JP7093331B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention executes a variable display when the game medium passes through a variable means that can be changed into a first aspect through which the game medium can pass and a second aspect through which the game medium cannot pass or is difficult to pass. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). There is a machine (so-called pachinko machine) that is configured to change the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who can easily win the ball, or becomes advantageous for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if there is a prize in a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state of matching with a specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 states that in a special state (for example, a time saving state) controlled after the end of an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state), an effect based on hold memory (for example, a look-ahead effect) is provided. The mode of the effect is changed according to the number of stored memory (for example, the second reserved memory information). It is described that the effect mode of the specific effect is changed according to the number).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-102713

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the hold storage is already stored at the start time of the effect based on the hold memory, the effect is executed from the beginning to the changed mode. .. Therefore, it is not possible to entertain the player from the beginning, and it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of entertaining a player with a production and improving the interest.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a start condition (for example, a game ball) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, a first start winning opening or a second start winning opening). , A gaming machine that can execute variable display (for example, variable display of a special symbol) based on the establishment of the special figure game start condition) and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. A variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) that is provided with a starting area and can be changed between an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium is difficult to enter or cannot enter. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41), the variable control means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the processing during opening of the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. 8-21) for controlling the variable means to the open state. A predetermined gaming state (for example, small) that is controlled when the variable display result becomes a specific result (for example, a big hit) and when the variable display result becomes a predetermined result (for example, a small hit). When the game medium passes through a specific area (for example, the third count switch 239SG024B) in the hit game state), and when the advantageous state control means (for example, the variable display result becomes a big hit) that can be controlled to the advantageous state. The part controlled to the big hit game state without being controlled to the small hit game state, and the big hit due to the game ball passing through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game when the variable display result is a small hit. A hold storage means (for example, the first special figure hold storage) that can store information related to a variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though it has passed through the start area and the part controlled by the game state) as hold storage. Unit 239SG151A and second special figure holding storage unit 239SG151B) and special state control means (for example, a time-saving state) capable of controlling the variable means to an open state more easily than the normal state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a time saving state). For example, the CPU 103 executes a special effect (for example, a panel display effect) over a specific number of variable displays when the CPU 103 is controlled to a special state (a portion that executes the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 8-17). It is provided with a possible special effect executing means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the panel display effect process, the panel display change process, the pass / fail notification effect process, etc. shown in FIG. 8-24), and the special effect is variable a specific number of times. The first special effect (eg) that informs that the variable display of any of the displays can be used as an opportunity to control the advantageous state. For example, the second panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (B), the hit / fail notification effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) executed after the second panel display effect, etc.) and the first special effect are more advantageous. It is suggested that when the notification that the state can be controlled is not performed, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means after the end of the special state can be used as an opportunity to control the state to an advantageous state. The second special effect is executed, including the second special effect (for example, the third panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the battle effect executed through the third panel display effect, etc.). A plurality of types of specific display (for example, FIG. 8-39 (I)) that can be changed from a predetermined mode (for example, a blank mode) to a specific mode different from the predetermined mode (for example, a character display mode). 1 Further provided with a display means (for example, image display means 5) capable of displaying 1 normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, 2nd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, 3rd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW004, 4th normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW005, and specifying The display is displayed in a predetermined manner regardless of the number of reserved storages stored in the reserved storage means when the second special effect is started ( for example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)). The 1st to 4th normal fluctuation corresponding panels are displayed in a blank mode at the beginning of the 3rd panel display effect) , and the game medium has passed through the start area while the 2nd special effect is being executed. It is characterized in that the predetermined mode is changed to a specific mode based on the above.
According to such a configuration, the player can enjoy the second special production from the beginning, and the interest can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure exemplifying the staging control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table, the big hit type determination table, the small hit type determination table, and the big hit type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area for effect control and the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the random value value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop 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 jackpot end processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit A and big hit B is finished. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit C and big hit D. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit E is finished. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol and the opening pattern of a normal electric accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol fixing period and the opening / closing period of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the staging control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the panel display effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the panel display change processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display pattern determination ratio of a panel display effect, and the display pattern determination ratio of a digestion panel. It is a flowchart which shows the result image display processing. It is a flowchart which shows the background image update process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start processing. It is a timing chart in the variable display of the 2nd special symbol when it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D ends. It is a timing chart in the variable display of the 2nd special symbol when it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit E ends. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing of the effect pattern determination ratio of the advance notice effect, and each effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect processing. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device at the end of a big hit game. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit A ends. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit B ends. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit B ends. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of big hit B, and the execution timing of each effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D and big hit E ends. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect determination process in the rear variable display in the modification 239SG-1. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the modification 239SG-1, and the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of a big hit suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect determination process in front variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided, and (B) is the figure showing the execution of the setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during front variable display in the case, (C) is the figure which shows the effect pattern of the character effect and the timer effect which is executed as the suggestion effect during front variable display. (D) is a figure which shows the big hit expectation degree of a character effect and a timer effect, and execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the character effect, (B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the timer effect, and (C) shows the content of each effect pattern of the timer effect. It is a figure. It is a figure which shows the effect execution period in the variable display of super reach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".
(Explanation of feature 077IW)

Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 077IW of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-41.

A first reserved storage display area 239SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 239SG005U are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the first reserved storage display area 239SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 239SG005U, the reserved storage display for identifiablely displaying the reserved number (special figure reserved storage number) of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol is performed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. ) Generates based on the starting prize. That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is satisfied, the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. The hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 239SG005D is a hold storage display generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning opening, and is in the second hold storage display area 239SG005U. The hold memory display is a hold memory display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) through the second start prize opening.

In the feature unit 077IW, the hold storage display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening is displayed in a round white display (first hold storage display area 239SG005D). Hold storage display), and the hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (second hold storage display area 239SG005U). Hold memory display). In addition, based on the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in the above may be different from the display mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, the number of special symbol reserved storages is placed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first reserved storage display area 239SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 239SG005U. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided to display the above identifiable. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The second hold display 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure reservation storage number is the storage number in which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, for example). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the number of reserved storages of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved storages).

On the right side of the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball unit 239SG007 in which the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B are integrated is provided.

Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007 will be described. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007 constitutes the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A on the left side and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B on the right side. Further, a cover body (not shown) made of a translucent synthetic resin material is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007, and the player can use the special variable winning ball unit via the cover body. It is possible to visually recognize the game ball flowing down in the 239SG007, particularly in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B.

The first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A includes a first special winning opening door 239SG701 which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 239SG082 (see FIG. 8-2), and is opened and closed by the first special winning opening door 239SG701. Form a changing first prize opening. The first large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the left portion of the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007. The first prize-winning door 239SG701 can slide and move in the front-rear direction between the closed position where the first prize-winning door is closed by driving the solenoid 239SG082 and the open position where the first prize-winning door is opened. ing.

In the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, when the solenoid 239SG082 is in the ON state, the first large winning opening door 239SG701 opens the first large winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the first large winning opening. Make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 239SG082 is in the off state, the first large winning opening door 239SG701 closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first large winning opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball, and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state is provided in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the first prize opening. You may.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first prize-winning opening is detected by the first count switch 239SG023 by passing through the first count switch 239SG023 (see FIG. 8-2) provided in the first prize-winning opening. Will be done. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 239SG023 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first count switch 239SG023, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first large winning opening opened in the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are opened. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the first large winning opening is opened in the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the first big prize opening is closed in the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, it is impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the first big winning opening and obtain the prize ball. This is a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, most of the game balls that flowed down without entering the first large winning opening are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B by an obstacle nail or the like (not shown), and if the variable winning ball device 6B is in the expanded open state, the second start is performed. It is designed to win a prize in the winning opening.

The second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is formed so as to project upward from the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A, and is driven to open and close by the solenoid 239SG083 (see FIG. 8-2). The door 239SG711 is provided, and the second large winning opening door 239SG 711 forms a second large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state. The second large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the upper end portion of the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B. The second big winning opening door 239SG711 is between the first state (open state) in which the second big winning opening is opened by driving the solenoid 239SG083 and the second state (closed state) in which the second big winning opening is closed. It is provided so that it can slide in the front-back direction.

In the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, when the solenoid 239SG083 for the second big winning door 239SG711 is in the ON state, the second big winning door 239SG711 sets the second big winning door open, and the game ball is the second. Make it easier to pass (enter) through the two major winning openings. On the other hand, when the solenoid 239SG083 for the 2nd big winning door 239SG711 is off, the 2nd big winning door 239SG711 closes the 2nd big winning door and the game ball passes through the 2nd big winning door. Make it impossible to (enter). In this way, the second major winning opening changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second major winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state is provided in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second major winning opening. You may.

The game ball passing through (entering) the second special winning opening is detected by the second count switch 239SG024A by passing through the second count switch 239SG024A installed in the second special winning opening. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second count switch 239SG024A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning opening opened in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, other ordinary winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are used. More prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) the mouth. Therefore, if the second special winning opening is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, the game ball can enter the second special winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the second big winning opening is closed in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, it is impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the second big winning opening and obtain the winning ball. This is a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, a game ball flow path through which the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening can flow down is formed. In the game ball flow path, a third count switch 239SG024B that can further detect the game ball that has passed through the second count switch 239SG024A is installed. The game ball that has passed through the third count switch 239SG024B is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Further, the game ball that has reached the most downstream portion of the branch path 741 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2, and passes through the fourth count switch 24C. , Detected by the fourth count switch 24C.

The feature unit 077IW controls the game state after the small hit game to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game described later. There is.

The passing gate 41 in the feature unit 077IW is installed between the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B in the special variable winning ball unit 239SG007.

In the feature unit 077IW, the game area is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the image display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area. , The game ball that is weakly launched by the hitting operation handle (left-handed) flows down the left game area, and the game ball that is strongly launched by the hitting ball operation handle (right-handed) flows down the right game area. ing.

Further, the game ball flowing down the left game area can win a prize in the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the game ball flowing down the right game area can win the variable winning ball device 6B and the first special variable winning ball device. A large number of obstacle nails are arranged so that the 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B can win a prize and can pass through the passing gate 41. That is, in the case of left-handed hitting, the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A and the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B cannot be won, and the passing gate 41 cannot be passed.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 displays a variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 8-2. After the normal map start condition for execution is satisfied, it is normal based on the fact that the normal map start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the variable display of the previous normal map is completed. The variable display of the normal figure by the symbol display 20 is started.

In this variable display of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time that is the variable display time of the normal symbol elapses after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, the confirmed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (deriving display). .. At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "out of normal symbol". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal", expansion / opening control (tilted control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position. , Normal open control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 8-2. For example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the variable display of the special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 8-2. After that, the variable display of the special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the variable display of the previous special figure or the end of the big hit game state. ..

In the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, when the variable display time as the special symbol variable display time elapses after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is displayed. Derived display of the definite special symbol (variable display result) that is the variable display result of. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, it becomes a "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be "missing".

After the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also called "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. To. After the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 077IW, as an example, a special symbol showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a big hit symbol, and a special symbol showing the number "2" is used as a small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol of "-" is regarded as an off symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. It may be a symbol, or the common special symbol in the variable display of both special symbols may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the variable display of the special figure and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the first big winning opening door of the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A. The 230SG701 opens the first large winning opening in the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The round, which is the opening cycle of the first big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4" or "10"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round is completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball did not win in the first big winning opening). May be good.

Further, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol and becomes a "small hit" as a specific display result, in the small hit game state, the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is used. The 2nd big prize opening door 239SG711 opens the 2nd big winning opening in the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Make it a state. As a result, the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B becomes the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

In the present feature unit 077IW, the second big winning opening door 239SG711 is set to open once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses in the small hit game state. It is not limited to, and may be opened a plurality of times in the small hit game state.

In the small hit game state, when the game ball winning in the second large winning opening passes through the third count switch 239SG024B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B, the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B. It becomes a "big hit" based on (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the third count switch 239SG024B of the gaming ball.

In the feature unit 077IW, the game ball that has won the second prize opening always passes through the third count switch 239SG024B. That is, when a game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening in the small hit game state, the winning game ball is always detected by the third count switch 239SG024B, and after the small hit game is completed, the CPU 103 controls the game ball to the big hit game state. Will be done. In the feature unit 077IW, when the variable display result is a small hit, the game ball wins the second big winning opening during the small hit game, so that the game is always controlled to the big hit game state after the small hit game is completed. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 239SG024B of the game ball, the second big winning opening door 239SG711 of the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). ) Elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, and the second large winning opening is opened. As a result, a round game is executed in which the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. In the feature unit 077IW, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 239SG024B, the second special variable winning ball device 239SG007B is controlled to the first state. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning ball device 239SG007A may be controlled to the first state.

The round game, which is the opening cycle of the second big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "9"). Even before the number of times the round game is executed reaches the upper limit, the round game may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball did not win in the second major winning opening). good.

After the end of the jackpot gaming state in the feature unit 077IW, the time saving control (time saving control) is performed within a predetermined variable display number range (for example, 99 times, 7 times, 3 times, 1 time). And the normal state where the time reduction control is not performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable display time (variable display time of the special figure) in the variable display of the special figure is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as in the executed state) is performed. In the time saving control, the variable display of the special figure is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game state, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game ball presses the third count switch 239SG024B in the small hit game state. It suffices to end when one of the conditions of passing is satisfied first.

When the time reduction control is performed, the variable display time (special symbol variable display time) in the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be shorter than in the normal state. , The control to shorten the variable display time (variable display time of the normal figure) of the variable display of the normal figure by the normal symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the variable display of the normal figure each time is "normal". Control to improve the probability of "hit the figure" compared to the normal state, and the tilt control time to control the tilt of the movable wing piece in the variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "hit the normal figure". It is possible to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts compared to the normal state, and the second start condition can be satisfied. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by enhancing the sex. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all of them) may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the variable display of the special figure can be executed frequently. Then, the time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed. The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state.

FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the staging control command used in the feature unit 077IW. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating a variable display start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating a variable display start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variable display time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the small hit type is "small hit A". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the small hit type is "small hit B".

In the feature unit 077IW, by providing the fifth variable display result designation command and the sixth variable display result designation command, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control CPU 120 of the small hit type in advance before the start of the variable display. Although the possible forms are exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result specification command is that the CPU 103 has a variable display result of "small hit" with respect to the effect control CPU 120. Only may be notified in advance before the start of the variable display.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the variable display stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5.

The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), as a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time reduction control is not performed. The command 9501H is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure once after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed. The command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed. The command 9503H is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time reduction state) in which the time reduction control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure 99 times after the jackpot game of the jackpot C is completed. The command 9504H is a fifth game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure seven times after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. The command 9505H is a sixth game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high base state, time saving state) in which the time saving control is performed in the variable display of the second special figure 99 times after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed.

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. The command B201H is a second start opening passage designation command for notifying that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. In this feature unit 077IW, the second start opening passage designation command is transmitted when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second start opening winning designation is specified. The command is transmitted when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the second starting condition is satisfied. That is, the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, but the second special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit of 4, and the second starting condition. If is not satisfied, only the second start opening passage designation command is transmitted, and the second start opening winning designation command is not transmitted.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the first hold storage display area 239SG005D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the second hold storage display area 239SG005U or the like. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

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

The command C4XXH is a symbol designation command for designating a winning determination result at the time of starting winning.

The command D100H is a V prize notification designation command for notifying that the V prize has been won, that is, the third count switch 239SG024B has been turned on because the game ball has passed the third count switch 239SG024B. The command D2XXH is a command for notifying the remaining time reduction control number of the second special symbol in the time reduction state. The command D3XX is a prize ball number notification command for notifying the number of prize balls generated (given) by the game ball winning a prize in the winning opening.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the feature unit 077IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the numerical value MR3, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal map display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

FIG. 8-5 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 077IW. In this feature unit 077IW, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit", a case where the variable display result is a "small hit", and the like. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “missing”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B), the feature unit 077IW is provided with a plurality of different fluctuation patterns in advance according to the special symbol for executing the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and super reach α and super reach. There is a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as β is executed. Although the feature unit 077IW provides only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), among the fluctuation patterns of the first special symbol in the feature unit 077IW, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is the super reach fluctuation. It is set shorter than the patterns Super Reach α and Super Reach β. Further, regarding the special figure variable display time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in the feature unit 077IW, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed is executed. Is set to have a longer special figure variable display time than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this feature unit 077IW, as described above, the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach is set high, so that the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super reach fluctuation are set. In the pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the variation pattern of the second special symbol in the feature unit 077IW is a non-reach variation having a special symbol variable display time different from the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Patterns and reach variation patterns are provided.

