JP7152382B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

According to the present invention, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or the like can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the display of a specific display result by executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. Regarding gaming machines.

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 area is provided in which the identification information can be variably displayed (also referred to as “variation”), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area 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.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

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

In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of performance symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display area based on the winning of a game ball in the 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.

Also, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches 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 in the variable display area 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.

In addition, the number of changes in the pattern is counted, and the count result reaches a value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit (that is, the special number of times (for example, 1000 times)) was controlled to a definite variable state). Similarly, based on the fact that the count result reaches a specific value, the game state is controlled to a special state (for example, a time-saving state with a high frequency of symbol fluctuations) (for example, see Patent Document 1.).

JP 2005-95449 A (paragraph 0133, FIG. 7)

However, the degree of relief for the player was insufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the degree of relief for a player is enhanced.

The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of the first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (eg, second special symbol), and a specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol) ) is derived and displayed, the game machine is controllable to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), and is in a special state (for example, a time-saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state. Controllable state control means (e.g., step 105IWS166, S173, S538 in game control microcomputer 100) and numerical information (e.g., relief time reduction number counter) based on the execution of variable display Updatable update means (for example, a part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means derives and displays the specific display result as the display result of the variable display based on After being controlled to an advantageous state, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can be controlled to a time-saving state A via a big hit by performing step 105IWS537), and the updating means has updated. Numerical information becomes a specific value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter: 0) corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times of execution of the variable display When the special condition is established, the special state is entered. It is controllable (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can be controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving by performing step 105 IWS 173), and the updating means executes the variable display of the first identification information. When the variable display of the second identification information is executed, the numerical information is updated (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 saves time when the first special symbol fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates. The number counter is updated), and there are multiple types of advantageous states including a specific advantageous state (eg, 10R jackpot A) and a special advantageous state (eg, 10R jackpot B), and control to any of the plurality of advantageous states. The degree of advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the Higher than the advantage of the special state to be controlled (for example, after the 10R jackpot A, it is mainly controlled to the time saving state of 100 times, and after the 10R jackpot B, it is mainly controlled to the time saving state until the next jackpot occurs. ), the advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is established is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the specific advantageous state (for example, after the 10R jackpot A, the main It is controlled to a time-saving state 100 times, and as a time-saving state via a relief time-saving, it is substantially controlled to a time-saving state until the next big hit occurs (see FIG. 8-6 (A))) , first identification It is controlled to any advantageous state among a plurality of kinds of advantageous states, the case of being controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the information and the case of being controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information. The special state to be controlled differs depending on whether the special condition is satisfied based on the variable display of the first identification information or the special condition is satisfied based on the variable display of the second identification information. are common, and the shortest variable display period in the special state controlled when the special condition is met is longer than the shortest variable display period in the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state. The shortest variable display period in the special state controlled when the special condition is established is the shortest variable display period in the special state controlled after the selection rate of the variable display pattern is the shortest variable display period in the special state controlled after the favorable state. is higher than the selection rate of the variable display pattern . According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of relief for the player.

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 portion 105IW. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability and time-saving loss probability for each set value. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability and time-saving loss probability for each set value. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a time saving classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the number of times of reduction of working hours for every shift opportunity, and the relief|recovery reduction of working hours arrival rate for every set value. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 105IW; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 105IW; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 105IW. 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 special design stop processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an external output signal; It is a flow chart which shows jackpot opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during big-hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in the characteristic portion 105IW; 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 customer waiting demonstration effect control processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display execution lottery table and a telop display mode determination lottery table; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an advance notice effect execution lottery table and an advance notice effect mode determination lottery table; 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 timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display to reduce the relief time. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production|presentation form until it transfers to relief time reduction. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production|presentation form until it transfers to relief time reduction. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production|presentation form until it transfers to relief time reduction. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production|presentation form until it transfers to relief time reduction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of performing countdown production|presentation and effect production|presentation from timings other than the case where the number of times of the remaining fluctuation|variation to relief time reduction becomes 10 times. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a customer waiting demonstration effect; It is a timing chart in the case where power failure occurs just before reaching the relief time reduction. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect execution lottery table, a setting suggestion effect mode determination lottery table, a telop display execution lottery table, and a telop display mode determination lottery table in Modification 1;

(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 function 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 ended.

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 gist 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 of Characteristic Portion 105IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 105IW of this embodiment will be described. In this characterizing portion 105IW, the game state is controlled to either a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability variable state (also controlled in 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, in the variable probability state, the probability of becoming a big hit (big hit probability) is increased compared to the normal state and the time saving state. In addition, in this example, when it is controlled to a probability variable state, it is also controlled to a time saving state.

In addition, in this example, in addition to the case where the variation display result is a big hit and is controlled to the variable probability state or the time saving state after the end of the big win game, even if the variation display result is a loss, the time saving losing pattern is derived and displayed. It may be controlled to a time saving state based on what has been done.

Furthermore, in this example, after turning on the power to the gaming machine, after the occurrence of a big hit, or after the occurrence of a time-saving loss, the next big win or time-saving loss occurs even if the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example). Even if you do not, it may be controlled to a short working hours state (relief working hours). This relief time reduction is provided to relieve players who did not get a big win or a time reduction despite playing games for a long period of time (for example, to reduce the amount invested in games). It is.

In addition, in the time saving state, (1) control to increase the normal pattern per probability, (2) control to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal pattern, and (3) open time of the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) and (4) control to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Part of the control in (4) may not be performed. For example, the time-saving state via the jackpot, the time-saving state via the time-saving loss, and the time-saving state via the relief time-saving via (1) to (4) may be different in which control is performed, may be the same.

Also, for example, the normal pattern probability in the non-time saving state (normal state) is set to 100% (no normal pattern deviation), or the normal pattern probability is substantially reduced to 100% by making the normal pattern deviation probability extremely low, In the time-saving state, without performing the control of (1) (that is, without changing the probability per normal pattern from the non-time-saving state), (2) to (4) Some or all of the controls may be performed. good.

In addition, it is preferable to define the number of times of fluctuation n until the relief time reduction is controlled and the number of times of reduction of time N in the relief time reduction as follows.

2.5P≤n≤3.0P
0.4P≦N≦3.8P
(P = denominator of jackpot probability ML, n = number of fluctuations, N = number of time reductions)
Specifically, for example, when the jackpot probability is 1/300, the number of fluctuations n is 750-900, and the number of time reductions N is 120-1140. In this example, since the jackpot probability differs for each set value s, the number of fluctuations ns (set value s: 1 to 6) for each set value is as follows. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "1" is about 1/319, the number of variations n1 is 797.5-957. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "2" is about 1/310, the number of variations n2 is 775-930. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "3" is about 1/300, the variation count n3 is 750-900. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "4" is about 1/290, the number of variations n4 is 725-870. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "5" is about 1/280, the number of variations n5 is 700-840. Since the jackpot probability when the set value is "6" is about 1/270, the number of variations n6 is 675-810. The following description will be made assuming that "800", which can be applied to any set value, is set as the number of fluctuations n. Similarly, "800" is set as the number of times of shortening of working hours N, which is applicable when any set value is set.

