JP7092472B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display based on the entry of a gaming medium into a start winning area and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

Generally known as this type of gaming machine, a variable display is performed based on the game medium entering the start winning area, and an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state, etc.). There was something that could be controlled.

As such a game machine, when a start prize is awarded in a state where the number of stored storage information related to the variable display has reached the upper limit, the game control means transmits the effect control means, and the effect control means causes an overflow command. (For example, an effect capable of notifying a player of game result information) is performed based on the above (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-467777 (paragraphs 0087, 0092, etc.)

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, since a dedicated command such as an overflow command indicating that a start prize is awarded when the number of stored storage information has reached the upper limit is used, the game control means processes it. There was a problem that the burden increased.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the processing load of the game control means.

(A) A gaming machine capable of displaying variations based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting region and controlling the gaming medium to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means that controls an effect according to information transmitted from the game control means, and an effect control means.
It is provided with a hold storage means for storing information related to variable display as hold storage information until a predetermined upper limit is reached.
The game control means is
The first information that can identify that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and
It is possible to transmit the second information regarding the storage number of the reserved storage information in the reserved storage means.
The first information and the second information can be transmitted based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area.
When the game medium passes through the starting area in a state where the number of stored storage information has reached a predetermined upper limit, the first information is transmitted, but the second information is not transmitted.
The staging control means
It is possible to execute a promotion notification that promotes the passage of the game medium to the starting area.
Even after the number of stored storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit, the promotion notification can be continued for a predetermined period.
When the game medium passes through the starting area with the number of stored storage information reaching a predetermined upper limit, it is based only on the first information of the first information and the second information. , Predetermined production is possible,
When the first information is received but the second information is not received in a state where the number of stored storage information has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the predetermined effect is not executed and the predetermined effect is not executed.
As the predetermined effect, the advantageous state is obtained by changing the specific image displayed in relation to the variable display being executed and the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means based on the first information. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation controlled by
In the variable display corresponding to each of the specific images, it is possible to execute a special effect having different contents according to the specific image changed by the predetermined effect and notify that the control is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the number of stored storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit, a special image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the specific image, and the game medium is passed through the starting area in a manner different from the promotion notification. It is possible to carry out special promotion notifications that promote things,
The special promotion notification is terminated during the predetermined period, and the promotion notification is continuously executed.
It is characterized by that.
(B) The effect control means can display a number of the specific images corresponding to the number of stored the reserved storage information as the specific images related to the reserved storage information.
The specific image can be displayed in a display mode selected from a plurality of different display modes depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state.
The predetermined effect can suggest whether or not the display mode of the specific image changes to a display mode having a higher degree of expectation that the display mode of the specific image is controlled to the advantageous state.
The gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display is performed based on the entry of the game medium (game ball, etc.) into the start winning area (second start winning opening 14, etc.), and the player is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.). It is a possible gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
A game control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the progress of the game, and
A staging control means (microcomputer 100 for staging control, etc.) that controls the staging according to information (staging control command, etc.) transmitted from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a hold storage means (RAM 55, first and second hold storage buffers, etc.) that stores information related to variable display as hold storage information until a predetermined upper limit is reached.
The game control means is
First information (such as the second start prize designation command in FIG. 8) that can identify that the game medium has entered the start prize area, and
It is possible to transmit the second information (second reserved storage number designation command or the like in FIG. 8) regarding the storage number of the reserved storage information in the reserved storage means (S1228, S1229, S1230, etc. in FIG. 11).
When the game medium enters the start winning area with the number of stored storage information reaching a predetermined upper limit, the first information is transmitted but the second information is not transmitted (FIG. 11). S1222, S1230, etc.),
When the game medium enters the start winning area (at the time of over winning) in a state where the stored number of the reserved storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit number (upper limit value such as four). Based on the fact that the first information is received but the second information is not received, a predetermined effect (promotion effect of FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H)) can be executed (S635, FIG. 31). S636 etc.).

According to such a configuration, the processing load of the game control means can be reduced.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable winning device (variable winning ball device 15 or the like) that can be changed to a state in which the game medium can enter the starting winning area (open state) is further provided.
The game control means can transmit the first information and the second information based on the game medium entering the start winning area in the variable winning device (S1228, S1229, etc. in FIG. 11).
The effect control means can execute a winning promotion effect for promoting a prize to the variable winning device (such as “right-handed” in FIG. 29 (B)), and the number of stored storage information is a predetermined upper limit. Even in the state where the score is reached, the winning promotion effect can be executed (“Still more !!” in FIG. 29 (F), “Still right-handed!” In FIGS. 29 (G), (H), etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the variable winning device should be given a prize.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The prize-winning promotion effect can be executed for a predetermined period (20 seconds from the start of the variable display) even when the number of stored stored information reaches a predetermined upper limit (the prize-winning promotion effect and the like shown in FIG. 30). ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the variable winning device should be awarded a prize.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The staging control means can display a predetermined display (such as a panel display for holding or the like in FIGS. 29 (C) to 29 (H)) corresponding to the number of stored storage information.
The predetermined display can be displayed in a display mode selected from a plurality of different display modes according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (a big hit depending on the type of the final panel display as shown in FIG. 32 (A)). Expectations are different, etc.),
The predetermined effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the predetermined display is changed to a display mode in which the expectation of being in the advantageous state is higher (promotion of FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H)). Direction etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The effect control means executes the predetermined effect every time the first information is received (S908Y in FIG. 33) in a state where the number of stored storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit (S909Y in FIG. 33). , S911, S933 in FIG. 35, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a change in the display mode of the predetermined display for each prize in the variable winning device in a state where the upper limit is reached.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The staging control means
It is possible to hold the hold information that can specify the number of stored pieces of the hold storage information, and it is possible to hold the hold information.
When the first information is received but the second information is not received in a state where the number of stored storage information has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the predetermined effect is not executed (S631 in FIG. 31). In S634, when the second start winning command is received but the second reserved storage number designation command is not received, the promotion effect is not executed because the second start winning command normal reception flag is not set.) ..

According to such a configuration, if the effect control means misses the transmitted second information, the predetermined effect is erroneously executed in an unintended situation, and an unexpected bug occurs in the effect. You can prevent that.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Specific variable winning means (V-judgment winning device 87, etc.) that allows the game medium to enter in a specific state, and
A specific area (V winning area 870, etc.) provided in the specific variable winning means and in which the game medium can enter, and
A first state control means (microcomputer 560 for game control, S305 to S307, etc. in FIG. 9) that controls an advantageous state (symbol jackpot, etc.) based on the variation display result becoming a specific display result.
Based on the fact that the variable display result becomes the predetermined display result, the game medium can enter the specific area in the variable winning means (V winning, etc.) by controlling the specific state (small hit state, etc.). The second state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S308 to FIG. 9) for controlling the advantageous state (big hit via small hit, etc.) based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the specific state. S310, S305 to S307, etc.) and
A look-ahead determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S1215, S1225, etc. in FIG. 11) for determining whether the specific display result or the predetermined display result is obtained for the variable display that has not been started yet.
Based on the determination result of the pre-reading determination means, the special effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S863, S864 in FIG. 27, S873 in FIG. 28) capable of executing the special effect (holding continuous notification effect in FIG. 21) can be executed. Further equipped with S874 etc.))
In the specific state, a specific period (0.1 second × 10 times opening and 1 second closing period, etc.) has elapsed, or a specific number (10 pieces, etc.) of gaming media is used in the specific variable winning means. Ends based on the entry,
The special effect means is based on the inclusion of at least one of the reserved storage information determined to be the specific display result and the reserved storage information determined to be the predetermined display result. The effect can be executed (FIGS. 21 (B), (C), (E), S855 to S857 in FIG. 25, S863, S864 in FIG. 27, S873, S874 in FIG. 28, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is special based on the fact that at least one of the reserved storage information determined to be the specific display result and the reserved storage information determined to be the predetermined display result is included. Since the production is feasible, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the production.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation example of the 1st and 2nd special symbols in the 1st time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a staging control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a staging control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows the staging control process process. It is a display screen view of the effect display device which shows the effect image of a round suggestion effect. It is a display screen view of the effect display device which shows the effect image of the hold continuous notification effect. It is a timing chart of the hold continuous notification effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data table used when selecting the effect mode of the round number suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hold continuous notification effect presence / absence determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the hold ream / round number suggestion effect selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the round number suggestion effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the hold continuous notification effect 1st process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd process of a hold continuous notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead panel effect. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing of a look-ahead panel effect. It is a flowchart which shows the command check process at the time of the 2nd start winning a prize. It is a figure which shows the data table used for performing a look-ahead panel effect. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead panel effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the panel display effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the panel display promotion effect processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a game frame that can be opened and closed. It has a glass door frame 2 formed in the shape of a frame.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the bottom of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3, and when the game ball as a game medium is launched from the hit ball launcher as a hit ball. A hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 to be operated is provided. A game board 6 having a game area 7 on which the driven game ball can flow down is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force for launching the game ball (launching strength) is adjusted according to the rotation operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. As a result, the player can shoot the game ball at a desired place in the game area 7.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path of the flow path in which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first of the flow paths in which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down to the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route may be referred to as a right-handed route because the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like.

The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking operation handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area.

The first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure through which a game ball divided into the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning opening switch 13a is provided inside the first starting winning opening 13a as a switch for detecting the entered game ball.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure in which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is inside the gate 32, and a second start winning opening switch 14a is inside the second starting winning opening 14. Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V determination winning switch 15a, and a V determination discharging switch 15b are provided, respectively. Hereinafter, the winning (entry) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 is also referred to as the first starting winning, and the winning (entry) of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as the second starting winning.

A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (winning) in the first starting winning opening 13 as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure. The second starting winning opening 14 is a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means), and a game ball (starting winning ball) enters (wins). ) It is a possible winning opening structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening 13 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening 14 and the gate 32 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is struck in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls will enter them. On the contrary, the game ball struck in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls struck in the game area will enter them.

The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows a game ball to pass in the front-rear direction at the upper part, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a taxiway through which the game ball is guided is formed along the passage. At the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x 10 times opening period + 1 second closing period (interval period) x 9 times + end period 1 second) By repeating opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening in which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win a prize within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball alternately on both sides of the wall portion, so that when hitting to the right. , A structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed in which the game ball slowly flows in the passage on the operation port on the upper part of the V determination winning device 87.

In the small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 is used for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses. Open control is executed. During such an open control period, the round number suggestion effect shown in FIG. 20 and the hold continuous notification effect shown in FIG. Specific effects are feasible. In the V-determination winning device 87, the portion of the taxiway where the actuation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called the fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operating port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a taxiway, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the taxiway and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the inside of the V determination winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating opening), the V-winning area 870 as a specific area is the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V-judgment winning device 87 as a winning area in which a game ball entering from the operating opening can win. Further, there is provided a ramp 871 that guides all the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning area 870 by a tilted path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and the gaming ball entered from the V winning opening can be guided downward.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-shaped opening / closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 to either an open state or a closed state is provided. There is. The opening / closing member is driven by the solenoid 24, and can move forward / backward to open / close the V winning opening. When the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in a state where the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes over the opening / closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 870. It is provided in the above and is in a state where it can fall into the winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state, and one game ball is in a small hit gaming state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins a prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a provided in the V winning area 870. When one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a in the small hit game state, the opening / closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball subsequently guided onto the V winning area 870 is in the winning ball area. Will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, as for the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87, one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

When the total number of balls detected by the V-judgment winning switch 15a and the V-judgment winning switch 15b reaches 10, the V-judgment winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state closes the operating port and the game ball enters. It is considered impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to meet at the bottom, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined game board 6 inside. It is discharged to the discharge passage. The discharge passage is provided with a V-determination discharge switch capable of detecting the game balls to be discharged, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state. Such winning of a game ball in the V winning area 870 is called V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, during the period when a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, a total of about 10 gaming balls in total are not required and no special operation is required. The structural design and control design are designed so that the player can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and when the gaming ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, the gaming ball is always (100%) in the V-winning area. The structure is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V determination winning device 87. To.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operating opening of the V-judgment winning device 87, unless the player does not fire the game ball or the player hits the left side, hit the right side. If so, the (100%) game ball will surely enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In this embodiment, an example in which the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port capable of dropping the game ball is provided in a part of the taxiway of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and the game ball is provided during the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

A V lamp 875, which is a light emitting body made of an LED having a character shape of "V", is provided on a part of the front side of the V determination winning device 87. The V lamp 875 is basically emitted in white when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state. The V-lamp 875 is basically capable of emitting light in white, but the emission color can be changed to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the effect according to the game situation, such as when notifying a hold ream. Is. The V lamp 875 may be provided on the front portion or inside of the V determination winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Further, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from that of the V determination winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V determination winning device 87).

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes between an advantageous state (open state) for a player who can enter a game ball and a disadvantageous state (closed state) for a player who cannot enter the game ball. A tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to limit the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. Has been done. This open blade piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol is hit. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening. The variable winning ball device 15 is also referred to as an "electric tulip" or its abbreviation "electric chew".

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either of the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls struck in the right game area enter them.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as an effect corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner as a variable display means for variablely displaying the special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A device 8a and a second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as the variation display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (design display area) for variablely displaying three decorative (also called decorative symbols) effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) of "left", "middle", and "right". Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, if the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. If only one special symbol display is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Further, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plural) starting winning openings are provided, and one special symbol displaying is provided when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. You may control the variable display. In addition, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variablely displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variable display is made for each start winning prize). (Switching the special symbol display, etc.) may be controlled.

Below the game area 7, a jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided. In the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a jackpot whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. When a jackpot occurs, the solenoid 21 tilts the door forward with the bottom as an axis, and the jackpot appears. (Opens). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 has a winning route with a game nail or other structure so that the game ball can be won in the big winning opening only when the game ball is driven into the right game area. It is restricted. It should be noted that regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

When a game ball wins in any of the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V-judgment winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded accordingly. Is paid out. The prize ball may be paid out even when the game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be prevented from being paid out even if the game ball wins.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided in the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition that the V winning is given. In the V-determination winning device 87, the gaming state in which the operating port is open is referred to as a "small hit gaming state". Then, in the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, the state of being in a big hit game state based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "big hit by special symbol".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined value addition, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is open (the jackpot is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the jackpot gaming state, after the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is set to the open state, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variation display (for example, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. do. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information about the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been satisfied is called hold storage. The term reserved storage is also used to indicate (specify) the reserved information. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14. When a jackpot occurs in a state where such a first hold memory or a second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the jackpot is maintained as it is, and is displayed in a variable manner after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Used for.

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is given priority and executed. Will be done. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display composed of one indicator that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved storage. A special symbol hold storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol holding storage display 18b lights the second special symbol holding storage display 18b every time there is a valid start prize, and every time the variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b is turned on. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b is turned off.

Above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a first special symbol hold storage display consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighting indicators is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. It is a hit when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), and the variable winning ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a stick controller 122 that can be grasped by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right). On the stick controller 122, a predetermined instruction operation is performed by a player holding the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and pressing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. Further, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. Push button 1
20 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player changes by firing a game ball so as to use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area properly according to the game situation. The gaming state and the staging state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13 by left-handing. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the open big hit variable winning ball device 20. .. After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

During the big hit game state, the game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by right-handed hitting. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if the time is shortened, which will be described later, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the time saving state is reached, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the time saving state. If the time is not shortened after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, and the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. Play the game as if you were doing it. If the time is not shortened, a left-handed promotion notification (also called a left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to return to left-handed and play the game. You may.

During the time saving state after the big hit game is completed, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handed. If the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit gaming state, so that the V is left hit. A game is performed aiming at the judgment winning device 87. At the start of the small hit game state, the small hit start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state is started. Further, when controlled to the small hit gaming state, the small hit is executed before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit, as will be described later, at a specific timing (depending on the game situation, the small hit is controlled. Right-handed promotion notification is also performed at the start timing of the hit display or a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed.).