In this feature unit 077IW, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are first determined as the type of fluctuation pattern, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 and the like, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and FIG. 8-6 ( In addition to the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in C) and the small hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table ( Includes an out-of-figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), a normal map display result determination table (not shown), a normal map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

FIG. 8-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variable display special symbol designation buffer (value set by the CPU 103 at the time of executing the special symbol normal processing as a value for designating the special symbol for executing the variable display) is 1 (first), that is, For each of the case where the first special symbol is the target of variable display and the case where the variable display special symbol designation buffer is 2 (second), that is, the second special symbol is the target of variable display. , A judgment value for a big hit and a judgment value for a small hit are set.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, only the big hit can be won, and the small hit is not won.

Further, when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as in the case where the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, and the second. Even when the special symbol is targeted for variable display, a big hit occurs with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display, and about 1/7 of these judgment values are small. Since it is set as a judgment value corresponding to a hit, when the second special symbol is targeted for variable display, a small hit is won with a probability (ratio) of about 1/7. There is.

That is, when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot (big hit A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A), it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but whether or not the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is to be a small hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not.

In the feature unit 077IW, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) to determine whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit. A small hit judgment table is provided separately, and the big hit judgment is a common table for the case where the first special symbol is variable display and the case where the second special symbol is variable display regardless of the variable display special symbol designation buffer. The small hit may be determined using a separate table only when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the second.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display special figure designation buffer is the first, a judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit is Although it was designed not to win, a part of the judgment values other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit may be set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit so that the small hit may be won.

8-6 (B) and 8-6 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-6 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 8-6 (C) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine. In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (B) and (C), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) is provided with two types of jackpots, jackpot A and jackpot B. On the other hand, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one type of jackpot C. That is, the jackpot that occurs when the first special symbol is variablely displayed is one of two types of jackpots, jackpot A and jackpot B, while when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. Only jackpot C is the jackpot that occurs.

FIG. 8-6 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. It is a table referenced to determine. In this feature unit 077IW, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type D is executed. When the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. It is supposed to be done. That is, these jackpot D and jackpot E are not the jackpot type determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game ball during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by passing through the third count switch 239SG024B.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 077IW will be described with reference to FIG. 8-6 (E). In the feature unit 077IW, the jackpot A in which the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot type. -Big hit E is set.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot E, jackpot A is a jackpot in which the first jackpot is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) to change the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot A, one time reduction control is executed for the variable display of the second special symbol.

The jackpot B is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) in which the first jackpot is changed to the second state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit B, the big hit is again until the special figure game is executed three times for the variable display of the second special symbol, or until the special figure game is executed three times. Time reduction control is executed until.

The jackpot C is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the first jackpot is changed to the second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit C, the big hit is again until the special figure game is executed 99 times or the special figure game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol. Time reduction control is executed until.

The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed nine times (so-called 9 rounds) that change the second big prize opening into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot D, the jackpot is again until the special figure game is executed 7 times or the special figure game is executed 7 times for the variable display of the second special symbol. Time reduction control is executed until.

The jackpot E is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed nine times (so-called 9 rounds) in which the second big prize opening is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit E, the big hit is again until the special figure game is executed 99 times or the special figure game is executed 99 times for the variable display of the second special symbol. Time reduction control is executed until.

It should be noted that, in the time-saving state, the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" increases, so that a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. For this reason, in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times in the time saving state and immediately after the time saving state ends, a big hit occurs as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol, and the game ball is in a small hit game. Since a big hit may be generated by winning a V prize, a so-called consecutive villa state in which a big hit game state is likely to occur continuously is obtained.

In the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, since the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to one, the variable display of the second special symbol and the one time are performed. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the variable display of the second special symbol of 2 The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of a special symbol and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs) is set to about 54%.

Further, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 3 times, so that the 3 times variable display of the 2nd special symbol and the 3 times The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the variable display of the second special symbol of 2 The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of a special symbol and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs) is set to about 66%.

Further, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 7 times, so that the 7 times variable display of the second special symbol and the 7 times are performed. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the variable display of the second special symbol (11 times in total). 2 The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs in the variable display of a special symbol and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs) is set to about 82%.

Then, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit C and the big hit E, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 99 times, so that the variable display of the second special symbol of the 99 times and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the maximum of four reserved memories generated during the 99 times variable display of the second special symbol (total 103 above). The total of the rate at which a big hit occurs and the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol of the times) is set to almost 100%.

The feature unit 077IW is provided with five types of jackpots A to E as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more types of jackpots may be provided. Further, four or less types may be provided.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the variable display result to "big hit" and the variable display result to be "small hit". A variation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is pre-determined, and a variation pattern determination table for misses used when it is pre-determined to make the variable display result "off" are prepared in advance. ing.

In particular, the variation pattern determination table for jackpots based on the variable display of the first special symbol is a variation pattern determination table selected when the gaming state is the normal state, and is a variation pattern of normal reach jackpots (PB1-1). For each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2) and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), a predetermined disturbance within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. A jackpot variation pattern A to which a numerical value is assigned as a determination value is provided. In the jackpot variation pattern A, when these determination values are the jackpot type "big hit B", the super reach β is easily determined, and when the jackpot type is "big hit A", the super reach β is easily determined. By allocating the super reach α so that it can be easily determined, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the “big hit B” will occur when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed.

Further, the variation pattern determination table for jackpots based on the variable display of the first special symbol is a variation pattern determination table selected when the gaming state is a time saving state, and is a variation pattern of non-reach jackpots (PB1-4). ), A big hit variation pattern B is provided in which all random values in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take are assigned as determination values.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table based on the variable display of the first special symbol, the deviation variation selected when the gaming state is the normal state and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is one or less. The pattern determination table A, the deviation pattern determination table B selected when the game state is the normal state and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 3 or more, and the game state is the time saving state. The deviation pattern determination table C selected for is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and super A predetermined random value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β. Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2) and the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to the fact that the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 3 or more. PA2-1), fluctuation pattern out of super reach α (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern out of super reach β (PA2-3), a predetermined disturbance within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. A numerical value is assigned as a judgment value. Further, in the variation pattern determination table C for deviation, all of the range that the random number value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA1-3) of the shortened non-reach deviation corresponding to the time reduction control. A random value is assigned as the judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening. Therefore, when the number of reserved storages increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved storages are easily digested, and the number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning the start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start prize that is not stored on hold. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes long, and it becomes possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the shortened non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-3) selected during the time reduction control is more variable than the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-2). The time is short. Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed during the time reduction control, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time reduction control is not executed (when the gaming state is the normal state). Since the variable display is executed in the variable pattern (PA1-3), it is possible to prevent the game interest from being lowered due to the variable display of the second special symbol not being started during the time reduction control.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 239SG150 as shown in FIG. 8-7, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been done. The game control data holding area 239SG150 shown in FIG. 8-7 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 239SG151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 239SG151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 239SG151C, and a game control flag setting unit 239SG152. , The game control timer setting unit 239SG153, the game control counter setting unit 239SG154, and the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 are provided.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151A, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but the special starting prize has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151A associates the holding number with the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) to the first starting winning opening, and determines the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a variable display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are used as pending data. , The storage number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 239SG151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. It is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit based on the result).

The second special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151B has not been started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the second starting winning opening with the holding number, and determines the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a variable display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are used as pending data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 239SG151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. It is pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit based on the result).

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

The normal figure hold storage unit 239SG151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 239SG151C associates with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 239SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 239SG152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 239SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 239SG153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 239SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 239SG154 stores data indicating the count values of each of the plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 239SG154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 239SG154, and are stored as random count values according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. There is.

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, effect model, etc.). A staging control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of staging control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content or the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, an effect control pattern at the time of variable display of a special figure, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

The staging control pattern at the time of variable display of the special figure corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is the period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol that is the result of displaying the special symbol. From data showing the control contents of various effects such as variable display operation of decorative symbols, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols. It is configured. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect to be executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variable display effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variable pattern for executing the reach effect.

The RAM 122 mounted on the staging control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 holds data for staging control as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the staging operation. Area 239SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 239SG190 shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) includes an effect control flag setting unit 239SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 239SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 239SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194. I have.

The effect control flag setting unit 239SG191 has a plurality of types that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 239SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 239SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 239SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 239SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 239SG193 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 077IW, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 239SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 239SG194. In the start winning command receive command buffer 239SG194A, the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure reserved storage is stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display are provided. Further, the start winning command buffer 239SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage. A storage area corresponding to the second special figure during variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) is provided. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the number of pending storages. Three commands called a notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer 239SG194A are the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately is secured in association with the hold storage number notification command.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in a variable manner. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative pattern fluctuation stop processing executed when the process is finished.

Further, in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A of the feature unit 077IW, a time-saving variation-compatible panel to be displayed on the image display device 5 in the second special figure variable display-compatible panel display effect processing (FIG. 8-25) described later, or a normal The storage area for setting the panel pattern determined flag indicating that the pattern (panel pattern) of the variable-capable panel has already been determined is the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-" of the second special figure reserved storage. It is secured every 4 ".

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. go. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is an entry (buffer) corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that was terminated immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. The entry stored in the number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2") is deleted. The storage contents of the entries stored in the entry corresponding to -1 ”) and the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed in the stored state shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number is deleted. Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". Each command that has been shifted and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

The feature unit 077IW determines whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the start prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the hold storage number notification command when executing the command analysis process (S75). When the commands are received, these commands may be stored at the beginning of the free area of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A as the hold storage of each special figure.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 077IW will be described. FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting port switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (239SGS101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (239SGS101; Y), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (239SGS101; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (239SGS102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 239SG154. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in the 239SGS102 (239SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 is set to "1" (S103). ..

When the first start port switch 22A is off in the 239SGS101 (239SGS101; N) or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit in the 239SGS102 (239SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by (239SGS104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (239SGS104; Y), the transmission setting of the second start port passage designation command is performed (239SGS104a). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number). (239SGS105). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 239SG154. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in the 239SGS105 (239SGS105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 is set to "2" (S106). ..

After executing any of the processes of 239SGS103 and 239SGS106, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the storage value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (239SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (239SGS108). For example, the total reserved storage count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 239SG154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

After executing the process of 239SGS108, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the hit type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random number of the game control counter setting unit 239SG154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (239SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (239SGS110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first special figure holding storage unit 239SG151A stores numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the start port buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 239SG151B.

Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the hit type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". Is used to determine the big hit type / small hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of 239SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random value values used for determining the variable display result including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time.

Following the processing of the 239SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (239SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to send the first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 can be used. The setting for sending the second start opening prize designation command is made. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the processing of the 239SGS111, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination processing (239SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (239SGS113). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of 239SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (239SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (Y in 239SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (239SGS115), and then the process proceeds to 2390SGS104. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (N in 239SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (239SGS116), and then the start winning process is performed. finish. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect a valid start prize for the game ball at the same time, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 8-10 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the 239 SGS 112 of FIG. 8-9 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 077IW, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set as a "big hit" by the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not to control the game state and whether or not to control the small hit game state as a "small hit". Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5, FIG. 8-11 and FIG. 8-12), the determination of the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the prize-winning random number value determination process of S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, whether or not the jackpot is determined at the start of the variable display is determined. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and based on this determination result, the panel display effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like as described later. become.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-10, the CPU 103 first selects and sets the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) (239SGS122). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by 239SGS109 in FIG. 8-9 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (239SGS123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result determination table selected by the processing of 239SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing them one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the big hit judgment range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit judgment range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit".

When it is determined by the 239SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is not achieved at the time of variable display (239SGS123; N), it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is 1. (239SGS124). When the start port buffer value is 2 (239SGS124; N), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by 239SGS109 in FIG. 8-9 is a predetermined small hit determination range. It is determined whether or not it is within (239SGS125).

When the start port buffer value is 1 in the 239SGS124 (239SGS124; Y) or when the random number value MR1 is not within the small hit determination range in the 1239SGS125 (239SGS125; N), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the deviation is performed. The random value determination process at the time of winning is terminated (239SGS126).

When the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range in the 239SGS125 (239SGS125; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the small hit is set and the winning random number value determination process is terminated (239SGS127).

When the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range in the 239SGS123 (239SGS123; Y), the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the jackpot is set and the winning random number value determination process is terminated (239SGS128). The symbol designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. ..

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the target for which the variation pattern is set is the first special figure (239SGS131). Whether or not the target for which the variation pattern is set is the first special figure may be determined, for example, by whether or not the variation special map designation buffer value is “1”.

Then, when the target for setting the fluctuation pattern is the first special figure (239SGS131; Y), the variable display result (whether or not the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set), the fluctuation pattern determination table according to the game state is displayed. Select (239SGS132).

Specifically, as the variable pattern determination table that can be selected, as described above, when the game state is the normal state and the variable display result is a big hit (the time saving flag is not set and the big hit flag is set). The jackpot variation pattern determination table A selected in (when), the jackpot selected when the game state is in the time saving state and the variable display result is the jackpot (when the time saving flag and the jackpot flag are set). For variable pattern determination table B, when the game state is the normal state, the variable display result is out of order (the time saving flag and the jackpot flag are not set), and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 1 or less. The deviation pattern determination table A selected for, the game state is the normal state, the variable display result is out of order (the time saving flag and the jackpot flag are not set), and the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol is 3. The deviation pattern determination table B selected when the number is equal to or more, and the deviation variation selected when the game state is the time saving state (when the time saving flag is set but the jackpot flag is not set). A pattern determination table C is prepared. In these fluctuation pattern determination tables, all the values of the random number value MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 1, so that only the fluctuation pattern of 1 may be uniquely determined. Since the range value of the random number value MR3 is assigned to the plurality of fluctuation patterns without overlapping, any one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns may be determined.

Then, the CPU 103 reads the random value of MR3 stored in association with the hold number "1" of the first special figure hold storage unit 239SG151A, and uses the read random value in the variation pattern determination table selected by the 239SGS132. After determining the associated variation pattern as the variation pattern to be set (239SGS133), the process proceeds to 239SGS149. That is, in the 239SGS133, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value MR3 read from the hold storage and the selected fluctuation pattern determination table.

On the other hand, when the target for setting the fluctuation pattern is not the first special figure, that is, when it is the second special figure (239SGS131; N), is the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 239SG152 turned on? By determining whether or not (whether or not it is set), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-saving state in which time-saving control is performed (239SGS135). If the time reduction flag is not set (239SGS135; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS161 shown in FIG. 8-12, and if the time reduction flag is set (239SGS135; Y), 1 is added to the time reduction state variable display count counter. After updating (239SGS136), it is determined whether or not the second gaming state flag or the third gaming state flag is set (239SGS137).

The game state flags (1st game state flag to 6th game state flag) are set corresponding to each game state specification command in which the CPU 103 sets transmission to the effect control board 12 in the jackpot end process described later. It is a flag. In this feature unit 077IW, the first game state flag is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the first game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process, and is the second game state flag. Is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the second game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process, and the third game state flag is the effect control by the CPU 103 in the jackpot end process. It is a flag indicating that the transmission setting of the third game state designation command has been made to the board, and the fourth game state flag is the fourth game state designation command to the effect control board by the CPU 103 in the jackpot end process. It is a flag indicating that the transmission setting has been made, and the fifth game state flag is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the fifth game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process. The sixth game state flag is a flag indicating that the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the sixth game state designation command to the effect control board in the jackpot end process.

That is, in the process of 239SGS137, whether or not the CPU 103 has set the transmission setting of the second game state designation command or the third game state designation command to the effect control board 12 at the end of the immediately preceding jackpot game (furthermore, the immediately preceding jackpot game). Whether or not the time saving state controlled after the end of the game is the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed once after the big hit game of the jackpot A is completed, or the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed three times after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed. Is this a process for determining?).

If the second game state flag or the third game state flag is not set (239SGS137; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS172 shown in FIG. 8-12, and if the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set. (239SGS137; Y), it is determined whether or not the time saving state variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of times after being controlled to the time saving state is 1 (239SGS138).

When the time reduction state variable display count counter is 1, that is, in the first variable display after being controlled to the time reduction state (239SGS138; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS139), and the jackpot is determined. When the flag is set (239SGS139; Y), it is determined whether or not the second game state flag is set (239SGS139a). When the second game state flag is set (239SGS139a; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern of the reach jackpot (PB3-3) in which the special figure variation time is 50 seconds. (239SGS140). On the other hand, when the second game state flag is not set (239SGS139a; N), that is, in the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed up to three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, it is the first variable display and variable. When the display result is a jackpot, the variation pattern is uniquely determined to the variation pattern (PB3-5) of the reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 55 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS140a). Then proceed to 239SGS149.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS139; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS141). Then, when the small hit flag is set (239SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the second game state flag is set (239SGS141a), and when the second game state flag is set (239SGS141a). In 239SGS141a; Y), the variation pattern is uniquely determined to the variation pattern (PC3-3) of the reach small hit having the special figure variation time of 50 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS142). , When the second game state flag is not set (239SGS141a; N), that is, in the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed up to three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, it is the first variable display and the variable display. When the result is a small hit, the variation pattern is uniquely determined to the variation pattern (PC3-5) of the reach small hit having the special figure variation time of 55 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS142a). .. Then proceed to 239SGS149.

Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS141; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). (239SGS143) and proceed to 239SGS149.

When the time saving state variable display number counter is not 1 (239SGS138; N), it is confirmed whether or not the time saving state variable display number counter is 3 (239SGS138a). When the time reduction state variable display count counter is 3 (239SGS138a; Y), that is, in the time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed up to 3 times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the time reduction state is the third variable display. The CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS144), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS144; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). Is uniquely determined to the fluctuation pattern (PB3-1) of the non-reach jackpot of 2 seconds (239SGS145), and proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS144; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS146). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS146; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). 1) is uniquely determined (239SGS147), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS146; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS148), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

When the time reduction state variable display count counter is not 3 (239SGS138a; N), that is, in the time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed up to 3 times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, when the time reduction state is the second variable display. , CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS153), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS153; Y), the variation pattern is the special figure variation shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The fluctuation pattern (PB3-4) of the non-reach jackpot with a time of 4.5 seconds is uniquely determined (239SGS154), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS153; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS155). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS155; Y), the variation pattern is a non-reach small hit variation pattern in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 4.5 seconds. PC3-4) is uniquely determined (239SGS156), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS155; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS157), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

Further, in the 239SGS161, which shifts to the case where "N" is determined in the 239SGS135 because the time saving flag is not set, either the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set at the end of the big hit game. Determine if it is.

Then, when either the second game state flag or the third game state flag is set, that is, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit A or the big hit B, the game state is changed. Further, when the time reduction state is controlled to the normal state (239SGS161; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS162), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS162; Y). The variation pattern is uniquely determined to be the variation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 20 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS163) and 239SGS149. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS162; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS164). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS164; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS165), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS164; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). (239SGS166) and proceed to 239SGS149.

On the other hand, when neither the second game state flag nor the third game state flag is set, that is, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state after the end of any of the big hit games C to E. When the gaming state is further controlled from the time saving state to the normal state (239SGS161; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS167), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS167; Y). In), the variation pattern is uniquely determined to be the variation pattern (PB3-1) of the non-reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 2 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS168) and 239SGS149. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS167; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS169). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS169; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). 1) is uniquely determined (239SGS170), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS169; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS171), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

Further, when the time saving flag is set (239SGS135; Y), but neither the second gaming state flag nor the third gaming state flag is set, and the 239SGS137 determines "N" (that is,). In the 239SGS172 that shifts to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of any of the big hit C to the big hit E, whether or not the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is any of 1 to 6. That is, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is variablely displayed within 6 times after being controlled to the time saving state. When the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is any of 1 to 6, 239SGS172; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS173), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS173). In 239SGS173; Y), the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined to the fluctuation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot whose special figure fluctuation time is 20 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) (239SGS174) and 239SGS149. move on. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS173; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS175). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS175; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS176), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS175; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS177), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is not any one of 1 to 6, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state variable display count counter is 7 (239SGS172; N) (239SGS178). When the time saving state variable display number counter is 7 (239SGS178; Y), whether or not the fifth game state flag is set, that is, the time saving state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. It is determined whether or not (239SGS179).

When the fifth game state flag is set (239SGS179; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS180), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS180; Y). The variation pattern is uniquely determined to be the variation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with the special figure variation time of 20 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS181) and 239SGS149. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS180; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS182). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS182; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS183), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS182; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS184), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

On the other hand, if the time reduction state variable display count counter is not 7 (239SGS178; N), or if the 5th game state flag is not set (239SGS179; N), is the 6th game state flag set? Whether or not, that is, whether or not the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed (239SGS185).

When the sixth game state flag is not set (239SGS185; N), the above-mentioned processing of 239SGS173 to 239SGS177 is executed to determine the variation pattern to be one of PB3-2, PC3-2, and PA3-2. If the sixth game state flag is set (239SGS185; Y), the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is any of 8 to 10, that is, whether or not the value is any of 8 to 10. , It is determined whether or not it is the 8th to 10th variable display of the second special figure after being controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed (239SGS186). When the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is any value of 8 to 10, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS187), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS187; In Y), the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined as the fluctuation pattern (PB3-1) of the non-reach jackpot whose special figure fluctuation time is 2 seconds shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), and the process proceeds to (239SGS188) and 239SGS149. .. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS187; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS189). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS189; Y), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). 1) is uniquely determined (239SGS190), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS189; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS191), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

Further, when the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is not any of 8 to 10 (239SGS186; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is 11. 239SGS192), when the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is not 11, that is, when the 11th variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game of big hit E (239SGS192; N), the above-mentioned 239SGS173 ~ 239SGS177 processing is executed to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of PB3-2, PC3-2, and PA3-2, and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. When the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is 11, 239SGS192; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (239SGS193), and when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS193; Y), the variation pattern is the special figure variation shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). The variation pattern (PB3-2) of the reach jackpot with a time of 20 seconds is uniquely determined (239SGS194), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS193; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS195). When the small hit flag is set (239SGS195; Y), the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the reach small hit (PC3-2) in which the special figure variation time shown in FIG. 8-5 (B) is 20 seconds. ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS196), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS195; N), the variation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). ) Is uniquely determined (239SGS197), and the process proceeds to 239SGS149.

In the 239SGS149, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are used according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. Make settings to start the fluctuation of the special symbol so that one of the figure games is started. As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the processing of 239SGS149, settings for transmitting various commands used at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol are set (239SGS150). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially send the result specification command and the first hold storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit uses the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in 239SG155. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the second hold storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. The various commands for which transmission settings have been made are transmitted to the staging control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process shown in FIG.

After the processing of the 239SGS150 is executed, the special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (239SGS151). The special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the stop display of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). The time required. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (239SGS152), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the symbol determination period timer is operating (timer counting) (239SGS201).

When the symbol confirmation period timer is in operation (239SGS201; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation period timer has timed out after the symbol confirmation period timer described later is set to -1 (239SGS213) (239SGS214). .. When the symbol confirmation period timer is not timer-out (239SGS214; N), the special symbol stop processing is terminated, while when the symbol confirmation period timer is timer-out (239SGS214; Y), the stop symbol is off. (239SGS215), and if it is an outlier symbol (239SGS215; Y), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing. (239SGS216), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

Further, when the stop symbol is not an out-of-order symbol (239SGS215; N), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (239SGS217), and when it is a jackpot symbol (239SGS217; Y), a special symbol is used. After updating the value of the process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (239SGS218), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. In addition to the processing of the 239SGS218, the processing of setting the jackpot display time timer and the processing of setting the number of times the jackpot is opened in the opening number counter may be executed.

When the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol (239SGS217; N), the stop symbol is a small hit symbol, so the value of the special symbol process flag is "8" corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing. After updating to (239SGS219), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In addition to the processing of 239SGS219, the processing of setting the small hit display time timer and the processing of setting the number of small hits opened in the open number counter may be executed.

On the other hand, when the symbol confirmation period timer is not operating (239SGS201; N), the fluctuation of the special symbol is terminated, and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed (deriving) on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control to display (also referred to as display) (239SGS202). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Further, the stop symbol is determined at the start of the variable display.

In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the staging control board 12 (239SGS203). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (239SGS204), and when the big hit flag is not set (239SGS204; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (239SGS204). 239SGS231), when the small hit flag is not set (239SGS231; N), it is further determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (239SGS246), and when the time saving flag is not set (239SGS246; N). ) Is a game state specification command that specifies a normal state corresponding to the fact that the time reduction flag is not set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS257). And the setting for transmitting the remaining second special figure time reduction notification command (239SGS258) is made, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (239SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 has a game state flag (1st game state flag to 6th game state) if the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction flag is set. (Flag) is cleared (239SGS205), and the hit start 1 designation command (big hit A), hit start 2 designation command (big hit B), and hit start 3 designation command are stored in the effect control board 12 according to the type of jackpot. Make settings for transmitting (big hit C) (239SGS207).

Further, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (239SGS208). Then, a value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) is set in the symbol determination period timer (239SGS209), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (239SGS231; Y), the effect control board 12 has a hit start 4 designated command (small hit A) or a hit start 5 designated command (small hit B) corresponding to the small hit. ) Is set to be transmitted (239SGS232). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (239SGS233).

When the time saving flag is not set (239SGS233; N), the time saving flag is not set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS240). The game state specification command for designating the normal state corresponding to the above and the remaining second special figure time reduction notification command are set (239SGS241), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

When the time saving flag is set (239SGS233; Y), after the total time saving number counter is set to -1 (239SGS234), is the variable special figure designation buffer "1" indicating the first special figure? It is determined whether or not (239SGS235). Then, when the variable special figure designation buffer is not "1" (239SGS235; N), that is, when the target of the stop display is the second special figure, the second special figure time reduction counter is set to -1 (). 239SGS236), 239SGS237, and when the variable special figure designation buffer is "1" (239SGS235; Y), that is, when the target of the stop display is the first special figure, 239SGS237 is reached without executing 239SGS236. move on.

In 239SGS237, it is determined whether or not the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0. Then, when the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is not 0 (239SGS237; N), the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) is set in the symbol confirmation period timer. After setting (239SGS240), make settings to send the game state specification command that specifies the time saving state corresponding to the time saving flag set and the remaining second special figure time saving number notification command (239SGS241). The symbol stop processing is terminated.

When the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0 (239SGS237; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (239SGS238), and the total time reduction counter and the second special figure time reduction counter are used. After clearing the value of the counter (239SGS239), the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) is set in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS240), and the time saving flag is not set by clearing. The setting for transmitting the game state specification command for specifying the state is made (239SGS241), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. In the process of 239SGS241 when the time saving flag is cleared, since the time saving flag is not set, it is not necessary to execute the setting for transmitting the second special figure time saving number notification command.

On the other hand, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set and the time reduction flag is set (239SGS246; Y), that is, when the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed in the time reduction state, the total time reduction counter. After -1 (239SGS249), it is determined whether or not the variation special figure designation buffer is "1" indicating the first special figure (239SGS248). Then, when the variable special figure designation buffer is not "1" (239SGS248; N), that is, when the target of the stop display is the second special figure, the second special figure time reduction counter is set to -1 (). 239SGS249)), proceed to 239SGS250, and when the variable special figure designation buffer is "1" (239SGS248; Y), that is, when the target of the stop display is the first special figure, the 239SGS250 is reached without executing 239SGS249. move on.

In the 239SGS250, it is determined whether or not the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0. When the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is 0 (239SGS250; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (239SGS251), and the total time reduction counter and the second special figure are used. After clearing the value of the time reduction counter (239SGS252), the value corresponding to the first period (10 seconds) is set in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS253), and the normal time corresponding to the fact that the time reduction flag is not set by clearing. The setting for transmitting the game state specification command for specifying the state is made (239SGS258), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. In the process of 239SGS258 when the time saving flag is cleared, since the time saving flag is not set, it is not necessary to execute the setting for transmitting the second special figure time saving number notification command.

Further, when the value of the total time reduction counter or the second special figure time reduction counter is not 0 (239SGS250; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the time reduction state variable display number counter is 7. (239SGS254). When the value of the time reduction state variable display count counter is not 7 (239SGS254; N), the time reduction flag is set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer (239SGS257). Settings are made to send the game state specification command that specifies the time reduction state corresponding to the setting and the remaining second special figure time reduction number notification command (239SGS258), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated, while the time reduction state is variable. When the value of the display count counter is 7 (239SGS254; Y), it is determined whether or not the type of the immediately preceding jackpot game is jackpot E (239SGS255). Whether or not the type of the jackpot game immediately before is the jackpot E may be determined by whether or not the big 6 game state designation command is received from the main board 11 when the time saving state is controlled.

When the type of the jackpot game immediately before is jackpot E (239SGS255; Y), the time saving flag is set after setting the value corresponding to the first period (10 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer. The setting for transmitting the game state specification command for designating the corresponding time reduction state and the remaining second special figure time reduction number notification command (239SGS258) is performed, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the type of the jackpot game immediately before is not jackpot E (239SGS255; N), the time saving flag is set after setting the value corresponding to the second period (0.5 seconds) in the symbol confirmation period timer. The setting for transmitting the game state specification command for designating the time reduction state corresponding to the presence and the remaining second special figure time reduction number notification command (239SGS258) is performed, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

In this way, in the feature unit 077IW, after the big hit game is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol of the number of times set in the second special figure time reduction counter is executed or set in the total time reduction counter. The time saving state is set to continue until the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol of the number of times is executed. Therefore, for example, when the time is controlled in a state where the second special symbol hold storage does not exist, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed before the variable display of the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the player from losing the interest due to the player missing the opportunity for the display result to be a small hit.

Further, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the symbol determination period of the variable display ends, but the pachinko gaming machine of the feature unit 077IW In No. 1, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (FIG. 8-23).

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in 118 of FIG. 5 as the small hit opening pre-process. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first sets the small hit display time timer by -1 (239SGS261), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timed out (239SGS262). If the small hit display time timer is not timered out (239SGS262; N), the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated, while if the small hit display time timer is timered out (239SGS262; Y), the second big prize is won. A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in the opening time timer for opening the mouth (239SGS263). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" (239SGS264), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S119), and the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated.

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S119 of FIG. 5 as the small hit opening process. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the open time timer to -1. (239SGS271). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open time timer has timed out (239SGS272).

If the open time timer is out of the timer (239SGS272; Y), it shifts to 239SGS285, and if the open time timer is not out of the timer (239SGS272; N), it is the opening timing of the second prize opening. (239SGS273). When it is the opening timing of the second big winning opening, the CPU 103 controls the second big winning opening to the open state by driving the solenoid 239SG083 for the second big winning opening door 239SG711 (239SGS274). Then, the transmission setting of the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening according to the round is set (239SGS275), and the process proceeds to 239SGS276. The command specified during opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in the 239SGS275, is transmitted to the staging control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the opening timing of the second big winning opening (239SGS273; N), it shifts to 239SGS276 without going through 239SGS274 and 239SGS275.

In the 239SGS276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the second large winning opening (239SGS276). When it is the closing timing of the second big winning opening (239SGS276; Y), the CPU 103 controls the second big winning opening to the closed state by driving the solenoid 239SG083 for the second big winning opening door 239SG711 (239SGS277). .. Then, after opening the big winning opening according to the round, the transmission setting of the designated command is set (239SGS278), and the process proceeds to 239SGS279. The command specified during the opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in the 239SGS278, is transmitted to the staging control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the closing timing of the second big winning opening (239SGS276; N), it shifts to 239SGS279 without going through 239SGS277 and 239SGS278.

In the 239SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS279). If the third count switch 239SG024B is not turned on (239SGS279; N), the small hit opening process is completed, and if the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS279; Y), the third count switch is already on. It is determined whether or not the count switch 239SG024B is turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the third count switch 239SG024B is set (239SGS280). If the V winning flag is set (239SGS280; Y), the small hit opening process is terminated, and if the V winning flag is not set (239SGS280; N), the V winning flag is set (239SGS281). ..

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (239SGS282). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the staging control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, if the second big winning opening is in the open state, the CPU 103 controls the second big winning opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 239SG083 for the second big winning opening door 239SG711 (239SGS283), and the opening time. Clear the timer (239SGS284).

Then, in the 239SGS285, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "10" which is a value corresponding to the small hit end processing (S120) (239SGS285), and ends the small hit opening process.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S120 of FIG. 5 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process, is the CPU 103 operating the small hit end display timer? It is determined whether or not (239SGS301). When the small hit end display timer is not operating (239SGS301; N), the small hit flag is cleared (239SGS302), and the transmission setting of the hit end designation command according to the small hit is set to the effect control board 12 (239SGS303). ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the staging control board 12 in the command control process (S17) described above. Then, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time is set in the small hit end display timer (239SGS304), and the small hit end process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is operating (239SGS301; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by -1 (239SGS305). Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the small hit end display timer has timed out (239SGS306). If the small hit end display time has not elapsed (239SGS306; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS307). If the third count switch 239SG024B is not turned on (239SGS307; N), the small hit end process is finished, and if the third count switch 239SG024B is turned on (239SGS307; Y), the third count is already done. It is determined whether or not the switch 239SG024B is turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed the third count switch 239SG024B is set (239SGS308). If the V winning flag is set (239SGS308; Y), the small hit end process is terminated, and if the V winning flag is not set (239SGS308; N), the V winning flag is set (239SGS309).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (239SGS310), and ends the small hit end process. The V prize notification command is transmitted to the staging control board 12 in the command control process (S17) described above.