(board configuration)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 105IW. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 105IW, in addition to the board configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a right-handed informing LED 105IW20 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, fourth pattern displays 105IW21a and 21b are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5, respectively. Among them, the fourth symbol display 105IW21a provided on the left side of the image display device 5 is a display for executing the variable display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, the fourth symbol display 105IW21b provided on the right side of the image display device 5 is a display for executing the variable display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol. In this example, the fourth pattern display units 105IW21a and 21b are each composed of two vertically arranged LEDs, and by alternately turning on and off these two LEDs, the variable display of the fourth pattern is executed. be.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic portion 105IW, instead of the passage gate 41 shown in FIG. A gate 105IW41 is provided. In this characterizing portion 105IW, a normal game is executed based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 105IW41. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 105IW, in the variable probability state and the time saving state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern increases, so it is advantageous to perform the firing operation (right hitting operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. On the other hand, in the present characteristic portion 105IW, in the normal state, it is more advantageous to aim at the left side of the game area and perform the shooting operation (left hitting operation).

In addition, although not shown, a probability variable area that can be controlled between an open state and a closed state is provided in the big winning hole. The variable probability area is controlled to be open at a predetermined timing in the jackpot game state, and is controlled to the variable probability state based on the game ball passing through the variable probability area controlled to be open.

(Hit probability, time saving probability)
FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the jackpot probability and the time-saving loss probability for each set value. Among them, FIG. 8-2 shows the big hit probability and the short-time loss probability when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Also, FIG. 8-3 shows the big hit probability and the short-time loss probability when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this example, any one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) can be set. Setting confirmation processing and setting change processing can be executed to check the current set values and change the set values. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, this example shows a case where the setting can be changed in six stages from setting values "1" to "6". It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the case where the setting can be changed in 6 steps, but may be configured so that the setting can be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or in 7 or more steps.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) and 8-3 (A), both when performing the variable display of the first special symbol and when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the non-variable state (low In the probability state (normal state or time saving state), the set value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability of "205/65536" (approximately 1/319), which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5” increase in order, and the set value “6” has the highest hit probability “242/65536”. It is high (approximately 1/270) and is the most advantageous setting for the player.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B) and 8-3 (B), both when performing the variable display of the first special symbol and when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability variation state ( In the high probability state), the set value "1" is the lowest (approximately 1/32) jackpot probability of "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. The set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "2420/65536". It is high (approximately 1/27) and is the most advantageous setting for the player. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, in this example, the probability of a big hit is ten times higher in the variable probability state than in the non-variable probability state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-2, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6" (further, whether it is a probability variable state Regardless of whether it is a non-variable state), the time saving probability is constant at “164/65536” (about 1/400). Also, as shown in FIG. 8-3, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6" (further, whether it is a probability variable state Regardless of whether it is a non-variable state), the time saving probability is constant at “328/65536” (about 1/200). That is, in the present example, the determination value for time saving deviation determination is common regardless of the set value.

While the big hit probability is varied according to the set value as described above, even if the time saving probability is configured to be constant, as shown in FIGS. By varying the probabilities between the set values "1" to "6", the number of determination values for each set value may be matched.

In addition, it may be configured so as to be controllable to a small winning game state. When the configuration is such that the small hit can also be determined, for example, regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the small hit probability may be configured to be constant.

In addition, when the small hit is configured to be determinable, it may be configured so that there is a time-saving small hit that is controlled to the time-saving state with the small win as a trigger.

The examples shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 are only examples, and various aspects can be considered as how to set the jackpot probability and the time-saving loss probability. For example, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the time saving probability is about 1/400, and the variation of the second special symbol When executing the display, the time saving probability is about 1/200, but on the contrary, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the time saving probability is about 1/200, In the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability of losing time may be set to about 1/400.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Among them, FIG. 8-4(A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-4(B) shows a specific example of the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to for determining the type of jackpot to be either "10R jackpot A" or "10R jackpot B".

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to for determining the type of jackpot to be either "10R jackpot A" or "10R jackpot B".

"10R jackpot A" is controlled to the jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and when the game ball passes through the probability variable area during the jackpot game state, it shifts to the probability variable state, and when it does not pass, it shifts to the time saving state. It's a big hit. In addition, in the "10R jackpot A", the period in which the variable probability area is controlled to be open is as short as 0.1 seconds, so it is a type of jackpot that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the variable probability area.

"10R jackpot B" is controlled to the jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and when the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area during the jackpot game state, it is shifted to the probability variable state, and when it does not pass, the time saving state. It is a big hit to move to. In addition, in the "10R big hit B", the period in which the variable probability area is controlled to the open state is as long as 10 seconds, so it is a big hit of the type that the game ball is likely to enter the variable probability area.

When shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until 100 times of variable display is completed or the next big hit occurs. When it shifts to the definite variable state, it maintains the definite variable state until the next big hit occurs. In addition, in this example, when controlled to a variable probability state, it is also controlled to a time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and a big win is achieved, the probability of "10R big win A" is determined with a probability of 40%, and 60%. It is determined as "10R jackpot B" with a probability of . Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a big win is achieved, the probability of "10R big win A" is determined with a probability of 17%. It is determined as "10R jackpot B" with a probability of 83%.

FIG. 8-6(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each transition opportunity. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in this example, when the 10R jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not win in the probability variable region, it is controlled to the time saving state of 100 times, and the 10R jackpot B is When the game ball wins in the variable probability area, the time saving state is controlled until the next big hit. In addition, when the variation of 800 times is performed without being controlled to a big hit and furthermore, without stopping the time saving losing pattern, it is controlled to the time saving state (relief time saving) of 800 times of time saving times.

In this example, as will be described later, at the end of the big hit, when the time saving pattern is stopped, or when it is controlled to the time saving state due to the saving time saving, 800 is set in the saving time counter for the number of times of saving time, and every time a change is made, the saving time is set. The value of the number counter is subtracted by 1, and when the value of the relief time saving number counter becomes 0, it is controlled to the time saving state of 800 times. In other words, when the change is performed 800 times without being a big hit after being controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving, the time saving state is ended and the time saving state is controlled again. , It is designed to continue to be controlled in a time-saving state until the next big hit.

