JP7121711B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing games.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning 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. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

The game value is defined as the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine that is advantageous to the player who is likely to win the ball, or the state that is advantageous to the player. It is to generate a right or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball in a starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (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 big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

In addition, in the variable display device, patterns other than the final stop pattern (for example, the middle pattern among the left, middle, and right patterns) continue for a predetermined period of time and are stopped and shaken in a state in which they match a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach state. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Among such gaming machines, there is one that is configured to be controllable until a predetermined number of times of variable display is performed in a special state in which the variable means is likely to be controlled to a passing advantage state. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that the high base state ends at the start of the special figure final display in the variable display of the final variable display times of the high base state (time saving state). Also, in the final variable display time of the high base state (time saving state), it is stated that the special figure confirmation display time is set to 10 seconds, which is a longer period than the open time of the long open of the electric chew. .

JP 2018-149189 A (paragraphs 0425, 0426, FIG. 34)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the display period of the display result of the variable display is long in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state, the player feels uncomfortable and is interested in the game. improvement is insufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the player's sense of incongruity and suppressing the loss of interest in the game.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display based on the passage of a game medium (e.g., game ball) through a starting area (e.g., second starting winning hole). A variable that is provided in the starting area and can be changed between an advantageous passage state (e.g., open state) in which the game medium easily passes through the starting area and a disadvantageous state (e.g., closed state) in which it is difficult or not to pass through the starting area. Means (for example, variable winning ball device 6B), reserved storage means (for example, second reserved storage buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as reserved memory, and variable display period determination means capable of determining the variable display period , Special state control means (for example, special state control means (for example, , a part that executes steps 068IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) and an advantageous state (eg, jackpot gaming state) based on the game medium passing through a specific area (eg, V winning opening) in a special state Controllable advantageous state control means (for example, the part that executes steps 068IWS117 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a special state (for example, time saving state) where the variable means is easily controlled to pass advantageous state, predetermined (eg, 1 time, 7 times) controllable special state control means until the variable display is executed (eg, the part that executes step 068IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100), and a variable display period The determining means selects a variable display period from a first variable display period or a second variable display period shorter than the first variable display period when the special display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays. determined at a higher rate in the second variable display period than in the first variable display period, and a predetermined display result (for example, The display period (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the display result of the variable display when the lost symbol is derived and displayed is the display result of the variable display when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays. Shorter than the display period (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIGS. 8-30 and 8-33), after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state, the production mode A transition effect that indicates that (For example, mode transition effect) It is characterized by having a transition effect executing means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS812 in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity given to the player when executing the transition effect, and to suppress the decline in interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in the characteristic part 068IW. It is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a special variable winning ball device in the characteristic portion 068IW. FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the characterizing part 068IW; It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a big-hit determination table and a small-hit determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the release pattern of the small winning game. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 068IW; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is a flow chart showing an example of special design process processing in the characteristic portion 068IW. It is a flow chart which shows start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart showing a special symbol variation process. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit closing post-processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; It is a flow chart which shows special production processing. It is a flow chart which shows special production processing. It is a flow chart which shows special production processing. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of various production|presentation in time saving final fluctuation|variation. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of various production|presentation in time saving final fluctuation|variation. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of various production|presentation in time saving final fluctuation|variation. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the variation immediately after the end of the time saving state. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of various effects in the variation immediately after the end of the time saving state. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot D is over. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot D or jackpot E is over. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot D is over. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot D is over. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the time saving state after the jackpot game of jackpot E is complete|finished.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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 variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), 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, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one 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 hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special 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 the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 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 hole 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 game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. 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 upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., 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 game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has 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, and 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 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as 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 that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the 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 a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound 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 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio 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 sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

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 manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make 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, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether 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 game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), but also the states of backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If 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 was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game 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, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least 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 (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flow chart 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 starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing 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 figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set 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". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag 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 processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, 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 ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 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 interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are 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 command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding 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, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

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 decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, 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, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, 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 variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display 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 voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

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, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description on Characteristic Portion 068IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 068IW of this embodiment will be described. In this characterizing portion 068IW, the game state is controlled to either a normal state (non-time saving state) or a time saving state. In this example, in the time saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, the average normal figure fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, compared to the normal state Increases the probability of winning in the normal game. For example, in the normal state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is 10%, while in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is increased to 90%, and the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning port). easier to do. In addition, not only such an aspect, for example, in the time saving state, compared with the normal state, by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B, the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) It may be configured so that game balls can easily win prizes.

In addition, in this example, it is easy to execute the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Since it is configured, the time saving state is a state that is easily controlled to the small winning game state.

(board configuration)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 068IW. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 068IW, in the game area, the first path out of the flowing path for the game ball to flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. A second route, which is different from the first route, is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right hitting. The first path may be called a left-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area. Also, the second path may be called a right-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area.

Note that the first route and the second route may be composed of different routes, or may be a route in which a part is shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 and the arrangement of the game nails in the game area.

The game ball fired from the ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle 30 and hit into the game area is guided to the left game area along, for example, the arrangement of the game nails. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A that constitutes a first start winning hole is provided as a structure into which game balls that are hit in the left game area of the game areas can enter.

Structures into which game balls hit into the right game area of the game areas can enter include a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B that constitutes a second start winning opening, and a special variable winning opening that constitutes a special winning opening. A ball device 068IW17 and a special variable winning ball device 7 constituting a big winning hole are provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player should hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, the game nail is set so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7 among the winning opening structures. is planted. For this reason, when aiming to have a game ball enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player hits the game ball to the right. good.

It should be noted that although it may be arranged that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area may enter the winning ball device 6A, from the point of view of game performance, the possibility is limited to a game ball hit into the left game area. It is desirable to make them extremely low compared to the likelihood of a ball entering them. Conversely, it may be possible that game balls hit into the left game area may enter the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the point of view of playability, that possibility is limited to the right. It is desirable to make the possibility extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls hit into the game areas enter them.

The special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is a device for determining V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

(Special Variable Winning Ball Device)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 in the feature part 068IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 068IW17a formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which game balls flow down. By moving the bottom member 068IW17a backward from the closed state in which the is forwardly moved, the special prize winning opening serving as the prize winning area is opened. A game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected by the special winning opening switch 068IW24.

In this example, when a game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole) and is detected by the count switch 23, 15 winning balls are obtained. When a game ball enters the ball device 068IW17 (special winning hole) and is detected by the special winning hole switch 068IW24, three prize balls are obtained.

Further, the bottom member 068IW17a is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 068IW83 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In this characteristic part 068IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the game ball that has won in the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 (special winning hole) is further guided to the right side of the special variable winning ball device 068IW17. It leads to 068IW01. The guide path 068IW01 is further branched into two paths 068IW02 and 03, and the game ball guided to the guide path 068IW01 is guided to the left path 068IW02 or the right path 068IW03. The left path 068IW02 is a V winning opening, and a game ball that has entered the V winning opening is detected by the V winning opening switch 068IW20a.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, a V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is provided near the entrance of the left path 068IW02 (V winning opening). A game ball guided to the path 068IW01 enters the left path 068IW02 (V winning opening), and can enter the V winning opening. Also, when the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is in the closed state, the game ball guided to the guide path 068IW01 enters the right path 068IW03 and is discharged behind the game area.

The V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 068IW84 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In addition, in this characteristic portion 068IW, when it is controlled to the small winning game state, the game ball enters the V winning opening 068IW02 during the small winning game state and is detected by the V winning opening switch 068IW20A. After the end of the small winning game, it is controlled to a big winning game state.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is formed with a plurality of regulation pieces that reduce the flow speed of the game balls that flow down on the bottom member 068IW17a. In this example, the regulation piece is provided in the special variable winning ball device 068IW17, so that the game ball flowing down from the upper right to the lower left is meandering with a movement in the front-rear direction component, so that the flowing direction of the game ball is controlled. By changing it, the time it takes to flow down is delayed compared to when there is no restricting piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, in the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 (special winning opening), a special winning opening switch 068IW24 is provided on the upstream side, and a V winning opening and a discharge opening are provided on the downstream side. Although the case where the V winning opening switch 068IW20A is provided on the V winning opening side by branching to and is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the upstream side in the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 (special winning opening) branches into the V winning opening side and the general winning opening side, and the V winning opening switch 068IW20A is provided on the V winning opening side, and the general It may be configured such that a special winning opening switch 068IW24 is provided on the winning opening side.

(Substrate configuration)
FIG. 8-3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the characteristic portion 068IW. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in this characteristic portion 068IW, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 068IW021, a starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), a count switch 068IW023, and a special winning opening. A detection signal from the switch 068IW24 and the V winning opening switch 068IW20a (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 068IW83, solenoid 068IW84, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100, and the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the big prize It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 for the entrance door (special variable winning ball device 7), the solenoid 068IW83 for the special variable winning ball device 068IW17, and the solenoid 068IW84 for the V winning mouth opening/closing plate 068IW20.

(Big hit determination table and small hit determination table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. Among them, FIG. 8-4(A) shows an example of the big hit determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the probability is about 1/200 in both the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. is determined to be a jackpot.

FIG. 8-4(B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when executing the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, FIG. 8-4(C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when executing the variable display of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 8-4(B), in this example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), in this example, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined that a small win is made with a probability of about 1/7.

(Big hit type determination table, small hit type determination table)
8-5 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Among them, FIG. 8-5(A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-5(B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on a random number for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. , a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to be either "6R time-saving jackpot A" or "6R time-saving jackpot B".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on a random number for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. , is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to be "10R time-saving jackpot".

"6R time-saving jackpot A" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 6 rounds and shifts to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends. When shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until one time variation display is completed or the next big hit occurs.

"6R time-saving jackpot B" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 6 rounds and shifts to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends. When shifting to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is maintained until the seven-time variable display is completed or the next big hit occurs.

"10R time-saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds and shifts to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends. When shifting to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is maintained until the seven-time variable display is completed or the next big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(A), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the jackpot is achieved, the probability of 50% is determined as "6R short time jackpot A", and 50 It is determined as "6R short time jackpot B" with a probability of %. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the big hit is achieved, the 10R short time big hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

Incidentally, the jackpot type is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, even if the number of times of time saving is different (for example, 3 times or 5 times) and more than one type of time saving jackpot is provided, or the number of rounds is different (for example, 2 rounds or 4 rounds) and more than one type of time saving jackpot is provided good. In addition, in this example, only the time-saving jackpot that shifts to the time-saving state after the jackpot game ends is provided, but a non-time-saving jackpot (normal jackpot) that does not shift to the time-saving state after the jackpot game ends is provided. may be configured. Further, in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the 100R time-saving jackpot is determined with a probability of 100%, but the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Even in this case, it may be configured so that a plurality of types of jackpot types are determined.

FIG. 8-5 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a small hit pattern, is based on the random number for the hit type determination. It is a table referred to in order to determine the type to be either "minor win A" or "minor win B".

"Small hit A" is controlled to the big hit game state of the 2nd to 4th rounds on the condition that the V prize is won during the small win game (first round), and after the big win game state is completed, the time is reduced. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until one time variation display is completed or the next big hit occurs.

"Small win B" means that, on the condition that V is won during the small win game (first round), control is performed to the big win game state of the 2nd round to the 4th round, and after the big win game state is completed, the time is shortened. It is a small hit to shift to the state. When shifting to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is maintained until the seven-time variable display is completed or the next big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(C), in this example, 50% of cases of small wins are determined as "minor win A", and 50% are determined as "minor win B".

In addition, a small hit classification is not restricted to the aspect shown by this example. For example, the number of times of time saving may be different (for example, 3 times or 5 times). Further, it is also possible to provide a small win without V prize in which V winning is substantially impossible during the small winning game and transition to the big winning game is not performed after the small winning game.

(Release pattern of small winning game)
Next, the release pattern of the small winning game will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the small winning game. As shown in FIG. 8-6, when 8 seconds have passed after starting the small winning game at timing S1 (timing S2), the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is controlled to open state, and then 8 seconds have passed. The open state of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 continues until (see FIG. 8-6(C)).

In the case of a small win (small win A, small win B), the time before opening the special winning opening (fanfare time) from the start of the small winning game to the control of the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 to the open state. Eight seconds are set, and the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is controlled to open state, and at the same time, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 (special winning opening) is controlled to open state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), during the period in which the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is controlled to be open, the special winning opening is opened four times for 0.016 seconds. Therefore, in the small wins (small win A, small win B), the opening of the special winning opening for 0.016 seconds is performed four times during the V winning period.