Further, when the small hit end display time has elapsed in the 239SGS306 (239SGS306; Y), the CPI 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (239SGS311). When the V winning flag is gusseted (239SGS311; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the jackpot flag (239SGS312, 239SGS313). Then, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type from "big hit D" and "big hit E" based on the small hit type in which the V prize is generated (239SGS314). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), when the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit D". When the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit B", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit E". Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 239SG155 (239SGS315), the determined jackpot type can be selected. Remember and proceed to 239SGS316.

After the execution of the 239SGS315, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" (239SGS316), which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S114), and ends the small hit end processing.

That is, in this feature unit 077IW, the game ball passes through the third count switch 239SG024B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time elapses after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even if the game ball wins in the second big winning opening immediately before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the small hit end process is completed by passing the game ball through the third count switch 239SG024B. It is supposed to be done.

If the V winning flag is not set in the 239SGS311 (239SGS311; N), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S110). 239SGS317), the small hit end process is terminated.

FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (239SGS321). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating (239SGS321; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the jackpot end on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time). Set (239SGS322) and end the process.

On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (239SGS321; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (239SGS323). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (239SGS324). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (239SGS324; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is jackpot A (239SGS325). When the jackpot type is jackpot A (239SGS325; Y), "1" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "5" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS326, 239SGS327), and 239SGS339. move on.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is not jackpot A (239SGS325; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot B (239SGS328). When the jackpot type is jackpot B (239SGS328; Y), "3" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "7" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS329, 239SGS330), and 239SGS339. move on.

Further, when the jackpot type is not the jackpot B (239SGS328; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is the jackpot C (239SGS331). When the jackpot type is jackpot C (239SGS331; Y), "99" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "100" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS332, 239SGS333), and 239SGS339. move on.

Further, when the jackpot type is not jackpot C (239SGS321; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot D (239SGS334). When the jackpot type is jackpot D (239SGS334; Y), "7" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "11" is set in the total time reduction counter (239SGS335, 239SGS336), and 239SGS339. move on.

When the jackpot type is not the jackpot D (239SGS334; N), it is assumed that the jackpot type is the jackpot E, and "99" is set in the second special figure time reduction counter and "100" is set in the total time reduction counter. Set (239SGS337, 239SGS338) and proceed to 239SGS339.

In the 239SGS339, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command according to the big hit type of the executed big hit game. In the 239SGS339, the CPU 103 uses a second game state designation command if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot A, a third game state designation command if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot B, and an executed jackpot. If the jackpot type of the game is jackpot C, the 4th game state specification command, if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot D, the 5th game state designation command, if the jackpot type of the executed jackpot game is jackpot E The transmission setting of the sixth game state specification command may be executed. Further, the game state designation command set to be transmitted in the 239SGS 339 is transmitted to the staging control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process shown in FIG.

After executing the process of 239SGS339, the CPU 103 sets "0" in the time saving state variable display count counter and ends the jackpot end process (239SGS340).

By executing each process by the CPU 103 as described above, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, first, the second special symbol is variably displayed once as a time saving state. Is executed for 50 seconds. After the variable display ends, the time saving flag is cleared (the game state is controlled to the normal state) at the timing when the variable display ends, and the variable display is displayed over the first period (10 seconds) as the symbol confirmation period. It will be stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 20 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, first, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed three times as a time saving state. The first variable display of the second special symbol in the time-saving state is executed for 50 seconds, and the second and third variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 seconds (strictly speaking). When the first and second variable display results are out of order. Details will be described later). In the first and second variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the third variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the symbol confirmation period extends over the first period (10 seconds). And the variable display is stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 20 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

In addition, in FIG. 8-18 (B), after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed three times as a time saving state, and the variable display result is out of order in each case. It is shown. This corresponds to the example shown in FIG. 8-40 (A).

FIG. 8-40 is an explanatory diagram showing the variable display of the second special symbol and the execution timing of each effect in the time saving state and the normal state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed.

After the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the time is controlled over the variable display of the second special symbol up to three times. In this time saving state, the variable display result of the first second special symbol is a big hit or In the case of a small hit, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 55 seconds (see FIG. 8-40 (B)). For example, the variable display variation pattern is determined to be PB3-5 with a special figure variation time of 55 seconds by the processing of 239SG140a, or the variable display variation pattern is determined to be a special figure variation time of 55 seconds by the processing of 239SG142a. It is realized by deciding to 5.

Further, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B, the variable display result of the first second special symbol is out of order, and the variable display result of the second special symbol of the second time is a big hit or a small hit. The first variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 50 seconds, and after the variable display ends and the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds), the second variable display is performed. 2 The variable display of the special symbol is executed for 4.5 seconds (see FIG. 8-40 (C)). For example, the variable display variation pattern is determined to be PB3-4 having a special figure variation time of 4.5 seconds by the processing of 239SG154, or the variable display variation pattern is determined by the special figure variation time of 4.5 seconds by the processing of 239SG156. It is realized by deciding on PC3-4 which is.

In addition, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B, the variable display result of the first and second special symbols is out of order, and the variable display result of the second special symbol of the third time is a big hit or a small hit. In this case, after the first variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 50 seconds, the variable display is completed, and the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds), 2 The second variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 seconds. Then, after the variable display is completed and the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds), the third variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 seconds (FIG. 8). -40 (D)). For example, the variable display variation pattern is determined to be PB3-1 having a special figure variation time of 2 seconds by the processing of 239SG144, or the variable display variation pattern is determined to be a special figure variation time of 2 seconds by the processing of 239SG147. It is realized by deciding to 1.

In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-40 (B) to (D), after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished, the time is controlled to be shortened, and then any of the second special symbols from the first to the third times. Even when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, the timing at which the variable display that becomes a big hit or a small hit ends is the same (specifically, it is common to the timing of T4). The fluctuation pattern (that is, the special figure fluctuation time) is determined. With such a configuration, even if the variable display result of any of the first to third special symbols is a big hit or a small hit in a short time state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the effect period is the same. (For example, the success / failure notification effect described later) can be executed, and the interest can be enhanced. Not limited to the method of determining the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. 8-11, for example, when the third game state flag is set and the value of the time saving state variable display count counter is 1, the second special figure is suspended. With reference to the numerical data stored in the storage unit 239SG151B, it is determined whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs during the time saving state, and if it is a large hit or a small hit, the number of variable display results is determined and determined. By determining the fluctuation pattern up to three times during the time saving state based on the result, the timing at which the variable display that becomes a big hit or a small hit ends may be the same.

As shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), after the jackpot game of jackpot C is completed, first, 99 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed as a time saving state. The variable display of the second special symbol from the first time to the 98th time in the time saving state is executed for 7 seconds, and the 99th variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 20 seconds. In the variable display of the second special symbol from the first time to the 98th time, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the 99th variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the symbol confirmation period extends over the first period (10 seconds). And the variable display is stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed, first, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times as a time saving state. The first to sixth variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed for 7 seconds, and the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 20 seconds. In the variable display of the second special symbol from the first to the sixth time, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the 7th variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends (the game state is controlled to the normal state), and the symbol confirmation period extends over the first period (10 seconds). And the variable display is stopped. Then, after the first period has elapsed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is executed up to four times in a state where the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In the variable display of the second special symbol four times at the maximum, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds) when the variable display is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-20, after the jackpot game of jackpot E is completed, first, 99 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed as a time saving state. The first to sixth variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is executed for 7 seconds, and the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 20 seconds. In the variable display of the second special symbol from the first to the sixth time, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). In the seventh variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the first period (10 seconds) as the symbol confirmation period. After the lapse of the first period, the variable display of the second special symbol from the 8th to the 10th is executed for 2 seconds. Then, the eleventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 15 seconds. In the 8th to 11th variable display of the second special symbol, when the variable display is completed, the variable display is stopped for the second period (0.5 seconds). For the variable display of the second special symbol after the twelfth time, the same control as after the big hit game of the big hit C (see FIG. 8-19 (A)) is executed.

Next, the variable display of ordinary symbols will be described. FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process process shown in FIG. In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gate switch 21 is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (239SGS351). When the gate switch 21 is turned on (239SGS351; Y), the processing at the time of passing through the normal gate (239SGS352) is executed. In the processing at the time of passing through the normal map gate, for example, it is determined whether or not the normal figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value (for example, 4). If the number of reserved normal figures is not the upper limit, the number of reserved normal figures is incremented by 1, the value of the random number MR4 is extracted, and the extracted value is stored as a new reserved memory of the normal figure.

After executing the process at the time of passing through the normal map gate or when the gate switch 21 is off (239SGS351; N), the CPU 103 executes any of the processes of 239SGS353 to 239SGS357 according to the value of the normal map process flag.

The normal symbol normal processing of 239SGS353 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this normal symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol game (normal symbol variable display) based on the presence or absence of pending information. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, the display result derives whether or not the display result of the normal symbol is "hit (per normal figure)" based on the value of the random number value MR4 extracted in the processing at the time of passing through the normal symbol gate. Make a decision (predetermined) before it is displayed. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, a confirmed normal symbol (either a hit symbol or a missed symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the normal symbol normal processing ends.

The normal symbol variation pattern setting process of 239SGS354 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "1". In this normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be one of those shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "hit" and the game state. Processing to be done is included. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process in the feature unit 077IW, when the display result of the normal symbol is "off" and the gaming state is the time saving state, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is changed to the normal symbol variation time of 1. If the fluctuation pattern of the deviation in seconds (FA1-1) is uniquely determined, and the display result of the normal symbol is "off" and the gaming state is other than the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is usually used. If the deviation pattern (FA1-2) with a figure fluctuation time of 30 seconds is uniquely determined, and the display result of the normal symbol is "hit" and the gaming state is the time saving state, the normal symbol is displayed. When the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined as the fluctuation pattern (FB1-1) per second when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second, the display result of the normal symbol is "hit" and the gaming state is other than the time saving state. Is a form in which the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol is uniquely determined as a fluctuation pattern (FB1-2) per hit in which the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 30 seconds. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "2", and the normal symbol variation pattern setting process ends.

The normal symbol variation process of 239SGS355 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "2". This normal symbol variation process includes a process of setting a variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20, a process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol, and the like. ing. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol reaches the normal fluctuation time, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the normal symbol fluctuation process ends.

The normal symbol stop processing of 239SGS356 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "3". This normal symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 and making a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) the confirmed normal symbol that is the display result of the normal symbol. ing. Then, when the display result is "hit", the value of the normal figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if the display result is "off", the value of the normal map process flag is updated to "0".

The process during opening of the ordinary electric accessory of 239SGS357 is executed when the value of the normal electric accessory opening is "4", and the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern is set. Then, a process of repeatedly changing the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) into an open state and a closed state is executed by driving the solenoid 81 based on the set ordinary electric accessory opening pattern.

In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), the normal electric accessory opening pattern of 1 is uniquely set based on the fact that the display result of the normal symbol is "hit". To. By setting the normal electric accessory opening pattern, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is placed in the open state for 2 seconds 3 times for 8 seconds and twice in the closed state for 1 second. Change.

Then, when the control to the open state and the closed state of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) based on the normal electric accessory opening pattern is completed, the value of the normal electric accessory process flag is updated to "0", which is normal. The processing during the opening of the electric accessory is completed.

By executing the normal symbol process processing as described above, in this feature unit 077IW, when the display result of the normal symbol is "hit", the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is always opened and closed ( Control to open and closed states) is completed in 8 seconds.

Further, as described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the symbol confirmation period of the variable display ends, while this feature. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the unit 077IW, when the last variable display in the time saving state ends, the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display ends. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (A), in the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1, if a normal symbol hit occurs within the symbol confirmation period after the variable display of the last second special symbol in the time-saving state, the game is played. The variable winning ball device 6B may be opened and closed until the variable display of the second special symbol is performed after the state is controlled to the normal state. At this time, the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B (the game ball is placed in a state where the first variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state is started and the number of reserved second special symbols is three. (Winning in the variable winning ball device 6B), the variable display of the second special symbol will be executed up to five times after the game state is controlled to the normal state, and the second special after the end of the time saving state. The ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state based on the variable display of the symbol becomes excessively high.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the time saving flag is cleared at the timing when the last variable display of the time saving state is completed, so that the time saving state is the last. When the variable display of the normal symbol is started during the variable display of the second special symbol, if the display result of the normal symbol is "hit (normal symbol hit)", it must be during the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, that is, , The opening and closing of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed during the period in which the maximum number of the second special figure holding memories is four. That is, in the present feature unit 077IW, if the variable winning ball device 6B opens and closes during the symbol determination period immediately after the time reduction control is completed, the second special figure is suspended even if the gaming ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B. Only up to 4 memories can be stored, and after the first variable display of the 2nd special symbol is started after the game state is controlled to the normal state, a new 2nd special symbol hold memory can be generated. Since the characteristics are extremely low, it is possible to prevent the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state from becoming excessively high based on the variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the time saving state as in the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above. There is.

Next, the control executed by the staging control CPU 120 will be described.

8-24 is a flowchart showing a part of the staging control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot A or the jackpot B ends, or executes the effect control CPU 120 in the normal state after the end of the time saving state. Panel display effect processing (239SGS361a) for executing a panel display effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit by displaying a panel corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the image display device 5. 2 Panel display change processing (239SGS361b) that changes the display mode of the panel displayed by the panel display effect based on the passing of the game ball through the start winning opening, jackpot A to jackpot C when the game state is the normal state. The number of prize balls received from the CPU 103 between the time when the game state is controlled to one of the big hit game states and the time when the game state is controlled to the normal state and the four variable displays are started (hereinafter referred to as the consecutive villa period). The number of times the notification command and the effect process flag are controlled to the big hit game state (number of big hits) based on the number of times the notification command and the effect process flag are updated to the values corresponding to the effect process during the big hit, and the number of prize balls paid out during the consecutive villa period. The number of big hits and the number of won prize balls counted in the number of big hits and the number of won prize balls counted (239SGS362), and the number of big hits and the number of won prize balls counted in the number of big hits and the number of won prize balls are displayed on the image display device 5. Result image display processing (239SG363), in order to update the background displayed on the image display device 5 to a first background indicating that the gaming state is in the normal state and a second background image indicating that the gaming state is in the time saving state. Background image update process (239SGS364), variable display of the first second special symbol and variable display of the second and third second special symbols (second special symbol) in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed. (Variable display based on the first hold memory and variable display based on the second hold memory)) Notification effect processing (239SGS365), in order to execute an effect according to the effect mode being the second mode during the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state when the effect mode described later is the second mode. 2nd mode compatible effect processing (239SGS366), based on the V prize notification effect (based on the game ball passing through the 3rd count switch 239SG024B) based on the reception of the V prize notification designation command from the CPU 103 during the small hit game. After executing the V winning notification effect processing (239SGS367) for executing the effect of notifying that the small hit game is controlled to the big hit game state, any of the processes S170 to S177 is executed.

Here, the panel display effect will be described. The panel display effect is a panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A or the big hit B (hereinafter, also referred to as a time saving fluctuation corresponding panel), or a normal after the time saving state ends. By displaying a panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the state (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal variable display panel) on the image display device 5, the effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit. Is. The panel display effect includes a first panel display effect, a second panel display effect, and a third panel display effect.

The first panel display effect is executed in a time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. In the first panel display effect, in the time saving state controlled after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state (for example, FIG. 8-37 (for example, FIG. 8-37). The time-saving fluctuation-compatible panel 077IW001) shown in B) and the normal fluctuation-compatible panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time-saving state are displayed on the image display device 5. ..

In the normal fluctuation correspondence panel, the entry of buffer number 2-1 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A (that is, the first variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). In the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel (for example, the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW002 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)) and the entry of the buffer number 2-2 (that is, in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). The second normal fluctuation-compatible panel (for example, the second normal fluctuation-compatible panel 077IW003 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)) corresponding to the second variable display of the second special symbol to be executed, and the buffer number 2-3. (Ie, the third normal variable response panel (eg, FIG. 8-37 (B)) corresponding to the entry (ie, the third variable display of the second special symbol performed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). 3 Normal fluctuation support panel 077IW004) and the 4th normal fluctuation support corresponding to the entry of buffer number 2-4 (that is, the 4th variable display of the 2nd special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state). There is a panel (for example, the fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW005 shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)).

The time-saving fluctuation support panel and the normal fluctuation support panel are displayed by either a blank mode in which no character or the like is drawn or a character display mode in which a character is drawn (there are multiple types of character display modes). It is suggested that the variable display result of the variable display of the corresponding second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit depending on the aspect.