FIG. 8-6(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the relief time reduction arrival rate for each set value. Relief time saving arrival rate is the rate of being controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving. Since the time saving state via the relief time saving is controlled by changing n times (800 times in this example) without being controlled to the jackpot game state, the relief time saving arrival rate K is as follows. It can be calculated as follows.
K = (1-ML) ⁿ = {(P-1)/P} ⁿ
(K = reduction time arrival rate, P = denominator of jackpot probability ML, n = number of fluctuations)

Specifically, for example, if the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/319, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 8.1%, and if the setting value is "2", the jackpot probability ML is Since it is about 1/310, the relief time-saving arrival rate K is 7.5%, and if the set value is "3", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/300, so the relief time-saving arrival rate K is 6.9%. If the set value is "4", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/290, so the relief short-time arrival rate K is 6.3%, and if the set value is "5", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/280. The relief time-saving arrival rate K is 5.7%, and if the set value is "6", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/270, so the relief time-saving arrival rate K is 5.1%.

In this way, the lower the set value of the jackpot probability, the higher the relief time reduction arrival rate. As a result, the player can be rescued even if the set value has a low jackpot probability.

(Time saving type judgment table)
FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a time saving type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Of these, FIG. 8-5(A) shows a specific example of the time reduction type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-5(B) shows a specific example of the time reduction 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 the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a time-saving lost symbol. , the table referred to for determining the time saving type to be either “time saving A”, “working time saving B”, or “working time saving C”.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a time-saving lost symbol. , the table referred to for determining the time saving type to be either “time saving A”, “working time saving B”, or “working time saving C”.

As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) and (B), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed and the time saving is lost, and when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed and the time saving In any case of loss, with a probability of 1/3 it is determined to be "time saving A", with a probability of 1/3 it is decided to be "time saving B", and with a probability of 1/3 "time saving C" is determined.

In addition, the example shown in FIG. 8-5 is an example, and various aspects can be considered as a method of determining the time saving type. For example, if it is determined that the time saving is lost in the variable display of the first special symbol, the probability of "time saving C" is increased, while if it is determined that the time saving is lost in the variable display of the second special symbol, "time saving The determination ratio of the time reduction type may be made different between 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, such as by increasing the determination probability of "loss A".

In addition, for example, if it is configured to be able to determine the time saving loss even during the time saving state via the relief time saving, it may be configured not to uniformly overwrite the time saving counter or the like even if the time saving loss occurs, or the time saving loss pattern It may be configured so that there are cases where the time saving number counter and the like are overwritten and cases where they are not overwritten depending on the type.

FIG. 8-6(C) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the time saving type. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), in this example, in the normal state, when it becomes "time saving A", it is controlled to the time saving state of 100 times of time saving, and when it becomes "time saving B" It is controlled to the time saving state of the number of times of time saving 50 times, and when it becomes "time saving deviation C", it is controlled to the time saving state of the number of times of time saving 30 times. Also, in the time saving state, when it becomes "time saving A", it is controlled to the time saving state until the next big hit, and when it becomes "time saving B", it is controlled to the time saving state with the number of times of 200 times, "time saving is off" C”, it is controlled to the time saving state of 100 time saving times.

In addition, in this example, as will be described later, there is no case where it is determined that the time saving is off during the variable probability state. Further, in this example, as will be described later, there is no case where it is determined that the time saving is off even in the time saving state due to the relief time saving.

In addition, the method of controlling the number of times of time saving when the time saving is lost is not limited to that shown in FIG. 8-6(C). For example, even if the same time-saving lost symbol is derived and displayed, it may be configured so that it is the same at 100 time-saving times during the normal state and during the time-saving state. Also, for example, even if the same time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the number of times of time saving is controlled to 100 times in the normal state, and the number of times of time saving is controlled to 0 times in the time saving state (that is, It may be configured to fall from the time saving state to the normal state). Various modes are conceivable as a method of controlling the number of times of time saving when such time saving is lost.

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 105IW. Among them, FIG. 8-7(A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table A for big hits excluding relief rush time variation. Also, FIG. 8-7(B) shows a specific example of the deviation pattern table B in the normal state. Further, FIG. 8-7(C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table C for loss during the time saving state controlled via the big hit. In addition, FIG. 8-7 (D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table D for loss during the time saving state controlled via time saving loss.

In addition, FIG. 8-8 (E) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table E for deviation during the time saving state controlled via relief time saving. Also, FIGS. 8-8 (F) and (G) show specific examples of the variation pattern tables F and G for failure within 10 variations immediately before the relief time is shortened. Of these, the variation pattern table F shown in FIG. 8-8 (F) is a variation pattern table for immediately before relief time saving selected when the number of pending memories (eg, the number of total pending memories) is 3 or less. In addition, the variation pattern table F shown in FIG. 8-8 (G) is a variation pattern table immediately before the relief time reduction selected when the number of pending memories (for example, the number of total pending memories) is 4 or more.

Further, FIG. 8-8(H) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table H for the loss in the probability variation state. However, in this example, even if the variable probability state or the time saving state, if the number of pending storage is not 1 or more (if there is no pending storage), the variation pattern table B is used to determine the variation pattern.

Further, FIG. 8-8(I) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table I for loss in the relief time-saving rush variation. Further, FIG. 8-8(J) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table J for the big hit in the relief rush variation.