When the operating opening of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating opening into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-judgment winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, the small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state, so that the player plays the game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right.

Further, when the game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters the non-specific area 871 other than the V winning area 870. No big hits occur. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state as described above, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, the small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the reduced working hours state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while hitting right. When the time saving state is completed, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13. At the end of the time reduction state, a time reduction end notification for notifying that the time reduction has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed play and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, the jackpot generation condition, the control state after the jackpot (game state), the number of open times in the jackpot (number of rounds), and the open time of each round in the jackpot are shown for each hit type. In this embodiment, the jackpot types are: symbol 15R time-saving jackpot, symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, via small hit 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot, via small hit 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot, and via small hit 5 ( 4) R time saving jackpot is provided. The number of times the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened is shown in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball device 15, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the special symbol a small hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is set, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit. In the small hit, the prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V prize area 870 in the V determination prize device 87 during the small hit game state. It is set that about 10 prize balls can be generated during the small hit game state, and about 30 prize balls can be paid out according to the prize balls.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open, a game ball is awarded to the operating port, and the game ball enters the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning), a big hit occurs. do. A big hit via such a small hit is called a big hit via a small hit. The big hit via small hit includes 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit. Is done. The small hit linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time saving big hit is called the first small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 9 (8) R time saving big hit is called a second small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 5 (4) R time saving big hit is called a third small hit.

On the other hand, a big hit that is directly generated by a variable display of a special symbol without going through a small hit is called a symbol big hit. The symbol jackpot includes a symbol 15R time-saving jackpot and a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot that are directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

In this way, the big hit is generated by the V prize via the symbol big hit directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol. Includes big hits via small hits. Each jackpot via the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is named as a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in the present embodiment includes opening the jackpot variable winning ball device 20.

Here, the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is an example of a special gaming state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (staging symbol) is shorter than that of the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the staging symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. It will increase.

In the time-saving state, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 is facilitated ( It is controlled to a high base state (higher approach, higher frequency).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of shot balls. The state in which positive control to increase this ratio is performed is the "high base state". On the other hand, the state in which such control is not performed is the "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control for increasing the occurrence of a start winning prize that triggers the start of fluctuation of a special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip) can be opened by increasing the opening frequency and the number of times of opening, or by lengthening the opening time of each time. It can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also referred to as "electric chew support control". That is, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol is opened. It is a control state in which winning a prize in the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher approach, higher frequency). "Denchu support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "Den support", and the abbreviation "Den support" may be used in this embodiment as well.

Further, high-base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. High-base control (electric chew support control) is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening). Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (ordinary electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control is performed to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened, which triggers the change of the special symbol (control to increase the number of times of opening). When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device, which triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol, is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball is started. It becomes easier to win a prize (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9).

In addition, the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened four times (4R). For 16 (15) R time saving big hits via small hits, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 16 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 15 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same big hit as the symbol 15R time saving big hit. I feel it is a type. In the 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 8 times (8R) on condition of V winning. Is. For 5 (4) R time saving big hits via small hits, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 4 times (4R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 5 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 4 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same big hit as the symbol 4R time saving big hit. I feel it is a type.

The time saving state after the symbol 4R time saving big hit is the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1 time, and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of the end condition of shortening the time such that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one considers that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. Is set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one may generate a big hit via a small hit at a rate of about 1/7 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. There is a certain number of times.

The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one is set for the following reasons. In the case of the symbol 4R time saving jackpot, basically, the time saving state (including the electric support state) is continued until the variation display of the second special symbol is completed once, but to display the variation of the second special symbol, It is necessary to hit the right side to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 to open the variable winning ball device 15, and in that state, to win the game ball to the variable winning ball device 15, such a variable winning ball device 15. It takes time to win the game ball, and the first special symbol that has been held and stored may be displayed in a variable manner first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 1 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can store up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. It is a condition to ensure that the variable display of the times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After the big hit other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of 7 times, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is set in consideration of the fact that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times may generate a jackpot via a small hit as compared with the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation about the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be increased.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is a hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 7 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can store up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. This is to ensure that the variable display of the number of fluctuations is feasible. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is a normal state, the first start winning opening 13 is provided so that a prize can be won from the first path. Therefore, it is better for the game ball to flow down the first path.
It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prize than the game ball flowing down the second path. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so that the winning ball can be won from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit than the game ball flowing down. Further, in a specific state such as a small hit game state, the V-determination winning device 87 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the second path is the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down.

Not limited to such comparison of advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning) is the first route. In the low base state as a normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second path, and the high base state, the big hit game state, and the small path are provided. From another point of view, such that in other states such as a hit gaming state, the second path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first path, in the normal state, the gaming medium uses the first path. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and in other gaming states, it is advantageous for the player to have the game medium flow down on the second path.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the staging control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a built-in ROM 54 and RAM 55. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a built-in random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or the whole thereof is backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V judgment winning switch 15a, and the V judgment discharging switch 15b are used for game control. The input driver circuit 58 given to the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 (movable portion 872), and a V winning determination winning device 87 ( A solenoid 22 for opening and closing the area 870 movable portion 87), a solenoid 24 for opening and closing the V winning area 870 (opening / closing member), and an output circuit 59 driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. Has been done.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The staging control board 80 is equipped with a staging control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the fluctuation display of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the display control of the V lamp 875 are performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board is performed. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the 70.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. And enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit and whether or not to make a small hit. Random 1 is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Type of big hit (type, symbol 15R time saving big hit, symbol 4R time saving big hit, via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit, via small hit 9 (8) R time saving big hit, and
Via small hit 5 (4) R time saving One of the types of big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 3: The type (type) of the fluctuation pattern is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 4: The fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 5: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 6: The initial value of random 5 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 5).

In this embodiment, as the big hits in the specific gaming state, the symbol 15R time-saving big hit, the symbol 4R time-saving big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R time-saving big hit, the small hit via 9 (8) R time-saving big hit, and the small hit It includes multiple types of via 5 (4) R time saving jackpot. Therefore, when a big hit is decided based on the value of the hit determination random number (random 1), or when a small hit is decided, it is based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 2). Therefore, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the determined big hit becomes invalid unless a V prize is generated. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 2). Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Further, when the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

Further, the variation pattern is included in the variation pattern type determined by first determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type differs depending on whether the display result is out of alignment, the time saving state or the time saving state, and thus the time saving state. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-reduced state, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the case of not in the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

Further, such fluctuation pattern types include a fluctuation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs (for example, a fluctuation pattern type in which an effect related to the small hit is executed) and a small hit. Contains variable pattern types that cannot be selected (for example, variable pattern types in which an effect that is not related to small hits is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding such a small hit is executed is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player. The variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs can be selected both when it becomes a small hit and when it does not become a small hit, and when it becomes a small hit, it is better than when it does not become a small hit. Is also set to be selected at a high rate. As a result, even if the variation pattern type can be selected when a small hit occurs, the small hit may not occur. Therefore, the player is aware in advance that the variable pattern type to be executed will result in a small hit. You can prevent it from getting lost. On the other hand, the variation pattern type that cannot be selected when it becomes a small hit is, for example, a variation pattern that is not related to the small hit and suggests that it is a direct big hit without going through the small hit. Therefore, by making it unselectable when a small hit occurs, it is possible to prevent the relationship between the effect of the fluctuation pattern and the display result from becoming complicated. The fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set so that the fluctuation pattern set at a specific fluctuation time is selected based on the correspondence with the open control of the V determination winning device 87. .. If the fluctuation pattern in which such a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit is executed, the player's expectation for the small hit at the time of variable display can be increased. can. Further, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small hit game state that the game ball needs to enter the V determination winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for a person to escape the advantageous state of allowing the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87.

Further, the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made may not be limited to a specific fluctuation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit occurs does not have to execute a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit. Further, the fluctuation pattern may be provided separately depending on whether the hit is a small hit, a miss, or a big hit. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is not divided into the fluctuation pattern when it becomes a small hit, when it becomes a miss, and when it becomes a big hit, and when any fluctuation display result is obtained, the type of fluctuation pattern to be selected The range of may be the same.

Further, instead of setting the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern separately and determining the fluctuation pattern by the two-step lottery process, the fluctuation pattern is not set and only the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is used in the one-step stage. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining a jackpot for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit.

FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit determination table is a data table for making a big hit determination and a small hit determination for the second special symbol, and a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with random 1 are set. It is a table that is. The upper part in FIG. 5B is the big hit determination table unit, and the lower part in FIG. 5B is the small hit determination table unit. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 (first starting winning prize) or a starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening 14 (second starting winning prize), the CPU 56 performs a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit judgment values, the first special symbol is made a big hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit judgment values, the second special symbol is made a big hit. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is with any of the small hit judgment values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (it is described as a tentative decision because it is not controlled by a big hit unless a V prize occurs during the small hit). ..

It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variation display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not.

The first special symbol is set so as not to be determined to be a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

5 (C), 5 (D), and (E) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 5D is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2 for the big hit type determination are "symbol 15R time saving big hit" and "symbol 4R time saving big hit". The jackpot judgment value corresponding to each is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D), a jackpot determination value corresponding to "symbol 15R time saving jackpot" is set, which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (C) and 5 (D), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R time saving jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "15R time saving jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "7".

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot type, and the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. Determine the big hit design. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 5 (E), the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2 for determining the large hit type are "via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit" and "small hit". A big hit determination value corresponding to each of "via 9 (8) R time saving big hit" and "via 5 (4) R time saving big hit" is set. However, the big hit types determined in the big hit type determination table via small hits are the first small hit (which is 16 (15) R time saving big hit) and the second small hit (which is 9 (8) R time saving big hit). , It is a provisional big hit type associated with each of the third small hits (5 (4) R time saving big hits), and is invalid unless a V prize is generated in the small hit game state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the first time-saving state (variation display 1 to 5 times) and the second time-saving state (variation) in which the number of fluctuation displays controlled to the time-saving state (high base state) is different. Due to the existence of a plurality of types of time-saving states such as (display 7 to 11 times), the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of various big hits will be described. Here, a time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit will be described as a representative example. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing in tabular form an example of an execution mode of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit.

4R Time saving After the end of the big hit game state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol change in the first time saving state controlled to the time saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (1 to 5 times). Regarding the display, comparing the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists before the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state and the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol does not exist before the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. , As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance mode of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is different.

FIG. 6A shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control. FIG. 6B shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the reserved memory existing before the control to the jackpot gaming state is the jackpot game. The storage state is continued during the state and is carried over to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is used for variable display after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state at the start of the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 8R time-saving jackpot. When there is a hold memory, the start winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 for variable display of the second special symbol to be executed preferentially has not been made yet, so in the time saving state, first, 1 As the second variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the hold storage of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the big hit game state is executed. In the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 8R time-saving big hit, a game is performed in which the game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handing. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 can be executed.

After the start of the time saving state until the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, when the holding storage of the first special symbol exists, the variable display of the first special symbol is based on the holding storage. Is executed. In FIG. 6A, one of the first special symbols that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state from the start of the time saving state to the occurrence of the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14. An example is shown in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once based on the reserved memory of. In FIG. 6A, it is the second time after the start of the time saving state based on the fact that the variation display based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is executed once after the start of the time saving state. An example in which the time reduction control is completed is shown in the variation display.

As for the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, four reserved storage information is possible as described above. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric support state, which is executed after the start of the first time saving state and before the end of one execution of the variation display based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14, for example. As shown in FIG. 6A, a maximum of four second reserved storage information can be generated during the open control state of. In this embodiment, in the case of the first time saving state, the variable display with a somewhat long variable display time is based on the first start winning to the second start winning opening 14 so that the second reserved storage information is likely to be accumulated. Is executed. It should be noted that such variable display with a long variable display time may not be executed.

After that, when the second reserved storage information is stored until one execution of the variation display based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is completed, for example, the third time in FIG. 6 (A). As shown in the 6th variation display column of the 2nd special symbol, variation display based on a maximum of 4 2nd hold storage information is executed, and a small hit lottery with a winning probability of about 1/7 is held for the second time. It can be executed for the number of stored information. As a result, even if the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation can be raised regarding the occurrence of a big hit via the small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when there is no hold memory of the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state at the start of the time saving state, the 4R time saving big hit In a short time after the end of the big hit game state, a right-handed game is performed to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball cannot enter the first starting winning opening 13. Since the game state is set, as shown in FIG. 6B, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning from the first variation display to the second start winning opening 14 can be executed. Also in this case, as in the case of having the reserved storage in FIG. 6 (A), a maximum of four second reserved storage information as shown in FIG. 6 (B) can be generated. As a result, even if the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation can be raised regarding the occurrence of a big hit via the small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

As for the end condition of the first time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time reduction jackpot, as described above, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. It is established when the variation display is executed a total of 5 times.

As shown in FIG. 6A, at the start of the time saving state, after the variable display of the first special symbol based on the three reserved storages of the first special symbol existing at the start is executed three times, When the second special symbol variation display is executed the fourth time, the fourth variation display is executed, and the second special symbol variation display count is executed once, so that the end condition is set. It is established, and the control of the first time saving state is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the hold storage of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the time saving state and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed from the first time, 1 Since the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is executed once in the second variation display, the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, and the control of the time saving state is terminated.

4R Time-saving jackpot The end condition of the first time-saving state after the end of the game state is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed is once, or the total of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is set to be established when the number of times is executed 5 times. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, even if the reserved storage of the first special symbol exists at the start of the first time saving state, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in the first time saving state. However, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, is executed the same number of times (once) as when the reserved memory of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time reduction state, so that the first time reduction is performed. The state ends.

Further, for example, even if there are a maximum of four reserved memories of the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state, in the first time saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four reserved storages is performed. Is executed, at the start of the first time saving state, the first special symbol is executed the same number of times (once) as when the reserved storage of the first special symbol does not exist, so that the first time saving state ends.

In this way, the end condition of the first time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time reduction jackpot is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed. Since it is set to be established when the total number of times of variation display is executed 5 times, the first special symbol is held and stored at the start of the first time saving state, and the first is not. During the control period of the 1-time reduction state, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed can be the same number of times, so that there is a difference in the advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time-saving state (high base state). This can be prevented and the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the maximum number of times that the end condition of the first time saving state defined by the total number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variable display by the first hold storage is performed. Since it is set to the total number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (1 time) that the predetermined variation display is executed for the 2nd special symbol, the variation due to the 1st hold storage in the 1st time saving state. Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage due to the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

For jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the minimum fluctuation display number "1" in the time-saving state in the above-mentioned symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is replaced with "7", and the maximum in the time-saving state in the above-mentioned symbol 4R time-saving jackpot. The variation display count "5" is replaced with "11". Therefore, even in the jackpot type other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the presence or absence of the reserved storage number of the first special symbol at the start of the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is the same as in the case of the 8R time-saving jackpot. And, regardless of the amount, the second time saving state continues until the same 7 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed. As a result, for the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the same effect as that obtained for the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the number of time reductions (electric support) after the big hit is set to a relatively small number of times, as described above, the player depends on the number of first reserved storage information immediately after the end of the big hit game state. It is preferable not to reduce the number of time reductions (electric support) that would be disadvantageous to the user.

7 and 8 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. 7 and 8 show the relationship between specific command data for the staging control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 is commanded by command 8.
When 0XX (H) is received, the effect display device is controlled to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are display result designation commands showing a display result including a missed display result, a big hit type, a big hit display result for each small hit type, and a small hit display result.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A005 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A1XX (H) is a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which indicates the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A305 (H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that the first start prize has been given. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold storage number after the subtraction when the hold storage number is subtracted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, a reserved storage number subtraction designation command for specifying the subtraction of the reserved storage number by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the winning result is a big hit, whether or not the small hit is made, and the determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning. Is.