In the time saving state controlled after the big hit game of the big hit A, when the first panel display effect is executed and the time saving variation corresponding panel and the normal variation corresponding panel are displayed in the character display mode, the first panel display effect is advanced. (For example, see FIGS. 8-37 (D)), and a battle effect using the character drawn on the time-saving fluctuation correspondence panel is executed (for example, see FIGS. 8-37 (E) to (H)). ). Then, the variable display result is notified depending on the outcome of the battle effect (see, for example, FIGS. 8-37 (G) and (H)).

The second panel display effect is executed in a time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed. In the second panel display effect, in the time saving state controlled after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol up to three times executed in the time saving state (for example, the figure). The time-saving variation-compatible panel 077IW001) shown in 8-38 (B) is displayed on the image display device 5 in an enlarged manner as compared with the first panel display effect. In the second panel display effect, the time saving variation corresponding panel is displayed in a common manner regardless of the contents of the buffer numbers 2-0 to 2-2 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A.

Then, when a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of T1 shown in FIG. 8-40) is reached, the second panel display effect is progressively terminated (see, for example, FIG. 8-38 (C)), and the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is reached. A hit / miss notification effect using the character drawn in is executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-37 (D)). In the hit / fail notification effect, the first variable display of the second special symbol and the second and third variable display of the second special symbol (based on the first hold storage of the second special symbol) executed in the time saving state. Whether or not the variable display result is a small hit or a large hit is notified by either the variable display or the variable display based on the second hold storage). For example, in the hit / miss notification effect processing (239SGS365), when the push button 31B is operated during the predetermined operation valid period, or when the push button 31B is not operated and the predetermined operation valid period ends, the buffer number 2-0 It is realized by executing a process of determining and notifying whether the symbol designation command stored in the entries of 2-1 and 2-0 indicates a small hit or a large hit.

The third panel display effect is when the result of the variable display is not notified when the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in the hit / fail notification effect executed after the second panel display effect, that is, when it is notified that any of them is out of order. , Will be executed. In the third panel display effect, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel (for example, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state, and the time saving state. The first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the above (for example, the first normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW002 shown in FIGS. 8-39 (I), No. 1 2 The normal fluctuation-compatible panel 077IW003, the third normal fluctuation-compatible panel 077IW004, and the fourth normal fluctuation-compatible panel 077IW005) are displayed on the image display device 5.

When the third panel display effect is started, it has already been notified by the hit / fail notification effect that the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol, which is executed in the time reduction state, does not become a small hit or a big hit. The corresponding panel is provided with a digestion display (eg, digestion display 077IW006 shown in FIGS. 8-39 (I)) indicating that neither the variable display of the corresponding second special symbol was a big hit or a small hit. Further, at the time when the third panel display effect is started, all the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are displayed in a blank mode.

Then, after the third panel display effect is started, each time the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, the normal variation-compatible panel changes from the blank mode to the character display mode. It is suggested that the variable display result of the variable display of the corresponding second special symbol may be a big hit or a small hit depending on the mode of the normal fluctuation correspondence panel. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started in the normal state after the end of the time saving state, the third panel display effect is progressively ended, and the battle effect using the character drawn on the normal fluctuation correspondence panel is executed. And the variable display result is notified. Even if the battle effect is started, the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation compatible panels are displayed until the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation compatible panels change from the blank mode to the character display mode, or until all the battle effects are completed. May be displayed on the image display device 5.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the panel display effect processing (239SGS361a) executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the panel display effect processing shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the panel display effect executing flag indicating that the panel display effect is being executed is set (239SGS371). ..

When the panel display effect executing flag is not set (239SGS371; N), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the first mode (239SGS372). In this feature unit 077IW, the first mode and the second mode are set in advance as the effect mode, and the first mode is a mode in which the panel display effect can be executed during the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Is. Further, in the second mode, it is notified that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit by an effect different from the panel display effect (for example, by operating the push button 31B or the like) during the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. It is a mode in which production) can be executed. These effect modes can be selected by operating the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A by the player at the end of the jackpot game described later. When the effect mode is set to the second mode, the effect control CPU 120 executes the above-mentioned second mode-compatible effect process (239SG366) to produce an effect different from the panel display effect (second mode-compatible effect). ) Can be executed.

When the effect mode is not the first mode (239SGS372; N), the panel display effect execution flag is terminated, while when the effect mode is the first mode (239SGS372; Y), the game state designation command is received. It is determined whether or not there is (239SGS373). Whether or not the game state designation command is received may be determined by whether or not the game state designation command reception flag is set.

If the game state designation command is not received (239SGS373; N), the panel display effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the game state designation command is received (239SGS373; Y), the jackpot type of the immediately preceding jackpot is specified and stored from the game status designation command (239SGS374). For example, if the received game state specification command is the second game state specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored as the jackpot A, and if the received game state specification command is the third game state specification command, the command is stored. The immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored in jackpot B, and when the received game state specification command is the fourth game status specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored in jackpot C, and the received game status specification is specified. If the command is the 5th game state specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified and stored in the jackpot D, and if the received game status specification command is the 6th game status specification command, the immediately preceding jackpot type is specified as the jackpot E. Specify and memorize.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type specified in the process of 239SGS374 is jackpot A or jackpot B (239SGS375). When the specified jackpot type is any of jackpot C to jackpot E (239SGS375; N), the panel display effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (239SGS375; Y), the panel display effect executing flag is set (239SGS376), and the display of the panel display screen is started on the image display device 5. Then (239SGS377), the panel display effect processing is terminated.

By the processing of 239SGS377, the image display device 5 is an operation promotion image that prompts the player to hit the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal figure hit and prompt the player to win the game ball to the second start winning opening. It is displayed at. Further, for example, when the jackpot type is jackpot A, the control for displaying the background image for the first panel display effect and the control for outputting the effect sound for the first panel display effect are performed, and the jackpot type is the jackpot B. In the case of, the control of displaying the background image for the second panel display effect different from that for the first panel display effect and the control of outputting the effect sound for the second panel display effect are performed.

When the panel display effect executing flag is set (239SGS371; Y), the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A239SG194A indicates that the determination has been completed. It is determined whether or not 1 is set (239SGS379).

If 1 is not set in the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of buffer number 2-0 (239SGS379; N), the start winning command receive command buffer 239SG194A is checked (239SGS380), and the buffer number 2-0 is set. It is determined whether or not the entry has a memory of the symbol designation command (239SGS381). If the entry of the buffer number 2-0 does not store the symbol designation command (239SGS381; N), the panel display effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the entry of the buffer number 2-0 stores the symbol designation command (239SGS381; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type specified in the 239SGS374 is the jackpot B (239SGS382).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A (239SGS382; N), the display pattern of the time saving variation corresponding panel is determined based on the symbol designation command stored in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS383). In the processing of 239SGS383, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is pattern PN-1 depending on whether the symbol specification command stored in the entry of buffer number 2-0 indicates a big hit, a small hit, or a miss. -Determined at a different ratio from the pattern PN-4.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), when the symbol designation command indicates a big hit, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is determined to be the pattern PN-1 at a rate of 0%. , The pattern PN-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, the pattern PN-3 is determined at a rate of 0%, and the pattern PN-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the symbol designation command indicates a small hit, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is determined to be pattern PN-1 at a rate of 20%, and to pattern PN-2 at a rate of 30%. The pattern PN-3 is determined at a rate of 50%, and the pattern PN-4 is determined at a rate of 10%. Then, when the symbol designation command indicates an error, the display pattern of the time saving fluctuation correspondence panel is determined to be pattern PN-1 at a rate of 55%, and to pattern PN-2 at a rate of 34%. The pattern PN-3 is determined at a rate of%, and the pattern PN-4 is determined at a rate of 1%.

As shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the pattern PN-1 is a display pattern for displaying the image of the character A on the image display device 5, and the pattern PN-2 is the character B on the image display device 5. The pattern PN-3 is a display pattern for displaying the image of the character C on the image display device 5, and the pattern PN-4 is a display pattern for displaying the image of the character D on the image display device 5. It is a display pattern to be performed.

That is, in the feature unit 077IW, when the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 as a time-saving fluctuation compatible panel, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is set to be the highest, and the image is displayed. When the character C is displayed on the device 5, the jackpot expectation is set to be the next highest after the character D is displayed, and when the character A is displayed on the image display device 5, the jackpot expectation is the lowest. It is set (expected jackpot for each character displayed on the image display device 5 as a panel corresponding to time reduction variation: character D> character C> character B> character A).

Returning to FIG. 8-25, after the execution of the 239SGS383, the effect control CPU 120 sets the panel pattern determined flag in the buffer number 2-0 to 1 (239SGS384), and the time-saving variation corresponding panel (for example, the determined display pattern). After starting the display of the time-saving variation corresponding panel 077IW001) shown in FIG. 8-37 (B) on the image display device 5 (239SGS385), the process proceeds to 239SGS395. By executing the process of 239SGS385, the time saving variation corresponding panel of the character display mode is displayed, and the first to fourth normal variation corresponding panels of the blank aspect are displayed.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is jackpot B (239SGS382; Y), 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag in the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS386), and the time saving variation corresponding panel by the pattern PN-4 (for example). After starting the display of the time-saving variation corresponding panel 077IW001) shown in FIG. 8-38 (B) on the image display device 5 (239SGS387), the process proceeds to 239SGS395. By executing the process of 239SGS387, the time saving variation correspondence panel of the character display mode is displayed.

In 239SGS395, the process data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern set at the start of the variable display during execution is checked (239SGS395). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the panel display effect (for example, the timing shown in FIGS. 8-37 (D), the timing shown in FIG. 8-38 (C), etc.) (239SGS396), and the end timing is used. In a certain case (239SGS396; Y), when the display of the panel display screen and the display of each panel in the image display device 5 are finished (239SGS397) and a predetermined period (for example, a blank mode normal variation compatible panel is displayed). (From to the end of the panel display effect), the passage counter K for counting the number of times the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening is cleared (239SGS398). Next, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the second gaming state or is in the third gaming state and the panel has been redisplayed (that is, the third panel display effect has been executed) (239SGS388a; Y), the panel display effect executing flag is terminated (239SGS388b).

On the other hand, when it is not the end timing (239SGS396; N), the effect control CPU 120 is the timing for redisplaying the panel (for example, the timing for executing the third panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)). Whether or not it is determined (239SGS388c). When it is the timing to redisplay the panel (239SGS388c; Y), the effect control CPU 120 has a big hit or the variable display of the second special symbol three times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed. The display pattern of the digestion indication indicating that it was not a small hit is determined (239SGS388d). The digestion display is displayed in association with the time reduction response panel displayed by the third panel display effect (see, for example, the digestion display 077IW006 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)).

In the process of 239SGS388d, the display pattern of the digestion display is determined based on the entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), when any of the symbol specification commands stored in the entries of buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4 is a small hit, or which symbol is specified. Depending on whether the command is not a small hit, the display pattern of the digestion display is determined at a different ratio from the patterns PN-A to PN-C.

As shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), in this feature unit 077IW, depending on which display pattern the digestion display is displayed, it is based on the second special figure hold storage of the buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4. It is configured so that expectations for variable display are different. With such a configuration, it is possible to make an interest in the display pattern of the digestion display. In addition, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-27 (C), the display pattern of the digestion display may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not it is a big hit.

Returning to FIG. 8-25, after the execution of the 239SGS388d, the staging control CPU 120 has a time-saving variation-compatible panel with a digestion display according to the determined display pattern, and the first to fourth normal fluctuation-compatible panels (blank mode). , Displayed on the image display device 5 (239SGS388e). In the 239SGS388e, the image display device 5 displays a background image for the third panel display effect different from that for the first panel display effect and the second panel display effect, and also displays an operation promotion image (here, the first). Control to display an operation promotion image) in a mode different from that at the time of panel display effect, and control to output an effect sound for third panel display effect. In this way, by making the background image, the operation promotion image, and the mode of the effect sound different between the first panel display effect and the third panel display effect, the variation of the effect is increased and the impression of each effect is different. It is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and deteriorating the interest.

By executing the processes of 239SGS388c to 239SGS388e, the third panel display effect is started.

FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing an example of the panel display change process (239SGS361b) executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the panel display change process shown in FIGS. 8-26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the panel display effect executing flag indicating that the panel display effect is being executed is set (239SGS388f). .. When the panel display effect executing flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS388g; Y). ).

When 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag in the entry of the buffer number 2-0 (239SGS388g; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second start port passage designation command is received. Judgment (239SGS388h).

When the second start port passage designation command is received (239SGS388h; Y), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the passage counter K (239SGS388i). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks the start winning command buffer 239SG194A (239SGS389), and makes one of the entries corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the buffer number 2-K (value of the passage counter K). , It is determined whether or not the symbol designation command is stored (239SGS390). If there is no entry for the second special figure hold storage in which the symbol designation command is stored (239SGS390; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS395 as it is. On the other hand, when there is an entry for the second special figure hold storage in which the symbol designation command is stored (239SGS390; Y), "1" indicating that the determination has been made is set in the panel pattern determined flag of the entry. Whether or not it is determined (239SGS391).

If the panel pattern determined flag is set (239SGS391; Y), the process proceeds to 239SGS395 as it is. On the other hand, when the panel pattern determined flag is not set (239SGS391; N), the display pattern of the normal variation compatible panel is determined based on the symbol specification command stored in the entry (239SGS392), and the entry is determined. 1 is set in the panel pattern determined flag of (239SGS393). Then, the display of the normal fluctuation correspondence panel in the display pattern determined in the process of the 239SGS393 is started (239SGS394), and the process proceeds to 239SGS395.

In the processing of 239SGS392, the display pattern of the normal fluctuation-compatible panel may be determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-27 (A) (the same ratio as the processing of 239SGS383), but the present invention is limited to this. However, in the processing of 239SGS383 and the processing of 239SGS392, the display pattern of the time-saving variation-compatible panel and the display pattern of the normal variation-compatible panel may be determined at different ratios.

FIG. 8-28 is a flowchart showing an example of the result image display process (239SGS365) executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the result image display process shown in FIGS. 8-28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect mode is set to the first mode (239SGS400). When the effect mode is the second mode (239SGS400; N), the result image display process is terminated, and when the effect mode is the first mode (239SGS400; Y), whether or not the result image display timer is operating. (239SGS401).

When the result image display timer is not operating (239SGS401; N), it is determined whether or not the effect control process flag is 3, that is, whether or not the special figure hit wait process (S173) is being executed. (239SGS402).

If the effect control process flag is not 3 (239SGS402; N), the result image display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect control process flag is 3 (239SGS402; Y), the jackpot type stored in the process of 239SGS374 of the panel display effect process is further referred to, and the jackpot type (immediately before being specified from the game control command) is referred to. It is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot game) is jackpot D or jackpot E (239SGS403).

When the jackpot type of the jackpot game immediately before being specified from the game control command is any of jackpot A to jackpot C (239SGS403; N), the result image display processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the jackpot type of the jackpot game immediately before specified from the game control command is jackpot D or jackpot E (239SGS403; Y), the remaining second special figure time reduction notification command received immediately before is referred to (remaining). (Specify the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction number indicated by the 2nd special figure time reduction number notification command), and whether or not the remaining 2nd special figure time reduction number is 0 or 92, that is, the timing is the second special in the time reduction state. It is determined whether or not it is the timing when the seventh variable display of the symbol is completed (239SGS404).

Then, when the number of remaining second special figure time reductions is not 0 or 92 (239SGS404; N), the result image display processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the remaining second special figure time reduction number is 0 or 92 (239SGS404; Y), a value corresponding to the time of 19.5 seconds is set in the result image display period timer and the timer count (timer operation). (239SGS405), the number of big hits and the number of winning prize balls counted by the number of big hits / winning prize ball counting process, that is, the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state during the above-mentioned consecutive villa period and the consecutive villa period. The display of the result image including the number of prize balls paid out is started (239SGS406), and the result image display process is completed.

The 19.5 seconds set in the result image display period timer in the 239SGS405 are the 7th variable display symbol confirmation period (10 seconds) of the 7th variable display in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed. Up to 4 variable display periods (2 seconds x 4) of the second special symbol after the end of the time reduction state, and 3 variable display period of the second special symbol after the end of the time reduction state (0.5) It is a period based on the sum of seconds x 3).

When the result image display timer is operating (239SGS401; Y), whether the result image display timer after the subtraction update is out of the timer after the result image display period timer is updated by 1 subtraction (239SGS407). (239SGS408).

When the result image display timer is not timer-out (239SGS408; N), the result image display is continued by ending the result image display process, while the result image display timer is timer-out. At (239SGS408; Y), the display of the result image is terminated (239SGS409), and the result image display processing is terminated.