In this example, the opening time of each special winning hole for the small wins (small win A, small win B) is extremely short at 0.016 seconds. is formed with a plurality of regulating pieces, and on the bottom member 068IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 068IW17, about 2 to 3 game balls meander and flow down, so even if the opening time is short, the bottom member 068IW17a is controlled to the open state, the game ball on the bottom member 068IW17a can drop into the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 to win a prize.

When a game ball enters the special winning hole and wins a V prize, after the last opening of the special winning hole is finished, a predetermined period of closing time (interval time) and small winning end time (ending time) elapse, and then the big win is won. After shifting to the game state, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 7 from the second round to the fourth round.

In addition, in this example, when the last opening of the special winning opening is completed in the small winning game, the small winning game is ended based on the passage of the closing time (interval time) and the small winning end time (ending time). Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 (special winning opening), detection switches that can detect game balls are provided at two locations, upstream and downstream, and after the last closing time (interval time) has passed, the upstream After waiting until the detection number of the detection switch on the side and the detection switch on the downstream side match (all the game balls that have entered the special prize winning port are discharged), it shifts to the small winning end time (ending time), and the small winning It may be configured to end the small winning game when the end time (ending time) elapses.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 068IW. Among them, FIG. 8-7(A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-7(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol.

First, the variation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7(A). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if the deviation occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) . Also, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if it is lost during the time saving state, as the variation pattern, the variation pattern PA1-3 (shortening variation), the variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern Either PA2-2 (super reach α) or variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when executing the variation display of the first special symbol, when the big hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PB1-1 is used as the variation pattern. (normal reach), variation pattern PB1-2 (super reach α), or variation pattern PB1-3 (super reach β). Also, when executing the variation display of the first special symbol, when the big hit is made during the time saving state, the variation pattern PB1-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern PB1-2 (super reach α), the variation Either pattern PB1-3 (super reach β) or variation pattern PB1-4 (shortening variation) is determined.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7(B). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the deviation occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PA3-1 is determined as the variation pattern. be done. In addition, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the variation other than the time saving final variation causes a deviation during the time saving state, the variation pattern PA3-3 (shortening variation) is determined as the variation pattern. On the other hand, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if the time saving final variation is shifted during the time saving state, the variation pattern PA3-2 is determined as the variation pattern. That is, even in the time saving state, in the case of the time saving final variation, the variation pattern PA3-2 having a long variation time of 40 seconds is determined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if a big hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PB3-5 is determined as the variation pattern. . In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a big hit is achieved by a variation other than the time saving final variation during the time saving state, the variation pattern is either the variation pattern PB3-1 or the variation pattern PB3-2. is determined by In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if the time saving final variation becomes a big hit during the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined to be either the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PB3-4. be. In this example, if the time saving final variation is a big hit during the time saving state, the variation pattern PB3-4 with a variation time of 15 seconds is determined with a probability of 70%, and the variation time is 40 seconds with a probability of 30%. and a long variation pattern PB3-3.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of a small hit during the normal state, the variation pattern PC3-5 is determined as the variation pattern. be. In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit is achieved by a variation other than the time saving final variation during the time saving state, the variation pattern is either the variation pattern PC3-1 or the variation pattern PC3-2. determined by In addition, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the final variation of time saving results in a small hit during the time saving state, either the variation pattern PC3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-4 is determined as the variation pattern. be done. In addition, in this example, if a small hit is achieved in the time saving final variation during the time saving state, the variation pattern PC3-4 with a variation time of 15 seconds is determined with a probability of 70%, and the variation time is 40 with a probability of 30%. Seconds and long fluctuation pattern PC3-3 is determined.

Further, in this example, in the normal symbol process processing (step S26), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (normal symbol hit), and based on the determination result, the normal symbol is displayed. Control is performed to execute variable display, but in this example, if it is in the normal state, it is decided to hit the normal pattern with a probability of 10%, and if it is in the time saving state, it is determined to be 90%. It is decided to hit the normal figure with probability. In addition, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to open state based on the determination of the winning of the normal symbol in the normal symbol process (step S26).

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in this characterizing portion 068IW will be described. In this example, when the game state is the normal state (normal state (non-time saving state)), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). In this example, it is impossible or difficult for a game ball that has entered the left side area of the game area to enter the second starting winning hole, and since the probability of winning a normal pattern is low in the normal state, the game is entered into the second starting winning hole. It is extremely rare that a ball wins, and in most cases, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, it is rare that a small hit occurs during the normal state.

Next, when the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special pattern during the normal state (rarely, it may be the case in which the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second special pattern), the big win. It is controlled to a game state (so-called first-hit jackpot game state). After the big win game state is finished, the game state is controlled to the time saving state, and the time saving state is maintained until the fluctuation display is finished once or seven times.

When controlled to the time-saving state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area (so-called right hitting). In this example, the game ball that entered the right side area of the game area is impossible or difficult to win in the first start winning hole, and in the time saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern is high (In addition, the second special symbol is The variable display is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol), and the variable display of the second special symbol is mostly executed. Therefore, in this example, in the time-saving state, the probability of winning is 1/7 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)).

After shifting to the time-saving state, if a small hit occurs and V wins before the 1st or 7th variable display is completed (before the condition for ending the time-saving state is met), the big win after the V win After the game is finished, the game is controlled to the time saving state again, and the time saving state is maintained until the variable display is finished once or seven times. Therefore, in this example, if the time-saving state continues, it is likely to be controlled to the big-hit game via the small-hit, and the continuous game state is likely to occur in succession. On the other hand, once or seven times of the variable display is finished, when the end condition of the time saving state is established, the time saving state is ended and returns to the normal state (the continuous state is ended).

Further, in this example, in the time-saving state, a small hit occurs with a certain probability of 1/7 by executing the variable display of the second special symbol. However, there are cases where a 10R time-saving jackpot (so-called direct hit) occurs with a probability of 1/200.

(Production control command)
FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8-8, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that designates the variation pattern of the decorative design that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design. is. It should be noted that the effect control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives one of the commands 80XX (H), it controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decoration pattern.

Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (loss designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is to be lost.

The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (6R short time jackpot A designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as 6R short time jackpot A. is. Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R short time big hit B designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as 6R time short big hit B. is. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (10R short-time big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 10R short-time big hit. .

Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (small hit A designation command)) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command as a small hit A. . Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (small hit B designation command)) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command as a small hit B. .

Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol determination designation command) capable of specifying stop of variable display of the first special symbol. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the end of the jackpot game.

The command B1XX(H) is an effect control command (large winning opening open display command) that designates display during the round during the big win game. The number of rounds to be displayed in "XX" is set. Command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (post-opening big winning opening display command) that designates display after a round (display of an interval between rounds) during a big win game.

Command B300 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) that designates the start of a small hit game. Command B301 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game.

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (large winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has entered a large winning opening. Command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has won a special winning opening. Command B402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has won a V winning opening in the special winning opening.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

The command C4XX(H) and the command C6XX(H) are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command ( design designation command). The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category command) indicating the determination result of the variation pattern or the variation pattern type among the winning determination results.

Command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal background designation command) for designating background display when the game state is the normal state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving background specification command) that specifies background display when the game state is the time saving state.

The effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 8-8, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13. FIG. In addition, the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIG. 8-8 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. FIG. For example, a more detailed production control command related to the jackpot game and a production control command indicating a game state (for example, a production control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 .

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 8-9 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol process processing in the characterizing section 068IW. In this example, the starting winning determination process (step 068IWS101) is generally the same as the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Also, the special symbol normal process (step 068IWS110) to special symbol stop process (step 068IWS113) are generally the same as the special symbol normal process (step S110) to special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the small winning opening preprocessing (step 068IWS114). Also, when a big hit pattern is derived and displayed (when a so-called direct hit is made), the process proceeds to big win opening pre-processing (step 068IWS117).

Minor hit opening preprocessing (step 068IWS114): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process for controlling the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 to be in an open state, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) to the small hit open process (step 068IWS115) (5 in this example).

Small hit opening process (step 068IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. When the opening time has passed while the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is open, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is controlled to the closed state, the closing time has passed while the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is closed, and it is still open. If the number of times remains, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is controlled to open. Further, when the opening timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 comes, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is controlled to be opened, and when the closing timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 comes, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is controlled to the closed state. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning opening switch 068IW20a is turned on, and when the V winning opening switch 068IW20a is turned on, the V winning opening flag is set. When all the opening of the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is completed and the closing time (interval time) has passed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed to a value ( In this example, update to 6).

Small win closing post-processing (step 068IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. When the V prize flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 068IWS117). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 068IWS110).

The jackpot opening preprocessing (step 068IWS117) to the jackpot end processing (step 068IWS120) are generally the same as the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) to the jackpot end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

In this example, after the big win/minor win pattern is derived and displayed after the big win is determined, or after the V winning occurs during the small win game and the small win game ends, the game is immediately shifted to the big win game. is shown, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of immediately transitioning to the big win game, it is configured to shift to the big win game on the condition that the game ball passes through an operating gate (which may also be used as the passage gate 41) provided in the game area. good too.

(Start winning judgment process)
FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing the starting winning judgment process (step 068IWS101). In the starting prize determination process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 068IWS1211). If the first starting switch 22A is not on, the process proceeds to step 068IWS1221. If the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of first reserved memories for counting the number of first reserved memories). whether the value of the number counter is 4) (step 068IWS1212).

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 068IWS1213). Further, the CPU 103 increments by 1 the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (step 068IWS1214). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the counters for generating each random number such as the random number for determining the winning type, the random number for determining the winning type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern, and stores them in the saving area in the first reserved storage buffer. (step 068IWS1215). Note that a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of first reserved storage is secured in the first reserved storage buffer and formed in the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 executes a prize-winning judgment process for judging in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation based on the detected starting prize is executed thereafter (step 068IWS1216). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning time determination process (step 068IWS1217), and performs control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 ( step 068 IWS 1218). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first reservation storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS1219). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS1221.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second starting switch 22B is on (step 068IWS1221). If the second starter switch 22B is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of second reserved memories for counting the number of second reserved memories). whether the value of the number counter is 4) (step 068IWS1222).

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 068IWS1223). In addition, the CPU 103 increments the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step 068IWS1224). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the counters for generating random numbers such as the random number for determining the winning type, the random number for determining the winning type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern, and stores them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. (Step 068IWS1225). In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer and formed in the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (step 068IWS1226). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning time determination process (step 068IWS1227), and performs control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 ( step 068 IWS 1228). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second reservation storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS1229). Then, the starting winning determination process is terminated.

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step 068IWS110) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved memory number (step 068IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 068IWS52). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step 068IWS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step 068IWS54).

In this characteristic portion 068IW, the processing of steps 068IWS52 to S54 is executed, so that the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display are executed in the order in which the game ball wins the first start winning hole and the second start winning hole It may be configured as

Next, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 068IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random random A numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 . In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 068IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage number buffer shift the contents of Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each save area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102. , is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n-1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n−1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or 2nd reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 068IWS57). Note that the CPU 103 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 .

Further, the CPU 103 performs control for transmitting a background designation command to the effect control CPU 120 according to the current game state (step 068IWS58). In this case, CPU103 performs control which transmits a time saving background designation|designated command, when the time saving flag which shows that it is a time saving state is set. Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits a background specification command normally, if the time saving flag is not set.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for winning determination from the random number buffer area (step 068IWS61), and executes the big winning determination module (step 068IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the hit determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step 068IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot judging module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot judging value (see FIG. 8-4 (A)) with a hit judging random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit if they match. be. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit. The CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a big hit when the value of the hit determination random number matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8-4(A). If it is determined to be a big hit (Y of step 068IWS63), the process proceeds to step 068IWS64. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N at step 068IWS63), the process proceeds to step 068IWS67. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state, and determining whether or not the stop symbols on the special symbol display device are to be the big win symbols. But also.

At step 068 IWS64, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (6R short time jackpot A, 6R short time jackpot B, 10R short time jackpot) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number for hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type. (Step 068IWS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the hit type determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step 068IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Further, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 068IWS66). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS73.

On the other hand, in step 068IWS67, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) is selected, and the value of the special symbol pointer is When "second" is indicated, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4(C) is selected. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small win determination table to perform a lottery process based on the hit determination random number, and determines whether or not to make a small win (step 068IWS68). Incidentally, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 0%. When the variable display of 2 special symbols is executed, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 1/7.