Command C401 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C402 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C403 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. Command C501 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C503 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V-winning designation command for designating that there was a V-winning. The command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command for designating that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) to the V determination winning device 87 has been detected.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage information of the first special symbol. In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the first hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 4) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 4) is stored.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and puts them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing). Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the second hold storage buffer. Executes the process of saving (storing) in the area. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

In this way, storing information about the start winning prize as described above in the hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the hold storage buffer, but are not stored in advance in the hold storage buffer, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process. It may be extracted at (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). (Update processing of various random numbers such as determination of type and determination of fluctuation pattern), random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination), and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination discharging are performed via the input driver circuit 58. The detection signal of the switch 15b is input, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing: S21).

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determining a normal symbol hit and a random number for determining a small hit type used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, and the accessory winning switch 25a (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (the special symbol display control process). S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, one of S300 to S310 is processed according to the internal state.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of stored storages (4 for the first reserved storage data and 4 for the second reserved storage data) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is conditioned on the condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first hold storage number counter for counting is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are generated from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description of the hold storage, it may be indicated that the information regarding the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as "hold storage". Further, the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the second reserved storage information.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit, and a process for determining the small hit type when the display result is a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the variation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer. It is a process to stop and derive and display the stopped symbol.

The big winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the opening of the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit gaming state is reached. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process for controlling the display control at the end of the jackpot game state to the effect control microcomputer 100.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a processing for controlling the opening of the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit opening process (S309) confirms whether or not the game ball has V-winned in the V-winning area 870 in the V-judgment winning device 87, and sends a V-winning designation command when the V-winning is won. , It is a process of performing a process such as a process of transmitting a small hit end specification command when the end timing of the small hit is reached.

The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmission of a big hit start designation command, big hit display). Set the time, set the jackpot opening mode, set the process flag transition for the jackpot opening pre-processing, etc.), while specially without shifting to the jackpot gaming state when the V prize is not awarded. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage number for counting the first reserved storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning of the first special symbol is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (S1215).

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, various data obtained at the time of the starting winning are stored as reserved storage information, and then the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal processing (S300) at the timing when the variable display is started. The determination of whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are performed based on the jackpot determination value set corresponding to the above-mentioned various random number values and the jackpot type determination value. Then, in the variation pattern setting process (S301), the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) is changed to the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random values described above. Do it based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a decision, the timing before the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is the first start. At the timing when the start winning is won in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing when the holding storage information is stored), the holding storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not it will be a big hit, the determination of whether or not it will be a small hit, the determination of the type of big hit, and the determination of the fluctuation pattern type are performed in accordance with the various random values described above. The prize-winning effect processing for pre-reading determination is executed based on the set jackpot determination value, jackpot type determination value, and fluctuation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the variation display result in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit (possibility of a big hit) during the variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1216), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the first reserved storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processes of S126 and S1217, in this embodiment, the first is regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.). Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1216 to S1219 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the first hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1222).

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value in S1222, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a random number for determining a jackpot (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 4) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing similar to the winning effect processing as described in S1215 for the detected start winning of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the second reserved storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in S1222, the start prize is invalid as the second start prize, but in the "look-ahead panel effect" as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H). In order to execute the "promotion effect according to the over prize", the second start prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1230), and the process is terminated. In that case, since the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value and does not increase, the second reserved storage number designation command is not transmitted even if the second starting port switch 14a is turned on. The over-winning means the winning of a game ball that exceeds the specified value of the winning number such as the upper limit of the winning number, and in this case, it means the second starting winning that becomes invalid beyond the second starting hold storage number. ..

When the number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit as in S1230, the start prize is invalid as a start prize, but the process of transmitting the start prize designation command to the staging control microcomputer 100 is ". In order to execute various effects according to the over prize such as "promotion effect according to the over prize" in the "look-ahead panel effect", the first start prize may be executed in the start port switch passing process.

By executing the processes of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1226 to S1229 is executed and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the second start winning winning designation command are executed. And a set of four commands of the second hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no hold storage data in the hold storage buffer in S51, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) The data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is done.

Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first hold storage.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and determines each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 is in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like. Further, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like.

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S59). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passage process or S1224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) and a small hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the first special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (A), the second special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B). Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y of S60), it shifts to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but it also determines whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. ..

If it is decided to make a big hit in S61 (Y in S61), a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is "first", the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C) is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer does not indicate "first" (when "second" is indicated), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D) is selected (S74), S75. Proceed to.

In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is set as the jackpot type. Determined (S75) and proceed to S81.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the big hit determination values in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second". By confirming whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating "second" (variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S82 described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is the data indicating "second" (variable display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table in FIG. 5 (B). Is used to determine which small hit determination value the value of the large hit determination random number (random 1) matches, thereby performing the small hit determination process (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B) (Y in S76), it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78).

After setting the small hit flag, select the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 5 (E) (S79), and match the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the large hit type stored in the random number buffer area. The type of big hit corresponding to the value to be used is determined as the type of big hit via small hit (S80). Then, it shifts to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82, which will be described later.

In S81, the data indicating the jackpot type determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is "symbol 15R time saving jackpot", "01" is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "symbol 4R time saving jackpot", the data indicating the jackpot type is set. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is "16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit", "03" is set in the provisional big hit type buffer different from the big hit type buffer as the data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 9 (8) R time saving jackpot, "04" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 5 (4) R time reduction jackpot, "05" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. Of these, the data indicating 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit are V prizes in the small hit gaming state. If there is no big hit, there is data that becomes invalid and is temporarily set.

In S82, a stop symbol of a special symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, one of "1", "5", and "9", which is the small hit symbol selected and determined in S80 according to the small hit type, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. do. When the jackpot flag is set, either "3" or "7", which is the jackpot symbol according to the jackpot type selected and determined in S75, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process.

In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control processing of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and ends the variable display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and the data indicating "second" is stored in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the change of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a symbol determination command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, if the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

When the jackpot flag is set, such as when it is determined that the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot or the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is set, the CPU 56 sets the time-saving flag, which is a flag set when the time-saving state is controlled. When it is set, the time reduction flag is reset (S134), and either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the determined jackpot type. Process for sending the command (big hit start designation command) (S135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is symbol 15R time-saving jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). After that, in the large winning opening pre-opening process, the large winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is referred to with reference to the opening pattern data for each type of jackpot stored in the ROM 54 described above according to the type of jackpot specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55. , Or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds), and other data indicating the opening mode are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for the large winning opening.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the number of times of opening including the setting of the small hit opening control timer used for the small hit opening control by referring to the small hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 (for example,). (10 times), opening time (for example, 0.1 second), and data indicating an opening mode such as an interval time between openings are set (set) in a specific storage area (S140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening preprocessing.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is due to the first time reduction state or the second time reduction state is set (S142). When the time saving flag is not set in S142, the time saving state is not set, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, in S142, when the time saving flag is set, it is in the time saving state, so that the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state is counted. The total time reduction counter as a counting means is updated by -1 subtraction (S143).

The total time reduction counter that is subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times by S165 when it is controlled to the first time reduction state after the 4R symbol time reduction jackpot in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14, and is of a type other than the 4R symbol time reduction jackpot. When it is controlled to the second time saving state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times by S168, and by S143, it is subtracted and updated every time the variation display which is the off display result is executed once. The total time reduction counter is used to determine both whether or not the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied and whether or not the end condition of the second time reduction state is satisfied.

Next, based on confirming whether or not the special symbol pointer is the data indicating the "second", it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the variation display of the second special symbol (S145). In S145, when it is the end of the variation display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148 described later. On the other hand, in S145, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S146). The special figure 2 time reduction number counter to be subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol when controlled to the first time reduction state or the second time reduction state after the end of the big hit game. In the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the first time reduction state, and set to 11 times by S168 when controlled to the second time reduction state. Will be done. The special figure 2 time reduction counter is subtracted and updated by S146 every time the variation display which is the result of the second special symbol being removed is executed once.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter becomes "0", one of the end conditions of the first time reduction state is satisfied, or one of the end conditions of the second time reduction state is satisfied. Since it is a time, the process proceeds to S149, which will be described later, in order to end the first time saving state or the second time saving state that is being executed. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter is not "0", it is for confirming whether or not the other end condition of the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied. Then proceed to S148.

In S148, in order to confirm whether or not the end condition of the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state being executed is satisfied based on the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-saving state. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter that has been subtracted and updated in S143 has become "0" (S148). If the count value of the total time reduction counter is not "0" in S148, the process proceeds to S152, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time reduction counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

In S149 and S150, in each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, when it is determined by S147 that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol has become the number of times of the end condition, and by S148, the first special symbol and the first special symbol and It is executed to end the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations of the second special symbol has reached the number of times of the end condition. ..

In S149, the set time saving flag is reset (S149). Next, in S150, the set time reduction counter is reset (S150). Then, in response to the end of the time saving condition based on the number of times of variation display in the time saving state, a process for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

In such a special symbol stop process, according to S142 to S151, in the first time saving state, the execution of one deviation variation display of the second special symbol and the total of 5 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When any of the executions of the out-of-times variation display is satisfied, the process of ending the first time saving state is performed. Further, according to S142 to S151, when the second time is shortened, the second special symbol is executed 7 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed 11 times in total. When any of the above is satisfied, the process of ending the second time saving state is performed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot control timer set before the jackpot end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If it has not passed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of the jackpot to be terminated is the 8R time-saving jackpot based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state ( S163).

When the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is the symbol 4R time reduction jackpot, in order to control to the first time reduction state, as the end condition of the first time reduction state, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to "1" (second special). Set the data of the symbol variation display once (S164), and set the data of "5" (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 5 times) in the total time reduction counter (S165). ). Then, a process for transmitting the first time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

When the type of the jackpot ending by S163 is not the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, it means that the type of the jackpot ending is a jackpot type other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, and the second time-saving state is to be controlled in order to control the second time-saving state. As the end condition of, the data of "7" (corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol once) is set in the special figure 2 time reduction counter (S167), and "11" (the first special symbol and the first special symbol and) are set in the total time reduction counter. Set the data (corresponding to the total fluctuation display of the second special symbol 11 times) (S168). Then, a process for transmitting the second time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, a time saving flag is set in order to control the first time saving state or the second time saving state (S170). When controlling to the first time saving state, the first time saving flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to the second time saving state, the second time saving flag is set. Then, according to the end of the big hit game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S171), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

As a result, it is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit, and is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the big hit type big hit gaming state other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit. The end conditions for each of the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state are individually defined by the number of variable display of only the second special symbol and the total number of variable display opening of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To.

In such a jackpot end process, by S164 and S165, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the second special symbol is executed once and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The setting is made to control to the first time saving state until any one of the execution of the deviation variation display of 5 times in total is satisfied. In addition, according to S167 and S168, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit type other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the second special symbol is executed 7 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are totaled 11 It is set to control to the second time saving state until one of the execution of the out-of-times variation display is satisfied.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 in the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small hit opening mode set in S140 of FIG. 13, and operates the V determination winning device 87. The mouth opening operation is started (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S412). Next, the CPU 56 sets a V-determined winning number counter as a counting means in order to use the number of winnings in the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small hit as the end condition of the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V winning number is set. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S309) (S413).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit opening control timer by -1 subtraction (S430). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V determination winning number counter for counting the number of V winnings in S435, which will be described later, is "0" (S431). The V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10" by S413 in FIG. 15, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the counting value becomes "0". When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0" in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is not "0" in S430, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit release control timer set in S140 of FIG. 13 has timed out (timer value = 0). (S432).

When the small hit release control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the small hit release control timer has not timed out in S432, the solenoid 22 is controlled according to the clock value of the small hit release control timer based on the small hit opening mode set in S140 of FIG. The movable portion 872 is operated in the open state, and a process for opening and closing the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is performed (S433).

Next, in order to determine whether or not the V prize generated by the game ball entering from the V prize opening into the V prize area 870 which is open inside the V judgment prize device 87 is detected, the V prize is won. It is determined whether or not the switch 87a is in the ON state (S434). When it is in the ON state in S434, it is when the V winning is detected, and the V winning flag set when the V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball has been detected, and can recognize the number of V winning balls. Next, the opening / closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning opening of the V winning region 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 wins a V, the V winning opening of the V-winning area 870 is closed, and then the game that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87. All the balls are guided to the winning ball region and detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

On the other hand, when it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15b is in the ON state (S438).
If it is in the ON state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and if it is not in the ON state in S438, the process ends.

In S439, a process for down-counting the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter set to "10" by S413 in FIG. 15 to "-1" (S439) and transmitting a V-judgment winning ball detection designation command is performed. (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 is detected after the V winning ball is detected, and enters the determination winning device 87. It becomes possible to recognize the number of game balls played.

Next, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag, which is set when the V winning is detected, is set (S437). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning flag is set (S438) according to the detection of the V winning determined in S434, and the process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S436). , End the process. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has been detected. In the small hit game state, a plurality of game balls can enter the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when the first V winning ball in the small hit gaming state is detected, S438 determines. Since the V winning flag is set, even if the second and subsequent V winning balls are detected, it is controlled so that S438 and S439 are not executed again.

When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0" in S431, it means that the opening end condition of the small hit is satisfied because the V winning number of the small hit reaches the upper limit value. When the small hit release control timer times out in S432, it means that the small hit release end condition is satisfied because the small hit release control is completed. At these times, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter corresponds to the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter 87 even while the V-judgment winning device 87 according to the opening mode of the small hit is being opened. The V determination winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit opening control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit opening control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period, which is the V-winning valid period after the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed, is set in the V-winning valid period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (small hit end processing). It is updated to the value corresponding to S310) (S443), and the process is terminated. As a result, the timekeeping of the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize after the closure of the V determination prize device 87, is started. Since the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize, is set in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V prize area later than the time when the game ball normally passes in some time signature, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally tries to win a prize in the V winning area, only that period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit end post-processing, the CPU 56 updates the V winning validity period timer by -1 subtraction (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning validity period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

When the V winning validity period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 or S445 is set when the V winning has already been detected (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. Determines whether or not is in the ON state (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it means that the V prize is detected during the V prize valid period, and the V prize flag indicating that the V prize is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

When the V winning validity period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has been completed. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, the opening / closing member is opened to control the V winning region 870 (V winning opening) to return to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, in the small hit game state, if a right-handed hit is made according to the right-handed promotion notification described later, the game ball is allowed to enter the V-determined winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. Based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 always wins the V-winning area 870, and the V-winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 in FIG. 16). Then, the jackpot flag is set in S449, and the jackpot gaming state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 56 stores the data indicating the jackpot type via the jackpot stored in the jackpot provisional type buffer in S81 in the jackpot type buffer according to the fact that it is determined that the data will be a regular jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize. Formally memorize (S450). Then, the time saving flag set at that time (the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag set in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14) is once reset (S451).

Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot gaming state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S453).

Further, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the opening count (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval are determined according to the jackpot type. Opening pattern data indicating an opening mode such as time (large winning opening closing time between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S454). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S455), and the process is terminated. As a result, when a V prize occurs in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit game state does not occur. Therefore, in S81, the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer is deleted (S456), and the special symbol process flag is used. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S460), and the processing is terminated. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the game does not shift to the big hit game state.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the staging control process, the staging control CPU 101 first analyzes the received staging control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received staging control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. Further, in the command analysis process, when the display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process process (S705). In the staging control process process, among the processes according to the control state, in order to perform various staging such as staging corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the staging display device 9 according to the content of the staging control command analyzed in S704. Select the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selection determination of various effect contents is executed (S706). After that, it shifts to S702.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When this is done, the variable display of the staging symbol is stopped. By executing such a staging control main process, in the staging control computer 100, the staging display device 9, various lamps, and the staging display device 9 are transmitted according to the staging control command transmitted and received from the game control computer 560. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, the variation display of the effect symbol is started when the variation pattern command is received, and the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command is received. May be good. The variation pattern command is a command consisting of data that can specify the length of the variation time and the information necessary for specifying the variation display mode such as the variation display result. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol when executing the effect control for variablely displaying the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command and the determination of whether the effect symbol is out of order or a big hit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processes of S500 and S501, and then performs any process of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. Both the control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process process. Further, in the effect control process process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized) the variation display of the normal symbol is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the variation display of the special symbol.