That is, in this feature unit 077IW, in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit D or big hit E, the variable display result does not become a small hit or a big hit (V prize does not occur even if it becomes a small hit), and the time saving state is When finished, the result image is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, in the time saving state of the jackpot E, the result image is displayed even when the variable display of the second special symbol is completed seven times even in the time saving state.

FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing an example of the background image update process shown in FIG. 8-24. In the background image update process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the game state by the value of the remaining second special figure time reduction number of times, the value of the effect control process flag, and the like (239SGS411).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified gaming state is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state (239SGS412).

In the case of either the big hit game state or the small hit game state (239SGS412; Y), the background image update process is terminated, while in the case of neither the big hit game state nor the small hit game state (239SGS412; N). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving control is not performed in the normal state (239SGS413).

When the specified gaming state is the normal state (239SGS413; Y), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is being variablely displayed (239SGS413a). Whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed may be determined by, for example, whether or not each command is stored in the entry of buffer number 2-0 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. .. When the variable display of the second special symbol is in progress (239SGS413a; Y), the background image update process is terminated, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is not in progress (239SGS413a; N), the hold storage of the second special symbol is stored. It is determined whether or not there is (239SGS413b). Whether or not there is a hold storage of the second special symbol may be determined based on whether or not each command is stored in the entry of buffer number 2-1 of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A.

When there is a hold storage of the second special symbol (239SGS413b; Y), the background image update process is terminated, and when there is no hold storage of the second special symbol (239SGS413b; N), the first background image is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is inside (239SGS414). When the first background image is being displayed (239SGS414; Y), the background image update process is terminated, while when the first background image is not being displayed (239SGS414; N), the background image is used as the first background. After the update is displayed on the image (239SGS415), the background image update process is terminated. As a result, when the gaming state is the normal state, the first background image is displayed on the image display device 5.

Further, when the specified gaming state is not a normal state (239SGS413; N), it is determined whether or not the effect control process flag is 2, that is, whether or not the variable display during effect process is being executed (). 239SGS416).

When the effect control process flag is 2 (239SGS416; Y), the remaining second special figure time reduction notification command received immediately before is referred to (remaining second special figure time reduction notification command indicated by the remaining second special figure time reduction number notification command). (Specify the number of time reductions), and determine whether or not the remaining number of time reductions in the second special figure is 92 (239SGS417).

When the number of remaining second special figure time reductions is not 92 (239SGS417; N), the background image update process is terminated, and when the remaining number of second special figure time reductions is 92 (239SGS417; Y), it is being executed. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is PA3-3, that is, the variation pattern of the non-reach deviation in which the special figure variation time is 15 seconds (239SGS418). When the variable display variation pattern being executed is not PA3-3 (239SGS418; Y), the background image update process is terminated, and when the variable display variation pattern being executed is PA3-3 (239SGS418; Y), the background image update process is terminated. Further, the control content of the process data of the variable display being executed is specified (239SGS419), and it is determined whether or not it is the update timing to the first background image (239SGS420). If it is the update timing to the first background image (239SGS420; Y), the background image is updated to the first background image and the background image update process is terminated (239SGS421).

On the other hand, if it is not the update timing to the first background image (239SGS420; N), it is determined whether or not it is the update timing to the second background image (239SGS422), and if it is the update timing to the second background image. (239SGS422; Y), the background image is updated to the second background image, and the background image update process is terminated (239SGS423). If it is not the update timing to the second background image (239SGS422; N), the background image update process is terminated.

When the staging control process flag is not 2 (239SGS416; N), the remaining second special figure time reduction number is not 92 times (239SGS417; N), and the fluctuation pattern is not PA3-3 (239SGS418; N). , It is determined whether or not the second background image is being displayed (239SGS422). Then, when the second background image is being displayed (239SGS422; Y), the background image update process is terminated, while when the second background image is not being displayed (239SGS422; N), the background image is displayed. 2 After updating to the background image (239SGS423), the background image update process is terminated.

By executing the background image update process in this way, when the game state is the normal state, the image is displayed if the second special symbol is not in the variable display and there is no hold storage of the second special symbol. The first background image is displayed on the device 5, and the second background image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the gaming state is the time saving state. Further, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is performed 7 times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. The result image is displayed on the image display device 5 as in the case of execution. Then, when the eighth variable display of the second special symbol is started in the time saving state, the background image is once updated from the second background image to the first background image in the image display device 5, and then changed to the second background image again. Will be updated.

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the first variable display start command has been received (239SGS431). .. When the first variable display start command reception flag is set (239SGS431; Y), the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A are set. The various command data stored in association with the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (239SGS432). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not set (239SGS431; N), whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is set, that is, the second variable display start command is received. It is determined whether or not it has been done (239SGS433). When the second variable display start command reception flag is set (239SGS433; Y), the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A are set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (239SGS434). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the second variable display start command reception flag is not set (239SGS433; N), the variable display start setting process ends.

After executing 239SGS432 or 239SGS434, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern specification command from the variation pattern specification command storage area (239SGS435), and stops the decorative symbol according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area. Is determined (239SGS436).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is the normal state (239SGS437). Whether or not the game state is the normal state may be determined based on whether or not the second special figure time reduction notification command has been received. When the gaming state is the normal state (239SGS437; Y), the advance notice effect determination process (239SGS438) for determining the execution of the advance notice effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display is executed to 239SGS439. If the game state is the time saving state (2309SGS437; N), the process proceeds to 239SGS439 without executing the process of 239SGS438.

In the 239SGS439, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach PA3-3 with a special figure variation time of 15 seconds based on the variation pattern specification command read in the 239SGS435. do. When the variation pattern of the variable display is not PA3-3 (239SGS439; N), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed (239SGS441). Whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot A is completed may be determined by the jackpot type stored in the 2390SGS374 of the panel display effect processing. When the game state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A (239SGS441; Y), the variable display number of the second special symbol controlled by these fluctuation patterns and the time saving state is one. Select the process table (process table for panel display effect) and proceed to 239SGS448 (239SGS442).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the time saving state after the big hit game of the jackpot A ends (239SGS441; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the jackpot B ends (239SGS443). ). Whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed may be determined by the jackpot type stored in the 2390SGS374 of the panel display effect processing. When the game state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B (239SGS443; Y), the variable display number of the second special symbol controlled by these fluctuation patterns and the time saving state is 3 times. Select the process table and proceed to 239SGS448 (239SGS444).

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is PA3-3 in the 239SGS439, the process table corresponding to the variable display number of the second special symbol controlled to the fluctuation pattern and the time saving state is 99 times (the time saving state during the variable display). A process table for V stock notification effect that notifies that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit (V stock (V prize) occurs) in any of the variable display of the second special symbol controlled by Select and proceed to 239SGS448 (239SGS447).

Even when the V-stock notification effect is executed, the variable display of the second special symbol 99 times (more accurately, the 92nd time after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times). There is a very small probability that the variable display result will be out of order in all of the 2 special symbol variable display). Therefore, in the process of 239SGS447, instead of selecting the process table for the V stock notification effect, an effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in any of the variable display of the second special symbol is produced. You may choose a process table to run.

Further, in the case of the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of any one of the big hit C to the big hit E in the processing of the 239SGS443 (239SGS443; N), the process table corresponding to each variation pattern is selected and the process proceeds to 239SGS448.

In the 239SGS448, the staging control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as staging parts, speakers 8L, 8R as staging parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (239SGS449). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 077IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (239SGS450). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (239SGS451). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is written to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing (S172) during variable display (239SGS452).

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

By executing each process by the effect control CPU 120 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 8-31, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is completed. In that case, when the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is completed and the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol for 2 seconds is performed after the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, respectively. It is executed four times with a symbol confirmation period of 0.5 seconds in between. In addition, 19.5 over the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds, the variable display period of the second special symbol for 2 seconds each for 4 times, and the symbol confirmation period after the variable display of the second special symbol for 0.5 seconds each is completed. In seconds, the result image is displayed on the image display device 5.

Then, when the variable display of the second special symbol is completed up to four times after the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the background image displayed on the image display device 5 changes from the second background image to the first background image. Will be updated. After that, as a normal state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8-32, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times. When is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol for 2 seconds is executed three times with a symbol confirmation period of 0.5 seconds after the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds while the game state is maintained in the time saving state. To. In addition, these 10-second symbol confirmation period and 3 times each 2 seconds variable display period (8th to 10th variable display period of the 2nd special symbol after being controlled to the time saving state) and each The symbol confirmation period after the end of the variable display of the second special symbol for 0.5 seconds, and the 0.5 second after the start of the 11th variable display of the second special symbol after being controlled to the time saving state. In 19.5 seconds, the result image is displayed on the image display device 5.

In the 11th variable display after the game state is controlled to the time saving state, if the variable display result is out of order, the variable display of the second special symbol (variable display by the variable pattern PA3-3) is executed for 15 seconds. To. During the variable display, the display of the result image displayed on the image display device 5 is terminated when 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, and the background image is changed from the second background image to the first. Update to the background image once. Then, after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, the background image is updated from the first background image to the second background image again, and the second special symbol, which is controlled to shorten the time during the variable display, is variable. A V-stock notification effect for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit (V stock (V winning) occurs) in any of the displays is started.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, in the feature unit 077IW, the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D and the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E are completed are the 7th times. 2 After the variable display of the special symbol is completed, the same effect (display of the result image in the image display device 5 and updating the background image from the second background image to the first background image) is executed. Then, the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D ends by executing the variable display of the second special symbol seven times (the game state is controlled to the normal state), whereas the big hit E After the jackpot game is completed, the V-stock notification effect is executed even after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times, and the time saving state continues.

Further, since the number of rounds of the jackpot D and the jackpot E in the feature unit 077IW is set to be the same, the player can use the type of the jackpot game executed by the V prize during the small hit game (the jackpot game state of the jackpot D). It is difficult to determine (see FIG. 8-6 (E)).

Therefore, in the time saving state after the big hit gaming state of the big hit D or the big hit gaming state of the big hit E is completed, is the time saving control continuously executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times? It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not.

8-33 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-30. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variable display result and a variation pattern (239SGS461). Then, based on the specified variable display result and the variable pattern, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the effect pattern are determined (239SGS462).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the advance notice effect is decided at a rate of 10%, and the pattern YE-1 is determined at a rate of 30%. Decided to execute the notice effect in, 40% decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-2, 15% decided to execute the notice effect in pattern YE-3, 5% The execution of the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-4 is determined by the ratio of.

In addition, when the variable display result is out of order and the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of super reach (when the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is decided at a rate of 49%, and the pattern is at a rate of 30%. Decided to execute the notice effect on YE-1, decided to execute the notice effect on the pattern YE-2 at a rate of 15%, and decided to execute the notice effect on the pattern YE-3 at a rate of 5%. It is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-4 at a rate of 1%.

In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of normal reach (when the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is decided at a rate of 80%, and the pattern YE- at a rate of 15%. The execution of the notice effect in 1 is decided, the execution of the notice effect in the pattern YE-2 is decided at a rate of 5%, the execution of the notice effect in the pattern YE-3 is decided at the rate of 0%, and 0 The execution of the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-4 is decided at a rate of%.

In addition, when the variable display result is out of order and the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (non-reach is out of reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, and the pattern is at a rate of 5%. Decided to execute the notice effect on YE-1, decided to execute the notice effect on the pattern YE-2 at a rate of 0%, and decided to execute the notice effect on the pattern YE-3 at a rate of 0%. , It is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-4 at a rate of 0%.

As shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), in the advance notice effect, the pattern YE-1 is an effect pattern in which the characters "chance!" Are displayed as dialogue on the image display device 5, and the pattern YE-2. Is an effect pattern in which the characters "hot!" Are displayed as lines on the image display device 5, and the pattern YE-3 is an effect pattern in which the characters "super hot!" Are displayed on the image display device 5 as lines. The pattern YE-4 is an effect pattern in which the image of the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the dialogue.

That is, as the advance notice effect in the feature unit 077IW, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) at which the variable display result becomes the big hit when the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 is set to be high, and the image display device 5 is set. In the case where "super hot!" Is displayed as a dialogue, the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit is set to be high next to the case where the character D is displayed. When "chance!" Is displayed as a dialogue on the image display device 5, the ratio of the most variable display result to a big hit is set to be the lowest (the dialogue and characters displayed on the image display device 5 as a warning effect). Big hit expectation: Character D> "Super hot!"> "Hot!"> "Chance!").

That is, in the advance notice effect of the feature unit 077IW, the player can be made to recognize that the jackpot expectation is the highest by displaying the character D on the image display device 5 as in the case of executing the panel display effect. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Returning to FIGS. 8-33, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined in the process of the 239SGS462 (239SGS463). When it is decided to execute the preview effect (239SGS463; Y), the effect pattern of the determined advance notice effect is stored (239SGS464), and the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set to end the advance notice effect determination process (239SGS467). ..

The advance notice effect is determined based on the fact that the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer is decremented by -1 each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display, and the advance notice effect start waiting timer is out of the timer. The process table for the advance notice effect is selected according to the effect pattern of the advance notice effect, and the process timer for the advance notice effect is started. After that, the value of the advance notice effect process timer is decremented by -1 each time the variable display effect process is executed, and the image display device 5 changes according to the content of the process data according to the value of the advance notice effect process timer. A command may be output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the pattern.

8-35 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect process shown in FIG. 7. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect process timer is operating (239SGS461). When the ending effect process timer is not operating (239SGS461; N), the ending effect process table is selected (239SGS462) and the ending effect process timer is started (239SGS463). Then, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1), an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, effect component). The ending effect processing is terminated by controlling the various lamps, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect components, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.).

When the ending effect process timer is in operation (239SGS461; Y), the value of the ending effect process timer is decremented by -1 (239SGS465), and it is determined whether or not the ending effect process timer has timed out. (239SGS466). When the ending effect process timer is timer-out (239SGS466; Y), it is further determined whether or not the ending effect process timer out of the timer is the final ending effect process timer (239SGS467). When the ending effect process timer out of the timer is not the last ending effect process timer (239SGS467; N), the process data is switched (239SGS468). That is, the ending effect process timer is started again by setting the ending effect process timer setting value set next in the ending effect process table to the process timer (239SGS469). In addition, the effect device (effect component) is based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, etc. included in the process data set next. The control state for (239SGS470) is changed, and the process proceeds to 239SGS472.

When the ending effect process timer is not timer-out in the 239SGS466 (239SGS466; N), the effector is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the circle-day group effect process timer (239SGS471), and the 239SGS472 is set to 239SGS472. move on.

In the 239SGS472, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the completed jackpot game is a jackpot A or a jackpot B jackpot game (239SGS472). When the finished jackpot game is a jackpot game of either jackpot C to jackpot E (239SGS472; N), the ending effect processing is finished, and when the finished jackpot game is a jackpot A or jackpot B jackpot game ( In 239SGS472; Y), as shown in FIGS. 8-36 (A) and 8-36 (B), a message indicating that the effect mode can be changed in the image display device 5 during the ending effect is displayed, and a message is displayed. The effect mode determination process for accepting the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A and determining the effect mode from the first mode and the second mode is executed (239SGS473).

When the ending effect process timer out of the timer in 239SGS467 is the last ending effect process timer (239SGS467; Y), it is set to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process for the effect control process flag. (239SGS474), the ending effect processing is completed.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 when the feature unit 077IW is controlled to shorten the time after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-37 to 8-41.

First, with reference to FIGS. 8-37, a display mode of the image display device in a time-saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit A will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8-37 (A) and 8-37 (B), when the first mode is selected as the effect mode, the first panel display effect is performed after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. An operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5 to encourage the player to hit the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a hit and encourage the player to win the game ball to the second start winning opening. .. At this time, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started by the game ball winning the second start winning opening, the display of the panel display screen is started on the image display device 5. At this time, the time-saving variation-compatible panel (time-saving variation-compatible panel 077IW001 shown in FIGS. 8-37 (B)) displayed as the first panel display effect is a character corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being executed. It is displayed according to the display mode. Further, the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation compatible panels (1st normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, 2nd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, 3rd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW004, 4th normal fluctuation compatible panel shown in FIG. 8-37 (B)). Panel 077IW005) is displayed in a blank mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), each time the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, the normal fluctuation corresponding panel displays a character corresponding to each reserved memory of the second special symbol from the blank mode. It is changed to the aspect. At this time, the character (panel) displayed according to each reserved storage of the second special symbol is determined by the ratio shown in FIG. 8-27 (A) regardless of the order of the generated reserved storage. Is not limited to this, and the character (panel) displayed according to each reserved storage of the second special symbol may be different depending on the order of the generated reserved storage. For example, the ratio at which the pattern PN-4 is determined as the display pattern of the panel when the fourth reserved storage of the second special symbol is targeted (character D is targeted for the fourth reserved storage of the second special symbol). The rate at which the panel is displayed) is set higher than the rate at which the pattern PN-4 is determined as the display pattern of the panel when the first to third reserved storages of the second special symbol are targeted. This may allow the player to pay attention to whether or not the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the fourth variable display of the second special symbol.

