the stock effect. It is set higher than the rate at which the reach effect is executed.

In step 263SGS284, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the meter effect is determined (step 263SGS284). When the execution of the meter effect is not determined (step 263SGS284; N), it is further determined whether or not the execution of the stock effect is determined (step 263SGS285). When the execution of the stock effect is not decided (step 263SGS285; N), the process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is selected (step 263SGS286), the process proceeds to step 263SGS291, and the execution of the stock effect is decided (step). 263SGS285; Y) selects a process table according to the stock effect, the number of stocks to be used, and the fluctuation pattern (step 263SGS287), and proceeds to step 263SGS291.

On the other hand, when the execution of the meter effect is determined (step 263SGS284; Y), it is determined whether or not the execution of the stock effect is determined (step 263SGS288). When the execution of the stock effect is not decided (step 263SGS288; N), the process table corresponding to the meter effect and the fluctuation pattern is selected (step 263SGS289), and the process proceeds to step 263SGS291, and the execution of the stock effect is decided. In the case (step 263SGS288; N), a process table is selected according to the stock effect, the number of stocks to be used, and the fluctuation pattern (step 263SGS290). When the stock effect is executed (step 263SGS285; Y), a process table corresponding to the stock effect, the number of stocks to be used, the meter effect, and the fluctuation pattern is selected (step 263SGS290), and the process proceeds to step 263SGS291.

In step 263SGS291, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the selected process table (step 263SGS291).

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

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 263SGS292). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern, the effect pattern of the meter effect, the number of stocks acquired in the stock effect, the stock to be used, and the like. 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.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 263SGS293). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 263SGS294). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display 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 263SGS295), and the variable display start setting process is terminated.

In the variable display effect processing, the values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer are each set to -1. Then, the control of the effect device is executed according to the value of the process timer, the variable display of the decorative symbol is realized according to the value of the variable display control timer as described above, and the decorative symbol is realized according to the value of the variable display time timer. The variable display of is stopped, and the value of the effect control process flag may be set to the value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S173).

As described above, when the special zone or the special mode is executed during the variable display in the feature unit 263SG, FIGS. 8-17 (B), 8-17 (C) and 8-18 (A). ), When the special mode is executed in the mode CG-1 in the variable display of the super reach, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach α after the stock effect is executed is the super It is set higher than the ratio at which the reach effect of reach β is executed. On the other hand, when the special mode is executed in the mode CG-2 in the variable display of the super reach, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach β after the execution of the stock effect is the ratio of the super reach α after the execution of the stock effect. It is set higher than the rate at which the reach effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-18 (B), the reach effect of the super reach α and the reach effect of the super reach β (variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach α and the variation pattern of the super reach β). (Variable display in), the reach production of Super Reach β is set to have a higher expectation of big hit (Big hit expectation: Fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β> Fluctuation pattern of Super Reach α). From 18 (A) and FIG. 8-18 (B), regarding the jackpot expectation after executing the stock effect in the variable display of the super reach, it is more special when the special mode is executed in the mode CG-2. The conversion mode is higher than that when it is executed in the mode CG-1 (see FIG. 8-18 (C). Expectation of big hit after executing the stock effect: mode CG-2> mode CG-1).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (A) and 8-18 (D), the expected value of the number of acquired stocks at the time of determining the execution of the stock effect is variably displayed when the variable display result is a big hit. It is set higher than if the result is out of order. Therefore, from FIGS. 8-18 (C) and 8-18 (D), the special mode is changed to mode CG-2 for the expected value of the number of stocks acquired at the time of stock production execution d in the variable display of super reach. The case where the special mode is executed is higher than the case where the special mode is executed in the mode CG-1 (see FIG. 8-18 (E). Expected value of the number of acquired stocks when the stock effect is executed: Execute specialized mode in mode CG-2> Execute specialized mode in mode CG-1).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-18 (F), when focusing on the specialized mode, the mode CG-1 has a non-reach (shortened non-reach). ), Normal reach, and super reach variable display can be executed, while mode CG-2 can be executed only for super reach variable display.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-18 (G), when focusing on the specialized zone, both zone ST-1 and zone ST-2 are stocked. It is possible to execute only the variable display of the super reach for which the execution of the production is decided.