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when a big hit is achieved, the variation patterns are variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PB2-2 (super reach α), and variation pattern PB2. -3 (super reach β). It should be noted that the variation pattern for the big hit has a special figure variation time that is longer by 10000 ms than the variation pattern for the loss that performs the same ready-to-win effect. After performing a reach effect of the same length as the loss variation, a blessing effect to congratulate the big hit, and a re-lottery effect to make it look as if the lottery is being held again (for example, 10R big hit A) This is because a re-lottery effect is performed in which the big hit pattern shown is temporarily stopped and changed to the big hit pattern showing the 10R big hit B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, when there is a deviation in the normal state, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach) , variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), in this example, if there is a deviation during the time saving state controlled via the big hit, the variation pattern PA1-2 (super shortened variation), variation Pattern PA1-3 (shortened variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), in this example, if the deviation occurs during the time reduction state controlled via the time reduction deviation, the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortened variation), Variation pattern PA1-3 (shortened variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) is determined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (E), in this example, if there is a deviation during the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving, the variation pattern PA1-4 (ultra ultra-shortening variation) , variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), FIG. 8-7 (D), and FIG. 8-8 (E), in this example, during the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (super shortening fluctuation) and fluctuation Pattern PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation) and fluctuation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortened fluctuation) are determined at a high rate, and the average fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state. Furthermore, even in the same time-saving state, when the time-saving state is controlled via the time-saving deviation, compared to the time-saving state controlled via the jackpot, the selection probability of the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening variation) is 80. %, and the average fluctuation time is short. In addition, during the time-saving state controlled via the relief time-saving, the selection rate of the variation pattern PA1-4 (ultra-ultra-shortening variation) is as high as 99%, and when the time-saving state is controlled via the time-saving loss or the jackpot In comparison, the average fluctuation time is shorter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (F), in this example, if the deviation occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the number of pending memories (for example, the number of total pending memories) is 3 or less. For example, as the variation pattern, either the variation pattern PA1-3 (shortening variation) or the variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach) is determined, and the probability that the variation pattern PA1-3 (shortening variation) is determined is 95%. getting higher. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (G), in this example, if the deviation occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the number of pending memories (for example, the number of total pending memories) is 4 or more. For example, as the variation pattern, either the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation) or the variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach) is determined, and the probability that the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation) is determined is 95%. getting higher.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (F) and (G), if the deviation occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach β) is not determined and Super Reach is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (H), in this example, if there is a deviation during the probability variable state, the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening variation), the variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach ), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), or variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (E) and (H), when determining the variation pattern of the loss variation, the time saving state via the relief time saving is shorter than the time saving state via the jackpot gaming state The selection rate of variation patterns having variation time is high. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the relief time is reached after playing a game for a long period of time.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (E) and (H), when determining the variation pattern of the loss variation, the time saving state via the relief time saving is more reach than the time saving state via the jackpot gaming state The selection rate of variation patterns accompanied by production is low. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the relief time is reached after playing a game for a long period of time.

As shown in FIG. 8-8 (H), in this example, in the probability variation state, the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortened variation) is determined with a high probability of 90%, and the average variation time is further averaged than in the time-saving state. is getting shorter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(I), in this example, if the short relief rush fluctuation causes a deviation, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (rush failure) is determined as the fluctuation pattern. When the variation pattern PA3-1 is determined, a time-saving rush effect is performed to notify transition (entering) to a time-saving state via relief time-saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(J), in this example, when the big hit is achieved by the short-time relief rush fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (rush phantom big hit) is determined as the fluctuation pattern. When the variation pattern PA3-2 is determined, after the time-saving rush production for notifying the transition to the time-saving state via the relief time-saving (entering) is performed, it is notified that it is a big hit, and the blessing production is performed. Or a re-lottery performance will be held. The production performed after the time-saving rush production is performed may be a production that can be executed even when another variation pattern is selected, but the production that is not performed when another variation pattern is selected. , which can make the player feel unexpectedness and special feeling.

It should be noted that the length of the fluctuation time is different when the relief time short rush fluctuation becomes a misalignment and when the relief time short rush fluctuation becomes a big hit, but the fluctuation pattern with the same length of fluctuation time, or a common A variation pattern may be selected. This makes it possible to save storage capacity.

It should be noted that the method of setting the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 is an example, and various modes are conceivable. For example, if the time saving is lost during the time saving state and is controlled again to the time saving state, it is the same as the variation pattern table C for the loss during the time saving state controlled via the big hit shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) A table may be used to determine the variation pattern.

Also, for example, only if the time saving state continues until the next big hit in the case of the time saving loss (in this example, if the time saving loss A occurs during the time saving state), the jackpot shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) A variation pattern may be determined using the same table as the variation pattern table C for deviation during the time saving state controlled by .

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (E), during the time saving state via the relief time saving, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 of the ultra-super shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds is high, and the fluctuation display Since the digestion speed is fast, there are few types of executable notice effects and pre-reading notice effects. For example, when it is in the time saving state via the relief time saving, the effect of displaying the effect image at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect of lighting the lamp or LED, the predetermined effect sound, and the normal An effect such as outputting a different variable stop sound is executed.

In addition, in this example, the case of providing a variation pattern table E dedicated during the time saving state via the relief time reduction is shown, but the variation pattern table E dedicated during the time reduction state via the relief time reduction is not provided, for example, via the jackpot It may be configured to determine the variation pattern using the variation pattern table C (see FIG. 8-7 (C)) during the time saving state.

In addition, in this example, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is reduced is 10 times or less, the fluctuation pattern tables F and G (see FIGS. 8-8 (F) and (G)) are shown. , is not limited to such aspects. For example, it may be configured to switch the variation pattern table so that the reach ratio gradually decreases as the number of remaining variations until the relief time is reduced decreases, or the number of divisions such as 100 times or 200 times of remaining variations Only in the case of , the variation pattern table may be switched to suggest the number of remaining variations.

(Production control command)
8-9 and 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the command 80XX(H) is an effect control command that designates the variation pattern of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols. (fluctuation pattern command). 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 9000 (H) is a production control command (display result 1 specification command) (off specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is lost (no time saving). be.

Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command) (time reduction A designation command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is time saving A. be. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command) (time reduction B designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as time reduction B. be. Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command) (time reduction C designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as time reduction C. be.

The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (10R jackpot A designation command)) designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 10R jackpot A. . The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (10R big hit B designation command)) designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 10R big hit B. .

Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number 1 designation command) that specifies the remaining number of fluctuations (126 times or less) until relief time reduction. In this example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (126 times or less) until the relief time is reduced is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 1 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 1 time, the command 9501 (H) is transmitted as the relief time reduction number 1 designation command, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 126 times, A command 957E (H) is transmitted as a relief time reduction number 1 designation command. In this example, if the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 127 times or more, the maximum value of 7F (H) is set to the EXT data, and the relief time reduction number 1 designation command is uniform. command 957F(H) is sent to

Command 96XX (H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number 2 designation command) that specifies the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100) until relief time reduction is achieved. In this example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (the number of times in units of 100) until the relief time is reduced is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 100 times, the command 9601 (H) is transmitted as a relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 700 times, A command 9607 (H) is transmitted as a relief time reduction number 1 designation command.

Command 97XX (H) is an effect control command (restoration relief time reduction number designation command) that specifies the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100) until relief time reduction when power is restored. In this example, when the power is restored, a value corresponding to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the command for specifying the number of times of relief time when restoration is performed and transmitted. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is reduced at the time of power restoration is 100 times or less, the command 9701 (H) is transmitted as a relief time reduction number designation command at the time of restoration, and the remaining number of fluctuations is 701 times or more. And when it is 800 times or less, a command 9708 (H) is transmitted as a recovery time reduction time number designation command.

In this example, the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened can be specified in units of 126 times, and if the remaining number of times is 127 or more, it can be specified in units of 100 times. Although the case of transmitting to . For example, two commands may be combined and transmitted so that even when the remaining number of times is 127 or more, the commands can be transmitted in units of one.

Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation A specification command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped and that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation B designation command) capable of specifying that the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped and that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation C designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped and that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be.

The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation A designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and specifying that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds. The command A101 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation B designation command) capable of specifying that the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped and that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. The command A102 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol determination C designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and that the symbol determination period is 0.5 seconds. be.

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 a post-round display (display of an interval between rounds) during a big win 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 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.

Command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the game state is controlled to the normal state. Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state A designation command) that designates that the game state is controlled to the time saving state at the end of the jackpot game. Command E002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state B designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the time saving state when time saving is lost. Command E003 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state C designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the time saving state during relief time saving. Command E004 (H) is an effect control command (variable probability state designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to a variable probability state.

The command E100 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed notification start designation command) that designates the start of the right-handed notification. The command E101 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed notification end designation command) that designates the end of the right-handed notification.

Command F000(H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that designates a customer waiting demonstration.

Command F1XX (H) is an effect control command (setting value command) indicating that the setting value indicated by XX is set. For example, the setting value command (F101 (H)) to specify the setting value "1" when the setting value is "1", and the setting value command (F102 (H)) to specify the setting value "2" when the setting value is "2" (H)) is a setting value command (F103 (H)) that specifies the setting value "3" when the setting value is "3", and specifies the setting value "4" when the setting value is "4". When the value command (F104(H)) is the setting value "5", the setting value is "5". When the setting value command (F105(H)) is the setting value "6", the setting value is "6". A set value command (F106 (H)) specifying is transmitted.

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 8-9 and FIG. Incidentally, the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 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 .

(Game control main processing)
FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing the game control main processing in the characterizing section 105IW. In this example, the processes of steps S1 to S7, the processes of steps S8 to S9, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 are the same as those shown in FIG.

In this example, when the effect control command for instructing recovery from the power failure is transmitted in step S7, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction number counter for counting the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction. Control is performed to set a value corresponding to the current relief time reduction counter value and to transmit a restoration time relief time reduction number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS11). For example, when the current value of the relief time reduction number counter is 100 or less, the CPU 10 performs control to transmit a command 9701 (H) as a restoration time relief time reduction number designation command. Further, for example, when the current value of the relief time reduction number counter is 701 or more and 800 or less, the CPU 10 performs control to transmit a command 9708 (H) as a restoration time relief time reduction number designation command. Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the recovery processing is executed, the command for specifying the number of times of recovery time reduction is transmitted, and the remaining time until the current relief time reduction The number of fluctuations is notified.

In addition, in this example, a case is shown in which the command for specifying the number of times to shorten the recovery time during recovery is transmitted separately from the command for recovery from a power failure, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the EXT data of the recovery command (for example, power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7 may be configured to set a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the recovery time is shortened and transmitted.

In addition, when the effect control command for instructing initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "800" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 105IWS12). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the game machine is powered on, "800" is set to the relief time saving number counter. That is, in this example, after the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on to the game machine, even if the variation display is executed 800 times, if neither the big hit nor the time-saving deviation occurs, the relief time-saving state occurs. will be controlled by In addition, in this example, it is possible to specify the initial value to be set to the relief time reduction number counter based on the effect control command instructing the initialization transmitted in step S9.

In addition, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of turning on the power to the gaming machine, the relief time reduction counter is set to "800" and initialized. Instead, the configuration may be such that the initial setting of the relief time reduction number counter is not performed when the RAM clear processing is executed. With such a configuration, the game can be started from the continuation of the value of the relief time reduction number counter of the previous day, so that the investment amount until the relief time reduction can be reduced and the player is not disadvantaged. be able to.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, only when the ON of the clear switch is detected (Y in step S3) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the initial setting of the relief time reduction counter is not performed, and the RAM When an abnormality is detected (N in steps S4 and S5) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the initial setting of the relief time reduction number counter may be performed.

In addition, when the output signal from the clear switch is on when the power is turned on, the pending storage information and the time saving flag information are initialized in step S8, and the relief time saving number counter is also initialized in step 105IWS12. On the other hand, at the time of recovery from a power failure, the pending storage information, the time saving flag information, and the relief time saving number counter information are in a state of being backed up from before the power failure occurred. As a result, for example, even if power failure occurs just before the relief time is reached, the player is prevented from being disadvantaged.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-39, it is a state in which four pending memories are stored. If this occurs, it is decided to control the time saving state via the relief time saving if the pending storage information, the time saving flag information and the relief time saving counter information are initialized when the power is restored from the power outage. (the suspension memory corresponding to the 800th variation was stored), the time-saving state was not controlled after the power failure was restored, and the player was disadvantaged. . Therefore, by not initializing the pending storage information, the time saving flag information and the relief time saving number counter information at the time of restoration of power failure, the player is prevented from being disadvantaged.

In this example, when the output signal from the clear switch is on, the relief time reduction counter information is also initialized (step 105IWS12), but the output signal from the clear switch is on. In this case, the pending storage information and the time saving flag information may be initialized, and the relief time saving number counter information may not be initialized. Specifically, by performing the process of step S8, although the pending storage information and the time saving flag information are initialized, the process of step 105IWS12 may not be performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent intentional initialization of the relief time reduction number counter information by the game arcade, and it is possible to secure the degree of relief for the player.

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S110) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending memory number (step 105IWS51). 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 105IWS52). 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 105IWS53). 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 105 IWS54).

In this characterizing portion 105IW, by executing the processing of steps 105IWS52 to S54, 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 105 IWS55). 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 105IWS56). 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 105IWS57). 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 .

Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for winning determination from the random number buffer area (step 105IWS61), and executes the big winning determination module (step 105IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) with a hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot when they match. It's a program. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit. In this case, the CPU 103, if the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is not set (if the probability state is low), the jackpot determination value for low probability (FIG. 8-2 (A) and FIG. 8-3 (A) reference) is used to determine the big hit. In addition, CPU103, if the probability variation flag is set (if the high probability state), using the jackpot determination value for high probability (see FIGS. 8-2 (B) and 8-3 (B)) Judge the jackpot. The CPU 103 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit when the value of the hit determination random number matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3.

If it is determined to be a big hit (Y of step 105IWS63), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit (step 105IWS64). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (10R jackpot A or 10R jackpot B) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number for type determination stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type (step 105 IWS65). Incidentally, in this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS84.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit (N of step 105 IWS63), the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the time saving state is 0 or not. is confirmed (step 105 IWS 66). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving number counter (step 105IWS67), and confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 105IWS68). ). If the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a time saving end flag indicating that the time saving state is ended at the end of fluctuation (step 105IWS69).