If it is determined to be a small win (Y of step 068IWS69), the CPU 103 sets a small win flag indicating a small win (step 068IWS70). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (small hit A or small win B) corresponding to the value of the hit type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the small win type (step 068 IWS71). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for determining the winning type extracted in the starting winning determination process (step 068IWS101) and stored in advance in the second reservation storage buffer, and determines the type of the small winning. In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the type of the determined small hit in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 068IWS72). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS73.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving frequency counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the time saving state is 0 (step 068IWS73). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0 (that is, if it is in the time saving state), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving number counter (step 068IWS74), and the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction becomes 0. is confirmed (step 068IWS75). If the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the current variation display is the time saving final variation), the CPU 103 determines to end the time saving state at the end of this variation. The time saving end decision flag shown is set (step 068IWS76).

In this example, even if the value of the time saving number counter is determined to be 0 in step 068IWS75, the time saving end determination flag is only set at this stage, and the time saving flag is maintained, and the time saving state is continued. Then, at the timing when the variable display ends, the time saving flag is reset and the time saving state ends (see step 068IWS1127 to be described later).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 068IWS111) (step 068IWS77).

In addition, in this example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit determination processing itself of step 068 IWS 68 is executed, but the probability of determining the small hit is 0%. However, the step 068 IWS 68 may be constructed so as not to execute the small hit determination process itself. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the need to provide the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4(B).

Further, for example, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it may be configured so that a small hit may be determined with a very low probability.

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-13 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step 068IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 068IWS1701). . If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 determines whether the time saving end determination flag is set. (Step 068IWS1702). If the time saving end determination flag is set (that is, if it is the time saving final change), the CPU 103 selects the change pattern table for the time saving final change according to the display result as the table for determining the change pattern. (Step 068 IWS 1703).

By executing the process of step 068IWS1705 to be described later using the variation pattern table selected in step 068IWS1703, if the deviation occurs in the time saving final variation, the variation pattern PA3-2 is determined, and the time saving final variation becomes a big hit. In this case, the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PB3-4 is determined, and when the time-saving final variation results in a small hit, the variation pattern PC3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-4 is determined.

If the value of the special symbol pointer in step 068IWS1701 is not a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed), or in step 068IWS1702 the time saving end determination flag is set. If not (that is, if it is not the time saving final variation), the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern table corresponding to the game state and the display result as a table for determining the variation pattern (step 068IWS1704).

Next, the CPU 103 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 068IWS1703 and S1704, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, as shown in FIG. It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown is to be used (step 068IWS1705). In this example, by determining the variation pattern, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. After determining the variation time, the variation pattern for which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS1706).

Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined in step 068IWS1705, the CPU 103 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time to the variation time timer to measure the variation time. (step 068IWS1707), and start the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 068IWS1708). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 068IWS1709).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-14 is a flow chart showing the special symbol variation processing (step 068IWS112) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, if not yet transmitted, determines whether or not to make a small hit. Based on the result, the determination result of the big hit type, and the determination result of the small hit type, control to transmit any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step 068IWS1122), and when the variable time timer times out (step 068IWS1123), performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS1124). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to transmit the first symbol determination designation command, and when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" , control is performed to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving end determination flag is set (step 068IWS1125). If the time saving end determination flag is set (that is, if the time saving final variation is terminated), the CPU 103 resets the time saving end determination flag that has been set (step 068IWS1126). Moreover, CPU103 resets a time saving flag (step 068IWS1127), and complete|finishes a time saving state.

In addition, in this example, by executing the processing of steps 068IWS73 to S76 of the special symbol normal processing and the processing of steps 068IWS1125 to S1127 of the special symbol variation processing, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol Although the case of ending the time saving state based on the total number of times of display reaching a predetermined upper limit number of times (1 time or 7 times in this example), it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, apart from the time-reduction number counter that counts the total number of variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, a second time-reduction number counter that counts only the number of executions of the variable display of the second special symbol is provided, and the time saving state is terminated based on the fact that one of the value of the time saving number counter and the value of the second time saving number counter reaches the upper limit number first good.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display to be terminated this time will be lost (step 068IWS1128). It should be noted that whether or not the variation display to end this time is a loss is determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag is set. It suffices to determine that there is a deviation. If the variable display to be finished this time is to be lost, the CPU 103 responds to "10 seconds" to the pattern fixing period timer for measuring the fixed display period of the stop pattern of the first special pattern and the second special pattern. Set the value (step 068IWS1129). On the other hand, if the variation display to be finished this time is not lost (that is, if it is a big hit variation or a small hit variation), a value corresponding to "0.5 seconds" is set in the symbol fixing period timer (step 068 IWS 1130 ). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS1136.

By executing the processing of step 068 IWS1125 to S1130, in this example, in the time saving final fluctuation, a long period of 10 seconds is set as the symbol determination period if it is lost, and other big hits and small hits In that case, the usual 0.5 second is set as the symbol fixing period.

If the time saving end determination flag is not set (N of step 068IWS1125), CPU103 will confirm whether the time saving flag is set (step 068IWS1131). If the time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is in the normal state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 068IWS1132). If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated), the CPU 103 determines that the variation display to be terminated this time is a small hit. It is confirmed whether or not it is the one (step 068IWS1133). It should be noted that whether or not the variation display to be terminated this time is a small hit can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a small hit flag is set. If the variable display to be finished this time is a small win, the CPU 103 sets the symbol fixing period timer to a value corresponding to "5 seconds" (step 068IWS1134). On the other hand, if the time saving flag is set in step 068IWS1131 (that is, if it is in a time saving state), or if the value of the special symbol pointer does not indicate "second" in step 068IWS1132 (that is, the first If the variation display of the special symbol ends), and if the variation display that ends this time in step 068IWS1133 does not become a small hit (that is, if it is a big hit variation or a loss variation), the CPU 103 sets the symbol fixing period timer. A value corresponding to "0.5 seconds" is set (step 068IWS1135). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS1136.

By executing the processing of step 068 IWS1131 to S1135, in this example, in fluctuations other than the time saving final fluctuation, if the small hit fluctuation is executed in the second special design during the normal state, the design determination period is 5 A long period of seconds is set, and otherwise, the usual 0.5 second is set as the pattern fixing period.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step 068IWS113) (step 068IWS1136).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing the special symbol stop processing (step 068IWS113) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol fixing period timer (step 068IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 068IWS132). .

If the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended yet), the CPU 103 determines that the jackpot flag is It is checked whether or not it is set (step 068IWS133). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag indicating the time saving state and the time saving number counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the time saving state. (step 068IWS134). Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS135). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before the opening of the large winning opening (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 068IWS136). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit pre-start process (step 068IWS137).

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 068IWS138). When the small-hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small-hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS139). Next, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) timer for measuring the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is controlled to the open state. In the example, a value corresponding to 8 seconds is set (step 068IWS140). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 068IWS114) (step 068IWS141).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is lost), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 068IWS110) (step 068IWS142).

(Small hit opening pretreatment)
FIG. 8-16 is a flow chart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (step 068IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening pre-opening time timer has timed out (step 068IWS401). If the timer for the time before opening the special winning opening has not timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process is terminated as it is.

If the special winning opening pre-open timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has passed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 068IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 to open ( step 068 IWS 402). Also, the CPU 10103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time of the special winning opening for the first time (0.016 seconds in this example) to the opening time timer (step 068IWS403).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning open process (step 068IWS115) (step 068IWS404).

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 8-17 is a flow chart showing the small winning open process (step 068IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit open processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening switch 068IW24 is turned on (step 068IWS421). If the special winning opening switch 068IW24 is in ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Transmission control is performed (step 068IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning opening switch 068IW20a is turned on (step 068IWS423). If the V winning opening switch 068IW20a is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball into the V winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends the V winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Transmission control is performed (step 068IWS424). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a V prize flag indicating that a V prize has been won (step 068IWS425).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 (step 068IWS426). Whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is determined by, for example, setting a timer when starting a small winning game, and setting the time after starting the small winning game for a predetermined time (in this example, , 8 seconds). When it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 068IW84 to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 (step 068IWS427).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 (step 068IWS428). Whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 can be determined, for example, by setting a timer when the opening of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 is started, and starting the opening of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the time from the start has reached a predetermined time (eight seconds in this example). When it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 068IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening/closing plate 068IW20 to the closed state (step 068IWS429).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening is 0 (step 068IWS430). If the value of the open time timer is not 0 (that is, if the special winning opening is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the open time timer (step 068IWS431), and the value of the open time timer after subtraction is It is checked whether it is 0 (step 068IWS432). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 068IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 to the closed state (step 068IWS433). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (value corresponding to the interval time) to the closing time timer for measuring the closing time after the opening of the special prize winning opening (step 068IWS434). Then, the processing ends.

If the opening time timer is 0 at step 068IWS430 (that is, if the special winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the closing time timer (step 068IWS435), and the value of the closing time timer after subtraction. is 0 (step 068IWS436). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not all the special winning openings have already been opened (step 068IWS437). In this example, if the special winning opening has already been opened four times, it is determined as Y in step 068IWS437, and the process proceeds to step 068IWS440.

If all of the special winning holes have not been opened (that is, if the second to fourth openings remain), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 068IW83 to open the special variable winning ball device 068IW17. (step 068IWS438). Also, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) to the closing time timer (step 068IWS439). Then, the process ends.

If all the special winning openings have been opened (Y in step 068IWS437), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit closing post-processing (step 068IWS116) (step 068IWS440 ).

(Processing after closing the jackpot)
FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing the small winning closing post-processing (step 068IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit closing post-processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small win end display timer is set (step 068IWS451), and when the small win end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 068IWS453. When the small-hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 causes the small-hit end display timer to display corresponding to the time during which the small-hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small-hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 068IWS452), and the process ends.

At step 068IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small-hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small-hit end display time has elapsed (step 068IWS454). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the small hit end display time has passed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 068IWS455). When the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag and the time saving number counter (step 068IWS456). Also, the CPU 103 resets the V win flag (step 068IWS457). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS458). Also, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before the opening of the big winning opening (step 068IWS459).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit pre-start process (step 068IWS117) (step 068IWS460).

When it is confirmed in the process of step 068IWS456 that the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the small hit flag (step 068IWS461). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a small hit end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 068IWS462). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 068IWS110) (step 068IWS463).

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 8-19 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step 068IWS121) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 068IWS531), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 068IWS535. When the big-hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big-hit flag or the small-hit flag (step 068IWS532), and controls transmission of a big-hit end designation command (step 068IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (jackpot end display time) during which the big win end display is performed on the image display device 5 in the big win end display timer (step 068IWS534), and executes the process. finish.

At step 068IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big win end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big win end display time has elapsed (step 068IWS536). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 068IWS536), the CPU 103 sets a time saving flag (step 068IWS537) and controls the time saving state. Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big win game to be finished this time is based on the 6R time-saving big win A or the small win A (step 068IWS538). Whether or not it is the case of ending the big hit game based on the 6R short-time big win A or the small win A is, for example, data indicating the big win type set in the big win type buffer at step 068IWS66, or the small win at step 068IWS72. It can be determined by confirming the data indicating the type of small hit set in the type buffer. If the big win game based on the 6R time saving big win A or small win A is to end, the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "1" (step 068IWS539). If it is neither a 6R time-saving jackpot A nor a jackpot game based on the small win A (that is, if it is a 6R time-saving jackpot B, a 10R time-saving jackpot, or a jackpot game based on a small win B), the CPU 103 displays " 7" (step 068IWS540).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 068IWS110) (step 068IWS541).

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 8-20 and 8-21 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main substrate 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 068IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 068IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 068IWS613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 068IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 068IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 068IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 068IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 068IWS618 ).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) (step 068IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the received symbol confirmation designation command. The determined command reception flag is set (step 068IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 068IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 068IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 068IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 068IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 068IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets a large winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 068IWS626). If the received effect control command is a special winning hole winning designation command (step 068IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 sets a special winning hole winning designation command reception flag (step 068IWS628). If the received effect control command is a V winning opening winning designation command (step 068IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets a V winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 068IWS630).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step 068IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received symbol designation command at the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. (step 068IWS632).

If the received production control command is one of the variable category commands (step 068IWS633), the production control CPU 120 stores the received variable category command in the storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area where the latest design designation command is stored (step 068IWS634).

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage addition designation command (step 068IWS635), the effect control CPU120, the received first reservation storage addition designation command, formed in the RAM122 start winning command storage area stored in the storage area in which the latest pattern designation command and variation category command are stored (step 068IWS636). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 068IWS637). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first reserved memory display (display that can specify the first reserved memory number) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first reserved memory number after addition ( step 068 IWS 638).