That is, from FIGS. 8-18 (F) and 8-18 (G), regarding the ratio of the special zone being executed after the special mode is executed (specialized zone execution expectation), the special mode is the mode CG-. The case of execution in 1 is higher than the case of execution in the mode CG-1 (see FIG. 8-18 (H). Execution of the special zone after the special mode). Expectation: Specialized mode is executed in mode CG-2> Specialized mode is executed in mode CG-1).

Next, the effect mode of the variable display in the feature unit 263SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-19 to 8-21.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A) to 8-19 (C), when the meter effect or the execution of the special mode for the meter effect is determined at the start of the variable display, it is variable. Immediately after the start of display, if the telop (as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (B) and 8-19 (C)) is executed in the mode CG-1 on the left and right sides of the image display device 5, " A telop of "Increasing meter charge rate" and a telop of "Increasing meter charge rate" if the special mode is executed in mode CG-2) are displayed, and the player is notified in the center of the image display device 5. On the other hand, an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the push button 31B (long press of the push button 31B) and the meter 263SG005m are displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 8-19, if the non-execution of the special mode is determined at the start of the variable display, each telop is not displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (D) to 8-19 (G), the player executes the long press operation of the push button 31B to charge (update) the meter 263SG005m. At this time, if the pattern MT-1 is determined as the effect pattern of the meter effect, the charge (update) of the meter 263SG005m ends at 40%, and the pattern MT-2 is determined as the effect pattern of the meter effect. If so, the charge (update) of the meter 263SG005m ends at 70%, and if the pattern MT-3 is determined as the effect pattern of the meter effect, the charge (update) of the meter 263SG005m ends at 99%. When the pattern MT-4 is determined as the effect pattern of the meter effect, the charge (update) of the meter 263SG005m ends at 100%, and "MAX" is displayed to notify that the meter has been charged to 100%. Is displayed overlapping on the meter 263SG005m.

At the end of the meter effect, the telop and the operation promotion image are hidden, and if any one of the pattern MT-1 to the pattern MT-3 is determined as the effect pattern of the meter effect, the meter 263SG005m is set. When the pattern MT-4 is hidden and the pattern MT-4 is determined as the effect pattern of the meter effect, the display of "MAX" which is overlapped and displayed on the meter 263SG005m together with the meter 263SG005m is hidden.

Further, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the stock effect can be executed after the executable period of the meter effect. As shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) and 8-20 (B), when the execution of the stock effect and the execution of the special zone for the stock effect are determined at the start of the variable display, the image. On the left and right sides of the display device 5, if the telop (as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (B) and 8-20 (C)) is executed in the zone ST-1, the “stock rate is increasing”. If the telop or special zone is executed in zone ST-2, the telop of "stock rate is rapidly increasing") is displayed, and the push button 31B is operated by the player at the center of the image display device 5 (the operation of the push button 31B (). An operation promotion image prompting the push button 31B to be repeatedly hit) is displayed. Further, in the stock effect of the feature unit 263SG, a silhouette (silhouette of the assist character) indicating the number of stocks that can be acquired in the stock effect is also displayed in the lower part of the image display device 5. Although not shown in FIG. 8-20, if the non-execution of the special zone is determined at the start of the variable display, each telop is not displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (C) to 8-20 (E), the player executes the push button 31B repeatedly in the stock production to acquire the stock (acquire the assist character). Will be. At this time, if the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect is determined to be one, one of the silhouettes displayed at the bottom of the image display device 5 (the left end shown in FIGS. 8-20 (C)). Only the silhouette displayed in) changes to the assist character and the stock production ends. When the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect is determined to be two, two silhouettes out of the silhouettes displayed at the bottom of the image display device 5 (displayed at the left end shown in FIGS. 8-20 (D)). The silhouette that is displayed and the silhouette displayed in the center) change to an assist character, and the stock production ends. When the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect is determined to be 3, three silhouettes among the silhouettes displayed at the lower part of the image display device 5 (displayed at the left end shown in FIG. 8-20 (E)). The silhouette that is displayed, the silhouette that is displayed in the center, and the silhouette that is displayed at the right end) all change to assist characters and the stock production ends.