Then, when a plurality of game balls win a prize in the second start winning opening, the time-saving variation-compatible panel and the first to fourth normal variation-compatible panels are displayed in the image display device 5 in the character display mode, FIG. 8-37 (Fig. 8-37). As shown in D) to FIGS. 8-37 (F), the display of the panel display screen and each panel is completed, and the decorative design reaches the reach. Then, the reach production is started.

In the reach effect, for example, a battle effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight is executed. If the variable display result is out of order, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (G), it is notified that the variable display result is out of order due to the defeat of the ally character by the enemy character as a result of the battle effect. To. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (H), the variable display result is a small hit when the ally character wins the enemy character as a result of the battle effect. It is notified that it is out of order.

As shown in FIG. 8-37 (G), when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variable display ends, the variable display of the second special symbol for the reserved storage (up to 4 times) is shown in the figure. The reach effect is executed in the same manner as in 8-37 (E) to 8-37 (H).

If the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in any of the maximum of 5 variable displays of the second special symbol, the game is controlled to be in the big hit game state of either big hit C to big hit E. (If the variable display result is a small hit, the condition is that a V prize is generated during the small hit game).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-38, 8-39, and 8-40, a display mode of the image display device in a time-saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit B will be described. 8-38 and 8-39 are explanatory views showing a display mode of the image display device in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished, and FIGS. 8-40 are the time saving after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in a state and a normal state, and the execution timing of each effect. The display of T0 to T5 shown in FIGS. 8-38 and 8-39 means that the display corresponds to the timing of T0 to T5 shown in FIG. 8-40.

As shown in FIGS. 8-38 (A) and 8-38 (B), when the first mode is selected as the effect mode, the second panel display effect is performed after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed. An operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5 to encourage the player to hit the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a hit and encourage the player to win the game ball to the second start winning opening. .. At this time, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started by the game ball winning the second start winning opening, the variable display of the second special symbol being executed in the image display device 5 and the time saving state are executed. Corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving variation corresponding to the size larger than that of the first panel display effect in the time saving state after the big hit game of the jackpot A is completed (time saving variation shown in FIGS. 8-39 (B)). Corresponding panel 077IW001) is displayed. In this way, in this feature unit 077IW, the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed (variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to three times) and the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed (the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is executed). The number of time-saving fluctuation-compatible panels displayed is the same (that is, one) when the second special symbol is variablely displayed once (that is, it is executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to make three variable displays look like one variable display, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (C) and 8-38 (D), when the display of the character D-compatible panel ends after the lapse of a predetermined time, the decorative symbol reaches. After the decorative symbol reaches the reach, the image display device 5 displays the variable display, the variable display based on the first hold storage of the second special symbol, and the second hold of the second special symbol as a success / failure notification effect. The operation promotion image of the push button 31B corresponding to each of the variable display based on the memory is displayed.

When the player operates the push button 31B three times while the operation promotion image of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) is displayed, the variable display is the first of the second special symbols. If the variable display result of either the variable display based on the reserved memory of No. 2 or the variable display based on the second reserved memory of the second special symbol is a small hit or a large hit, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (F). As a result of the hit / miss notification effect, it is notified that the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in any of these three variable displays. Further, at this time, the control for operating the movable body 32 is performed. Then, after the effect of congratulating the small hit or the big hit (for example, executed in the period of T2 to T3) is executed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 8-38 (G). To. The operation of the movable body 32 may be continued until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the timing of T3).

On the other hand, when the player operates the push button 31B three times while the operation promotion image of the push button 31B is displayed, the variable display, the variable display based on the first hold memory of the second special symbol, If any of the variable display results of the variable display based on the second reserved memory of the second special symbol is out of order, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (E), these three variable times are performed as a result of the success / failure notification effect. Display It is notified that all variable display results are out of order.

When it is notified that the variable display results of all three variable displays are out of order as a result of the hit / fail notification effect, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (H), as a third panel display effect, the player is notified. An operation promotion image is displayed on the image display device 5 in which the game ball is launched toward the passing gate 41 to generate a hit with a normal figure and prompt the second start winning opening to win the game ball. This operation promotion image is displayed regardless of the second reserved storage number (that is, even if the second reserved storage is already stored up to the upper limit number).

In the third panel display effect, an operation promotion image or a background image for urging the second start winning opening to win a game ball is used in a mode different from that in the first panel display effect. Further, these operation promotion images and background images are displayed until the third panel display effect is completed.

As shown in FIG. 8-39 (H), after the screen display is performed for a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the time saving variation corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state. The first to fourth corresponding to the corresponding panel (for example, the time saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) and the variable display of the second special symbol executed in the normal state after the end of the time saving state. The normal fluctuation compatible panel (for example, the first normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, the second normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, the third normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW004, and the fourth normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW005) shown in FIG. 8-39 (I). Is displayed on the image display device 5.

When the third panel display effect is started, it has already been notified by the hit / fail notification effect that the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol, which is executed in the time reduction state, does not become a small hit or a big hit. The corresponding panel is provided with a digestion indicator (eg, digestion indicator 077IW006 shown in FIGS. 8-39 (I)) indicating that none of the corresponding variable indications of the second special symbol was a big hit or a small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are all blank at the time when the third panel display effect is started, regardless of the presence or absence of the second reserved storage. Displayed by aspect.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (J) to (K), each time the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, the normal fluctuation-compatible panel responds to each hold storage of the second special symbol from the blank mode. It is changed to the character display mode. After that, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started in the normal state after the end of the time saving state, the third panel display effect is progressively ended, and the battle effect using the character drawn on the normal fluctuation correspondence panel is started. Is executed, and the variable display result is notified. Even if the battle effect is started, the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation compatible panels are displayed until the 1st to 4th normal fluctuation compatible panels change from the blank mode to the character display mode, or until all the battle effects are completed. May be displayed on the image display device 5.

In this feature unit 077IW, even if the second hold storage is already stored at the time when the third panel display effect is started, the normal fluctuation corresponding panel is displayed in a blank mode, and the game ball opens the second start winning opening. Each time it passes through, it is configured to change from a blank mode to a character display mode corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. With such a configuration, the player is to entertain the third panel display effect from the beginning, that is, to entertain the player from the beginning to pass through the second start winning opening in order to change the normal fluctuation-compatible panel to the character display mode. And can improve the interest.

As described above, in the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-40 (B) to (D), after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished, the time is controlled to be shortened, and then any of the first to third times. Even when the variable display result of the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit, the timing at which the variable display that becomes a big hit or a small hit ends is the same (specifically, it is common to the timing of T4). In addition, the fluctuation pattern of each variable display (that is, the special figure fluctuation time) is determined. With such a configuration, even if the variable display result of any of the first to third special symbols is a big hit or a small hit in a short time state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the effect period is the same. (For example, the second panel display effect, the hit / fail notification effect, and the stop display of the jackpot symbol) can be executed, so that the effect can be efficiently executed and the variable display of up to 3 times can be changed once. It can be shown on the display and can enhance the interest. Further, according to the variable display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol is variablely displayed in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the small symbol is variablely displayed in a part of the display screen, so that the special symbol is variablely displayed. The variable display of the small symbol is always displayed when is executed, but the variable display of the decorative symbol may not be displayed due to the effect display such as the panel display effect. When the display result is off, the variable display result of the small symbol is stopped and displayed, but the decorative symbol is not displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a maximum of three variable displays appear as one variable display.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-40, when the variable display results of all three times are out of order in the third game state, the symbol confirmation period after the end of the third variable display is set to 10 seconds (). In FIG. 8-40 (A)), even when a small hit or a big hit occurs in any of the first to third times, the symbol confirmation period after the end of the variable display which became the small hit or the big hit is set to 10 seconds. It may be a different symbol determination period (for example, 0.5 seconds). For example, the symbol confirmation period may be different by making the type of the symbol confirmation command to be transmitted different between the case of a miss and the case of a small hit or a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (A), after the big hit game of the big hit D or the big hit E is completed, the player is launched with the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to generate a normal figure hit. An operation promotion image prompting the second start winning opening to win a game ball is displayed on the image display device 5. In the time-reduced state, the image display device 5 displays a second background image (for example, a night background image shown in FIGS. 8-41 (B)) indicating that the game state is the time-reduced state.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (B) and 8-41 (C), when the variable display of the second special symbol in the time-saving state is executed seven times, the image display device extends for 19.5 seconds. The result image is displayed in 5. When the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, that is, the variable display of the 7th second special symbol ends. As a result, when the gaming state is controlled from the time saving state to the normal state, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (C) and 8-41 (D), the result image and the second background image are displayed in the image display device 5. In the state where is displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times. Then, the fourth variable display of the second special symbol after the game state is controlled to the normal state is completed (the maximum of 11 variable displays of the second special symbol after the jackpot D jackpot game is completed). The display of the result image on the image display device 5 is completed, and the second background image is updated to the first background image.

On the other hand, if the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is the variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, that is, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol of the 7th time. If the gaming state continues in the time-saving state even after the end of, as shown in FIGS. 8-41 (D) and 8-41 (E), the result image and the second background image are displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol three times (the eighth to tenth variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game of the jackpot E) is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (F), when the 11th variable display of the second special symbol is started after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E, the display of the result image is finished and the second background is displayed. The image is updated with the first background image. Further, after the background image is updated to the first background image, the V stock notification effect is executed in the image display device 5, and the background image is updated to the second background image again. The V-stock notification effect executed by the feature unit 077IW is an effect of the same aspect as the V-winning notification effect described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the V-stock notification effect is V. The effect may be different from the winning notification effect (for example, the displayed character, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the LED light emission pattern, and the like).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 077IW, after the gaming medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through the starting region (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the starting condition (for example, for example). With a gaming machine that can execute variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols) based on the establishment of the special figure game start condition) and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a starting area is provided, and a variable means (for example, a variable winning ball device 6B) that can change between an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter, and a game. Based on the fact that the medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41), the variable control means for controlling the variable means to the open state (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processing during opening of the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. 8-21). A predetermined gaming state (for example, a small hit) that is controlled when the variable display result becomes a specific result (for example, a big hit) and when the variable display result becomes a predetermined result (for example, a small hit). Small when the game medium passes through a specific area (for example, the third count switch 239SG024B) in the game state) and when the advantageous state control means (for example, the variable display result becomes a big hit) which can be controlled to the advantageous state. The part controlled to the big hit game state without being controlled by the hit game state, and the big hit game due to the game ball passing through the third count switch 239SG024B during the small hit game when the variable display result is a small hit. A hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit) that can store information related to a variable display in which a start condition is not satisfied even though it has passed through a start area (a part controlled by a state) as a hold storage. 239SG151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 239SG151B) and special state control means (for example, a time saving state) that can control the variable means to an open state more easily than the normal state after the end of the advantageous state (for example). , The part where the CPU 103 executes the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 8-17), and when controlled to a special state, it is possible to execute a special effect (for example, a panel display effect) over a specific number of variable displays. The special effect is provided with a special effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the panel display effect process, the panel display change process, the pass / fail notification effect process, etc. shown in FIG. 8-24), and the special effect is a variable display of a specific number of times. The first to notify that it is possible to control in an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of any one of them. A special effect (for example, a second panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (B), a hit / fail notification effect shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) executed after the second panel display effect, etc.) and the first special effect. When the notification that the control is possible to the advantageous state is not performed by the effect, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means after the end of the special state can be used as an opportunity to control the advantage state. The second special effect includes the second special effect (for example, the third panel display effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (I) and the battle effect executed through the third panel display effect). A specific mode different from the predetermined mode (for example, a blank mode) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the variable means during execution (for example, the reception of the second start port passage designation command). (For example, a plurality of types of specific displays that can be changed to (for example, a character display mode) (for example, the first normal fluctuation correspondence panel 077IW002, the second normal fluctuation correspondence panel 077IW003, and the third normal fluctuation correspondence panel shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)). A display means (for example, an image display means 5) capable of displaying 077IW004, a fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW005) is further provided, and the specific display is stored in the hold storage means when the second special effect is started. Regardless of the number of reserved storages, it is displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (I), the first to fourth normal fluctuation compatible panels are initially displayed at the beginning of the third panel display effect. , Displayed in a blank mode). Therefore, the player can enjoy the second special production from the beginning, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, a promotion notification for urging the player to launch the game medium toward the variable means (for example, by launching the game ball toward the passing gate 41 to the player, a normal figure hit is generated. A promotion notification means capable of executing an operation promotion image prompting the second start winning opening to win a game ball) is provided, and the promotion notification means has a predetermined number of reserved storages stored by the reserved storage means. Even when the upper limit is reached, the promotion notification is executed when the second special effect is being executed (see, for example, FIGS. 8-39 (H) to (J)). Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player from the beginning with the second special effect, that is, to pass the variable means in order to change the specific display from the predetermined mode to the specific mode, and to improve the interest. Can be done.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, the display means has a special display corresponding to the variable display executed when the special state is controlled (for example, FIGS. 8-37 (B) and 8-39 (I)). The time-saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001) and the specific display of the number corresponding to the upper limit number of the reserved storage stored by the reserved storage means (for example, the first shown in FIGS. 8-37 (B) and 8-39 (I)). Normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW002, 2nd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW003, 3rd normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW004, 4th normal fluctuation compatible panel 077IW005) can be displayed and controlled to a special state over a specific number of variable displays. The special display displayed when the second special effect is executed, depending on whether the display is performed or the special state is controlled over a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, once) less than a specific number of times. The numbers are common (for example, the time reduction displayed in both the case of one time reduction shown in FIG. 8-37 (B) and the case of three time reductions shown in FIG. 8-39 (I). The number of variable response panels 077IW001 is one.) Therefore, it is possible to make it appear that the variable display of a specific number of times is performed in the same manner as the variable display of a predetermined number of times, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, even when any of the variable displays of the specified number of times is controlled to the advantageous state, the notification that the variable display can be controlled to the advantageous state by the first special effect is executed. (For example, at the timing of T2 shown in FIGS. 8-40 (B) to (C), as shown in FIG. 8-38 (F), as a result of the success / failure notification effect, one of three variable displays is performed. It is notified that the variable display result will be a small hit or a big hit). Therefore, the variable display of a specific number of times can be shown as one variable display, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, the mode in which the specific display is displayed differs depending on the number of variable displays executed when the special state is controlled (for example, FIG. 8-37 (B)). In the case of one time reduction shown and in the case of three time reductions shown in FIG. 8-39 (I), the mode and effect of the background image and the operation promotion image when the first to fourth normal fluctuation corresponding panels are displayed. Sounds are different). Therefore, it is possible to increase the variation of the production and make the impression of each production different, and it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and deteriorating.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, as a special display, the display means includes a first special display corresponding to one variable display (for example, a time saving variation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIGS. 8-37 (B)) and a plurality of times. The second special display corresponding to the variable display of (for example, the time-saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-38 (B) and the time-saving fluctuation corresponding panel 077IW001 shown in FIG. 8-39 (I)) can be displayed. be. Therefore, different special displays are displayed according to the number of variable displays executed in the special state, so that the interest in the special state can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (C) and 8-38 (B), the feature unit 077IW targets the variable display of the second special symbol once after the jackpot game of jackpot A is completed. In the time saving state, the panels of characters A to C can be displayed on the image display device 5 as a panel display effect, while the variable display of the second special symbol three times after the jackpot game of jackpot B is completed is targeted. In the shortened time state, the image display device 5 can display the panel of the character D (the panel corresponding to the character D for the shortened time state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B is completed). That is, since the panel of the character displayed as the panel display effect differs depending on the number of variable display of the second special symbol executed in the time saving state, it is possible to improve the interest in the time saving state.

In this feature unit 077IW, the panels of characters A to D can be displayed as a panel display effect in a time-saving state for one variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game of big hit A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the panel display is used in a time-saving state for one variable display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game of the big hit A. The panel of only characters A to C can be displayed as an effect, and the panel of character D as a panel display effect is displayed only when the variable display of the second special symbol is targeted three times after the big hit game of big hit B is completed. It may be possible.