If the received effect control command is the second pending storage addition designation command (step 068IWS639), the effect control CPU120, the received second pending storage addition designation command, the start winning time command storage area formed in the RAM122 stored in the storage area in which the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step 068IWS640). Also, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 068IWS641). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second reserved memory display (display that can specify the second reserved memory number) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second reserved memory number after addition ( step 068 IWS 642).

By executing the processing of steps 068IWS631 to S642, in this example, when the start winning is generated, in the start winning command storage area, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved memory addition designation command (first reserved memory addition designation command, second reserved storage addition designation command) are stored in association with each other.

It should be noted that the first start winning command storage area corresponding to the first reserve memory and the second start winning command storage area corresponding to the second reserve memory may be provided separately. In this case, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first reserved memory addition designation command are stored in correspondence in the first start winning command storage area, and the symbol designation is stored in the second start winning command storage area. The command, the variable category command, and the second reserved storage addition designation command may be stored in association with each other.

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage subtraction designation command (step 068IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 068IWS644). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first reserved memory display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first reserved memory number after the subtraction (step 068IWS645).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage subtraction designation command (step 068IWS646), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 068IWS647). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second reserved memory display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second reserved memory number after the subtraction (step 068IWS648).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 stores the received production control command, or executes processing for setting a flag corresponding to the received production control command (step 068 IWS 649 ). For example, if the received command is a time saving background specification command, the background image corresponding to the time saving state is displayed on the image display device 5, and a time saving state flag indicating that the time saving state is set. Moreover, for example, if the received command is a background specification command normally, while displaying the background image according to a normal state in the image display apparatus 5, if set, a time saving state flag will be reset. Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS611.

Further, in this example, in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special effect process for executing a stock effect and a meteor effect as a special effect. FIG. 8-22 is a flow chart showing an example of special effect processing executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the special effect processing shown in FIG. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a stock effect start waiting flag indicating that the execution of the stock effect has not yet reached the execution timing of the stock effect, or the stock effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not the stock effect execution flag indicating that is is on (068IWS1611).

When either the stock effect start waiting flag or the stock effect executing flag is ON (068IWS1611; Y), the process proceeds to the stock effect processing (068IWS1628). If neither of these are on (068IWS1611; N), a second meteor effect start waiting flag indicating that execution of the second meteor effect has been determined but is before the execution timing of the second meteor effect or It is determined whether or not the second meteor effect execution flag indicating that the second meteor effect is being executed is on (068IWS1612).

If the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect in progress flag is ON (068IWS1612; Y), proceed to 068IWS1649 in FIG. 8-24, while the second meteor effect in progress flag is ON. If not (068IWS1612; N), it is determined whether or not the first meteor effect execution flag indicating that the first meteor effect is being executed is on (068IWS1613).

When the first meteor effect execution flag is ON (068IWS1613; Y), the process advances to 068IWS1641 in FIG. 8-24 to execute the first meteor effect based on the meteor effect process data. If the meteor effect execution flag is not on (068IWS1613; N), it is determined whether or not the special effect determination flag is on (068IWS1614).

If the special effect determination flag is not on (068IWS1614; N), the special effect processing is terminated. After changing to the off state (068IWS1615), whether or not there is a reception of a certain pattern confirmation 2 command (a certain jackpot D (corresponding to a 6R time-saving jackpot B or 10R time-saving jackpot) 7th variable display in the time-saving state after (068IWS1616).

If the pattern confirmation 2 command is not received (068IWS1616; N), the process proceeds to 068IWS1629 in FIG.

On the other hand, if there is reception of the pattern confirmation 2 command (068IWS1616; Y), check the reception command buffer at the time of start winning (068IWS1617), and whether there is a second special figure pending memory of the hit (big hit or small hit) (068IWS1618).

If there is no winning second special figure pending memory (068IWS1618; N), the special performance process is terminated, while if there is a winning second special figure pending memory (068IWS1618; Y), the special performance to be executed. It is determined by lottery whether the type of is to be a meteor effect or a stock effect (068IWS1619).

In this lottery, different ratios are set as the lottery ratio between the meteor effect and the stock effect corresponding to the type of win, and when the type of win is a small win, the meteor effect is determined by lottery. On the other hand, when the type of winning is a big win, the ratio of lottery determination of meteor performance is low and the ratio of lottery determination of stock performance is low. In addition, even if the type of hit is a small win, the stock effect may be decided by lottery, albeit at a low rate, and if the type of win is a big win, the meteor effect will be decided by lottery, albeit at a low rate. may be

Therefore, in this characteristic part 068IW, the stock effect has a higher expectation (reliability) for a big hit than the meteor effect, and the meteor effect has a higher expectation (reliability) for a smaller hit than the stock effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these lottery ratios are set based on the expectation (reliability ) is high and the expectation (reliability) that the shooting star effect will result in a big hit is higher than the stock effect, or if the type of win is a small win, the stock effect will be selected by lottery. The lottery ratio may be set so that it is not decided, that is, if it is a stock effect, the jackpot is confirmed, and if the type of win is a big hit, the meteor effect is not determined by lottery, that is, it is a meteor effect. If so, the lottery ratio may be set so that a small hit is confirmed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 068IW, when there is a hit second special figure reservation memory, either one of the meteor effect and the stock effect is always determined by lottery, but the present invention is based on this. It is not limited, and even if there is a second special pending memory for these hits, at a certain rate, neither the meteor effect nor the stock effect will be decided by lottery (that is, non-execution A lottery ratio may be set as in the case of lottery), and furthermore, even if there is no winning second special figure reservation memory, execution of meteor performance is determined by lottery at a low ratio. good too.

After the types of these special effects are determined by lottery, it is determined whether or not the meteor effect has been determined by lottery (068IWS1620).

When the meteor effect is not determined by lottery, that is, when the stock effect is determined by lottery (068IWS1620; N), the stock effect start waiting flag is turned on (068IWS1620a), and the stock effect is set to the stock effect start waiting timer. A timer value corresponding to the period until the start timing is set (068IWS1620b), and the special effect processing ends.

It should be noted that these stock effect start waiting timers are decremented and updated in the stock effect processing by executing the stock effect processing of 068IWS1628 for each timer interrupt, and it is determined whether or not the timer is up, and the stock effect start is started. When the waiting timer is up, the stock effect start waiting flag is turned off, the stock effect execution flag is turned on, the stock effect process table is set, and the stock effect process timer is started. When the stock effect is started and the stock effect executing flag is turned on, the stock effect process of 068IWS1628 is executed at each timer interrupt, so that the stock effect is stored in the stock effect process table and the stock effect process timer. Based on this, progress is made until the execution period of the stock effect elapses.

On the other hand, when the meteor effect is determined by lottery (068IWS1620; Y), the execution timing of the meteor effect is determined by lottery. Specifically, at the start of the fixed display period of the seventh variable display in the time-saving state due to a certain jackpot D (fixed display timing; first meteor effect) and the start of the variable display based on the second special figure pending memory that is the hit A lottery decision is made at one of the hours (variable win display start timing; second meteor effect) (068IWS1621).

In this characteristic part 068IW, different ratios are set as the lottery ratio between the fixed display timing and the winning variable display start timing corresponding to the type of win, and when the type of win is a small win, the fixed display is performed. While the timing (first meteor effect) is determined by lottery at a high rate and the hit variable display start timing (second meteor effect) is determined by lottery is low, when the type of win is a big win, the fixed display is performed. The probability that the timing (first meteor effect) is determined by lottery is low, and the probability that the winning variable display start timing (second meteor effect) is determined by lottery is high.

Therefore, in the present characteristic portion 068IW, executing the meteor effect (second meteor effect) at the hit variable display start timing is more likely to result in a big hit than the case where the meteor effect (first meteor effect) is executed at the fixed display timing. The expectation (reliability) is high, and the meteor effect (first meteor effect) is executed at the fixed display timing, and the meteor effect (second meteor effect) is executed at the variable display start timing. Although the lottery ratios are set so that the degree of expectation (reliability) of a small win is high, the present invention is not limited to this, and these lottery ratios can be set, for example, In this case, the winning variable display start timing (second meteor effect) is not determined by lottery. A lottery may be set so that the variable display always results in a big hit, or the degree of expectation (reliability The lottery ratio is set so that the first meteor performance (determined display timing) is higher than the second meteor performance (variable win display start timing) in terms of the expectation (reliability) of a big hit. Thus, the expectation (reliability) of a big hit may be higher if the meteor effect is executed at an early stage after the end of the seventh variable display in the time saving state.

In this characteristic portion 068IW, the execution timing of the meteor effect is set to either the fixed display timing or the hit variable display start timing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the meteor effect is performed at both timings. A special production pattern for executing production may be provided, and in this case, the expectation level (reliability) of the special production pattern will be the expectation level (reliability) of either the first meteor production or the second meteor production. degree) (for example, 100%).

After the meteor effect execution timing is decided by lottery in this way, it is determined whether or not the lottery-determined execution timing of the meteor effect is the fixed display timing (068IWS1622).

When the execution timing of the lottery-determined meteor effect is not the fixed display timing, that is, when the execution timing of the lottery-determined meteor effect is the win variable display start timing (second meteor effect) (068IWS1622; N), the While turning on the 2 meteor effect start waiting flag (068IWS1622a), specify the period (waiting period) until the variable display executed based on the second special figure reservation storage of the hit is started, and the period A timer value corresponding to (waiting period) is set in the second meteor effect start waiting timer (068IWS1622b), and the special effect processing ends.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the lottery-determined meteor effect is the confirmation display timing (068IWS1622; Y), the first meteor effect execution flag is turned on (068IWS1623) in order to immediately start the first meteor effect. ), and after setting a timer value corresponding to the meteor effect execution period (same for the first meteor effect and the second meteor effect) in the meteor effect period timer (068IWS1624), select and execute the meteor effect process table. A process table is set (068IWS1625), a meteor effect process timer is started for advancing the meteor effect based on the set meteor effect process table (068IWS1626), and the first process data in the meteor effect process table is generated. After controlling the content and starting the meteor effect (first meteor effect) (068IWS1627), the special effect processing is terminated.

Also, when there is reception of the pattern confirmation 3 command, if it is determined that there is no reception of the pattern confirmation 2 command in the above-mentioned 068IWS1616, proceed to 068IWS1629 in FIG. The buffer is checked (068IWS1629), and it is determined whether or not there is a second special figure pending memory for a hit (big hit or small hit) (068IWS1630).

When there is no second special figure pending memory for a hit (big win or small win) (068IWS1630; N), the stock effect start waiting flag is turned on (068IWS1630a), and the stock effect start waiting timer starts the stock effect. A timer value corresponding to the period until the timing is set (068IWS1630b), and the special effect processing ends. In this way, in the case of the seventh variable display of the time saving state by the jackpot E (corresponding to a jackpot other than the 6R time saving jackpot B and the 10R time saving jackpot), the time saving state continues for a long time after that, so that the jackpot is almost certainly hit. Or, since it will be a small hit, even if there is no second special figure reservation memory of the win, it is suggested that the stock performance will be executed and the big win or the small win will almost certainly occur.

On the other hand, if there is a second special pending memory for a hit (big win or small win) (068IWS1630; Y), it is determined by lottery whether the type of special effect to be executed is a meteor effect or a stock effect. (068IWS1631).

In addition, in this characteristic part 068IW, the setting of the determination ratio of the type of special effect in these 068IWS1631 is the same as the determination ratio in 068IWS1619 described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting in 068IWS1631 The determination ratio of the type of special effect may be set to a determination ratio different from the determination ratio in 068IWS1619.

After the type of special effect is determined by lottery, it is determined whether or not the meteor effect is determined by lottery (068IWS1632).

When the meteor effect has not been determined by lottery (068IWS1632; N), the stock effect start waiting flag is turned on (068IWS1630a), and a timer corresponding to the period until the stock effect start timing is set to the stock effect start waiting timer. A value is set (068IWS1630b), and the special effect processing ends.

On the other hand, if the meteor effect is determined by lottery (068IWS1632; Y), the execution timing of the meteor effect is set to the fixed display timing (first meteor effect) and the winning variable display start timing (second meteor effect). (068IWS1633). In this characteristic part 068IW, the lottery decision ratio setting in these 068IWS1633 is also the same as the lottery decision ratio setting in 068IWS1621 described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery in 068IWS1633 The determination percentage setting may be different from the lottery determination percentage setting in 068IWS1621.

After the meteor effect execution timing is decided by lottery in this way, it is determined whether or not the lottery-determined execution timing of the meteor effect is the fixed display timing (068IWS1624).