That is, the player can recognize the acquired stock number by the number of the silhouette displayed on the image display device 5 changed to the assist character as the effect result of the stock effect.

As a stock effect in the feature unit 263SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (C) to 8-20 (E), the silhouette displayed at the left end according to the repeated hits of the push button 31B of the player. , The silhouette displayed in the center and the silhouette displayed at the right end are exemplified in the order of changing to the assist character, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these silhouettes change to the assist character. There may be cases where the order of doing is different. In particular, by changing the determination rate of the order in which the silhouette changes to the assist character according to the variable display result, not only the number of stocks in the silhouette production (the number at which the silhouette changes to the assist character) but also the silhouette changes to the assist character. Since the players can be drawn to the attention in order, the game entertainment can be improved.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the telop and the operation promotion image are hidden during the stock effect, and the reach effect of the super reach is started. At this time, when one or more stocks are acquired during the stock effect, the display of the assist character displayed at the lower part of the image display device 5 is maintained. In addition, in FIG. 8-21 (A), the case where three stocks (three assist characters) are acquired in the stock production is illustrated.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), when the reach effect of the super reach is started, the enemy character is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, and the target is displayed at the right end of the image display device 5. The character's health gauge is displayed.

At this time, if the number of stocks used in the reach effect of the super reach is determined to be 0 at the start of the variable display, the assist character acquired in the stock effect will not be attacked by the enemy character and will be the ally character. It develops into a battle production in which enemy characters fight. In addition, unlike the case where the assist character described later acts (attacks) on the enemy character, the battle effect is performed in a state where the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is not reduced, so that the expectation of a big hit is the lowest. (See FIG. 8-14 (D). Expectation of big hit: small).

When the number of stocks to be used in the reach effect of the super reach is determined to be one at the start of the variable display, it is acquired in the stock effect as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C) and 8-21 (D). When the first character acts on the enemy character (attacks), the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by one level. Then, the battle effect develops in a state where the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by one step. In addition, since the battle effect is performed in a state where one assist character acts on the enemy character (one stock is used) and the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by one step, the above-mentioned assist character is used. The jackpot expectation is higher than the battle effect when it does not act on the enemy character (see Fig. 8-14 (D). Jackpot expectation: medium).

Further, when the number of stocks to be used in the reach effect of the super reach is determined to be two at the start of the variable display, FIGS. 8-21 (C), 8-21 (E) and 8-21 (F). As shown in, the first character and the second character acquired in the stock effect continuously act on (attack) the enemy character, and the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by two steps. Then, the battle effect develops in a state where the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by two steps. In addition, since the battle effect is performed in a state where the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by two steps due to the action of the two assist characters on the enemy character (two stocks are used), the above-mentioned one body is used. The jackpot expectation is higher than the battle effect when the assist character acts on the enemy character (see FIG. 8-14 (D). Jackpot expectation: high).

When the number of stocks to be used in the reach effect of the super reach is determined to be 3 at the start of the variable display, FIGS. 8-21 (C), 8-21 (E), and 8-21 (G). And, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (H), the first character, the second character, and the third character acquired in the stock effect continuously act (attack) on the enemy character. The physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by 3 levels. Then, the battle effect develops in a state where the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by three stages. In addition, since the battle effect is performed in a state where the physical strength gauge of the enemy character is reduced by 3 steps due to the action of the 3 assist characters on the enemy character (3 stocks are used), the above-mentioned 2 bodies are used. The jackpot expectation is higher than the battle effect when the assist character acts on the enemy character (see FIG. 8-14 (D). Jackpot expectation: highest).

After that, it is notified that the variable display result becomes a big hit when the ally character wins as the effect result of these battle effects, or the variable display result becomes out of order when the enemy character wins.