Hitting promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and the hit ball promotion effect according to the game state is executed. The hitting ball promotion effect is an effect of promoting the driving of the game ball into at least one of the first path (left-handed path) and the second path (right-handed path) in the game area 7. Specifically, the hitting promotion effect includes a right-handed promotion notification effect for notifying the promotion of the game ball to be driven into the second path (right-handed path), and the hitting promotion effect includes the right-handed promotion. The notification effect and the effect of the left-handed promotion notification for promoting the driving of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path) may be included.

The effect of the right-handed promotion notification is, for example, in a specific display area of the effect display device, a character image such as "right-handed" that suggests and promotes right-handedness is continuously displayed together with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by doing.

In this embodiment, left-handed hitting is the basis for hitting a game ball, and as a hitting promotion effect, a second path (right) is based on a state in which left-handed hitting promotion notification is not executed and right-handed hitting promotion notification is executed. The driving of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path) is promoted (right-handed), and conversely, based on the state in which the right-handed promotion notification is not executed, the game ball is driven into the first path (left-handed path) (left). An example of effect control that promotes hitting) will be described.

As the hitting promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state. Further, as the hitting promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state.

Look-ahead processing (S501): This is a process of storing the hold storage information (hold information) corresponding to the hold storage information possessed by the game control microcomputer 560, and making the hold storage information usable for the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is the content of the change display of the special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold storage information before the turn of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on the hold storage information arrives. It is a staging technique such as giving a notice at a stage before that to determine what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when it is shown that the hold storage information is a small hit or a symbol big hit, a notice effect (see FIG. 21) called a hold continuous notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. In the following, the reserved storage information targeted for the look-ahead effect will be referred to as “target reserved storage information”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target hold display".

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect start processing (S801) at the time of variation.

Staging symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the staging time effect, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. Corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the effect pattern of the effect during fluctuation is selected, and the time of the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the effect during fluctuation (S802).

Processing during effect symbol change (S802): Controls the switching timing and the like of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time timed by the effect time timer has expired. Then, in order to end the effect time effect based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect time effect stop process (S803). Update to value.

Staging symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803): Controls to stop the staging effect at the time of fluctuation and display the staging result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (S800).

Big hit display processing (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, control or the like to perform a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Display control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Round processing (S805): Display control during a big hit round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

Round post-processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

Small hit opening process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the V determination winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

Small hit end effect processing (S810): In the effect display device 9, the effect control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Further, in the small hit game state, when the V winning switch 87a detects the V winning of the game ball and it is determined that the V winning has occurred, the V winning effect control for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) because the transition to the big hit game state is not performed.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above processes, the effect time effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, and produces an effect at the time of variation. Determine the result. Further, in the effect control process process, the S500 confirms the execution status of the effect control process, and the hitting ball promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of hitting promotion effects including a high base state right-handed promotion notification, a small hit right-handed promotion notification, and a big hit right-handing promotion notification as the hitting promotion effect. The high-base state right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) by hitting right in the high-base state. be. The small hit right-handed promotion notification is a ball-hit promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the V-determined winning device 87 (V-winning area) by hitting right in the small-hit game state. The jackpot right-handed promotion notification is a hitting promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 (big winning opening) by hitting right in the jackpot gaming state.

High base state right-handed promotion notification, small hit right-handed promotion notification, and big hit right-handed promotion notification, along with a character image that suggests and promotes right-handedness such as "right-handed", along with an arrow image pointing to the right. It may be executed using the same image that is continuously displayed. In other words, even if the right-handed promotion notification is displayed in a state in which it is not possible to specify whether it corresponds to the promotion notification in the high base state, the promotion notification in the small hit, or the promotion notification in the big hit. good. The right-handed promotion notification is an image that continuously displays a character image that suggests and promotes right-handedness, such as "right-handed", together with a right-pointing arrow image. The small hit right-handed promotion notification may be displayed as a yellow image, the large hit right-handed promotion notification may be displayed as a red image, and the like may be executed using different images. In this embodiment, the high-base state right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a blue image, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a yellow image, and the large hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a red image. To explain. Further, the size of the image used for the effect may be different depending on the type of the ball striking promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the production may be different depending on the advantage for the player. As an example, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is promoted using a small image, the high-base state right-handed promotion notification is promoted using a medium-sized image, and the large hit right-handed promotion notification is large. The promotion notification may be performed using the image of. As for the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, the promotion notification may be performed using a large image in the same manner as the big hit right-handed promotion notification.

Next, as an example of the effect during the big hit game state displayed on the effect display device 9 when the "design big hit" or the "big hit via the small hit" is obtained based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14. The V combo production (VCOMBO production) will be described. The V-combo effect is performed during a predetermined period during a predetermined round during the big hit game state when the "design big hit" or "big hit via small hit" is obtained based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. , It is an effect of notifying the number of prize balls to be paid out (outgoing balls) in a big hit game state at a predetermined stage, and is mainly an effect of notifying the number of payouts of prize balls in a plurality of times in stages.

FIG. 20 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing the effect image of the round suggestion effect. In FIG. 20, an example of the round suggestion effect is shown according to the passage of time, and an image having little relation to the round suggestion effect is omitted. The round suggestion effect is a round in the big hit game state executed via the end of the small hit by the display image of the effect display device 9 when it is determined that the big hit is caused by the occurrence of the V prize in the small hit game state. It is a production that suggests a number.

20 (A) to 20 (E) show an example of a round suggestion effect. In the small hit game state, the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can enter the V determination winning device 87. When a V prize is generated in such a state, the V-shaped V prize image 94 is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 20 (A). As a result, the V winning notification indicating that the winning has occurred is given. The display of the V winning image 94 is continued until the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to the closed state.

As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20E, when the V winning image 94 is displayed in response to the occurrence of the V winning, the aura image 95 (95A to 95E) imitating the aura is V winning. It is displayed in an effect image-like display mode that clings to the periphery of the image 94. As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20E, the aura image is composed of a plurality of colors such as aura image white 95A, aura image blue 95B, aura image green 95C, aura image red 95D, or aura image rainbow 95E. Displayed in the selected color. In the figure, the color of the aura image 95 is shown by the color characters in parentheses (the color characters are not actually displayed, but may be displayed). As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20E, the color of the aura image 95 can be changed and displayed in a predetermined plurality of stages such as white → blue → green → red → rainbow during the small hit game. Such an effect that the color of the aura image 95 can be changed stepwise according to the number of winnings to the V determination winning device 87 is performed.

The color of the aura image 95 may not change or may change during the small hit game. The aura image 95 can suggest the expected degree of the number of rounds in the jackpot game state to the color. As for the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation of the number of rounds, the correspondence relationship of "white <blue <green <red <rainbow" is predetermined. As a result, the player can recognize the degree of expectation of a large number of rounds in the big hit game state by the color of the aura image 95. For example, the player can recognize that the number of rounds is more likely to be larger when the aura image red 95D is displayed than when the aura image blue 95B is displayed.

By executing the round number suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 20, the V winning aura image 95 is displayed according to the number of gaming balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 after the game medium has entered the specific area. Since the production mode of the predetermined production such as the production can be changed, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the production without delaying the progress of the game.

Further, since the round number suggestion effect by the V-winning aura image 95 is executed in connection with the effect of notifying the V-winning by displaying the V-winning image 94, the effect further improves the interest of the game. be able to.

Further, since the effect mode (color) of the round number suggestion effect by the V prize aura image 95 can be changed stepwise according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination prize device 87, the round number suggestion effect and the V The player can be focused on the number of game balls that have entered the determination winning device 87.

Further, the effect mode (color) of the round number suggestion effect by the V prize aura image 95 corresponds to the number of rounds (advantage of the number of rounds) in the big hit game state controlled based on the V prize in the small hit game state. Since the game can be changed step by step, the player can recognize the number of rounds of the jackpot, and the effect of the game can be further improved.

FIG. 21 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing the effect image of the hold continuous notification effect. FIG. 22 is a timing chart of the hold continuous notification effect. With reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, a hold continuous notification effect as a special effect will be described. In FIG. 21, an example of the hold continuous notification effect is shown in (A) to (D) according to the passage of time. FIG. 22 shows the effect control timing of the period from the start of the small hit game state to the start of the big hit game state based on the V prize.

The hold ream is the hold storage information that exists when the big hit occurs, and there is the hold storage information that will be the big hit in the future, and it existed after the end of the big hit gaming state and before the big hit occurred. The next big hit occurs continuously within the range of the reserved storage information that existed at the time of the big hit, such that the next big hit occurs within the range of the reserved storage information. A big hit (reserved inner villa). Since the small hit is a big hit via the small hit based on the occurrence of the V prize, the reserved storage information of the small hit is the reserved storage information that will be the big hit in the future.

The hold ream in this embodiment is determined by targeting the inside of the hold storage information of the second hold storage information when a big hit occurs in the time saving state (high base state). When the second reserved storage information exists, the second reserved storage information has priority over the first reserved storage information and is used for variable display. Therefore, in the time saving state (high base state), the reserved storage information of the second reserved storage information is used. If there is hold storage information of a small hit or a symbol big hit, continuous big hits may occur, so that these hold storage information is determined to be the storage information of the hold sequence.

As shown in FIGS. 21A and 22; The V-shaped V-winning image 94 is displayed on the effect display device 9 over a relatively short predetermined period. As a result, the V prize notification indicating that the V prize has occurred is given. When the hold continuous effect is executed, the following effects are executed over the small hit game state and the big hit game state.

In the small hit game state, when a predetermined time elapses after the V prize is generated, the entire screen of the effect display device 9 turns black (darkens) and nothing is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 21 (B) and 22. The blackout display that appears not to be displayed is executed as a basic effect by the opening process (S809) and the small hit end process (S810) in FIG. Instead of the effect, it is continuously executed until the end of the small hit game state (the first process of the hold continuous notification effect). The blackout display may be a difficult-to-see effect that changes the visibility of a predetermined image to a difficult-to-see state lower than the reference state, or an effect that surprises the player. For example, the entire display screen is black. Instead of darkening to a one-color image, an image of a predetermined color such as translucent black is superimposed on the front side of the normally displayed production image (effect image such as a production pattern, a character, and a background image). By doing so, an effect of reducing the brightness of the image of the entire display screen to darken the image as a whole or an effect of giving a special feeling to the player may be performed.

Then, after the end of the small hit game state, the fanfare effect at the start of the big hit (the effect of notifying the start of the big hit, which is an effect of notifying the start of the big hit, which is executed as a basic effect by the big hit display process (S804) in FIG. Instead of (shown by), the hold continuous notification as shown in FIGS. 21 (C) or 21 (D) and FIG. 22 is executed (second process of the hold continuous notification effect). specifically,
If there are three totals of the reserved storage information that is a specific symbol big hit and the reserved storage information that is a specific small hit in the reserved storage information, the characters "+3 BONUS" are displayed as shown in FIG. 21 (C). By doing so, the hold continuous notification is performed. If there are four totals of the reserved storage information that is a specific symbol big hit and the reserved storage information that is a specific small hit in the reserved storage information, the characters "+4 BONUS" are displayed as shown in FIG. 21 (D). By doing so, the hold continuous notification is performed. Further, although not shown, if there are two totals of the reserved storage information that is a specific symbol big hit and the reserved storage information that is a specific small hit in the reserved storage information, the characters "+2 BONUS" are displayed. By doing so, the hold continuous notification is performed. As described above, in the hold continuous notification effect, different effects are executed according to the total number of hold storage information that can be a big hit in the hold storage information after the end of the big hit game state, and the number is notified.

In this way, the number of the reserved storage information determined to be the symbol big hit and the number of the reserved storage information determined to be the small hit are identifiable in the reserved continuous notification effect, so that the reserved storage is advantageous for the player. By making it possible for the player to specifically recognize the number of information, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by directing.

As shown in FIG. 22, such a hold continuous notification is executed until the elapse of a specific period at the beginning of the production of the jackpot game state, such as before the start of the first round of the jackpot game. After the hold continuous notification is executed, the process during the round (S805) of FIG. 19 starts the production of the first round of the jackpot gaming state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (E) and 22. In this way, the hold continuous notification effect is executed across the small hit game state and the big hit game state.

The reason why the blackout display is executed when the hold continuous notification effect is executed is as follows. When the hold continuous notification effect is executed, the round number suggestion effect shown in FIG. 20 is not executed. When the V-judgment winning device 87 having the deceleration structure described above is used, the game ball slowly flows down the passage on the V-judgment winning device 87. Of the open times, at what point the V prize will occur, and at what point the upper limit number of 10th game balls, which is the end condition of the open state, will enter the V judgment winning device 87. Variations occur with each small hit. As a result, the timing at which the small hit game state ends varies depending on the occurrence of the small hit. When performing an effect in which the effect changes irregularly according to the number of game balls entering the V-judgment winning device 87, as in the round number suggestion effect shown in FIG. 20, the player feels uncomfortable. It will not be a directing. However, as an effect display during the period from the start of the small hit game state to the end of the small hit game state, the effect content changes according to the passage of time, for example, the ending is reached after a certain period of time has elapsed. If it is assumed that a certain effect is executed, the effect state at the end of the small hit will be different for each small hit, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. It becomes difficult to make adjustments to make the effect state at the end of the small hit uniform for each occurrence. Therefore, in order to execute the production of the small hit game so as not to give the player a sense of discomfort, the production by the blackout display in which the production content does not change is executed. That is, the blackout display is executed as a period adjustment image for preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the effect period of the small hit game state changes. By executing the blackout display as such a period adjustment image, it is possible to preferably execute the hold continuous notification effect for the adjustment of the effect period and the like.

Based on the fact that at least one of the reserved storage information determined to be a symbol jackpot or the reserved storage information determined to be a small hit is included when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state. Since the hold continuous notification effect can be executed, the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

Further, when the V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the V prize notification of FIG. 21 (A) can be executed, and further, the hold continuous notification effect can be executed. Therefore, the V prize is executed in the small hit game state. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the production when the occurrence occurs.

In addition, at least one of the hold storage information determined to be a symbol big hit or the hold storage information determined to be a small hit when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state is included. Since the hold continuous notification effect can be executed based on the above, the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

Further, in the hold continuous notification effect, different effects are executed according to the total number of hold storage information that can be a big hit in the hold storage information after the end of the big hit game state, and the number is notified. As a result, the player can specifically recognize the number of reserved storage information that is advantageous for the player, so that the entertainment of the game can be further improved by the production.

Further, in the hold continuous notification effect, for example, "+3 BONUS" in FIG. 21 (C) and "+ 4 BONUS" in FIG. 21 (D), the total number of hold storage information that can be a big hit in the hold storage information is Which effect mode is used to execute the hold continuous notification effect because the effect mode of the special effect to be executed differs between when the number is less than the predetermined number (3 pieces, etc.) and when the number is more than the predetermined number (4 pieces, etc.). Can draw the attention of the player.

In addition, in the hold continuous notification effect of FIG. 21, an example of executing the blackout display after executing the V winning notification for a short time is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the blackout display may be executed without notifying the V prize. Further, in the case of executing the hold continuous notification effect, other images such as a predetermined still image or a moving image that executes a repetitive operation for a short period of time may be displayed without executing the blackout display. Further, the blackout display period may be a fixed period. The hold continuous notification effect may be executed until the round effect of the big hit after the end of the small hit game state. When the blackout display period is set to a fixed time when the hold continuous notification effect is executed until the big hit round effect, the blackout display of the fixed period is executed from the time of V winning, so the period is black. The out display period may be a fixed period, and the end time of the blackout display may be indefinite until during the round production of the big hit. Further, the hold continuous notification effect may be executed at the time of V winning, or may be executed during the opening period of the V determination winning device 87 after V winning.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a data table used when selecting an effect mode of the round number suggestion effect. FIG. 23A shows a V-aura color change effect pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect patterns that change the color of the V-winning aura image 95 in the round number suggestion effect. FIG. 23B shows a V-aura color change effect pattern selection table used for selecting an effect pattern for changing the color of the V-winning aura image 95 in the round number suggestion effect.