When the execution timing of the lottery-determined meteor effect is not the fixed display timing, that is, when the execution timing of the lottery-determined meteor effect is the win variable display start timing (second meteor effect) (068IWS1634; N), the While turning on the 2 meteor effect start waiting flag (068IWS1634a), specify the period (waiting period) until the variable display executed based on the second special figure reservation storage of the hit is started, and the period A timer value corresponding to (waiting period) is set in the second meteor effect start waiting timer (068IWS1634b), and the special effect processing ends.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the lottery-determined meteor effect is the confirmation display timing (068IWS1634; Y), the first meteor effect execution flag is turned on (068IWS1635) in order to immediately start the first meteor effect. ), after setting a timer value corresponding to the execution period of the meteor effect to the meteor effect period timer (068IWS1636), the meteor effect process table is selected and set as the process table to be executed (068IWS1637), and the set meteor effect is performed. A meteor effect process timer for advancing the meteor effect is started based on the process table of the effect (068IWS1638), the content of the first process data in the meteor effect process table is controlled, and the meteor effect (first meteor effect) is executed. ) is started (068IWS1639), the special effect processing is terminated.

Further, when the first meteor effect in-execution flag is ON, it is determined in 068IWS1613 described above that the first meteor effect in-execution flag is in the ON state, and the flow advances to 068IWS1641 in FIG. After the timer is decremented by 1 and the meteor effect period timer is also decremented by 1 (068IWS1642), it is determined whether or not the meteor effect period timer has timed out (068IWS1643).

When the meteor effect period timer has timed out (068IWS1643; Y), the meteor effect execution flag is updated to the OFF state (068IWS1648), and the special effect process is terminated, while the meteor effect period timer times out. If not (068IWS1643; N), it is further determined whether the meteor effect process timer has timed out (068IWS1644).

Then, if the meteor effect process timer has not timed out (068IWS1644; N), the control contents of the meteor effect process data are executed without switching the meteor effect process data (068IWS1647), and then the special effect process is terminated. do. On the other hand, if the meteor effect process timer has timed out (068IWS1644; Y), after switching to the next meteor effect process data (068IWS1645), the next meteor effect process timer is started (068IWS1646). , and after executing the control contents of the next meteor effect process data that has been switched (068IWS1647), the special effect processing is terminated. In this way, by switching and sequentially executing the meteor effect process data, the meteor effect proceeds based on the meteor effect process data.

Further, when the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect execution flag is ON, the second meteor effect start waiting flag or the second meteor effect execution flag is ON in the 068IWS 1612 described above. Then, the process proceeds to 068IWS1649 in FIG. 8-24 to further determine whether or not the second meteor effect execution flag is ON.

When the second meteor effect in-execution flag is ON (068IWS1649; Y), the process advances to 068IWS1641 described above, and the processes from 068IWS1641 to 068IWS1648 are sequentially executed, and as in the first meteor effect, A second meteor effect is executed.

On the other hand, if the second meteor effect execution flag is not on (068IWS1649; N), that is, if the second meteor effect start waiting flag is on, the second meteor effect start waiting timer is decremented by -1. (068IWS1650), it is determined whether or not the second meteor effect start waiting timer has timed out (068IWS1651).

When the second meteor effect start waiting timer has not timed out (068IWS1651; N), the special effect processing is terminated, and when the second meteor effect start waiting timer has timed out (068IWS1651; Y ), the second meteor effect start waiting flag is turned off (068IWS1652), the second meteor effect execution flag is turned on (068IWS1653), and the timer value corresponding to the execution period of the meteor effect is set to the meteor effect period timer. After setting (068IWS1654), a meteor effect process table is selected and set as a process table to be executed (068IWS1655), and a meteor effect process timer is used to advance the meteor effect based on the set meteor effect process table. is started (068IWS1656), the contents of the first process data in the meteor effect process table are controlled, and the meteor effect (second meteor effect) is started (068IWS1657), after which the special effect processing is terminated.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-25 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 068IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 068IWS802). That is, by executing the processing of step 068IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 068IWS802, selects a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 068IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

At step 068IWS802, when the received display result designation command indicates "big hit" or "minor win", the effect control CPU 120 determines that the three patterns are the same pattern as the stop pattern. A combination of decoration patterns (big hit/small hit pattern) is determined. Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decoration patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the decorative symbol "stop symbol".

In this example, a case is shown in which a combination of decoration patterns in which three patterns are the same pattern is determined and displayed for both the case of a big win and the case of a small win, but the mode is not limited to this. For example, it may be constructed such that a combination of different decorative symbols is determined and displayed for a big win and a small win. In this case, for example, in the case of a big hit, a combination of decorative patterns (big hit pattern) in which three patterns are the same pattern is determined and displayed, while in the case of a small hit, a combination of decorative patterns such as "135" is displayed. (Small hit symbol) may be configured to be confirmed and displayed.

The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

As for decorative patterns, a stop pattern (a combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big win is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command extracted at step 068IWS801 designates the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 (step 068IWS803). If the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the count effect and the fan effect (success) (step 068IWS804). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS814.

If none of the variation pattern PB3-4 and the variation pattern PC3-4 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern command extracted in step 068IWS801 is the variation pattern PA3-2, the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern It is checked whether or not it designates PC3-3 (step 068IWS805). If the variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-3 or variation pattern PC3-3 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the count effect and the fan effect (failure) (step 068IWS806). . Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS814.

If none of the variation pattern PA3-2, the variation pattern PB3-3 and the variation pattern PC3-3 are specified, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern command extracted in step 068IWS801 is the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern It is checked whether or not it designates PC3-5 (step 068IWS807). If the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern PC3-5 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the effect effect (step 068IWS808). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS814.

If neither the variation pattern PB3-5 nor the variation pattern PC3-5 is specified, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to start the variation display of the first special symbol (step 068IWS809). . Whether or not it is the case of starting the variable display of the first special symbol, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the variable pattern command extracted in step 068IWS801 designates the variable pattern for the first special symbol. can be determined by In the case of starting the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the game state is the normal state (step 068IWS810). In addition, whether it is a normal state can be determined by confirming whether the time saving state flag is set, for example.

If it is in the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the previous special figure 2 variation flag indicating that the variation display executed last time is the variation display of the second special symbol in the normal state is set. (Step 068IWS811). It should be noted that the previous special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set in step 068IWS894 of the waiting process per special figure, which will be described later. If the special figure 2 variation flag is set last time (that is, if the variation display executed last time is the variation display of the second special symbol in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 is a process table for mode transition effect. is selected (step 068IWS812). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS814.

If it is not the case of starting the variable display of the first special symbol in step 068IWS809 (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is started), or if it is not in the normal state in step 068IWS810 (that is, if it is a time saving state), When the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is not set last time at step 068IWS811, the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 068IWS813). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS814.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected at steps 068IWS804, S806, S808, S812 and S813 (step 068IWS814).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 068IWS815). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characteristic part 068IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 068IWS816). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is the command at the time of starting winning stored in the first storage area of the command storage area at the time of starting winning (symbol designation command, variation category command, and reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command, second reserve memory number addition designation command), and shifts the contents of the start winning command storage area (step 068IWS817). Reset the special figure 2 fluctuation flag last time (step 068IWS818).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 068IWS819).

(Effect processing during variable display)
FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27 are flowcharts showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 068IWS841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 068IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 068IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 068IWS844). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 068IWS845).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display being executed is the variation pattern PA3-2 (step 068IWS846). Whether or not it is the variation pattern PA3-2 can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PA3-2, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to switch the effect (step 068IWS847). It should be noted that whether or not it is time to switch the effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 068IWS816 of the variable display start setting process, and confirming that the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is 15 seconds. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it has passed.

If it is time to switch effects, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 068IWS848). If the second reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reserved memory is accumulated), the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for battle effect (defeat) (step 068IWS849). On the other hand, if the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved memory), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the special figure 2 winning promotion effect (step 068IWS850). Next, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 068IWS851). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS864.

If it is not the variation pattern PA3-2 at step 068IWS846, or if the effect switching timing has not come at step 068IWS847, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern of the variation display being executed is the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern It is checked whether it is PC3-3 (step 068IWS852). Whether or not it is the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-3 can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PB3-3 or the variation pattern PC3-3, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to switch the effect (step 068IWS853). It should be noted that whether or not it is time to switch the effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 068IWS816 of the variable display start setting process, and confirming that the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is 15 seconds. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it has passed.

If it is time to switch effects, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 068IWS854). If the second reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reserved memory is accumulated), the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for battle effect (defeat) (step 068IWS855). On the other hand, if the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved memory), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the special figure 2 winning promotion effect (step 068IWS856). Next, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 068IWS857). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS864.

If it is neither the variation pattern PB3-3 nor the variation pattern PC3-3 at step 068IWS852, or if it is not the switching timing of the effect at step 068IWS853, the effect control CPU 120 is the variation pattern of the variable display being executed. is the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 (step 068IWS858). Whether or not it is the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4 can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PB3-4 or the variation pattern PC3-4, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation timing of the movable body 32 has come (step 068IWS859). Whether or not it is time to switch the effect can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 068IWS816 of the variable display start setting process. If the movement timing of the movable body 32 has come, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to slightly move the movable body 32 in the vertical direction (step 068IWS860). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS864.

If neither the variation pattern PB3-4 nor the variation pattern PC3-4 is found in step 068IWS858, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern of the variation display being executed is the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern PC3-5. (Step 068IWS861). Whether or not it is the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern PC3-5 can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is the variation pattern PB3-5 or the variation pattern PC3-5, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation timing of the movable body 32 has come (step 068IWS862). Whether or not it is time to switch the effect can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 068IWS816 of the variable display start setting process. If the operation timing of the movable body 32 has come, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to move the movable body 32 to a predetermined effect position (step 068IWS863). Then, the process proceeds to step 068IWS864.

Then, if the variable time timer has timed out (step 068IWS864), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 068IWS865).

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29 are flowcharts showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the big hit stop flag is set (step 068IWS871). The jackpot stop flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot pattern has already been derived and displayed but before the jackpot start designation command is received, and is set at step 068IWS875 to be described later. If the jackpot stop flag is set, the process moves to step 068IWS876.

If the big hit stop flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the small hit stop flag is set (step 068IWS872). The small-hit stop flag is a flag indicating that the small-hit symbol has already been derived and displayed but before the small-hit start designation command is received, and is set at step 068IWS883 to be described later. If the small hit stop flag is set, the process moves to step 068IWS885.

If the small-hit stop flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbols (losing symbols, big-hit symbols, small-hit symbols) (step 068IWS873).

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 068IWS873 (Y in step 068IWS874), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot stop flag (step 068IWS875). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 068IWS876). Whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 068IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot stop flag (step 068IWS877). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 068IWS878). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 068IWS879), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance devices (image display device 5 as performance parts, various lamps as performance parts, and speaker 27 as performance parts) is executed (step 068IWS880).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit (step 068IWS881).

If it is not the case that the big winning design is stop-displayed in the processing of step 068IWS873 (N of step 068IWS874), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small winning design is stop-displayed in the processing of step 068IWS873 (step 068IWS882). . When the small winning design is stopped and displayed in the process of step 068IWS873 (Y of step 068IWS882), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small winning stop flag (step 068IWS883). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start execution of the V winning promotion effect for promoting the winning of the game ball into the V winning hole (step 068IWS884). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit start designation command is received (step 068IWS885). Whether or not the small hit start designation command is received can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set in the command analysis process. If the small hit start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit stop flag (step 068IWS886). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small winning effect (step 068IWS887). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 068IWS888), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), the control of the performance device (the image display device 5 as the performance component, various lamps as the performance component, and the speaker 27 as the performance component) is controlled (step 068IWS889). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period during the small win game (step 068IWS890).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit (step 068IWS891).

In this example, since the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is controlled to be open during the small winning game, the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 is opened as a small winning medium effect in the small winning medium effect process. A performance is performed.

If it is determined that neither the big win nor the small win will be made (N of step 068IWS882), that is, if it is determined that the game is lost, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the game state is the normal state. Confirm whether or not (step 068IWS892). In addition, whether it is a normal state can be determined by confirming whether the time saving state flag is set, for example. If it is in the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display to end this time is the variable display of the second special symbol (step 068IWS893). It should be noted that whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol is terminated can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the received symbol confirmation designation command is the second symbol confirmation designation command. In the case of ending the variation display of the second special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 sets the previous special figure 2 variation flag (step 068IWS894). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 068IWS895).