Further, in the present feature unit 077IW, when the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is the big hit B, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state of the big hit B without being controlled by the small hit gaming state, and the big hit of the big hit B. In the time saving state for the variable display of the second special symbol three times after the end of the game, the image display device 5 displays the character D compatible panel according to the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B, so that it is variable. If the display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit B, it is possible to improve the interest of the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (C), in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, the image display device 5 can display the panels of the characters A to D as the panel display effect, and the panel can be displayed. When the character D is displayed as the display effect, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit is set higher than when the characters A to C are displayed, so that the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed. By displaying the panel of the character D as the panel display effect in the above, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-36, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect mode determination process during the ending effect of the jackpot A or the jackpot B after the end of the jackpot game, so that the effect mode is set to the first effect mode by the player's operation. It becomes possible to select from a mode and a second mode. When the effect mode is set to the first mode, the panel display effect is executed in the time saving state, while when the effect mode is set to the second mode, the second mode is supported in the time saving state. The effect (for example, the effect of notifying that the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit by operating the push button 31B or the like) is executed. That is, in the feature unit 077IW, the player can select the effect to be executed in the time-saving state, so that the interest of the effect in the first mode and the second mode can be improved.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, the time saving state is controlled for the variable display of the second special symbol once, and after the big hit game of the big hit B is finished, the second special three times. The time is shortened for the variable display of the symbol. Then, in the time saving state for the variable display of the second special symbol three times, the variable display of the second special symbol three times (variable display of the second special symbol being executed as the first variable display). And the variable display based on the hold storage of the second special symbol generated during the variable display), the hit / fail notification effect is executed, and the variable display result is small in any of the three variable displays of the second special symbol. Since it is possible to notify that a hit or a big hit will occur, it is possible to further improve the interest in the time-saving state targeting the variable display of the second special symbol three times after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed. It is possible.

In the hit / miss notification effect of the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (D), the push button 31B is operated three times for the variable display of the second special symbol three times. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to the present invention. The number of times the push button 31B is operated as a notification effect may be provided only once or only twice. For example, if the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol being executed, the first push button 31B is notified that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. If the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the variable display based on the hold storage of the first second special symbol (the second variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state), the second push button 31B is used. Notifies that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit by the operation, and the variable display result in the variable display based on the hold storage of the second second special symbol (the third variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state). If is a big hit or a small hit, it is sufficient to notify that the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit by the third operation of the push button 31B.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-30, 8-33, and 8-34, when the gaming state is the normal state, a warning effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display is executed. It is possible, and when the image of the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 as the advance notice effect, it is better than when the lines such as "chance!", "Hot!", And "super hot!" Are displayed. Since the variable display result becomes a big hit at a high rate, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the character D is displayed on the image display device 5 not only in the panel display effect but also in the advance notice effect. Can be improved.

It should be noted that the feature unit 077IW exemplifies a mode in which the advance notice effect can be executed during the variable display only when the gaming state is the normal state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display effect is described. , Even when the game state is a time saving state, it may be possible to execute the game during the variable display.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is executed, the game state is controlled to the normal state, but the big hit E is a big hit. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time saving state after the game is completed, the V prize notification effect and the effect mode are displayed in the eleventh variable display of the second special symbol after being controlled to the time saving state. Since the same V-stock notification effect is executed, the time saving state is the time saving state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 99 times, and the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the remaining second special symbol. Since the player can recognize that the probability of a small hit is extremely high (it is easy to be controlled by the big hit game state), the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) opens and closes for 8 seconds, while as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the time is shortened. Since the symbol confirmation period of the last variable display of the state is set to 10 seconds, which is the second period, a normal symbol hit occurs during the variable display of the last second special symbol in the time saving state, and the game ball. Even if it becomes possible to win a prize in the second start winning opening, the opening and closing of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed from the time when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state until the first variable display of the second special symbol is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second special symbol from being excessively variablely displayed when the gaming state is controlled from the time saving state to the normal state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the symbol confirmation period of the 7th variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot D is completed, and after the jackpot game of jackpot E is completed. Since the symbol confirmation period of the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol in the time saving state of is set to 10 seconds, which is the 2nd period, 7 after the end of the big hit game via the small hit game. When the variable display of the second special symbol is completed, the player recognizes whether or not the time saving state has not yet ended (whether or not the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot E is completed). It is possible to prevent it from being done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-32, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, after executing the variable display of the second special symbol seven times, the hold storage of the second special symbol is performed. The variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the number is executed four times, and after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed four times (controlled to the time saving state). In the 11th variable display of the second special symbol), the second background image displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily updated to the first background image, and the background image is updated to the first background image. Since the V stock notification effect is executed based on the elapse of the predetermined period, it is possible to notify the player that the game state is still controlled while making the player think that the game state has been controlled to the normal state. You can improve your interest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, 8-12, 8-19 (B) and 8-20, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is performed in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed. Is executed and the game state is controlled to the normal state, the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times is executed with the special figure fluctuation time of 2 seconds, while the time reduction after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed. After the 7th variable display of the 2nd special symbol is executed in the state, the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is executed up to 4 times with the special symbol variation time of 2 seconds, so that the special symbol variation time is different. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the time saving state is still continued after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Will be.

For example, the feature unit 077IW illustrates a mode in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the variable display result is a big hit at a ratio of 1 in the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, a pachinko machine capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot probabilities in the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. The present invention may be applied to the gaming machine 1. In this case, both the warning effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display and the setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed. When the effect with high expectation of big hit is executed as the advance notice effect, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the effect with low expectation of big hit is executed as the advance notice effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-42 to 8-47 as a modified example 239SG-1, the rear variable as an effect to be executed in the latter half of the variable display (for example, during the reach effect) in the variable display start process. Rear variable to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect during display The suggestion effect determination process during display and the front variable as an effect to be executed during the first half of the variable display (for example, during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach). The effect control CPU 120 executes the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not the display suggestion effect is executed.

FIG. 8-42 is a flowchart showing the suggestion effect determination process during the rear variable display in the variable display start setting process. In the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process shown in FIGS. 8-42, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning command buffer 239SG194A and specifies the value of the hold display flag corresponding to the variable display (239SGS501). The hold display flag is a flag for displaying the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage on the image display device 5, and is stored in association with each entry in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A. .. In this process, when the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the "1-0" entry of the start winning command buffer 239SG194A is specified, and the second variable is performed. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry of "2-0" in the start winning command buffer 239SG194A may be specified.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the rear variable display suggestion effect is executed and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect based on the value of the hold display flag specified in the 239SGS 301 (239SG502).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "0", that is, the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% decided not to execute the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, 10% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and 0% decided to execute the rear part. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display Determines to execute the suggestion effect. Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "1" or "2", that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white rectangle or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. If so, 50% of the time it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, 50% of the time it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and 0% of the time. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display at the rear Determines to execute the suggestion effect.

Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "3", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 35% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 35% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect. Then, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 239SGS501 is "4", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is 0. %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 30% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 70% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect.

That is, in the feature unit 077IW of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display, the hold display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a high rate. Further, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"), It is higher than the case where the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). It was set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display was determined by the ratio, and the hold storage display was displayed as a white square or star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than in the case. The execution of the suggestion effect is determined.

Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"). Then, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold storage display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. The camera is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a higher rate than when it is displayed, and the hold storage display is blue as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case where it is displayed in.

From the above, in the feature unit 077IW of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in a quadrangle or a star shape as a hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is used as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display. While it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. If this is the case, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold storage display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect is higher than the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the game is further played. It is possible to draw people's attention.

Returning to FIG. 8-42, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined in the process of the 239SGS502 (239SGS503). If it is decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 239SGS502, the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the 239SGS502 process, further. In the process of 239SGS502, it is determined whether or not the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (239SGS504).

When it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of the 239SGS502, the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is performed. Finish (239SGS505).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the process of 239SGS505, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is a pattern AS-2. It is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the pattern AS-3 has the highest ratio of the variable display result to the big hit. It is a production pattern (big hit expectation: high) that suggests that it is high.

Then, in the above-mentioned processing of the 239SGS505, as shown in FIGS. 8-44, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the big hit suggestion effect to the pattern AS-1 at a rate of 10%. Is determined to be pattern AS-2 at a rate of 30%, and pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the processing of the 239SGS502, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets a value (pachinko gaming machine 1) from the set value designation command received from the CPU 103. (The set value set in) is specified (239SGS506). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified set value, and ends the suggestion effect determination process during the rear variable display (239SGS507).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the 239SG 307, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a total of five patterns from the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to SS-5, pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and pattern SS-2 has an even number of set values (for example, 1, 3, 5). For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility of 2, 4, 6), and the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5) closer to the odd number. Suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

The patterns SS-1 and SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), and therefore, any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is said that the degree of expectation is low, and for pattern SS-3 and pattern SS-4, the set value 5 is determined by a high ratio when the set value is either 5 or 6. It is said that the expectation that it is 6 is high.

In this modification 239SG-1, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 are set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 are set as high settings. Alternatively, the setting values 1 and 2 may be set to a low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set to an intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set to a high setting to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

In the process of the above-mentioned 239SGS507, as shown in FIGS. 8-45, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern at a ratio of 60% to the pattern SS-. Determined to be 1, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6%, and pattern at a rate of 0%. Decide on SS-5. If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, and 6 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 9%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and 20 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 10%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%.

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, and pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 50%, and 10 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 20%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and 30 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 20%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and 15 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 30%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 5%.

As described above, in the present modification 239SG-1, it is suggested that the set value is one of 1 to 4 by executing the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the setting is set. It is suggested that the set value is 5 or 6 by executing the value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is confirmed that the set value is 6.

FIG. 8-46 is a flowchart showing a suggestion effect determination process during front variable display executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process. In the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display shown in FIGS. 8-46, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (239SGS511). Further, it is determined whether or not the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (239SGS512).

If it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, whether or not the front variable display is executed and the suggestion during the front variable display are based on the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as an effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (239SGS513). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 40%, and the rate is 30%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 30%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, 70% decides not to execute the front variable display suggestion effect, and 25% decides to execute the character effect as the front variable display suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 5%, it is decided to execute the timer effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display.

In other words, when it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a jackpot, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. When the execution of the suggestion effect is decided and the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result. If is off, the execution of the character effect is determined at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display, that is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect. It is set.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect and executes the front variable display suggestion effect based on the variable display result. The presence / absence and the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the variable front display are determined from the character effect and the timer effect (239SGS514). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 30%, and the rate is 0%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, 80% of the time, 80% of the time, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is decided, and 0% of the time, the character effect is decided as the front variable display, the suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 20%, it is decided to execute the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

In other words, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or not. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order as a result. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-46, after the execution of the 239SGS513 or 239SGS514, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined (239SGS515). If it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect during variable front display, the suggestion effect determination process during variable front display is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the suggestion effect during variable front display, the front part is further determined. It is determined whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the variable display (239SGS516).

If the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display is terminated. (239SGS517).

As a character effect effect pattern that can be determined in the process of 239SGS517, a total of two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided as shown in FIGS. 8-47 (C). .. Of these effect patterns, pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio of variable display results to big hits is the lowest by displaying a character A (not shown) on the image display device 5. Yes, the pattern CS-2 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) suggesting that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the pattern CS-1. ).

Therefore, in the processing of the 239SGS517, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the character effect to the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. And decide on pattern CS-2 at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined to be the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80%, and the pattern CS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, when the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the effect determined to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. Is determined and stored, and the suggestion effect determination process during the variable display of the part is terminated (239SGS518).

As a timer effect effect pattern that can be determined in the process of 239SGS518, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern TS-1 suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect patterns CS-1 and pattern CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) And the effect that suggests the period until the execution start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for 25 seconds together with the image of the character X. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation: high), and the period until the execution of the suggestion effect is started during the rear variable display is extended for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. (See FIG. 8-48 (C)).

Therefore, in the processing of the 239SGS518, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (B), when the suggestion effect during the rear variable display whose execution is determined is the jackpot suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 produces a timer effect. The pattern is determined to be pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and to pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS- at a rate of 20% when the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for which execution is determined is a setting suggestion effect. Decide on 2.

That is, when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than in the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer). When the effect period of the effect is long and the character B is displayed on the image display device 5 rather than the character A), the rate at which the set suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set higher. Therefore, in the modified example 239SG-1 of the present embodiment, the player can pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-2, it is possible to expect the player to execute the setting suggestion effect more than when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

As described above, in the present modification 239SG-1, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the character is used as the suggestion effect during the front variable display. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the effect is executed, and the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. It is supposed to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-42 to 8-49, when the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect during the variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 is determined in the variable display effect process (S172). The process data corresponding to the effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the front variable display may be set, and the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data according to the process timer in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172). Further, when it is determined to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestion effect start wait timer each time the variable display effect process is executed. Then, based on the value of the timer for waiting for the suggestion effect during the rear variable display to become 0, the process data corresponding to the determined effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set. Then, in the subsequent variable display effect processing (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the contents of the process data according to the process timer.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, in the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is completed, V is executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times (during the variable display of the second special symbol of the eleventh time). Although the stock notification effect is executed and the player is notified that the time saving state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification example 239SG-2, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, for example, the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 6B during the period when the result image is displayed in the image display device 5 (new). As a different effect from the V stock notification effect, a special notification is given to notify that the time reduction state is the time reduction state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E, depending on the condition such as the fact that the start prize has been generated). The production may be feasible.

By doing so, when the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is controlled, the same result image as when the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D is controlled is displayed. During the period, it is notified that the time saving state is the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is generated according to the occurrence of the start prize of the second special symbol, so that the game entertainment can be improved. Further, if the game ball does not win the variable winning ball device 6B while the result image is displayed on the image display device 5, the special notification effect is not executed. That is, since the player can select whether or not to execute the special notification effect, the range of selection of the game can be widened, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present modification 239SG-2, a mode in which both the V stock notification effect and the special notification effect can be executed in a time-saving state after the end of the big hit game of the big hit E is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit E is completed, only the special notification effect of the V stock notification effect and the special notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the present modification 239SG-2, a form is provided in which a special notification effect can be executed in response to a game ball winning a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B during the period in which the result image is displayed on the image display device 5. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special notification effect may be executed in response to a game ball winning a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B at an arbitrary timing.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, an embodiment in which a panel display effect is executed in a time-saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot A or jackpot B is completed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot A or jackpot A or jackpot is not limited to this. Even when the jackpot D or jackpot E is controlled by the jackpot game via the small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol after the jackpot game of B is completed, the panel display effect is executed in the time saving state after the jackpot game is completed. You may. When the panel display effect is executed in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit D or the big hit E is executed in this way, the panel display effect is started from the last variable display in the time saving state, and the variable display and the game state are started. The panel display effect may be executed over the variable display of the second special symbol up to three times after the is controlled to the normal state. In particular, as the panel display effect, from the last variable display of the time saving state, the panel in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed in the image display device 5 as in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed. A panel of character D having a size larger than the display effect (a panel corresponding to character D for a time saving state after the big hit game of big hit B) is displayed, and the variable display and the game state are controlled to the normal state before being executed. By executing the pass / fail notification effect for the variable display of the second special symbol three times (holding storage of the three second special symbols), the character D compatible panel is displayed on the image display device 5 as the panel display effect. In this case, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit or a small hit can be further increased.

Further, the feature unit 077IW exemplifies a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of controlling a large hit game state and a small hit game state based on a variable display of a special symbol, but the present invention is not limited thereto. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be capable of being controlled only in the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the special symbol.

Further, although a plurality of feature portions and modified examples are disclosed in the present specification, the gaming machine of the present invention is implemented by combining two or more feature portions and modified examples from these plurality of feature portions and modified examples. You may.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as a gaming machine capable of a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine capable of a predetermined game is at least predetermined. If possible, a slot machine or a general game machine may be used in addition to the pachinko game machine 1.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

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After the gaming medium has passed through the starting region, the variable display is executed based on the condition that the starting condition is satisfied, and the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
A variable means in which the starting area is provided and the game medium can be changed into an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter.
A variable control means that controls the variable means to the open state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area.
Advantages that can be controlled to the advantageous state when the variable display result becomes a specific result and when the game medium passes through the specific area in the predetermined gaming state controlled when the variable display result becomes the predetermined result. State control means and
A hold storage means that can store information related to a variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the start area has passed, as a hold storage.
After the end of the advantageous state, the special state control means capable of controlling the variable means to a special state in which it is easier to control the variable state than the normal state, and
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect over a specific number of variable displays when controlled to the special state is provided.
The special production is
The first special effect of notifying that the advantageous state can be controlled by using any one of the variable displays of the specified number of times as an opportunity, and the first special effect.
When the notification that the advantageous state can be controlled is not performed by the first special effect, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means after the end of the special state is used as an opportunity. Including a second special effect, which suggests that the advantageous state can be controlled,
Further provided with a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of specific displays that can be changed from a predetermined mode to a specific mode different from the predetermined mode when the second special effect is executed.
The specific display is displayed according to the predetermined mode regardless of the number of reserved storages stored in the reserved storage means when the second special effect is started, and the second special effect is executed. The predetermined mode changes to the specific mode based on the passage of the game medium through the starting region.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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