In FIG. 23A, each effect pattern in which the effect patterns of the first pattern to the eighth pattern are shown has the number of prizes (1 to 10 pieces, etc.) to the V determination winning device 87 during the small hit game state. ), The color of the V winning aura image 95 is set. For example, in the 6th pattern, the 1st and 2nd patterns are white, the 3rd to 6th patterns are blue, the 7th to 8th patterns are green, and the 9th to 10th patterns are red. The data is set. The number of winnings to the V determination winning device 87 is the total value of the game balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the V determination winning switch 15a. As the number of winnings to the V determination winning device 87, the value of the game ball detected by the V determination discharging switch 15b may be used.

As for the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation of the number of rounds, the correspondence relationship of "white <blue <green <red <rainbow" is predetermined, so in each production pattern, white → blue → as the number of winnings increases. A color change pattern is set so that the color can change according to the order of green → red. Iridescent is a color that includes other colors such as blue, green, and red. In this way, the effect pattern in which the expectation of the number of rounds changes to a color as the number of winnings increases increases the expectation of the player while the V-judgment winning device 87 is open in the small hit game state. It can be increased, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel when the opening control is extended.

Unlike the other effect patterns, the eighth pattern is an effect pattern in which the rainbow colors are set for all of the 1st to 10th items, and the colors do not change and are fixed to the rainbow colors. This is because the rainbow color is used as a special color suggesting that the 16 (15) R time saving big hit via the small hit has been confirmed. As an effect pattern suggesting that the 16 (15) R time saving big hit via the small hit is confirmed, for example, an effect pattern in which the color can change in the order of white → blue → green → red → rainbow may be used. good.

FIG. 23 (B) shows the correspondence between the type of the big hit via the small hit and the first pattern to the eighth pattern of FIG. 23 (A). In FIG. 23 (B), for effect control for each of 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit. As one of the random numbers updated by the microcomputer 100, a total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for selecting the V combo effect pattern are allocated to each of the corresponding first pattern to eighth pattern. Has been done.

In FIG. 23 (B), “via small hit 5 (4) R time saving big hit <small hit” corresponds to the magnitude relation of the expectation degree of the large number of rounds such as “white <blue <green <red <rainbow”. Via 9 (8) R time saving big hit <Small hit Via 16 (15) R time saving big hit ", so that the selection rate of the production pattern with high expectation of the number of rounds for the final 10th color will be high. The data is set in. In FIG. 23 (B), the eighth pattern is set to be selectable only in the case of 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit. As a result, when the round number suggestion effect is executed in the 8th pattern (all the 1st to 10th pieces are rainbow colors), it is confirmed that the 16 (15) R time saving big hit via the small hit is confirmed. It is possible to suggest to. The eighth pattern may be selectable for a big hit other than the 16 (15) R time saving big hit via the small hit.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a hold continuous notification effect presence / absence determination table. The hold continuous notification effect presence / absence determination table is stored in the ROM 102.

In the hold ream notification effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 24, for effect control when the total number of hold reams for the symbol 15R time-saving big hit and the 16 (15) R time-saving big hit via the small hit is 0 to 4, respectively. A total of 150 random numbers SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 149) for determining the presence / absence of pending continuous notification as one of the random numbers updated by the microcomputer 100 are "executed (executed)" and "executed non-executed". (Do not execute) ”.

As described above, the hold continuous notification effect can be executed as a hold storage information and a target that can be a big hit in which the big prize opening opens 15 times. In addition, the hold continuous notification effect may be executed for the hold storage information that can be a big hit of other types. In the hold continuous notification effect presence / absence determination table, when the target hold storage information is 0 or 1, "execution present" is not determined, and only "no execution" is determined. Has been done.

Further, in the hold continuous notification effect presence / absence determination table, data is set so that "execution available" can be determined when the total number of hold storage information to be the target is two or more, and the data is the target. The data is set so that the ratio of "execution available" is determined as the number of reserved storage information increases. As a result, the hold continuous notification effect is executed according to the number of hold storage information that can be a big hit, which is an advantageous number of rounds for the player, such as the symbol 15R time saving big hit and the 16 (15) R time saving big hit. Since the ratios are different, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to how many times the jackpot, which is an advantageous number of rounds, is executed when the hold continuous notification effect is executed.

Further, when the hold continuous notification effect is executed, the player can recognize that there are a plurality of hold memory information that can be a big hit, so that the effect can further improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the hold continuous notification effect determination table, when the total number of hold stations for the symbol 15R time-saving big hit and the 16 (15) R time-saving big hit via the small hit is 2 or more among the big hit types, the hold continuous notification effect is performed. The data is set to run. As a result, when the hold continuous notification effect is executed, the player can store a plurality of hold storage information that can be a big hit type that is more advantageous for the player due to the large number of rounds among the big hit types. By making it recognizable, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by directing.

Further, as the execution target of the hold continuous notification effect, the hold storage information that can be a big hit with a relatively large number of rounds such as the symbol 15R time reduction big hit and the 16 (15) R time reduction big hit is used, so that the hold continuous notification effect can be performed. When executed, the player naturally has a high expectation that the big winning opening will be opened 15 times, which is the most advantageous big hit game state for the player, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved by the production.

Next, a hold sequence / round number suggestion effect selection process for determining whether or not to execute the hold sequence notification effect and the round number suggestion effect and selecting the effect type will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a hold sequence / round number suggestion effect selection process.

The holding sequence / round number suggestion effect selection process of FIG. 25 is included in the process of setting various effects in the effect symbol variation start process (S801 of FIG. 19). In the hold consecutive / round number suggestion effect selection process, first, whether or not the variation display result of the variation display executed this time is a small hit display result is determined (displayed) based on the display result specification command received at the time of this variation. The result may be determined based on a identifiable variation pattern command) (S851). The received display result designation command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and whether or not it is a small hit display result depending on whether or not a command for specifying a small hit display result is stored in the area indicating the variation display executed this time. To judge.

If the result is not a small hit display result according to S851, the process ends. On the other hand, when the small hit display result is obtained by S851, the current second hold storage information stored in the look-ahead process (S501) of FIG. 19 (hold storage information based on the second start winning to the second start winning opening 14). ) Is acquired (S852). Then, based on the acquired second hold storage information, it is confirmed whether or not there is hold storage information that is a symbol jackpot (symbol 15R time-saving jackpot) that is the target of the hold continuous notification effect (S853), and the target of the hold continuous notification effect. It is confirmed whether or not there is a reserved storage information (which can be a 16 (15) R time saving big hit via a small hit). Next, SR2 is extracted, and based on the confirmation information in S853 and S854, the hold continuous notification effect is executed based on the hold storage information in the current second hold storage information using the hold continuous notification effect presence / absence determination table. It is determined whether or not to do (whether or not to execute) (S855).

In this embodiment, as described above, when the player is controlled to the small hit game state, if the player hits the right according to the right-handed promotion notification, a V prize is generated with a probability of approximately 100% and the player is controlled to the big hit game state. Therefore, the hold storage information that becomes a small hit is also determined as the hold storage information that becomes a hold sequence together with the hold storage information that becomes a big hit.

When the decision to execute the hold continuous notification effect is made by S855, the hold continuous notification effect information (for example, the notification target hold) which is the data to be used when executing the hold continuous notification effect corresponding to the current variation display. The number of stations, whether or not the hold continuous notification effect is executed, etc.) are stored in a predetermined effect data storage area (S857), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is decided by S855 not to execute the hold continuous notification effect, it is decided to execute the round suggestion effect (color change effect of the aura image) (S858). Next, the type of the big hit via the small hit is confirmed based on the display result specification command confirmed in S851, SR3 is extracted, and the execution is performed using the V aura color change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 23 (B). The effect pattern of the round suggestion effect is selected and determined (S859). Then, as data to be used when executing the round suggestion effect with the determined effect pattern, the number of rounds is suggested, such as storing the effect pattern data stored in the V aura color change effect pattern table in FIG. 23 (A). The effect information (for example, the round number suggestion effect pattern, the presence / absence of the round number suggestion effect, etc.) is stored in a specific effect data storage area (S860), and the process ends.

When it is decided to execute the hold continuous notification effect when the variation display becomes the small hit display result, the hold continuous notification effect is executed based on the data stored in S857. On the other hand, when it is decided not to execute the hold continuous notification effect when the variable display becomes the small hit display result, the round number suggestion effect is executed based on the data stored in S860. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a hold continuous notification effect, S858 may be executed after S855.

It should be noted that the round number suggestion effect may also be executed when the hold continuous notification effect is executed. In addition, the round number suggestion effect is not always executed when the hold continuous notification effect is not executed, and it is determined whether or not to execute the round number suggestion effect by a predetermined lottery when the hold continuous notification effect is not executed. You may. Further, it may be determined whether or not to execute the round number suggestion effect by a predetermined lottery, and when it is decided to execute the round number suggestion effect, the hold continuous notification effect may not be executed. In this way, the hold continuous notification effect and the round number suggestion effect may be executed with priority given to either one, or both may be executed without giving priority to either one.

Next, the round number suggestion effect processing for executing the above-mentioned round number suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the round number suggestion effect processing. The round number suggestion effect process of FIG. 26 is configured and executed as a part of the process during opening of the small hit effect (S809 of FIG. 19).

In the round number suggestion effect processing, first, the round number suggestion effect information (round number suggestion effect pattern, presence / absence of execution of the round number suggestion effect, etc.) stored in S860 of FIG. 25 is acquired (S840). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the decision to execute the round number suggestion effect is made based on the information regarding whether or not the round number suggestion effect is executed obtained by S840 (S841). If the decision to execute the round number suggestion effect is not made in S841, the process ends. On the other hand, when the decision to execute the round number suggestion effect is made in S841, it is the time when the V specific winning ball detection designation command output when the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 is detected is received. Check whether or not (S842).

If the command is not received in S842, the process ends. On the other hand, when the command is received in S842, the winning number counter as a counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 is updated by +1 addition (S843). Then, based on the effect pattern of the round number suggestion effect acquired in S840, the aura image 95 is displayed in the color corresponding to the number counted by the updated winning number counter (S843). By displaying the aura image 95 in the color corresponding to the number in S843, the round number suggestion effect in which the color of the aura image 95 can be changed according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 is executed. It will be. The V winning image 94 starts to be displayed based on the reception of the V winning designation command in the opening process (S809) of the small hit effect. When the V winning occurs, the V specific winning ball is immediately generated. Since the detection designation command is received, the aura image 95 corresponding to the V winning image 94 is displayed by S843 in the color determined by S844 immediately after the V winning is generated. As a result, the round number suggestion effect in which the color of the aura image 95 can be changed is executed as shown in FIGS. 20A to 20E.

Next, the first process of the hold continuous notification effect of executing the above-mentioned hold continuous notification effect during the small hit game will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first process of the hold continuous notification effect. The first process of the hold continuous notification effect of FIG. 27 is configured and executed as a part of the process of opening the small hit effect (S809 of FIG. 19).

In the first process of the hold continuous notification effect, first, the hold continuous notification effect information (the number of hold stations to be notified, whether or not the hold continuous notification effect is executed, etc.) stored in S857 of FIG. 25 is acquired (S861). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the decision to execute the hold continuous notification effect is made based on the information regarding whether or not the hold continuous notification effect is executed obtained by S861 (S862). If the decision to execute the hold continuous notification effect is not made in S862, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is decided in S862 to execute the hold continuous notification effect, the V winning ball transmitted when the V winning ball to the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is detected by the V winning switch 87a is transmitted. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the detection designation command (S863).

If the predetermined period has not elapsed since the reception of the V prize detection designation command in S863, the process ends. On the other hand, when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the V prize detection designation command in S863, the processing during opening of the small hit effect (S809) and the small hit are based on the information regarding the number of reserved stations to be notified acquired by S863. The blackout display to be executed until the end processing (S810) is completed is started (S864), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the blackout display as shown in FIG. 21B is executed until the end of the small hit game.

Next, the second process of the hold continuous notification effect for executing the above-mentioned hold continuous notification effect during the jackpot display will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second process of the hold continuous notification effect. The second process of the hold continuous notification effect of FIG. 28 is configured and executed as a part of the jackpot display process (S804 of FIG. 19) of the jackpot effect.

In the second process of the hold continuous notification effect, first, the hold continuous notification effect information (the number of hold stations to be notified, whether or not the hold continuous notification effect is executed, etc.) stored in S857 of FIG. 25 is acquired (S871). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the decision to execute the hold continuous notification effect is made based on the information regarding whether or not the hold continuous notification effect is executed obtained in S871 (S872). If the decision to execute the hold continuous notification effect is not made in S872, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is decided in S872 to execute the hold continuous notification effect, + 2BONUS (when the number of target hold stations is 2) is set as the hold continuous notification mode based on the information regarding the number of hold stations to be notified acquired by S871. ), +3BONUS (when the number of target reserved stations is 3), and +4BONUS (when the number of target reserved stations is 4) are selected (S873). Then, in the hold continuous notification mode selected in S873, the execution of the hold continuous notification to be executed over a predetermined period during the jackpot display effect period is started. As a result, for example, the hold continuous notification as shown in FIGS. 21 (C) and 21 (D) is executed.

[V-winning image A variant example of holding continuous notification effect by aura color]
Next, a modified example of performing the hold continuous notification effect by the V winning image aura color will be described. In FIG. 21, an example of executing a hold continuous notification effect by character information such as “+3 BONUS” is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the aura image 95 capable of changing the color as shown in FIG. 20 may be used to perform the hold continuous notification effect.

As a hold continuous notification effect using the aura image 95, the aura image 95 displayed accompanying the V winning image 94 is shown in FIG. 20 as the number of game balls entering the V determination winning device 87 increases, for example. The color of the aura image 95 may be changed as described above, and the color of the aura image 95 may be changed to a specific color such as rainbow color as the pending continuous notification as described above. Such a hold continuous notification effect displays an aura image based on the fact that the hold storage information includes at least one of the hold storage information that is a symbol big hit and the hold storage information that is a small hit. By making it possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect to a specific mode, the hold continuous notification effect may be executed.

When such a hold continuous notification effect is executed, the hold storage information includes at least one of the hold storage information that is a symbol big hit and the hold storage information that is a small hit, and is based on the aura. Since the effect mode of the effect of displaying the image can be changed to a specific mode, the player can recognize that the hold storage information includes the hold storage information that is the big hit via the symbol big hit or the small hit. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be further improved by the production.

[Modification example of change in production mode of hold continuous notification effect]
Next, when the hold continuous notification effect is executed, only the case where the total number of the hold storage information which is the symbol big hit and the hold storage information which is the big hit via the small hit is multiple, and the hold storage information which is the big hit via the small hit are the same. An example will be described in which the effect mode of the hold continuous notification effect is different depending on the case where there are a plurality of items.