(Execution timing of various productions)
Next, the execution timing of various effects will be described. FIGS. 8-30 to 8-32 are time charts for explaining execution timings of various effects in the time saving final variation. Among them, FIG. 8-30 shows the execution timing of various effects in the case of losing in the time saving final variation. Moreover, FIG. 8-31 shows execution timings of various effects in the case of a big hit in the time saving final variation. Moreover, FIG. 8-32 shows execution timings of various effects in the case of a small hit in the time saving final variation.

First, with reference to FIG. 8-30, the execution timing of various effects in the case of losing in the time saving final variation will be described. In the event of a failure in the time saving final variation, variation pattern PA3-2 is selected, and variation display is performed over a variation time of 40 seconds (see FIG. 8-7(B)). In the variation display that is not included in the time saving final variation, as shown in FIG. 8-30, first, a count effect is executed for 10 seconds, suggesting a period until the stimulus effect is executed (see step 068IWS806). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect such as counting 10 is executed.

When the count effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8-30, the fan effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 068IWS806). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, in this example, the fanning effect is a result notification effect in which the result of the variable display is notified in advance. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-30, the out-of-reach symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fan effect.

When the stimulation effect is finished and the effect is switched, if the second reservation memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reservation memory is accumulated), as shown in FIG. An effect is executed (see step 068IWS849). In this case, for example, on the image display device 5, an effect is executed in which friendly and enemy characters appear and battle. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8-30, an effect is executed in which the friendly character loses the battle in the battle effect.

On the other hand, if the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved memory) when the effect switching timing is reached after the end of the fanning effect, as shown in FIG. 8-30 , the special figure 2 winning promotion effect is executed for 25 seconds (see step 068IWS850). In this case, for example, on the image display device 5, a character display such as "accumulate the second reserved memory!" is executed.

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 40 seconds ends (see step 068IWS1127). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-30, the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed for a fixed display period of 10 seconds (see step 068IWS1129).

In the example shown in FIG. 8-30, the time saving state ends at the end of the time saving final variation of the loss variation, but if the second reservation memory is accumulated, then up to 4 times over the second special symbol is executed. Then, when the variable display of the second special pattern is executed, a small hit occurs with a probability of 1/7, so a small win occurs in the variable display of the second special pattern immediately after the end of the time saving state, and the V prize is won. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the state can be shifted to the time saving state again, and the so-called continuous state can be continued. On the other hand, if the second reserved memory is not accumulated, or if all the second special symbol variations displayed immediately after the end of the time-saving state are out-of-range variations, the continuous state will end as it is.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-30, in this example, when the time saving final variation becomes the losing variation, the losing pattern is fixedly displayed for a fixed display period as long as 10 seconds. This is because the fixed display period of the deviation fluctuation of the time saving final fluctuation has been shortened, so if the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) is started just before the time saving end, the time saving end Even if the first variable display is started later, there is a possibility that the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) is not completed, and even though it is already in the normal state, it is more than necessary. This is because a situation may arise in which it is possible to win a prize in the second starting prize opening. Therefore, in this example, when the final variation of the time saving is a deviation variation, the fixed display period is lengthened to 10 seconds, so that the variable winning ball device 6B ( The second starting prize winning port) is surely kept in a closed state so as not to give profits to the player more than necessary.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-31, the execution timing of various effects in the event of a big hit in the time saving final variation will be described. When the big hit is achieved in the time-saving final variation, the variation pattern PB3-4 is selected and the variation display is performed for the variation time of 15 seconds, and the variation pattern PB3-3 is selected and the variation display is performed for the variation time of 40 seconds. is executed (see FIG. 8-7(B)).

When the variable display is executed according to the variable pattern PB3-4, first, as shown in FIG. 8-31(A), the count effect is executed for 10 seconds (see step 068IWS804). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect such as counting 10 is executed.

When the count effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8-31(A), the fan effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 068IWS804). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-31(A), the big hit/small hit symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect. In addition, in the fanning effect, when the movement timing of the movable body 32 comes, the effect of slightly moving the movable body 32 in the vertical direction is also executed (see step 068IWS860).

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 15 seconds ends (see step 068IWS1127). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-31(A), the big win/minor win symbols are definitely displayed for a fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 068IWS1130).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), the time saving state is once terminated at the end of the time saving final variation of the big hit variation, but after that, when the big hit game ends, it is controlled to the time saving state again. The solitary state will continue.

When the variable display is executed according to the variable pattern PB3-3, first, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B), the count effect is executed for 10 seconds (see step 068IWS806). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect such as counting 10 is executed.

When the count effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B), the fan effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 068IWS806). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-31(B), the out-of-reach symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fan effect.

When the stimulation effect is finished and the effect switching timing comes, if the second reservation memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reservation memory is accumulated), 25 as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B) A battle effect is executed for a second (see step 068IWS855). In this case, for example, on the image display device 5, an effect is executed in which friendly and enemy characters appear and battle. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8-31(B), an effect is executed in which the friendly character wins the battle in the battle effect.

On the other hand, if the number of second reserved memories is 0 when it is time to switch the effect after finishing the fanning effect (that is, if there is no second reserved memory), As shown, the special figure 2 winning promotion effect is executed for 25 seconds (see step 068IWS856). In this case, for example, on the image display device 5, a character display such as "accumulate the second reserved memory!" is executed.

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 40 seconds ends (see step 068IWS1127). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B), the big win/minor win symbols are definitely displayed for a fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 068IWS1130).

It should be noted that, in the example shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), the time saving state is once terminated at the end of the time saving final variation of the big hit variation, but after that, when the big hit game ends, it is controlled again to the time saving state, continuously The solitary state will continue.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-32, the execution timing of various effects in the case of a small hit in the time saving final variation will be described. In the case of a small hit in the time saving final fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern PC3-4 is selected and the fluctuation display is executed over the fluctuation time of 15 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern PC3-3 is selected and fluctuates over the fluctuation time of 40 seconds. In some cases, display is executed (see FIG. 8-7(B)).

When the variable display is executed according to the variable pattern PC3-4, first, as shown in FIG. 8-32(A), the count effect is executed for 10 seconds (see step 068IWS804). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect such as counting 10 is executed.

When the count effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8-32(A), the fan effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 068IWS804). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-32(A), the big hit/minor win symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fanning effect. In addition, in the fanning effect, when the movement timing of the movable body 32 comes, the effect of slightly moving the movable body 32 in the vertical direction is also executed (see step 068IWS860).

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 15 seconds ends (see step 068IWS1127). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-32(A), the big win/minor win symbols are definitely displayed for a fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 068IWS1130). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-32(A), when the variable display ends, the V winning promotion effect is also started (see step 068IWS884), and the V winning promotion effect is executed until the small winning game.

The V winning promotion performance may end at the timing when the small winning game ends, or may end when a predetermined period of time elapses after the starting of the small winning game, or when the V winning occurs. You may make it finish based on.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-32 (A), the time saving state ends once at the end of the time saving final variation of the small hit fluctuation, but after that, if V wins during the small hit game, the big hit game When it ends, it is controlled to the time-saving state again, and the consecutive villa state continues.

When the variable display is executed according to the variable pattern PC3-3, first, as shown in FIG. 8-32(B), the count effect is executed for 10 seconds (see step 068IWS806). In this case, for example, in the image display device 5, an effect such as counting 10 is executed.

When the count effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8-32(B), the fan effect is executed for 5 seconds (see step 068IWS806). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-32(B), the out-of-reach symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fan effect.

When the stimulation effect is finished and the effect switching timing comes, if the second reservation memory number is not 0 (that is, if the second reservation memory is accumulated), 25 as shown in FIG. 8-32 (B) A battle effect is executed for a second (see step 068IWS855). In this case, for example, on the image display device 5, an effect is executed in which friendly and enemy characters appear and battle. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8-32(B), an effect is executed in which the friendly character wins the battle in the battle effect.

On the other hand, if the number of second reserved memories is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved memory) when the effect switching timing is reached after the end of the effect, As shown, the special figure 2 winning promotion effect is executed for 25 seconds (see step 068IWS856). In this case, for example, on the image display device 5, a character display such as "accumulate the second reserved memory!" is executed.

Then, the time saving state ends at the timing when the fluctuation time of 40 seconds ends (see step 068IWS1127). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-32(B), the big win/minor win symbols are definitely displayed for a fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 068IWS1130). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-32(B), when the variable display ends, the V winning promotion effect is also started (see step 068IWS884), and the V winning promotion effect is executed until the small winning game.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-32 (B), the time saving state ends once at the end of the time saving final variation of the small hit fluctuation, but after that, if V wins during the small hit game, the big hit game When it ends, it is controlled to the time-saving state again, and the consecutive villa state continues.

In this example, in FIGS. 8-30, 8-31 (B), and 8-32 (B), regardless of whether it is a loss, a big hit, or a small hit, a common effect mode is used. A battle production is executed (however, in the case of a loss, a production is executed in which the friendly character is finally defeated in the battle, and in the case of a big hit or a small hit, the friendly character finally wins the battle. Although the effect of the aspect to be performed is executed, the effect aspect in the middle is common).

FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34 are time charts for explaining execution timings of various effects in fluctuations immediately after the end of the time saving state. Among them, FIG. 8-33 shows the execution timing of various effects in the case where deviation variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state. Further, FIG. 8-34(A) shows execution timings of various effects when a big hit variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state. In addition, FIG. 8-34 (B) shows the execution timing of various effects when the small hit variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state.

First, with reference to FIG. 8-33, the execution timing of various effects when deviation variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state will be described. When the variation display of the second special symbol that is lost after the end of the time saving state is performed, the variation pattern PA3-1 is selected, and the variation display is performed over the variation time of 2 seconds (FIG. 8-7 (B) reference). Then, when the variable display for 2 seconds is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-33, the lost symbols are fixedly displayed for a fixed display period of 0.5 seconds (see step 068IWS1135).

Then, after finishing the time saving state, the variable display of all the second special symbols is ended, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, as shown in FIG. Executed (see step 068IWS812). In this case, for example, as a mode transition effect, in the image display device 5, the background image corresponding to the time saving state is changed to the background image corresponding to the normal state, or the stage is changed from the time saving effect mode to the normal effect mode. An effect is executed to notify that the time-saving state has ended and the state has shifted to the normal state. Also, for example, a character display such as "Return to left-handed hitting" is displayed to prompt a left-handed operation.

Note that the mode transition effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, rather than directly informing that the time-saving state has shifted to the normal state, a mode transition production may be executed to inform that the right-handed mode has shifted to the left-handed mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-34(A), the execution timing of various effects when the big hit variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state will be described. When the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes a big hit after the end of the time saving state is performed, the variation pattern PB3-5 is selected, and the variation display is performed over the variation time of 15 seconds (Fig. 8-7 (B) reference).

When the variable display is performed according to the variation pattern PB3-5, when it is time to execute the stirring effect, the stirring effect is executed for 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 8-34(A) (see step 068IWS808). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), the big hit/minor win symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fan effect. In addition, in the fanning effect, when it comes to the operation timing of the movable body 32, the effect of moving the movable body 32 to a predetermined effect position is also executed (see step 068IWS863).

Then, when the 15-second variable display is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-34(A), the big win/minor win symbols are definitely displayed for a 0.5 second definite display period (see step 068IWS1135). After that, when the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to the time-saving state again, and the consecutive game state continues.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8-34(B), execution timings of various effects when a small hit variation is executed immediately after the end of the time saving state will be described. When the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes a small hit after the end of the time saving state is performed, the variation pattern PC3-5 is selected, and the variation display is performed over a variation time of 15 seconds (Fig. 8-7 (B )reference).

When the variable display is performed according to the variation pattern PC3-5, when the execution timing of the fan effect comes, the fan effect is performed for 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 8-34(B) (see step 068IWS808). In this case, for example, as a stimulating effect, the image display device 5 displays a button image or the like to prompt the user to operate the operation means such as the push button 31B. A combination of patterns with the same pattern (big win/minor win pattern) and an out-of-reach pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), the big hit/minor win symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the fan effect. In addition, in the fanning effect, when it comes to the operation timing of the movable body 32, the effect of moving the movable body 32 to a predetermined effect position is also executed (see step 068IWS863).

Then, when the 15-second variable display is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-34(B), the big win/minor win symbols are definitely displayed over the 5-second definite display period (see step 068IWS1134). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34(B), when the variable display ends, the V prize promotion effect is also started (see step 068IWS884), and the V prize promotion effect is executed until the small winning game. Then, if a V prize is won during the small winning game after that, when the big winning game ends, control is again made to the time-saving state, and the continuous state continues.