In this example, steps 105IWS66 to S69 are executed before the counting process of the number of fluctuations until the relief time saving after step 105IWS71 to perform the subtraction process of the time saving number counter, but such a processing mode not limited to For example, after executing the counting process of the number of fluctuations until the remedy time saving in step 105IWS71 and thereafter, the subtraction process of the time saving number counter may be executed. In this case, for example, if it is a variable display that will save time, if the subtraction process is executed after setting "800" in the time saving number counter (see step 105 IWS172), the value of the time saving number counter will be 1 extra. Since it is subtracted, it may be configured to add 1 again to the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction process in the variable display for saving time. Moreover, you may comprise so that "801" with 1 more may be set to the number-of-hours-savings counter beforehand.

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the relief time reduction number counter (step 105IWS71). In this example, by executing the process of step 105IWS71, regardless of whether the game state is normal state, time saving state, or probability variable state, the value of the relief time saving number counter is uniformly updated. . Further, in this example, by executing the processing of step 105 IWS71, regardless of whether the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. , the value of the relief time reduction counter is uniformly updated.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (step 105IWS72). If the value of the relief time-saving counter after subtraction is 126 or less (N of step 105 IWS72), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time-saving counter to the EXT data, and issues a relief time-saving number 1 designation command. Control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (step 105IWS73). For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 1, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the command 9501 (H) as the relief time-saving number 1 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 126, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the command 957E(H) as the relief time-saving number 1 designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 105IWS74). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS79. If the value of the relief time-saving number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a relief time-saving determination flag indicating control to the time-saving state at the end of fluctuation based on the occurrence of the relief time-saving (step 105 IWS75). . Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the relief time-saving counter after subtraction is 127 or more (Y in step 105IWS72), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7F (H) as EXT data, and commands 957F as a relief time-saving number 1 designation command. (H) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105 IWS76). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times (100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times in this example). Confirm whether or not (step 105 IWS77). Whether or not the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by confirming the value of the relief time reduction number counter. If the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter to the EXT data, and controls the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Control is performed for transmission to the application CPU 120 (step 105 IWS 78). For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 100, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the command 9601 (H) as the relief time-saving number 2 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 700, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9607 (H) as a relief time-saving number 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS79.

In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) counts the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction, and when transmitting the relief time reduction number 1 designation command or the relief time reduction number 2 designation command is shown, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 side may be configured to count the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time saving and execute the later-described fanning effect or countdown effect.

Also, for example, when the relief time reduction counter is set (set to "800") at the timing of the relief time reduction as described later, and the relief time reduction is configured to occur continuously, the first relief time reduction Only when it becomes, it is configured to transmit the command for specifying the number of times of saving time 1 and the command for specifying the number of times of saving time 2, and when the time is reduced after the second time, the command for specifying the number of times of saving time 1 and the number of times of saving time 2 are sent. It may be configured not to.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a time saving flag C indicating a time saving state controlled via relief time saving is set (step 105 IWS79). If the time saving flag C is set (that is, if it is in the time saving state via relief time saving), the process proceeds to step 105IWS84. In this example, by executing the processing of step 105IWS79, if it is in the time saving state via relief time saving, without performing the time saving loss determination processing after step 105IWS81, it is assumed that there is no time saving loss as it is. It is decided that

In addition, not only during the time saving state through relief time saving, but also during the time saving state through the big win and during the time saving state through the time saving loss, it may be configured not to uniformly determine the time saving state. That is, not only when the time-saving flag C is set, but also when the time-saving flag A and the time-saving flag B are set, the time-saving deviation determination processing after step 105IWS81 is uniformly not performed, and there is no time-saving as it is. may decide to exclude

Also, conversely, even during the time saving state via relief time saving, it may be configured to be able to determine the time saving deviation by executing the processing after step 105IWS81. In addition, it may be configured such that both relief time saving and time saving deviation may occur in the same variable display. In this case, for example, it may be configured to control to the time saving state with priority on relief time saving, or may be configured to control to the time saving state with priority on time saving deviation.

If the time saving flag C is not set (that is, if it is not a time saving state via relief time saving), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step 105IWS80). If the variable probability flag is set (that is, if the variable probability state), the process proceeds to step 105 IWS84. In this example, by executing the process of step 105IWS80, if it is in the variable probability state, without performing the time saving loss determination process after step 105IWS81, it is determined to be out without time saving as it is. be.

If the probability variation flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the probability variation state), the CPU 103 uses the time saving loss determination table for determining whether or not the time saving loss is determined, lottery processing based on the random number for time saving loss determination and determines whether or not it is time saving (step 105IWS81). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the time saving loss judgment table for the first special symbol is selected, and the time saving loss is determined with a probability of about 1/400. (See Figure 8-2). Also, if the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second", select the time-saving loss determination table for the second special symbol, and decide to make the time-saving loss with a probability of about 1/200 ( (see Figure 8-3).

If it is determined to be time saving (Y in step 105 IWS82), the CPU 103 determines the type (time saving A or time saving) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area B, time-saving loss C) is determined as the type of time-saving loss (step 105 IWS83). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random number extracted in the starting winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first and second reserve storage buffers, and determines the time saving type. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS84.

In addition, in step 105IWS83, time-saving type determination is performed using the random number for type determination common to the random number for type determination used by jackpot type determination of step 105IWS65, and the random number for type determination. Furthermore, when configured to determine a small hit and also to determine a small hit type, a common type determination random number is used in the small hit type determination in addition to the big hit type determination and time saving type determination. It suffices to configure such that the determination process is performed by

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type and the time saving type (step 105IWS84). In this case, for example, when the 10R big hit A is determined, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "3", and when the 10R big hit B is determined, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "7". If it is determined to be time saving A, the special symbol stop pattern is determined to be "2", and if it is decided to be time saving B, the special symbol stop symbol is "4". ”, and if it is decided to be a time saving loss C, the special symbol stop pattern is determined to be “6”, and if it is decided to be a loss (no time saving), the special symbol stop pattern is decided. Decide "-". Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 105IWS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 105IWS86).

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-14 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S111) 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 big hit flag is set (step 105IWS1701). If the jackpot flag is set, it is checked whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (step 105IWS1701A). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (that is, if the relief time reduction variation), the CPU 103, as a table for determining the variation pattern, the variation for the big hit shown in FIG. 8-8 (J) Select pattern table J (step 105IWS1701B). In addition, if the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0 (that is, if it is not a relief time reduction variation), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern for the big hit shown in FIG. 8-7 (A). is selected (step 105 IWS 1702).