As shown in FIG. 8-21, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which a number of stocks smaller than the number of stocks acquired during the stock production may be used during the reach production of the super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of stocks acquired during the stock production may always be used during the super reach production.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 263SG, the stock effect in which the stock (assist character acting on the enemy character) used during the reach effect of the super reach is added one by one is the meter 263SG005m. Is executed after the meter effect that is updated step by step, and the expected value of the number of acquired stocks in the stock effect is executed in either the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2 in the specialized mode of the meter effect. As suggested by this, the meter effect and the stock effect are related, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (C), the effect control CPU 120 includes a mode CG-1 and a mode CG-2 in which the meter 263SG005m is more easily updated to 100% than usual as a specialized mode in the meter effect. The jackpot expectation when the stock effect is executed differs depending on whether the meter effect is executed in these mode CG-1 or mode CG-2, that is, the stock effect is The jackpot expectation when executed is suggested by whether the meter effect is executed in mode CG-1 or mode CG-2, so that the meter effect and the stock effect are related. Therefore, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

It should be noted that the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which two modes, mode CG-1 and mode CG-2, are provided as specialized modes for meter production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meter is not limited thereto. As the specializing mode for the production, three or more types of modes may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the zone ST-1 and the zone ST-2 in which the expected value of the acquired stock number is higher than usual as a special zone for the effect effect. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the production state when the stock production is executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The feature unit 263SG exemplifies a form in which two zones, zone ST-1 and zone ST-2, are provided as specialized zones for stock production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stock is not limited to this. As the special zone for the production, three or more types of zones may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (H), the execution expectation of the special zone differs depending on whether the special mode is executed in the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2, so that the meter effect is produced. Since it is possible to draw the player's attention depending on which mode of the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2 is executed, the game interest can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A) to 8-19 (G), when the meter 263SG005m does not reach 100%, the meter 263SG005m is hidden as it is, while the meter 263SG005m is up to 100%. When it reaches, the display of "MAX" notifying that the meter 263SG005m has been updated to 100% is duplicated on the meter 263SG005m, and then the meter 263SG005m is hidden, so that the meter 263SG005m is updated according to the update status. The meter effect can be appropriately terminated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-21, as the reach effect of the super reach after the stock effect is executed, there are cases where the assist character acquired in the stock effect develops into a battle effect after attacking the enemy character, and a stock effect. In some cases, the assist character acquired in the above may develop into a battle production without attacking the enemy character, and in the case where the assist character acquired in the stock production develops into a battle production without attacking the enemy character. Since the ratio of variable display results to big hits is set higher than when the assist character acquired in the stock production develops into a battle production after attacking the enemy character, in the stock production during the reach production of Super Reach. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the acquired assist character attacks the enemy character, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

For example, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of controlling a player in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state), 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) by operating a predetermined setting changeover switch. It may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine with a setting function) in which the ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the set value. 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.

When the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function as described above, as a modification 263SG-1, a special mode suggesting that the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state during variable display, and a suggestion regarding a setting value ( For example, a variable display effect is performed by one of a plurality of types of effect modes including a set value and a specific mode for performing (suggestion of whether or not the set value has been changed since the previous startup). May be feasible.

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, it can be expected in the same way for the execution of the effect during variable display of a specific aspect.

Further, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, the setting value may be suggested according to the effect mode of the meter effect disclosed in the feature unit 263SG. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) to 8-22 (C) as a modified example 263SG-2, when performing a meter effect in a non-reach variable display or a normal reach variable display, the pachinko gaming machine 1 If the set value set to 1 is 1, there may be a case where the meter 263SG005m is finally charged to 11% and the meter effect ends, or the setting set for the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the value is 6, a case is provided in which the meter 263SG005m is finally stopped in a state of being charged to 66% and the meter effect ends. In this way, while suggesting the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the final update mode of the meter 263SG005m, by preventing it from developing into a stock effect or a reach effect of super reach, a stock effect or a stock effect can be achieved. It is possible to reduce the decline in the interest in pachinko machines due to the fact that it does not develop into the reach production of super reach. In addition, since the player's attention to the renewal mode of the meter 263SG005m can be further increased, the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 263SG, in the reach effect of the super reach, the stock acquired in the stock effect is used (the assist character attacks the enemy character) and the stock acquired in the stock effect is not used (the assist character is the enemy). The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. Whether or not to use the stock acquired in the stock effect and the stock use suggestion effect that suggests the stock to be used (in the example shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the assist character acquired in the stock effect attacks the enemy character. You may perform a roulette effect) that suggests whether or not to do it and the assist character to attack.