Regarding the second hold storage information when the big hit game state is reached, there are cases of the first hold storage type in which only the hold storage information that becomes the symbol big hit exists, and the hold storage information and the small hit (via the small hit) that become the symbol big hit. There may be a case of a second hold ream type in which both of the hold storage information that becomes a big hit) exist, and a case of a third hold ream type in which only a small hit (a big hit via a small hit) exists. Such a plurality of types of hold reams are all called hold reams, but when notifying that there is a hold ream as a hold ream notification effect, the hold ream notification is performed in a different production mode depending on the hold ream type. May be executed. For example, in the case of the first hold consecutive type, the hold continuous notification is given in katakana such as "+3 bonus", and in the case of the second hold consecutive type, the hold continuous notification is given in English characters such as "+3 BONUS". In the case of the third hold ream type, the hold ream notification may be performed with a hiragana such as "+3 bonus". In addition, when notifying that there is a hold ream, an image such as characters related to the hold ream may be displayed in different colors depending on the type of the hold ream. In addition, when notifying that there is a hold ream, different character images are displayed according to the hold ream type (the display may be associated with the number of hold reams, or the character image may be displayed independently). An image such as a character related to the character may be displayed. In addition, for each of the 1st hold ream type to the 3rd hold ream type, there are a plurality of production modes such as "+3 bonus", a production mode such as "+3BONUS", and a plurality of types such as "+3 Bonus". From the production modes, the production mode may be selected and determined by lottery. In that case, the ratio of selecting the effect mode to be executed may be different for each of the hold series types of the first hold series type to the third hold series type.

By executing such a hold continuous notification effect, it is possible to make the effect mode of the hold continuous notification effect to be executed different depending on the type of the hold sequence. Therefore, the hold continuous notification effect is executed in any of the effect modes. Ruka can draw the player's attention. Further, when the ratio of selecting the effect mode to be executed is different for each of the first hold sequence type to the third hold sequence type, the game determines which effect mode the hold sequence notification effect is executed. Can draw people's attention.

[Modification example of limiting control of hold continuous notification effect]
Next, after executing the hold ream notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of hold reams, the execution of the hold ream notification effect is restricted (prohibited) until all the hold storage information that is the target of the hold ream notification effect is exhausted. ) Will be described.

When executing the hold continuous notification effect when there are a plurality of hold storage information that becomes a symbol big hit and hold storage information that becomes a small hit (big hit via a small hit) in the second hold storage information when the big hit game state is reached. When the big hit game state in which the hold continuous notification effect is executed ends, the big hit targeted for the hold continuous notification is executed, and the hold continuous notification effect is executed even in the big hit game state, the hold continuous notification effect is executed. Whether the notification effect is continuously executed for the hold storage information of the hold ream that was the notification target in the previous jackpot game state, or the hold storage information of the hold ream based on the newly generated hold storage information is targeted. It becomes difficult for the player to distinguish whether it is newly executed as a result, and the production becomes unclear.

Therefore, after executing the hold ream notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of hold reams, the execution of the hold ream notification effect is restricted (prohibited) until all the hold storage information that is the target of the hold ream notification effect is exhausted. The effect control to be performed may be executed. After the hold continuous notification effect is executed, the hold continuous limit flag is set and the hold storage information is newly confirmed until the variable display based on all the hold storage information targeted for the notification continuous notification is executed. The execution of the effect control process may be restricted so that the process for executing the hold continuous notification is not executed. By doing so, after executing the hold continuous notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of hold stations, the hold continuous notification effect is executed until all the hold storage information that is the target of the hold continuous notification effect is exhausted. By prohibiting it, it is restricted to newly execute the hold continuous notification effect, so it is possible to clarify which of the hold storage information is the notification target of the hold continuous notification effect.

After executing the hold-relay notification effect that notifies that there are a plurality of hold-relays, the execution of the hold-relay notification effect is restricted (prohibited) until all the hold storage information that is the target of the hold-relay notification effect is exhausted. As an example of this, the following effects may be performed.

For example, after executing the hold ream notification effect to notify that there are a plurality of hold reams, the number of the hold reams is displayed so as to be identifiable by the number of stock images such as icon images, and the target of the hold ream notification effect. Each time the jackpot game state is digested, the icon image may be reduced. Further, when the hold continuous notification is performed based on the newly generated hold storage information, such an effect of increasing the number of icon images may be performed. By visualizing the number of pending consecutive notification targets so that the player can recognize them in this way, it is possible to execute the pending continuous notification effect that is easy for the player to understand. Further, if such an effect is executed, after simply executing the hold continuous notification effect, the execution of the hold continuous notification effect is restricted until all the hold storage information targeted for the hold continuous notification effect is exhausted. However, the frequency of the hold continuous notification effect being recognized by the player increases, and it is possible to execute an interesting effect.

[Example of pre-reading panel production of jackpot expectation based on the second reserved memory information]
Next, a look-ahead effect of the jackpot expectation degree based on the second reserved storage information after the end of the jackpot gaming state of a specific type will be described.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead panel effect for pre-reading the jackpot expectation degree based on the second reserved storage information after the end of the jackpot gaming state of a specific type. The look-ahead effect shown in FIG. 29 is executed for the first variation display of the jackpot game state end of the jackpot of the specific type of the jackpot "symbol 4R time saving jackpot" among the jackpot types shown in FIG. FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing the control timing of the look-ahead panel effect. Hereinafter, the effect control of the look-ahead panel effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.

With reference to FIG. 29, the left, middle, and right staging symbols 91, 92, and 93 are indicated by downward arrows in the state of variable display. The lower part of the display area of the effect display device 9 includes a first hold display area for displaying the first hold storage number by the hold image and a second hold display area for displaying the second hold storage number by the hold image. A hold display area and an active display area for displaying an active image such as an image similar to the hold image for an image showing the fluctuation correspondence display corresponding to the fluctuation display during execution of the fluctuation display are provided. FIG. 29. Then, the display is omitted.

In the hold display area and the active display area, the hold image and the active image are basically displayed in a predetermined shape such as a circle, but in the look-ahead panel effect of FIG. 29, the active image and the hold image are displayed in FIG. 29 (C). -The panel image 85 displayed as a panel-shaped image as shown in FIG. 29 (H) is displayed (hereinafter, may be referred to as a panel display).

After the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is completed, the first variation display is started by executing the variation display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 29 (A). Will be done. After that, for example, when the first period set to 5 seconds or the like elapses, the staging symbols 91, 92, and 93 are reduced to the upper left corner of the display screen and move as shown in FIG. 29 (B). 2 Winning start The winning promotion notification effect for promoting the winning (entry) of the game ball to the winning opening 14 (variable winning ball device 15) is started. As the winning promotion notification effect, in the central part of the screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), a winning promotion message 84 saying "Right-handed !! An image including the hitting suggestion arrow 96 is displayed, and such a message is output from the speaker 27 as voice. As a result, the player hits right at the second winning start winning opening 14 (variable winning ball device 15).

As a specific example of the winning promotion notification effect of FIG. 29B, for example, after displaying an image imitating the entire board surface of the game board on the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15 and the second winning start winning opening 14 By displaying an image that makes it possible to identify the position of, the winning promotion notification effect is performed so that the player can easily recognize the position of the winning target.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the right-handed suggestion arrow 96 is reduced and moved to the upper right corner of the display screen, and one active image and a maximum of four reserved images are displayed in the center of the screen. A panel image 85 showing a plurality of (5) panels for the purpose is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29 (C), in the state where the second reserved storage information has not yet occurred, only the active image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the upper left panel area. As the active image and the reserved image that can be displayed in each panel area of the panel image 85, the characters "A", "B", "C", and "D" that can suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit are displayed. As for the magnitude of the expectation to be a big hit, a magnitude relationship of "A"> "B"> "C"> "D" is set (see FIG. 32 (A) and the like).

In the panel image 85, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), the active image is in the upper left, the reserved image of the first second reserved storage information is in the upper middle, and the second reserved storage information is reserved in the upper right. The image, the reserved image of the third second reserved storage information in the lower left, and the reserved image of the fourth second reserved storage information in the lower right are displayed in any of the letters "A" to "D". To go. Then, when the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), an image suggesting the degree of expectation to be a big hit is displayed in all the panel areas in the panel image 85. Become. Such an effect of displaying an active image and a hold image on a panel is called a hold or the like panel effect.

When the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit (4 pieces), the panel image 85 corresponds to the over-winning (entry) of the game ball to the second winning start winning opening 14 (variable winning ball device 15). By changing the reserved image displayed on each panel in the above to an image having a higher expectation of a big hit, the execution of the panel display promotion effect that enables the promotion of the expectation of a big hit is started. When the execution of the panel display promotion effect is started, the display of the right-handed suggestion arrow 96 is continued as shown in FIG. 29 (F), and the image of the new prize promotion message 97 such as "Still more !!" Is displayed, and such a message is output from the speaker 27 as voice. By continuing the winning promotion effect in this way, the player will continue to hit right toward the second winning start winning opening 14 (variable winning ball device 15).

Even if a game ball enters the second winning start winning opening 14 while the number of stored second reserved storage information has reached the upper limit, the starting winning is invalid and the over winning is performed. In response to the detection of such an over-winning, a promotion effect for promoting the jackpot expectation of the reserved image displayed on the panel as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H) can be executed. When the promotion effect is executed, the panels to be executed for the promotion effect are displayed in a thick frame as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H) so that they can be identified. The reserved image indicating any of "D" is either promoted to be changed to an image having a higher expectation of big hit, or non-promoted to be unchanged.

In the promotion effect, the promotion effect pattern is selected for each reserved image. Also, depending on the reserved image, it may be selected that the promotion effect is not executed. Due to such circumstances, the promotion effect is executed for a plurality of panel displays, when it is executed for one panel display, or which panel display, depending on the detection of over-winning. But it may not be executed.

During the execution of such a panel display promotion effect, an image of a new prize promotion message 98 such as "Still right-handed!" Is displayed as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H), and this is displayed. By outputting such a message as voice from the speaker 27, the player continues to hit right toward the second winning start winning opening 14 (variable winning ball device 15) even if the over winning is achieved. do. As a result, it becomes possible to execute the promotion effect of the panel display according to the over-winning as described above.

The above-mentioned panel display effect such as hold, the panel display promotion effect, and the winning promotion effect end when the second period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses from the start of the variable display. As shown in FIG. 29 (J), in the look-ahead panel production, when the second period elapses, the production develops into a reach state as shown in FIG. 29 (J), and then, as shown in FIG. 29 (K), “battle”. An image of the effect message 99 such as "Start!" Is displayed, and such a message is output from the speaker 27 as voice. Then, as an effect before deriving the variation display result related to the variation display, a battle effect in which the ally (player's ally) character and the enemy (player's enemy) character fight is executed.

In the battle effect, when the ally character wins, the variable display result becomes the big hit display result, and when the ally character loses, the variable display result becomes the big hit display result as shown in FIG. 29 (K).

In the battle effect, the ally character corresponds to the display of "A" to "D" shown on each panel of the panel image 85 from among a plurality of types of characters such as A character, B character, C character, and D character. The character is selected. As for the degree of expectation that the ally character wins, the magnitude relationship of "A character> B character> C character> D character" is set. In the example of FIG. 29, since the panel corresponding to the active image indicates “B”, the B character appears as a ally character in the battle effect of the variable display, and the battle effect is executed.

In this way, the display results of "A" to "D" shown on each panel of the panel image 85 indicate the degree of expectation that will be a big hit, and the degree of expectation that the ally character will win such a battle effect. But it is also.

When the variable display being executed is completed, the first second reserved storage information (“A” in FIG. 29 (E)) stored on hold during the variable display is shown on the panel. ) Is started, and after the reach state is reached, the character corresponding to the display shown on the panel of the panel image 85 is selected, and the same battle effect as described above is executed. In the variable display for executing the battle effect using the panel display of the panel image 85 as described above, the off display result is displayed for all the second reserved storage information shown in the panel image 85 as described above. It is repeatedly executed until or until the jackpot display result is derived and displayed by the variable display of any of the second reserved storage information. In that case, during each variation display, the display of the panel image 85 shown in FIG. 29 is continued, and each time the second reserved storage information is digested by the variation display, the panel corresponding to the reserved storage that did not become a big hit. A mark such as "x" is given to the area. Then, during each variation display, a battle effect using the character corresponding to the corresponding second reserved storage information is executed, and the variation display result is displayed.

The second hold storage information generated after the hold storage during the execution of the panel display effect such as hold in the look-ahead panel effect is not subject to the execution target of the look-ahead panel effect.

As the battle effect, an example is shown in which characters corresponding to "A" to "D" shown in each panel of the panel image 85 are selected and the battle effect is executed, but the battle is not limited to this. The character used for the production is fixed to one type, and "A" to "D" shown on each panel of the panel image 85 may simply indicate the degree of expectation of winning the battle production.

Further, "A" to "D" shown in each panel of the panel image 85 display character images corresponding to the characters "A" to "D" appearing in the battle effect, instead of simply displaying the characters. You may try to do it.

Further, in the case where the character images corresponding to the characters "A" to "D" are displayed on each panel of the panel image 85 in this way, when all the panels of the panel image 85 are aligned with the same character (before promotion effect). However, it may be confirmed that the jackpot will be a big hit during the promotion effect or after the promotion effect). Further, when the characters "A" to "D" are displayed on each panel of the panel image 85, the same effect may be produced.

Such an effect suggesting the determination of the jackpot may be executed when the first first second reserved storage information becomes the jackpot. Further, such an effect suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed may be executed even when the first first second reserved storage information is not the jackpot. For example, when the three second reserved storage information becomes a big hit, and the images of the first and second panels are accidentally aligned with the same image, the images displayed on all the panels are the same image. It is also possible to execute an effect suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed.

Further, in this way, the degree of expectation of a big hit by images such as "A" to "D" displayed on each panel of the panel image 85 is such that the image is first displayed in the entire panel area as shown in FIG. 19 (E). Until it is displayed, the jackpot expectation displayed for each detection of the second start winning prize may not be lowered.

In addition, as a battle effect, among the "A" to "D" shown on each panel of the panel image 85, the first character corresponding to both "A" and "B" having a high expectation of a big hit, and the first character thereof. A character may be selected from the second characters corresponding to both "C" and "D", which have a lower expectation of a big hit, and the battle effect may be executed.

By executing such a look-ahead panel effect, it is suggested that the second reserved storage information generated after the end of the big hit game state has a high degree of expectation to be a big hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done. Further, the promotion effect of the reserved image can be executed according to the over-winning to the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) in the state where the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value. As a result, the fun of the production can be improved, and the expectation of the player can be increased.

Further, in the above-mentioned look-ahead panel effect, even when the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value, the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) can be won by executing the winning promotion effect. It is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the condition is good.

Further, in the look-ahead panel effect, the variable winning ball device is executed by executing the winning promotion effect for a predetermined period (20 seconds from the start of the variable display) even when the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value. It is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the prize should be given to the 15 (second start winning opening 14).

Further, in the look-ahead panel effect, a panel display of a number corresponding to the number of stored second reserved storage information is performed, and it is suggested whether or not the expectation of a big hit changes to a higher expectation of the panel display. By performing the promotion effect as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H), the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the look-ahead panel effect, the promotion effect is executed every time the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the second start winning prize designation command in a state where the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value. 2 It is possible to raise the player's expectation for a change in the reserved image due to the promotion effect for each prize in the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) when the number of reserved stored information reaches the upper limit. ..

Next, it is a subroutine that constitutes a part of the command analysis process (S704) of FIG. 18, and determines whether or not the second reserved storage information number command was missed when the second start winning prize designation command was received. Based on this, a second start winning command check process, which is a process of checking whether or not the received second start winning designation command has been normally received, will be described.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a command check process at the time of winning the second start. In the second start winning command check process, first, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead panel effect is being executed and the number of second reserved storage information is the upper limit (S631). Whether or not the look-ahead panel effect is being executed is determined by confirming whether or not the look-ahead panel effect process of FIG. 33, which will be described later, is being executed in the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, whether or not the number of the second reserved storage information is the upper limit is determined in advance in the effect control microcomputer 100 every time the second reserved storage number designation command is received, the data indicating the second reserved storage number is determined in advance. The reserved storage number is stored in the storage area, and the second reserved storage number is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side based on the data.

In S631, when it corresponds to the state of "when the look-ahead panel effect is being executed and the number of second reserved storage information is the upper limit", it is determined whether or not the second start winning designation command has been received ( S635). If the second start prize designation command has not been received in S635, the process ends. On the other hand, when the second start winning command is received in S635, the second start winning command normal reception flag indicating that the second reserved storage number designation command is normally received is set (S636), and the process is performed. finish.