If the jackpot flag is not set (that is, if the game is lost), it is checked whether the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (step 105IWS1702A). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (that is, if the relief time reduction variation), the CPU 103, as a table for determining the variation pattern, the variation for the big hit shown in FIG. 8-8 (I) Select pattern table I (step 105IWS1702B). Further, if the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0 (that is, if it is not a change that causes relief time reduction), the CPU 103 confirms whether the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 10 or less (step 105IWS1703). . If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 10 or less (that is, if the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 10 times or less), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or less. Check if it is. It should be noted that, without being limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, it may be configured to confirm whether or not the values of the first reserved storage number counter and the second reserved storage number counter are 3 or less.

If the value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or less (Y in step 105 IWS1704), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as the table for the failure immediately before the relief time reduction shown in FIG. 8-8 (F). selects the variation pattern table F (step 105 IWS 1705). If the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 or more (N in step 105 IWS1704), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as the table for the failure immediately before the relief time reduction shown in FIG. 8-8 (G). is selected (step 105 IWS 1706).

If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not less than 10 (N of step 105IWS1703), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable probability flag is set (step 105IWS1707). If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if the probability variation state), the CPU 103, as a table for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern table for deviation during the probability variation state shown in FIG. 8-8 (H) Select H (step 105 IWS 1708). However, in this case, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number counter, selects the fluctuation pattern table H on the condition that the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 or more, and is 0 (that is, if there is no reserved storage), then the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-7(B) is selected.

If the variable probability flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag A indicating the time saving state controlled via the big hit is set (step 105 IWS 1709). If the time saving flag A is set (that is, if it is a time saving state controlled via a big hit), the CPU 103 is a table for determining the variation pattern, and via the big hit shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) Select the fluctuation pattern table C for deviation during the controlled time saving state (step 105 IWS 1710). However, in this case, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number counter, selects the variation pattern table C on the condition that the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 or more, and selects the value of the total pending storage number counter is 0 (that is, if there is no reserved storage), then the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-7(B) is selected.

If the time saving flag A is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag B indicating the time saving state controlled via the time saving failure is set (step 105IWS1711). If the time saving flag B is set (that is, if it is a time saving state controlled via time saving off), the CPU 103, as a table for determining the variation pattern, the time saving off shown in FIG. 8-7 (D) Select the variation pattern table D for deviation during the time saving state controlled via (step 105 IWS 1712). However, in this case, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number counter, selects the variation pattern table D on the condition that the value of the total pending storage number counter is 1 or more, and determines the value of the total pending storage number counter. is 0 (that is, if there is no reserved storage), then the variation pattern table B for deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 8-7(B) is selected.

If the time saving flag B is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag C indicating the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving is set (step 105IWS1713). If the time saving flag C is set (that is, if the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving), the CPU 103 uses the relief time saving shown in FIG. 8-8 (E) as a table for determining the variation pattern. Select the fluctuation pattern table E for deviation during the time saving state controlled via (step 105 IWS 1714).

If the time saving flag C is not set (that is, if it is in the normal state), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as a variation pattern for the deviation during the normal state shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) Select table B (step 105 IWS 1715).

Next, the CPU 103 is stored in the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 105IWS1701B, S1702, S1702B, S1705, S1706, S1708, S1710, S1712, S1714, S1715 and the first special symbol determination buffer. 8-7 and 8-8 is determined based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number (step 105 IWS 1716). 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 105IWS1717).

When the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined in step 105 IWS1716, the CPU 103 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time to the variation time timer to measure the variation time. (step 105IWS1718), 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 105IWS1719). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 105IWS1720).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing the special symbol variation process (step S112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) first, if not yet transmitted, the decision result of whether or not to hit the big hit, the decision result of the big hit type, and the time saving type Based on the result of determination, control is performed to transmit one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step 105IWS1122), and when the variable time timer times out (step 105IWS1123), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is determined to be time saving (step 105IWS1123). 105 IWS 1124). It should be noted that whether or not it is determined to be time-saving can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop symbols of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 105IWS85.

If it is determined to be time-saving, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed LED 105IW10 (step 105IWS1125). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1126).

By executing the process of step 105 IWS1125, in this example, when the time-saving lost symbol is derived and displayed, the lighting of the right-handed LED 105IW10 is started at the start of the symbol fixing period.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (step 105IWS1127). If neither the time saving flag A nor the time saving flag B is set (that is, if it is in a normal state), the CPU 103 is a symbol for measuring the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A value corresponding to "20 seconds" is set in the fixed period timer (step 105IWS1128). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command, which can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds, to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1129). 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 A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit the second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS1139.

If the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (that is, if the time saving state), the CPU 103 is a design confirmation period for measuring the fixed display period of the stop design of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A value corresponding to "10 seconds" is set in the timer (step 105IWS1130). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol confirmation B designation command or a second symbol confirmation B designation command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1131). 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 B designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In that case, control is performed to transmit the second symbol confirmation B designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS1139.

If it is not determined to be time saving (N of step 105IWS1124), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the relief time saving determination flag is set (step 105IWS1132). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed LED 105IW10 (step 105IWS1133). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1134).

In this example, when the relief time is shortened by executing the process of step 105IWS1133, lighting of the right-handed LED 105IW10 is started at the start of the symbol fixing period.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to "20 seconds" to a symbol fixation period timer for measuring the fixation display period of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step 105IWS1135). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command, which can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds, to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1136). 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 A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit the second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS1139.

If the relief time reduction determination flag is not set (N of step 105IWS1132), the CPU 103 sets the symbol determination period timer for measuring the determination display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to "0.5 Seconds" is set (step 105 IWS 1137). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first symbol determination C designation command or the second symbol determination C designation command that can specify that the symbol determination period is 0.5 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS1138). . 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 C designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit the second symbol confirmation C designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS1139.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step S113) (step 105IWS1139).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIGS. 8-16 and 8-17 are flowcharts showing special symbol stop processing (step S113) in 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 105IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 105IWS132). .

If the value of the symbol fixed period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended yet), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag. is confirmed (step 105 IWS 133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103, if it is set, counts the probability variation flag, the time saving flag A, the time saving flag B, the time saving flag C, and the number of times of execution of the variable display during the time saving state. The time saving counter is reset (step 105IWS134).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "800" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 105IWS135). Therefore, in this example, "800" is set to the relief time saving number counter with the big hit as a trigger, and even if the variation display is executed 800 times after the big win game ends, neither the next big win nor the time saving occurs. , it will be a relief time reduction and will be controlled in a time reduction state.

In this example, by executing the processing of step 105 IWS 135, when a big hit is made, the initial setting is shown by setting "800" to the relief time reduction number counter at the start of the fanfare period of the big win. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter during the round of the jackpot game, and "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter at the start or end of the ending period of the jackpot game. can be configured to

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed LED 105IW10 (step 105IWS136). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS137).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a pre-opening big winning hole timer for measuring the time before opening the big winning hole (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 105IWS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S144) (step 105IWS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N of step 105IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving end flag is set (step 105IWS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 105IWS142). Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag C is set (step 105IWS143). If the time saving flag C is set, the CPU 103 sets the relief time saving number counter to "800" (step 105IWS144).