When executing the roulette effect as the stock use suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), the roulette effect is executed after the reach effect of the super reach starts. do. At this time, if the roulette finally stops at "none" where the assist character does not attack the enemy character, the battle effect is started as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (C) and 8-23 (D). do.

On the other hand, when the roulette finally stops at any of the assist characters, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (E) and 8-23 (F), the assist character at which the roulette stops is the enemy character. Attack on.

If the number of remaining stocks still exists, the roulette effect is executed again as shown in FIG. 8-23 (G). In the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (G), the number of options to be displayed (the number of assist characters to be displayed) may be different according to the number of remaining stocks.

Then, when the roulette finally stops at "none" in the second roulette effect, the battle effect is started, and when the roulette finally stops at any of the assist characters in the second roulette effect, the stop is performed. Assist Attacks a character-like character. Then, if the number of remaining stocks still exists, the reel effect is executed again, and if the number of remaining stocks becomes 0, the battle effect is started without executing the reel effect again.

As described above, when stock (assist character) is acquired in the stock effect, whether or not the assist character attacks the enemy character by executing the roulette effect as a stock use suggestion effect during the reach effect of the super reach. Since the crab player can be noticed, the interest of the reach production of the super reach can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which when the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 99% or 100% in the meter effect, it is always determined to be a super reach reach effect, but the present invention is limited to this. However, there may be a case where the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 99% or 100% in the meter effect but does not develop into the reach effect of the super reach. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the meter 263SG005m is charged (updated) to 99% or 100% in the meter production and then develops into the reach production of the super reach. Can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which a battle effect is performed as a part of the reach effect of the super reach and the variable display result is notified by the result of the battle effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, as an effect of notifying the variable display result during the battle effect, an effect of notifying the variable display result (operation effect) may be executed by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. In particular, when the operation effect can be executed, the operation effect is executed only when one or more stocks (assist characters) are acquired in the stock effect, or the assist character acquired in the stock effect attacks the enemy character. The operation effect may be executed only when it is added. Furthermore, when the number of assist characters attacking the enemy character is large, that is, when the jackpot expectation is high, the jackpot expectation is low so that the operation target of the operation effect differs depending on the jackpot expectation. The operation means may not be the operation target (for example, as the operation means of the operation effect, the push button 31B which is easily determined as the operation target when the jackpot expectation is low and the operation target are determined when the jackpot expectation is high. If there is a stick controller 31A that is easy to do, and there are three assist characters that attack the enemy character, make sure that the stick controller 31A is determined as the operation target of the operation effect).

Further, in the feature unit 263SG, as the first display change effect in the present invention, a mode of executing a meter effect in which the meter 263SG005m is updated stepwise is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first display change effect is, for example, an effect in which the brightness of a specific LED changes stepwise, an effect in which a movable body moves stepwise toward a specific position, and the like, and the update target is other than the meter 263SG005m. It may be used as a production of.

Further, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which a stock effect is executed during the variable display of 1 and the stock acquired in the stock effect is used during the reach effect of the super reach, but the present invention is limited to this. Stocks that are not used during the reach production of Super Reach may be used for variable display, big hit games, etc. from the next time onward. As a form of using the stock that was not used during the reach production of the super reach during the jackpot game, for example, by using the stock, an effect of notifying that the stock is controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game is used. It suffices to enable an effect (so-called promotion effect) for notifying that the jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game notified at the end of the variable display.