As shown in S1221, S1222, and S1230 of FIG. 11, when the game ball is detected by the second start winning opening switch 14a in a state where the second reserved storage information number has reached the upper limit value, the second reserved storage number designation command is used. Is not sent and the second start prize designation command is sent. Therefore, when only the second start prize designation command is received while the number of second hold storage information has reached the upper limit, the command transmission pattern is normal. be. Therefore, in that case, it is possible to perform an effect such as a promotion effect based on the over-winning as described above, assuming that the command is received normally.

Further, in S631, when it does not correspond to the state of "when the look-ahead panel effect is being executed and the number of second reserved storage information is the upper limit", it is determined whether or not the second start winning designation command has been received. (S632). If the second start prize designation command has not been received in S632, the process ends. On the other hand, when the second start prize designation command is received in S632, it is determined whether or not the second hold storage number designation command is received (S633). If the second reserved storage number designation command process has not been received in S633, the process ends. On the other hand, when the second start winning command is received in S632, the second start winning command normal reception flag is set (S636), and the process is terminated.

As shown in S1221, S1222, S1228, and S1229 of FIG. 11, when the game ball is detected by the second start winning opening switch 14a in a state where the number of second reserved storage information is not the upper limit value, the second start winning designation command is used. Both the second hold storage number specification command and the command are transmitted. As a result, when the second start winning prize designation command and the second hold storage number designation command are received in a state where the number of second hold storage information is not the upper limit value, the command transmission pattern is normal. In that case, it is regarded as normal command reception, the second start winning command normal reception flag is set (S634), and various controls are executed.

On the other hand, when only the second start winning prize designation command is received without receiving the second hold storage number specification command when the number of second hold storage information is not the upper limit value, the second hold storage number designation command is missed. As in the case, it is an abnormal command reception pattern. In that case, it is considered that the command is received abnormally, and the normal reception flag of the second start winning command is not set. It is possible to prevent the command from being executed and an unexpected bug in the production.

In this way, various effects such as promotion effects at the time of over-winning can be performed by using existing effect control commands such as the second start winning prize designation command and the second reserved storage number specification command without using the dedicated effect control command. By executing this, the processing load of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

Next, a data table used to execute the look-ahead panel effect shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 will be described. Various data tables described below are stored in the ROM 102. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a data table used to execute the look-ahead panel effect.

FIG. 32A is a diagram showing a look-ahead panel effect final display selection table for selecting the final display displayed on each panel of the look-ahead panel effect. In FIG. 32 (A), the effect is directed for each of 16 (15) R time-saving big hits via small hits, 9 (8) R time-saving big hits via small hits, 5 (4) R time-saving big hits via small hits, and outliers. As one of the random numbers updated by the control microcomputer 100, a total of 120 numerical values of the random number SR4 (numerical range of 0 to 119) for the look-ahead panel effect final display selection are the final display of "A" to "D". It is assigned to each of. As a result, the panel display of "A" to "D" displayed on each panel of the reading panel effect can raise the player's expectation for the big hit.

In FIG. 32 (A), corresponding to the magnitude relationship of the expectation of the jackpot, which is “A> B> C> D”, when the time-saving jackpot via the jackpot is reached, the time-saving jackpot is “A” as compared with the case where the jackpot is missed. The data is set so that the selection ratio is "> B> C> D". As a result, the panel display of "A" to "D" displayed on each panel of the reading panel effect can raise the player's expectation for the occurrence of a big hit. Further, in FIG. 32 (A), the data is set so that the time-saving big hit via the small hit with a large number of rounds can be selected with the selection ratio of “A> B> C> D”. As a result, the panel display of "A" to "D" displayed on each panel of the reading panel effect can raise the player's expectation for the number of rounds at the time of a big hit.

FIG. 32B is a diagram showing a promotion effect pattern selection table for selecting an effect pattern of the promotion effect of the panel display in the look-ahead panel effect. In FIG. 32 (B), the promotion effect pattern is set as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100 for each of the panel displays of “A” to “D” selected in FIG. 32 (A). A total of 150 numerical values of random numbers SR5 (numerical range of 0 to 149) for selection are "D → C → B → A", "D → C → B", "D → C", "C → B →". It is assigned to each of the promotion production patterns of "A", "C → B", and "B → A". As a result, the variation of the promotion production is enriched, and the fun of the production can be improved.

The promotion effect pattern shown in FIG. 32 shows a panel in which the panel display is changed as indicated by an arrow each time an over-winning is detected in a state where the second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value. As an example, the promotion production pattern of "D-> C-> B-> A" changes "D-> C" in the first over-winning and changes in "C-> B" in the second over-winning. This is a staging mode in which "B → A" is changed at the first over prize.

It should be noted that the promotion effect pattern may include a pattern in which promotion is performed by a plurality of stages at a time by detecting one over prize, instead of being promoted one step at a time by detecting one over prize. Further, the promotion effect pattern may include a pattern in which promotion is performed by one step or a plurality of steps by detecting a plurality of over prizes without being promoted each time the over prize is detected. Further, as the promotion effect pattern, whether or not to promote each time the over-winning is detected may be selected by lottery.

FIG. 32C is a diagram showing a promotion effect selection table for selecting whether or not to execute the promotion effect. In FIG. 32 (C), for each of the promotion effect patterns selected in FIG. 32 (B), a random number SR6 (0) for selecting the presence or absence of promotion effect is used as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100. A total of 200 numerical values (in the numerical range of ~ 199) are assigned to "with promotion effect" and "without promotion effect". As a result, even if an over-winning is detected, there are times when the promotion effect is executed and times when the promotion effect is not executed, so that the fun of the effect can be improved.

In FIG. 32 (C), for each promotion effect pattern, the ratio of selecting with promotion effect is set higher than the ratio of selecting without promotion effect, but the relationship of the ratio is opposite. There may be. Further, FIG. 32 (C) shows an example in which the ratio of selecting promotion effect presence is the same for all types of promotion effect patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this, and promotion effect presence is selected for each promotion effect pattern. The proportions may be different. Further, the selection of whether or not to execute the promotion effect may not be determined for each promotion effect pattern, but may be determined for each of the reserved storage information (display panel) whether or not to execute the promotion effect.

Next, the look-ahead panel effect processing for executing the look-ahead panel effect shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 in the effect symbol changing process (S802) will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead panel effect processing. The look-ahead panel effect process of FIG. 33 is configured and executed as a part of the process during effect symbol change (S802).

In the look-ahead panel effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the variation display result of the variation display executed this time is the first variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot (. S901).

In the game control microcomputer 560, as a variation pattern to be selected at the time of variation display, a special effect pattern as an effect pattern that is always selected at the time of the first variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot. Is provided. In the game control microcomputer 560, in the variation pattern setting process (S301) of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not it is the first variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot. When it is determined by the processing step that the processing step is the first variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the variation pattern of the variation display at that time is determined. A processing step of selecting the above-mentioned special variation pattern and a processing step of transmitting a variation pattern command for designating the selected special variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 are included.

In S901, by confirming whether or not the special variation pattern as described above has been received based on the data in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103, the variation display result of the variation display executed this time is obtained. It is determined whether or not it is the first variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot.

In S901, in the determination of whether or not it is the first variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, if it is determined that it is not, the process is terminated and it is determined that there is. If so, it is determined whether or not the current timing is the start of the variable display (S902). When it is determined in S902 that it is the start of the variable display, the variable display of the effect symbol is started by starting the normal variable display effect as shown in FIG. 29 (A) (S903), and the process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined in S902 that it is not the start time of the fluctuation display, the time elapsed from the start time of the fluctuation display timed by the fluctuation display time timer used by the effect control microcomputer 100 to measure the fluctuation display time. By confirming, it is determined whether or not the first period has elapsed after the start of the variation display as described with reference to FIG. 30 (S904).

When it is determined in S904 that the first period has elapsed, the winning promotion notification effect as shown in FIG. 29B is started (S905). Further, the panel display effect such as hold as shown in FIG. 29 (C) is started (S906), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S904 that the first period has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the panel display effect such as hold started in S905 is being executed (S907). When it is determined in S907 that the panel display effect such as hold is being executed, is it the time when the second start prize is detected based on confirming whether or not the second start prize designation command is received? It is determined whether or not (S908). In S908, it is determined that the second start winning command is detected on condition that the second start winning command normal reception flag shown in FIG. 31 is set.

When it is not the time when the second start winning prize is detected by S908, the process proceeds to S912 described later. On the other hand, when the second start winning prize is detected by S908, whether or not the second reserved storage number managed as described above on the effect control microcomputer 100 side has reached the upper limit value (4 pieces). Is determined (S909).

When the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value in S909, the panel display effect processing (S910) is executed, and the process proceeds to S912 described later. The panel display effect process (S910) is a process for executing the panel display effect such as hold shown in FIGS. 29 (C) to 29 (E), and the specific contents thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 34. On the other hand, when the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in S909, the panel display promotion effect processing (S911) is executed, and the process proceeds to S912 described later. The panel display promotion effect process (S911) is a process for executing the panel display promotion effect shown in FIGS. 29 (G) to (H), and the specific contents thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 35. In the panel display promotion effect processing (S911), the promotion effect is not immediately executed, but a predetermined period (for example, for example) for executing the winning promotion notification at the start of the panel display promotion effect as shown in FIG. 19 (F). It is executed after 3 seconds etc.) have elapsed.

In S912, by confirming the passage of time from the start of the fluctuation display timed by the fluctuation display time timer, it is possible to determine whether or not the second period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display as described with reference to FIG. Judgment (S912).

When it is determined in S912 that the second period has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S912 that the second period has elapsed, the winning promotion notification effect is terminated (S913) as shown in FIGS. 29 (I) and 30, and the panel display effect such as hold is terminated (S914). ). Then, as shown in FIGS. 29 (J) and 30, the battle effect in the variable display is started (S915), and the process is terminated.

By such a look-ahead panel effect processing, the look-ahead panel effect as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 is executed.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a panel display effect process executed in S910 of FIG. 33. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the following processing in the panel display effect process.

Although not shown, after the second start winning memory number reaches the upper limit value, the winning promotion notification effect as shown in FIG. 29 (E) is performed during the predetermined period at the beginning of the panel display promotion effect. The process to execute is executed. During the execution of such a prize promotion notification effect, the promotion effect according to the over-winning is not executed, and the promotion effect is executed after the end of the prize promotion notification effect.

In the panel display effect processing, the reserved storage information of the second start winning, which is determined to be the time when the second start winning is detected in S908 of FIG. Acquires predetermined look-ahead information such as jackpot type information (S921).

Next, the random number SR4 for selecting the final display of the look-ahead panel effect is extracted, and the pre-reading panel effect final display selection table of FIG. Based on the extracted value of SR4, the final display to be displayed on the corresponding panel in the look-ahead panel effect is selected and determined (S922).

Next, the random number SR5 for selecting the promotion effect pattern is extracted, and the corresponding panel is used based on the final display determined in S922 and the extracted value of SR5 using the promotion effect pattern selection table of FIG. 32 (B). The promotion effect pattern in the area is selected and determined (S923).

Next, a random number SR6 for selecting the presence / absence of promotion effect is extracted, and the promotion effect pattern determined in S923 and the extracted value of SR6 are used to correspond to each other using the promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. 32 (C). It is selected and determined whether or not there is a promotion effect in the panel area (S924).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the decision to have the promotion effect is made by S924 (S925). When it is not determined by S925 that the promotion effect is present, the display in the corresponding panel area is executed in the display mode of the final display of the promotion effect pattern determined in S923 (S928), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined by S925 that the promotion effect is present, the data of the promotion effect pattern determined in S923 is stored in the predetermined promotion effect pattern storage area in the RAM 102 as the promotion effect pattern of the corresponding panel area (. S926). Then, in the first display mode (first stage display mode) of the promotion effect pattern determined in S923, the display in the corresponding panel area is executed (S927), and the process is terminated.

After the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit, until the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value, every time the second start winning is detected, such a look-ahead panel process is executed. , As shown in FIGS. 29 (C) to 29 (E), the reserved image is displayed in each panel area of the panel image 85 every time the second start winning is detected.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a panel display promotion effect process executed in S911 of FIG. 33. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the following processing in the panel display promotion effect process.

First, in S926 of FIG. 34, it is confirmed whether or not there is at least one promotion effect pattern stored in the promotion effect pattern storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage information (S931). If the promotion effect pattern is not stored in the promotion effect pattern storage area in S931, the process ends. On the other hand, when the promotion effect pattern is stored in the promotion effect pattern storage area in S931, the number of over prizes exceeding the upper limit of the second reserved storage number based on the prize in the second start winning opening 14 is counted. The value of the over winning counter is updated by +1 (S932). The initial value of the over winning counter is "0".

Next, based on the count value of the over-winning counter after the addition and update in S932, the promotion effect according to the promotion effect pattern stored in the promotion effect area is executed (S933), and the process is terminated. For example, the promotion effect pattern "C-> B-> A" is stored corresponding to the first second reserved storage information, "C" is displayed on the corresponding panel, and the second second reserved storage information is displayed. When the promotion effect pattern of "D-> C-> B" is stored and "D" is displayed on the corresponding panel, the effect of changing the panel image 85 is executed as follows. For example, when the first over-winning is detected after the second reserved memory reaches the upper limit, the first over-winning counter is based on the fact that the count value of the over-winning counter becomes "1". 2 The display of the panel corresponding to the reserved storage information changes from “C” to “B”, and the display of the panel corresponding to the second second reserved storage information changes from “D” to “C”. Then, when the second over-winning is detected, the panel corresponding to the first second reserved storage information is displayed based on the fact that the count value of the over-winning counter becomes "2". The display changes from "B" to "A", and the display of the panel corresponding to the second second reserved storage information changes from "C" to "B".

As described above, in the panel display promotion effect processing, after the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value, every time the over-winning to the second starting winning opening 14 of the variable winning ball device 15 is detected, the panel image 85 The promotion production at is executed.

Although not shown, in the panel display promotion effect processing, the promotion effect on the panel image 85 is executed every time an over-winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected, which is selected in advance. When there is no over-winning of the number corresponding to the promotion effect pattern, the effect of forcibly changing the display mode of the final display of the preselected promotion effect pattern at the end of the panel display promotion effect process for the corresponding panel area. Is executed. If the number of over-winning items corresponding to the selected promotion effect pattern is not executed without executing such an effect, the display mode at the end of the panel display promotion effect process may be continued as it is.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 31, using existing staging control commands such as the second start winning prize designation command and the second reserved storage number designation command without using the dedicated staging control command, FIG. 29 (G). ), (H), the processing load of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced by executing various effects such as promotion effect at the time of over winning.

(2) In the look-ahead panel production, the number of stored second reserved storage information is as such as “Still more !!” in FIG. 29 (F) and “Still right-handed!” In FIGS. 29 (G) and (H). By executing the winning promotion effect even when the upper limit is reached, it is easy for the player to understand that the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) should be awarded a prize. be able to.

(3) As shown in FIG. 30, in the look-ahead panel effect, the winning promotion effect is executed for a predetermined period (20 seconds from the start of the variable display) even when the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) should be given a prize.

(4) In the look-ahead panel effect, a panel display of a number corresponding to the number of stored second reserved storage information is performed, and it is suggested whether or not the expectation of a big hit changes to a higher expectation of the panel display. By performing the promotion effect as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H), the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) As shown in FIG. 30, in the look-ahead panel effect, the second start winning designation command is promoted each time the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the second start prize designation command in a state where the number of stored second reserved storage information reaches the upper limit value. Since the effect is executed, the player for the change of the hold image due to the promotion effect for each prize in the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) in the state where the number of the second reserved stored information reaches the upper limit value. It is possible to raise the expectation of.