In addition, in this example, the upper limit number of the second reserved storage is 4, and after finishing the time saving state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 4 times at the maximum and it is possible to control the time saving state again. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it is configured so that the upper limit number of the second reserved storage is 1, and after the time saving state is ended, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed only once, and it is configured to be controllable to the time saving state again. You may In this case, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit probability may be higher than 1/7.

(Modification 1)
Next, a modified example of the effect executed in this characterizing portion 068IW will be described. Below, the second special symbol is variable in the time-saving state after the big hit D (corresponding to the 6R short-time big hit B or 10R short-time big hit) or the big hit E (equivalent to a big hit other than the 6R short-time big hit B or 10R short-time big hit). A description will be given after the display has been executed seven times.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (A) and 8-35 (B), the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 7 times in the time saving state after the jackpot game state of the jackpot D ends, A case where there is no holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the 2 special figure holding memory will be described. After the jackpot game of the jackpot D is finished, when the second special symbol is displayed seven times in a variable manner, the symbol fixing period is set for 12 seconds during which the variable display is not performed. As shown in FIGS. 8-35 (B) and 8-35 (C), when the symbol determination period comes, the image display device 5 starts displaying the result screen, and the second special symbol is displayed seven times. Based on the fact that the variable display is terminated and the game state is controlled to the normal state, the time-saving state ending symbol fixing period performance is executed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (D) and 8-35 (E), after the time saving state end symbol confirmation period production ends, the maximum of 4 second special symbols that occurred during the time saving state Variable display (variable display of the second special symbol up to four times in the normal state) is executed. During the variable display of the second special symbols up to four times, the display of the result screen and the display of the second background image are continued. Then, after the game state is controlled to the normal state, the fourth variable display of the second special symbol is completed (after the jackpot game D is completed, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed up to 11 times. The second background image is updated to the first background image as the display of the result screen on the image display device 5 is terminated based on the fact that the second background image has been completed.

Next, variable display of the second special symbol is executed for the seventh time in the time saving state after the end of the big win game state of the big win D, and the variable display result becomes a big win or a small win in the second special symbol reserve memory. and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed seven times in the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot E. As shown in FIGS. 8-36 (A) and 8-36 (B), as in FIGS. 8-35 (A) and 8-35 (B), the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game When the variable display is completed, the symbol determination period is set for 12 seconds, during which the variable display is not executed, and the display of the result screen is started. Immediately after the start of the design fixing period, based on the presence of a reservation memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure reservation memory, a meteor effect with a shooting star flowing in the second background image ( A first meteor effect) may be executed.

Then, when the time saving state is the time saving state after the jackpot D jackpot game ends, as shown in FIG. When the state is the time saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot E is finished, as shown in FIG. to be notified.

After the completion of these design fixing period effects, as shown in FIG. After the variable display of the second special symbol) is executed, it is controlled to the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The display of the result screen is executed for a maximum of 21.5 seconds until two seconds after the start of the variable display for the big win or the small win, while the second background image is displayed for the big win or the small win. It is maintained as it is even after the start of the variable display.

In addition, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state after the jackpot D jackpot game state is completed, and when the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is completed in the time saving state, the For the case where there is a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the 2 special figure holding memory, as shown in FIGS. 2. After the display of the result screen and the performance of the symbol confirmation period for ending the time saving state are executed in the symbol confirmation period after the end of the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display result will be a big hit or a small hit. A meteor effect (second meteor effect) may be executed from the start.

Furthermore, the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state after the jackpot D jackpot game state is completed, and when the seventh variable display of the second special symbol is completed in the time saving state, the second special symbol is displayed. For the case where there is a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the 2 special figure holding memory, as shown in FIGS. 2. After the display of the result screen and the performance of the design confirmation period for ending the time saving state are executed in the design confirmation period after the end of the variable display of the 2 special symbols, at the end of the design confirmation period, the variable display is performed in the second special symbol reservation memory. A stock effect may be executed to notify that the result will be a big win or a small win.

In addition, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for the seventh time in the time-saving state after the jackpot E jackpot game ends, as shown in FIGS. , After the display of the result screen and the effect of the symbol confirmation period for the continuation of the time saving state are executed in the symbol confirmation period after the 7th variable display of the second special symbol is completed, the second special symbol is reserved at the end of the symbol confirmation period. There is a case where a stock effect is executed to notify that the variable display result will be a big win or a small win in the memory.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (E) and 8-39 (F), the stock effect has a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure holding memory. It is executable both when and when it does not exist.

In other words, the stock effect executed in the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game of the jackpot E, as described above, functions as the effect for informing that the variable display result will be a big win or a small win in the second special figure holding memory. In addition to the case of doing, there is an effect that informs that the time saving state will continue for a maximum of 92 variable displays (any of the remaining 92 variable displays will almost certainly result in a big hit or a small hit. It is also designed to function as a production to notify that.

In addition, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-35 to 8-39, the case of executing a stock effect or meteor effect (so-called look-ahead effect) as a special effect in the case of a big hit was shown, but even in the case of a small hit, In a similar manner, the stock effect and the meteor effect may be configured to be executable.

(Modification 2)
Also, the presentation modes shown in FIGS. 8-30 to 8-39 are examples, and various modes of presentation can be executed as the presentation executed during the variable display. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 (A) and (B), the case where the fan effect is executed for 10 seconds when the big hit variation or the small hit variation is performed immediately after the end of the time saving state is shown. It may be configured such that a continuous hitting effect involving the continuous hitting operation of the push button 31B is executed before the fanning effect. Then, it may be constructed such that the big hit/minor win pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed by executing the fanning effect after the continuous hitting effect.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-33, when the shift variation is performed immediately after the end of the time saving state, the variation display is performed with a short variation time of 2 seconds, but for example, a long variation such as 30 seconds It may be configured to perform outlier variation over time. In this case, in the fluctuation display of the deviation fluctuation, first, a repeated hitting effect accompanying the repeated hitting operation of the push button 31B is executed, and after performing the effect display as if the repeated hitting operation failed, FIG. 8-35 (B) 8-36(B), 8-37(B), 8-38(B), and 8-39(B).

In addition, for example, in the case of the variation of the big win or the variation of the small win, after displaying the effect display as if the continuous hitting operation had failed and displaying the result screen, it was revived to become a big win or a small win. may be configured to execute the resurrection effect.

(Modification 3)
Further, in the gaming machine shown in the characteristic part 068IW, it is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player (specifically, different jackpot probabilities). You may do so. In this case, for example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 100 executes setting confirmation processing and setting change processing, confirms the current setting value, changes the setting value, and sets the value. It may be configured to transmit a set value command capable of specifying the set value to the effect control CPU 120 . Further, for example, the setting may be configured to be changeable in 6 steps from set value "1" to "6", or the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, not limited to the case where the setting is changeable in 6 steps. Alternatively, it may be configured so that the setting can be changed in seven or more stages.

Further, in the case where the setting value can be set, a setting suggestion rendering that suggests whether or not the setting value is to be changed or the setting value that has been set may be executable. In this case, for example, an effect of outputting a different effect sound according to the set value may be executed as the setting suggestion effect. In addition, the setting suggesting effect is not limited to such a mode, and as the setting suggesting effect, an effect such as displaying a specific image corresponding to the set value or displaying a character image may be executed. can be considered.

As described above, the characterizing portion 068IW discloses the configuration of the game machine shown in (means 1-1) to (means 1-4) shown below.

(Means 1-1) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display based on the passage of a game medium (eg, a game ball) through a starting region (eg, a second starting winning hole), wherein the starting region A variable means (e.g., variable winning ball device 6B), pending storage means (for example, a second pending storage buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage, and special display results (for example, big win/minor win patterns, A special state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state) when a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed; Advantageous state control means (e.g., step in game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) based on game media passing through a specific area (e.g., V winning hole) in a special state 068IWS117 to S120) and a special state (for example, time-saving state) in which the variable means is easily controlled to a passage advantageous state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 time, 7 times) Control until the variable display is executed Possible special state control means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the display result of the variable display when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the predetermined number of times (for example, 0.5 seconds) is the display period of the display result of the variable display when a predetermined display result (for example, a missing symbol) different from the special display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays. (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIGS. 8-30 and 8-32), and when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays, during the predetermined number of variable displays, A start promotion effect that promotes the passage of the game medium to the start area (for example, a special figure 2 winning promotion effect) can be executed. When the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the number of times, after the start of the display period of the special display result, a specific promotion effect (for example, V winning promotion effect) to encourage passage of the game medium to the specific area is performed. Executable (For example, a part that executes step 068IWS884 in the CPU 120 for effect control). According to such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the period from when the special display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays to when the control is performed to the advantageous state. Interest in games can be improved. Further, when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display for the predetermined number of times, it is possible to prevent game media from excessively passing through the starting area while suppressing the occurrence of disadvantages for the player.

(Means 1-2) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display based on the passage of a game medium (eg, a game ball) through a starting region (eg, a second starting winning port), wherein the starting region A variable means (e.g., variable winning ball device 6B), pending storage means (for example, a second pending storage buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage, and special display results (for example, big win/minor win patterns, A special state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state) when a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed; Advantageous state control means (e.g., step in game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) based on game media passing through a specific area (e.g., V winning hole) in a special state 068IWS117 to S120) and a special state (for example, time-saving state) in which the variable means is easily controlled to a passage advantageous state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 time, 7 times) Control until the variable display is executed Possible special state control means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the display result of the variable display when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the predetermined number of times is the display period (for example, 5 seconds) of the display result of the variable display when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state (for example, 0.5 seconds) (See FIGS. 8-31 and 8-34 (B)), and when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display, after the display period of the special display result starts, the game medium to the specific area Specific promotion effect execution means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS884 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute a specific promotion effect (for example, V winning promotion effect) that encourages the passage of the When the display result is derived and displayed, the special display result is derived and displayed in the special state after the specific promotion effect is started, compared to when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the special state ends. The period until the game medium can pass through the fixed area is short (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol immediately after the end of the time saving state results in a small hit , 5 seconds after the start of the V winning promotion effect, the small winning game is started, as shown in FIG. 0.5 seconds after the start of the small winning game is started). According to such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the period from when the special display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays to when the control is performed to the advantageous state. Interest in games can be improved. Further, when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory after the end of the special state, there is a period from when the specific promotion effect is started until the game medium can pass through the specific area in the special state. Since it is lengthened, it is possible to lengthen the notification period for the player and suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player.

(Means 1-3) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display based on the passage of a game medium (eg, a game ball) through a starting region (eg, a second starting winning port), wherein the starting region A variable means (e.g., variable winning ball device 6B), pending storage means (for example, a second pending storage buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage, and special display results (for example, big win/minor win patterns, A special state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state) when a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed; Advantageous state control means (e.g., step in game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) based on game media passing through a specific area (e.g., V winning hole) in a special state 068IWS117 to S120) and a special state (for example, time-saving state) in which the variable means is easily controlled to a passage advantageous state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 time, 7 times) Control until the variable display is executed Possible special state control means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100), and a predetermined display result different from the special display result in the variable display corresponding to the reservation storage after the end of the special state The display period (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the display result of the variable display when the (for example, lost symbol) is derived and displayed is the variable display when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays. Shorter than the display period of the display result (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIGS. 8-30 and 8-33), after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state , Transition effect execution means (for example, a part for executing step 068IWS812 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a transition effect (for example, mode transition effect) indicating that the effect mode shifts is provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity given to the player when executing the transition effect, and to suppress the decline in interest in the game.