Further, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a mode in which a stock effect is executed during the variable display of 1 and the stock acquired by the stock effect is used during the reach effect of the super reach in the same variable display. The invention is not limited to this, and when a hold storage corresponding to a variable display for executing a reach effect of super reach occurs, the hold is made in a variable display prior to the variable display corresponding to the hold storage. A stock effect may be performed for the memory. By doing so, when the stock effect is executed, the later variable display is the variable display of the super reach, and the stock acquired in the stock effect is used in the reach effect of the super reach. Since it is possible to draw people's attention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the feature unit 263SG, when a plurality of stocks are acquired in the stock production, the embodiment in which the stocks are used one by one during the reach production of the super reach is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. If you have acquired multiple stocks in the stock production, you may be able to use multiple stocks at once during the reach production of Super Reach. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the number of stocks used at one time during the reach production of the super reach. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the number of stocks used at one time, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 263SG, in the variable display of the super reach, an example is exemplified in which an assist character that attacks (acts) an enemy character during the reach effect of the super reach can be acquired by executing the stock effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is acquired by stock production according to the type of reach production of super reach α (whether it is the reach production of super reach α or the reach production of super reach β). The possible assist characters may be different, and the mode in which the acquired assist character acts on the enemy character may be different.

Further, the feature unit 263SG exemplifies a form in which assist characters are added one by one as a stock effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of increasing the assist characters in the stock effect is as follows. In addition to the addition of one body at a time, a case where a plurality of bodies are added at one time may be provided. By doing so, it is possible to increase the effect pattern of the stock effect (additional pattern of the assist character), so that it is possible to prevent the stock effect from becoming monotonous.

Further, when the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2 is executed as the specialized mode of the meter effect, the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2 continues until the meter effect is completed. Is not limited to this, and there may be a case where these modes CG-1 and mode CG-2 are terminated during the execution of the meter effect. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how long the specialized mode continues during the meter production, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, when the mode CG-1 is executed as the specialized mode of the meter effect, the mode CG-1 continues until the meter effect is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the mode CG-1 is executed as the specialized mode of the meter effect, the mode CG-1 may be changed to the mode CG-2 during the execution of the meter effect. Further, a case may be provided in which the mode CG-1 or the mode CG-2 is executed while the meter effect is being executed. By doing so, the rate at which the meter 263SG005m is updated to 100% during the execution of the meter effect is increased, so that the player can pay attention to the meter effect, and thus the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, when the zone ST-1 or the zone ST-2 is executed as a special zone for the stock effect, the embodiment in which the zone ST-1 or the zone ST-2 continues until the stock effect is completed has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which these zones ST-1 and ST-2 are terminated during the execution of the stock effect. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how long the specialized zone continues during the stock production, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, when the zone ST-1 is executed as a special zone for the stock effect, the embodiment in which the zone ST-1 continues until the stock effect is completed has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the zone ST-1 is executed as a special zone for the stock effect, a case may be provided in which the zone ST-1 changes to the zone ST-2 during the execution of the stock effect. In addition, there may be a case where the zone ST-1 or the zone ST-2 is executed while the stock effect is being executed. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the stock production by increasing the expected value of the number of acquired stocks during the execution of the stock production, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 263SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as a gaming machine for performing a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine for performing a predetermined game is at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine or a general game machine may be used as long as it performs the above.

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 an effect suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state, and the first display change suggesting a different degree of expectation according to the changed stage by changing the first display stepwise in the first period. The effect and the second display change effect that suggests different expectations according to the changed stage by gradually changing the second display in the second period after the first period are executed. Equipped with possible production execution means,
The second display is not displayed in the first display change effect, and the first display is not displayed in the second display change effect.
When the second display change effect is executed, the expectation that the first display change effect is controlled is higher than when the first display change effect is executed.
As the effect state when the first display change effect is executed, there are a plurality of types of special effect states in which the first display is more likely to change than the normal effect state.
The degree of expectation when the second display change effect is executed differs depending on which of the plurality of special effect states the first display change effect is executed.
The effect executing means starts displaying a special effect state display capable of specifying the type of the special effect state before changing the first display in the first display change effect, and displays the display in the first display. Maintain until the change production is finished,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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