(6) In S631 to S634 of FIG. 31, when the second start winning command designation command is received but the second hold storage number designation command is not received, the second start winning command normal reception flag is not set, so that the second start winning command normal reception flag is not set. When the 2nd hold storage number specification command is received without receiving the 2nd hold storage number specification command when the promotion effect is not executed or the 2 hold storage information number is not the upper limit value, the 2nd hold storage number designation is specified. An abnormal command reception pattern, such as when a command is missed. In that case, it is considered that the command is received abnormally, and the normal reception flag of the second start winning command is not set. It is possible to prevent the command from being executed and an unexpected bug in the production.

(7) As shown in FIG. 21, at least one of the reserved storage information determined to be a symbol big hit or the reserved storage information determined to be a small hit when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state. Since the hold continuous notification effect can be executed based on the fact that one of them is included, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect.

(8) By executing the round number suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 20, the V winning aura image 95 is performed according to the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 after the game medium has entered the specific area. Since the effect mode of the predetermined effect such as the effect of displaying the image can be changed, the game can be improved by the effect without delaying the progress of the game.

(9) As shown in FIG. 20, the round number suggestion effect by the V-winning aura image 95 is executed in connection with the effect of notifying the V-winning by displaying the V-winning image 94. The fun of the game can be further improved.

(10) As shown in FIG. 20, since the effect mode (color) of the round number suggestion effect by the V winning aura image 95 can be changed stepwise according to the number of game balls entering the V determination winning device 87. , The number of rounds suggestion effect and the number of game balls that have entered the V-judgment winning device 87 can be noticed by the player.

(11) As shown in FIG. 23, the number of rounds (rounds) in the big hit game state in which the effect mode (color) of the round number suggestion effect by the V prize aura image 95 is controlled based on the V prize in the small hit game state. Since it can be changed step by step according to the advantage of the number), the player can recognize the number of rounds of the big hit, so that the interest of the game can be further improved by the staging.

(12) As shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined that a plurality of totals of the reserved storage information determined to be a symbol big hit and the reserved storage information determined to be a small hit are stored, the hold notification effect is generated. Since it is executed, when the hold continuous notification effect is executed, the player can recognize that there are a plurality of hold memory information that can be a big hit, so that the effect can further improve the interest of the game. Can be done.

(13) As shown in FIG. 21, a blackout display is executed as a period adjustment image for preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the effect period of the small hit game state changes. By executing the blackout display as such a period adjustment image, it is possible to preferably execute the hold continuous notification effect for the adjustment of the effect period and the like.

(14) In the hold continuous notification effect, for example, "+3BONUS" in FIG. 21C and "+4BONUS" in FIG. 21D, the total number of hold storage information that can be a big hit in the hold storage information. When the number is less than a predetermined number (3 pieces, etc.) and when the number is more than a predetermined number (4 pieces, etc.), the effect mode of the special effect to be executed is different, so that the hold continuous notification effect is executed in any effect mode. Crab players can be noticed.

(15) As shown in FIG. 24, hold according to the number of hold storage information that can be a big hit, which is an advantageous number of rounds for the player, such as the symbol 15R time-saving big hit and via small hit 16 (15) R time-saving big hit. Since the ratio of executing the continuous notification effect is different, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to how many times the jackpot, which is an advantageous number of rounds, is executed when the hold continuous notification effect is executed.

(16) In the hold continuous notification effect determination table, when the total number of hold stations for the symbol 15R time-saving big hit and the small hit via 16 (15) R time-saving big hit is 2 or more among the big hit types, the hold continuous notification effect The data is set to run. As a result, when the hold continuous notification effect is executed, the player can store a plurality of hold storage information that can be a big hit type that is more advantageous for the player due to the large number of rounds among the big hit types. By making it recognizable, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by directing.

(17) As shown in FIG. 21, the hold sequence is based on the fact that at least one of the hold storage information determined to be a symbol big hit or the hold storage information determined to be a small hit is included. Since the notification effect can be executed, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the effect.

(18) As shown in FIG. 21, the number of the reserved storage information determined to be the symbol big hit and the number of the reserved stored information determined to be the small hit are identifiable in the reserved continuous notification effect, so that the player can be notified. By making it possible for the player to specifically recognize the number of reserved stored information that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by directing.

(19) When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the V prize notification of FIG. 21 (A) can be executed, and further, the hold continuous notification effect can be executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the production when a prize is generated.

(20) As shown in [Variation example of change in the effect mode of the hold continuous notification effect], there are a plurality of cases where the total number of the hold storage information which is the symbol big hit and the hold storage information which is the big hit is a plurality, and the case is via the small hit. When the effect mode of the hold sequence notification effect is different depending on the case where there are only a plurality of hold storage information that are big hits, it is possible to change the effect mode of the hold sequence notification effect to be executed according to the hold sequence type. , It is possible to draw attention to the player as to which effect mode the hold continuous notification effect is executed.

(21) As shown in [Variation example of change in the effect mode of the hold sequence notification effect], the ratio of selecting the effect mode to be executed is different for each of the first hold sequence type to the third hold sequence type. Can draw attention to the player as to which effect mode the hold continuous notification effect is executed.

(22) As shown in [Modification example of limiting control of hold continuous notification effect], after executing the hold continuous notification effect for notifying that there are a plurality of hold stations, the hold that is the target of the hold continuous notification effect By prohibiting the execution of the hold continuous notification effect until all the stored information is exhausted, it is restricted from newly executing the hold continuous notification effect, so that the hold storage information to be notified of the hold continuous notification effect is You can clarify which one.

[Other variants]
Next, other modification examples and feature points are listed below.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, as a look-ahead panel effect, a panel corresponding to the second reserved storage information is displayed to suggest a jackpot expectation depending on the display mode of the panel, and the jackpot expectation can be promoted. However, the effect is not limited to this, but as a look-ahead panel effect, the panel corresponding to the first reserved storage information is displayed to suggest the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the display mode of the panel, and the degree of expectation that will be a big hit. You may want to perform an effect that allows you to be promoted.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as a look-ahead panel effect, a panel corresponding to the second reserved storage information is displayed to suggest a big hit expectation depending on the display mode of the panel, and the big hit expectation can be promoted. In addition to this, the display mode of the panel corresponding to the variable display may also be able to execute an effect that can promote the expectation level that is a big hit.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, for the look-ahead panel effect, an example is shown in which the final display and the promotion effect pattern are selected first, and then the presence or absence of the promotion effect is determined. Not limited to this, the presence or absence of the promotion effect may be determined first, and the final display and the promotion effect pattern may be selected only when the decision to have the promotion effect is made.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, a promotion effect pattern is selected in advance, and each time an over-winning is detected, an effect of promotion according to the promotion effect pattern is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion effect pattern may not be selected in advance, and each time an over-winning is detected, whether or not to execute the promotion effect may be selected by lottery. In that case, when it becomes a big hit, it is desirable that the ratio of executing the promotion effect is higher than when it becomes a miss.

(5) In addition to the pre-reading panel effect described above, the effect corresponding to the over-winning to the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) shown in the above-described embodiment is a frame lamp according to the jackpot expectation. It is also possible to apply it to other effects such as an effect of changing various light emitters such as, and an effect of changing the display mode of the background image of the effect symbol according to the degree of expectation of a big hit.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, various selection decisions by lottery for executing the effect pattern of the round number suggestion effect may be executed at the start of the change of the variation display which is the small hit, and the small hit gaming state. You may execute it when it becomes.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, as the round number suggestion effect, an example is shown in which the effect mode of the V winning aura image 95 is changed for each entry of the game ball according to a predetermined effect pattern. However, not limited to this, it is determined by lottery whether or not to change the effect mode (for example, color) of the V winning aura image 95 for each entry detection of the game ball, and based on the lottery result, the V winning aura image The production mode of 95 may be changed. In that case, the determination of whether or not to change the color and the selection determination of the color to be changed may be executed for each entry detection of the game ball, and the color change is always made for each entry detection of the game ball. However, the selection of the color to be changed may be determined.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which when the V-winning aura image 95 becomes rainbow-colored in the round number suggestion effect, it is confirmed that the 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the 16 (15) R time saving jackpot and the holding storage information that becomes the holding sequence exist, the V winning aura image 95 may be produced to be rainbow-colored. Further, when the 5 (4) R time saving jackpot and the holding storage information to be a holding sequence exist, the V winning aura image 95 may be produced to be rainbow-colored.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which an effect in which the color of the V winning aura image 95 can be changed is executed in the round number suggestion effect as a predetermined effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the round number suggestion effect, an effect in which the V winning image 94 changes from a “v” character to a “W” character may be executed. In that case, the color of the V winning aura image 95 may be changed in the same manner as described above.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state described as the advantageous state is typically an example of the jackpot gaming state in which the variable winning means is opened a plurality of times.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, as the round suggestion effect, an effect of changing the color of the V-winning aura image 95 accompanying the V-winning image 94 is shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.
A V-winning aura image may be displayed as an image not attached to the winning image 94 (for example, an aura-shaped effect image may be displayed at a position away from the V-winning image 94), and the color may be changed. Further, whether or not to execute the effect of changing the color of the V-winning aura image 95 accompanying the V-winning image 94 is determined by a predetermined lottery, and may not be executed. ..

(12) In the above-described embodiment, as the hold ream notification, an example is shown in which the total of the number of hold reams of the symbol big hit and the number of reservation reams due to the small hit can be specified, such as "+3 BONUS". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display may be such that the number of reserved stations for the symbol big hit and the number of reserved stations for the small hit can be individually specified.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, as the effect pattern when executing the round number suggestion effect, the effect data when the number of game balls entering the V determination winning device 87 exceeds 10 is not provided. However, the effect data when the number of game balls entering the V-determination winning device 87 exceeds 10 may be provided. For example, if the number of game balls entering the V-determination winning device 87 exceeds 10, the color may be the same as the 10th color. By doing so, even when the number of game balls entering the V-determination winning device 87 exceeds 10, the round number suggestion effect can be executed without causing a sense of discomfort.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the contents of the second reserved storage information existing when the big hit gaming state occurs are pre-read, and the reserved storage information that becomes the “symbol big hit” and the reserved storage information that becomes the “small hit”. An example of executing the hold continuous notification effect when there is any of the above is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold continuous notification effect may be executed only when there is hold storage information that is a “small hit”. The hold continuous notification effect may be executed only when there is hold storage information that is a “symbol jackpot”.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, there is a case where the second reserved storage information existing when the big hit game state occurs includes the reserved storage information which is a "symbol big hit" and the reserved storage information which is a "small hit". An example of executing a hold continuous notification effect of the same effect mode is shown for each of the cases where there is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold continuous notification effect of different production modes may be executed depending on whether there is a hold storage information that is a “symbol big hit” or a hold storage information that is a “small hit”.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, the same is true regardless of the total number of "symbol big hits" and "small hits" in the second reserved storage information existing when the big hit gaming state occurs. The hold continuous notification effect of the effect mode may be executed, or the hold continuous notification effect of different effect modes may be executed according to the total number.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, there are cases where there is only a "symbol big hit", a case where there is only a "small hit", and a case where there is only a "small hit" in the second reserved storage information that exists when the big hit gaming state occurs, and there is a "design big hit". And when there are both small hits ”, the hold continuous notification effect of the same effect mode may be executed, and depending on these cases, the hold continuous notification effect of different types of effect modes may be executed.

(18) The look-ahead of the second hold storage information for executing the hold continuous notification effect may be executed at the start of the variable display that becomes a small hit or a big hit, or may be executed during the small hit gaming state. It may be executed during the jackpot game state.

(19) The V lamp effect executed as the above-mentioned hold sequence notification effect may not be an effect capable of notifying the number of hold stations, or may be an effect capable of notifying the number of hold stations. When the number of reserved stations is to be notified, the relationship between the number of reserved stations and the emission color of the lamp is determined in advance in the V lamp effect, and the number of reserved stations is determined by the lamp emission color based on the relationship. It may be possible to notify.

(20) Regarding "big hit via small hit", instead of selecting and determining the type of big hit when it is determined to be a small hit, when a V prize occurs, multiple control patterns such as the number of rounds of the big hit are set. You may choose from different types of control patterns.

(21) The arrangement of the structures such as the variable winning ball device 15, the V determination winning device 87, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 shown in the above-described embodiment is an example, and different arrangements are made as follows. It may be adopted. For example, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 may be provided in the right gaming area. Further, a V winning area is provided inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 combines a variable winning ball device for big hits and a variable winning ball device for small hits into one variable winning ball. It may be used in combination with the device.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball wins in the V winning area of the V determination winning device 87, a big hit gaming state is set and only the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened. Not limited to this, the V determination winning device 87 may also be opened in a predetermined opening mode in the jackpot gaming state, or only the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined opening mode. ..

(23) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the V determination winning device 87 is always opened when the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Not limited to this, when a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, it is determined based on a specific lottery whether or not to open the game ball, and the lottery result is set to the open state. When it becomes, the V determination winning apparatus 87 may be opened.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state when the game ball wins in the V winning area in the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. By controlling the jackpot gaming state in which the same operation as in the gaming state is executed, the operation in such a gaming state may be executed. For example, it is possible to execute a jackpot game control of an opening pattern such that the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the first round and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second and subsequent rounds. When it is determined by the jackpot determination to execute such a jackpot game control, such a jackpot gaming state is started, and the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the jackpot gaming state. By making it appear as a small hit game state, when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the first round, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened by continuing the big hit gaming state in the second round. The subsequent round control is executed to make it appear as a big hit game state. On the other hand, in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball does not win the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, the jackpot gaming state is not continued after the second round, but in the first round. Execute control to terminate.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the gaming medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the winning is described, but the gaming medium is enclosed and the gaming medium is used by the player according to the occurrence of the winning. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, which can be used for ball lending operation. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. I explained a gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated, but the game medium is enclosed and the game point (game point) without paying out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, which can be used for ball lending operation. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(26) In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and is, for example, a value in the range of 0% to 100%. Of these, a value containing 0%, a value containing 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

(27) The game state advantageous to the player is a state in which the big hit game state, the time saving state, the high base state, and the game state after the big hit game are determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, such as a probability change state.

(28) In the above-mentioned operation effect, as the detection means capable of detecting the operation (operation) of the player, the tilt direction sensor unit 123 capable of detecting the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player such as the stick controller 122. Such a detection means is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player, other detection means such as the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the push button 120 may be used to detect the operation of the operation means. A detection means that can directly detect the movement of the player, such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor, may be used instead of the means for the operation.

(29) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means that controls an effect according to information transmitted from the game control means, and an effect control means.
It is provided with a hold storage means for storing information related to variable display as hold storage information until a predetermined upper limit is reached.
The game control means is
The first information that can identify that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and
It is possible to transmit the second information regarding the storage number of the reserved storage information in the reserved storage means.
The first information and the second information can be transmitted based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area.
When the game medium passes through the starting area in a state where the number of stored storage information has reached a predetermined upper limit, the first information is transmitted, but the second information is not transmitted.
The staging control means
It is possible to execute a promotion notification that promotes the passage of the game medium to the starting area.
Even after the number of stored storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit, the promotion notification can be continued for a predetermined period.
When the game medium passes through the starting area with the number of stored storage information reaching a predetermined upper limit, it is based only on the first information of the first information and the second information. ,
It is possible to perform a predetermined effect,
When the first information is received but the second information is not received in a state where the number of stored storage information has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the predetermined effect is not executed and the predetermined effect is not executed.
As the predetermined effect, the advantageous state is obtained by changing the specific image displayed in relation to the variable display being executed and the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means based on the first information. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation controlled by
In the variable display corresponding to each of the specific images, it is possible to execute a special effect having different contents according to the specific image changed by the predetermined effect and notify that the control is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the number of stored storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit, a special image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the specific image, and the game medium is passed through the starting area in a manner different from the promotion notification. It is possible to carry out special promotion notifications that promote things,
The special promotion notification is terminated during the predetermined period, and the promotion notification is continuously executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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