(Means 1-4) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display based on the passage of a game medium (eg, a game ball) through a starting region (eg, a second starting winning port), wherein the starting region A variable means (e.g., variable winning ball device 6B), pending storage means (for example, a second pending storage buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage, and special display results (for example, big win/minor win patterns, A special state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state) when a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed; Advantageous state control means (e.g., step in game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) based on game media passing through a specific area (e.g., V winning hole) in a special state 068IWS117 to S120) and a special state (for example, time-saving state) in which the variable means is easily controlled to a passage advantageous state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 time, 7 times) Control until the variable display is executed Possible special state control means (for example, the part that executes step 068IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the first suggestion that suggests whether or not the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the predetermined number of times A first suggestive effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IWS804 and S806 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect (for example, a fan effect), and a special display result is not derived and displayed in the first suggestive effect. After the suggestion, if the number of pending memories stored in the pending memory means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, N in step 068IWS848, S854), the second step of suggesting whether or not the special display result is derived and displayed. A second suggestive effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IWS849 and S855 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing two suggestive effects (for example, a battle effect), and a special display result is not derived and displayed in the first suggestive effect. If the number of pending memories stored by the pending storage means is less than a predetermined number (eg step 068I WS848, in the case of Y in S854), a start promotion effect executing means (for example, a step in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a start promotion effect (for example, a special figure 2 winning promotion effect) that encourages the passage of the game medium to the start area 068IWS850, S856), and the second suggestive effect execution means provides a predetermined display result (for example, The second suggestion effect is executed in a common effect mode when the lost symbol) is derived and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 and 8-32 (B), a battle is performed in a common effect mode). It is characterized by executing production). According to such a configuration, when the special display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of times of variable display, and when the predetermined display result different from the special display result is derived and displayed, the common effect pattern is used to produce the second display result. In executing the suggestive performance, it is possible to prevent the display result of the variable display from being recognized in advance, and the performance executed in the variable display for the predetermined number of times can improve the amusement of the game. Also, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player.

In addition, the characterizing portion 068IW also discloses the configuration of the gaming machine shown in the following (means 2) to (means 9).

(Means 2) In means 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, the advantageous state control means controls a specific display result (for example, a big win/minor win pattern, a big win symbol) is derived and displayed, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state), and the display period of the display result of the variable display when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays ( For example, 0.5 seconds) is shorter than the display period (for example, 5 seconds) of the display result of the variable display when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state ( 8-31 and 8-34 (B)). According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of times of variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state at an early stage, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(Means 3) In means 1-1, means 1-2, means 1-3, means 1-4, or means 2, the advantageous state control means controls a specific display result (for example, big win/minor win) as the display result of the variable display. When the symbols, jackpot symbols) are derived and displayed, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), and when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the special state ends The display period of the display result of the variable display (for example, 0.5 seconds) is the display period of the display result of the variable display when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state ( 8-34 (A) and 8-34 (B)). According to such a configuration, even when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory, it is possible to quickly control the state to an advantageous state, and to improve the interest in the game.

In the case of a small win in the variable display immediately after the end of the time saving, if the player misses the V prize in the small win game, the continuous game will end and the player's disadvantage may increase, but in this example. , As shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), in the small hit fluctuation immediately after the end of the time saving, by extending the fixed display period to 5 seconds, from the start of the V winning promotion effect to the start of the small hit game A long period can be ensured, and the player can surely recognize that the player should aim for the V prize, thereby reducing the occurrence of disadvantages. On the other hand, since there is no possibility that such a disadvantage will occur in the event of a big hit change, the fixed display period is shortened to 0.5 seconds so that the transition to the big win game state can be made early.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2, means 1-3, means 1-4 to means 3, a notification effect (for example, a fanning effect) can be executed in the variable display. Execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IW804, S806, and 808 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the advantageous state control means displays a specific display result (for example, a big hit/small win pattern, a big hit pattern, etc.) as a variable display result. ) is derived and displayed, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state), and the effect period of the notification effect when the special display result or the specific display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays ( For example, 5 seconds) is shorter than the effect period (for example, 10 seconds) of the notification effect when the special display result or the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory after the end of the special state (Fig. 8-31, FIGS. 8-32, and 8-34). According to such a configuration, by shortening the effect period of the notification effect when the special display result or the specific display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays, it is possible to quickly control to an advantageous state, It is possible to improve the interest in the game by enhancing the exhilarating feeling at the time of consecutive villas.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2, means 1-3, means 1-4 to means 4, a notification effect capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a fan effect) in the variable display Execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IW804, S806, and 808 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the advantageous state control means displays a specific display result (for example, a big hit/small win pattern, a big hit pattern, etc.) as a variable display result. ) is derived and displayed, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state), and in the performance period of the notification performance when the special display result or the specific display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays , a short movable body effect execution means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS860 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a short movable body effect with a short operation period of the movable body (for example, the movable body 32). may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a short movable body effect that matches the short effect period, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in this example, a case is shown in which an effect is executed in which the movable body 32 is finely moved in the vertical direction as the short movable body effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, an effect in which the amount of reciprocating movement of the movable body 32 is small or an effect in which the movement time is short may be executed, and various modes are conceivable.

(Means 6) In any of means 1-1, means 1-2, means 1-3, means 1-4 to means 5, a notification effect (for example, a fanning effect) can be executed in the variable display. Execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 068IW804, S806, and 808 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the advantageous state control means displays a specific display result (for example, a big hit/small win pattern, a big hit pattern, etc.) as a variable display result. ) is derived and displayed, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state), and when the special display result or the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory after the special state ends Long movable body effect executing means (for example, a part that executes step 068IWS863 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a long movable body effect in which the movable body (for example, the movable body 32) has a long operation period during the effect period of the notification effect may be configured to include According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a long movable body effect that matches the long effect period, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to enhance the exhilaration of being controlled again to the special state in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory.

In this example, a case is shown in which an effect of moving the movable body 32 to a predetermined effect position is executed as the long movable body effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, an effect with a large amount of reciprocating movement of the movable body 32 or an effect with a long movement time may be executed, and various modes are conceivable.

(Means 7) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2, means 1-3, means 1-4 to means 6, the advantageous state control means outputs a specific display result (for example, , jackpot/minor win patterns, jackpot patterns) are derived and displayed, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), and a special display result or a specific display result is derived and displayed in a predetermined number of variable displays. Result notification effect execution means (for example, the part that executes steps 068IWS804 and S806 in the effect control CPU 120) and a period until the result notification effect is executed Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps 068IWS804 and S806 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, count effect) suggesting . According to such a configuration, since the period until the execution of the result notification effect is suggested, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to the result notification effect and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 8) In any of means 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 to 7, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the pending storage after the end of the special state Result screen display means capable of displaying a screen (for example, result screen) (for example, in modification 2, a portion that executes processing for displaying the result screen in the effect control CPU 120), and a resurrection effect after displaying the result screen (for example , the revival effect in Modification 2) can be executed (for example, in Modification 2, a part that executes the revival effect in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by giving it unexpectedness.

(Means 9) In any one of means 1-1, means 1-2, means 1-3, means 1-4 to means 8, variable display period determination means capable of determining the variable display period (for example, game control the part that executes step 068IWS1705 in the microcomputer 100 for the first time), and the variable display period determination means determines that, in the predetermined number of times of variable display, when the special display result is derived and displayed, a predetermined period (for example, 40 seconds) A short specific variable display period (for example, 15 seconds) is determined by a high percentage (of the variation pattern PC3-3 and the variation pattern PC3-4 shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), the variation time is 70% determine the variation pattern PC3-4, which is 15 seconds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the period from the end of the advantageous state to the control of the next advantageous state, and to enhance the exhilaration and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic portion and the modification described above, regarding the transition to the time saving state (high base state), the special variable winning ball device 7 and the special variable winning ball device 068IW17 always operate Big hit game state and small hit game state , but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a time-saving pattern is derived and displayed as a special pattern, the special variable winning ball device 7 or the special variable You may make it transfer to a time saving state (high base state), without operating winning ball apparatus 068IW17.

In addition, as the above-described time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be used as part of the winning symbols or may be used as part of the small winning symbols.

In addition, when performing the lottery processing related to the derivation display of the time saving pattern, the lottery may be executed using a special random number for the time saving pattern lottery in these lottery processing, or the lottery random number of the lost pattern and the big hit pattern The lottery may be performed using random numbers for other lotteries such as lottery random numbers for small winning symbols, random numbers for judging big win lottery, and lottery random numbers for falling lottery.

Further, these time-saving patterns may be a plurality of types of patterns, and may be used together with a combination of patterns displayed as other patterns, such as a small winning pattern or a losing pattern. In addition, in this case, whether or not to transition to the time saving state may be determined by a small winning symbol used in combination. However, when the time-saving pattern is won, the lottery for the presence or absence of transition to the time-saving state is not performed by lottery, and the number of times of time-saving is not drawn.

In addition, in the case of performing the lottery of the time-saving design, if the setting value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving design does not change according to the setting value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving design in all the setting values are the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different probabilities between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Also, regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing time-saving symbols, even if a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the start opening (first start winning opening, 2nd starting prize opening) is acceptable.

In addition, regarding the winning of the time-saving design lottery, when using a special random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the lottery of the time-saving design is a small hit design. When a random number is used, a specific small hit pattern random number is used as the winning value, and when the random number for the falling lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time saving pattern, the random number for the falling lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. For example, a time-saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the time-saving design may be won when the game ball passes through the time-saving area.

In addition, when the lottery of the time saving pattern is performed using a structure, when the small hit pattern uses the time saving pattern together, the variable display number of the time saving state (the number of times of time saving) does not change depending on whether the time saving area passes to

In addition, regarding the winning in the case of lottery of time-saving patterns, if random numbers are used for the lottery of time-saving patterns, a specific random number will be the winning value. A jackpot pattern random number value can be used as a winning value. However, if these random numbers are used as winning values, performances other than the big hit probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the setting value cannot be changed.

Further, the judgment timing of the lottery result of the time saving pattern may be executed at the timing after the big hit judgment. In addition, the time-saving pattern lottery is executed only in the low-probability low-base state, without executing it in the time-saving state (high base) or high probability, regardless of which random value is used for the lottery. . However, when the time-saving pattern is derived and displayed in the state of the time-saving state, even if the number of times of time-saving is reset or the lottery is not performed, it may be determined for each game machine.

In addition, as for the number of times of time saving when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of times of time saving according to the winning value (symbol) and each game state. Moreover, it is also possible to make the condition for providing time saving different for each time saving pattern.

Further, when the number of times of time saving is different according to the time saving pattern, it is possible to change the allocation lottery of the time saving pattern between the first special figure and the second special figure.

Further, even when the same time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the number of times of time saving given may differ according to the game state at that time. However, it is required that it is predetermined for the game state.

In addition, the lottery result of "zero number of times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving pattern in the low-probability low base state.

Also, a derivation lottery for time saving end patterns (time saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of times of time saving may be the number of times until the time saving end patterns are derived and displayed after the start of time saving or until the big win patterns are derived and displayed. In other words, without setting the number of times of time saving, in principle, it may be unlimited.

In addition, the number of times of time saving and the provision conditions may be different between the time saving state controlled by the time saving pattern and the time saving state controlled by the occurrence of the big hit.

Further, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the timing to be controlled to the time saving state is the time when the pattern fixing time of the time saving pattern has passed. However, when a small win pattern random number is used for the lottery of the time saving pattern, and when the small win is won and shifts to the time saving state, the timing of controlling to the time saving state is the end of the small win operation.

In the case of lottery using structures, the timing of control to the time-saving state is the timing at the end of the operation of the structure in the game state (for example, small winning game state) in which the structure is operated.

Further, in the case of a game machine controlled to a high-probability low-base state over a predetermined number of variable display times after a big hit (so-called specified number-of-times probability variable machine (ST machine)), a high-probability low-base state when the amusement hall opens. , and after the high-probability low-base state is executed a specified number of times of variable display and ends, control may be performed to the time-saving state.

Further, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed when the time saving limiter function is installed, the number of times of the time saving limiter is updated.

Also, the design fixing time of the time saving pattern may be different from the design fixing time of the other patterns.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Effect control board 13... Sound control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Battering operation handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Game control microcomputer 101, 121...ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display based on the passage of a game medium through a starting area,
a variable means provided in the starting area that can change between an advantageous passage state in which the game medium easily passes through the starting area and a disadvantageous passage state in which it is difficult or not to pass through the starting area;
a pending storage means capable of storing information about variable display as pending storage;
variable display period determination means capable of determining a variable display period;
special state control means capable of controlling to a special state when the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area in the special state;
special state control means capable of controlling the variable means to a special state in which the variable means is likely to be controlled to the passing advantageous state until a predetermined number of variable displays are performed;
The variable display period determination means sets the variable display period to a first variable display period and a second variable display period shorter than the first variable display period when the special display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined number of variable displays. a display period, and determined at a higher rate in the second variable display period than in the first variable display period;
The display period of the display result of the variable display when a predetermined display result different from the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory after the end of the special state is the display period of the display result of the variable display in the predetermined number of variable displays. shorter than the display period of the display result of the variable display when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed,
It is characterized by comprising a transition effect executing means capable of executing a transition effect indicating that the effect mode will shift after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display corresponding to the pending memory after the end of the special state. game machine.

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