In this example, as will be described later, when the relief time is reduced, the time reduction state is controlled to 800 times of the time reduction (see steps 105, IWS172 and S173). By executing the processing of steps 105, IWS143 and S144, in this example, when it is controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the relief time-saving, 800 times of fluctuation display is executed without becoming a big hit or time-saving loss. Triggered by this, "800" is set to the relief time reduction counter. Then, after that, even if the variable display is performed 800 times, if neither the next big hit nor the time-saving error occurs, the second relief time-saving operation is performed, and the time-saving state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the set time saving flags (one of the time saving flags A to C) and terminates the time saving state (step 105IWS145). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS150.

If the time saving end flag is not set (N of step 105IWS141), the process proceeds to step 105IWS150.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to terminate lighting of the right-handed LED 105IW10 (step 105IWS150). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed notification end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS151). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS152). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS153.

It should be noted that, in this example, by executing the process of step 105IWS141-S152, it shows the case where the right-handed notification is terminated while shifting to the normal state at the end of the symbol determination period in the time-saving final variation. It is not limited to any form. For example, it may be configured to shift to the normal state at the start of the fluctuation or at the start of the symbol fixed period in the time saving final fluctuation and end the right hitting notification.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is determined to be time-saving (step 105IWS153). It should be noted that whether or not it is determined to be time-saving can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop symbols of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 105IWS85.

If it is determined to be out of time saving, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (step 105 IWS 154). If neither the time saving flag A nor the time saving flag B is set (that is, if it is in the normal state), the CPU 103 sets "100" to the time saving number counter if the time saving is out of A (Y in step 105 IWS 155) (step 105 IWS 156). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS165.

If the time-saving failure is not A, the CPU 103 sets the time-saving frequency counter to "50" if it is the time-saving failure B (step 105IWS157) (step 105IWS158). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS165.

If it is not time saving failure B (that is, if it is time saving failure C), the CPU 103 sets "30" to the time saving frequency counter (step 105IWS159). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS165.

If the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (that is, if the time saving state), the CPU 103 resets the value of the time saving number counter to 0 if the time saving deviation A (Y in step 105 IWS 160) ( Step 105 IWS 161). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS165.

If it is not time saving failure A, if it is time saving failure B (Y in step 105IWS162), the CPU 103 sets "200" to the time saving frequency counter (step 105IWS163). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS165.

If it is not time saving failure B (that is, if it is time saving failure C), the CPU 103 sets "100" to the time saving frequency counter (step 105 IWS 164). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS165.

Next, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag A if it is set (step 105 IWS 165). Further, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag B to control the time saving state (step 105IWS166).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "800" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 105IWS167). Therefore, in this example, "800" is set to the relief time-saving number counter with the time-saving loss as a trigger, and even if the fluctuation display is performed 800 times after the time-saving loss, neither the next big hit nor the time-saving loss occurs. , it will be a relief time reduction and will be controlled in a time reduction state.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the time saving state B designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105 IWS 168). In addition, the CPU 103 controls the external device such as a hall computer to start outputting the jackpot 2 signal (step 105 IWS 169).

By executing the processing of steps 105, IWS166 and S168, in this example, when the time saving lost symbol is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state at the end of the symbol fixing period, and the time saving state B designation command is issued. By being transmitted, the background image is switched to the background image corresponding to the time saving state via time saving. Further, by executing the processing of step 105 IWS169, the external output of the two jackpot signals is started at the end of the symbol fixing period.

If it is not determined to be time saving (N of step 105IWS153), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the relief time saving determination flag is set (step 105IWS170). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the relief time reduction determination flag (step 105IWS171) and sets the time reduction counter to "800" (step 105IWS172).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "800" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 105IWS172A). Therefore, in this example, "800" is set to the relief time-saving number counter triggered by being controlled to the time-saving state and the time-saving state, and after the time-saving state is controlled to the time-saving state, the variable display is performed 800 times. If the next big hit does not occur again, the relief time is shortened again and the state is controlled to the time shortening state. In other words, once the relief time is shortened and the state is controlled to the time saving state, the control is continued to the time saving state unless a big hit occurs.

Further, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag C to control the time saving state (step 105IWS173). Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits the time saving state C designation|designated command to CPU120 for production|presentation control (step 105IWS174).

In addition, in this example, at the timing of the relief time reduction, the relief time reduction counter is not set only by controlling the time reduction state, and after that, the 800 times variable display is finished and the relief time reduction is performed at the timing of controlling to the normal state. Although the case of setting the number counter (see step 105 IWS144) is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to control to the time saving state at the timing of the relief time saving and to set the relief time saving number counter (set "800"). According to such a configuration, it is possible to continuously generate the relief time reduction, and once the relief time reduction occurs, the time reduction state can be continued until a big hit occurs.

In addition, in this example, when setting the relief time reduction counter, "800" is set, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is performed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is set to "0". ”, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when setting the relief time-saving number counter, "0" is set, and the value of the relief time-saving number counter is incremented by 1 each time the variable display is performed, and the value of the relief time-saving number counter becomes "800". It may be constructed so as to generate relief time reduction based on the fact.

In addition, in this example, when the relief time is shortened, a case is shown in which 20 seconds, which is longer than usual, is set as the symbol determination period to secure the effect period such as the mode transition effect, but the image display device is used during the symbol determination period. In 5, the decoration pattern may not be displayed, and only the small pattern may be displayed so that the small pattern is not hidden by the performance accessory or the like.

In addition, in this example, by executing the process of step 105IWS172, it shows the case of setting the same 800 times as the number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction occurs as the time reduction number, but it is limited to such an aspect do not have. For example, in step 105IWS172, a value larger than "800" or a smaller value may be set in the time saving number counter.

Further, in step 105IWS172, a value corresponding to a plurality of types of times of shortening of working hours may be set in the number of times of shortening of working hours counter. For example, when the first relief time is reduced, the time reduction counter is set to "100", and when the second relief time is reduced, the time reduction counter is set to "800". good too.

In addition, for example, it is configured to determine the number of times of time saving by performing lottery processing based on random numbers, and in step 105 IWS 172, a value corresponding to the number of times of time saving determined by lottery processing may be set in the time saving number counter. good. In this case, for example, the number of times of time saving may be determined to be 100 times with a probability of 10%, and may be determined to be 800 times with a probability of 90%. In addition, when the number of times of time saving is determined by lottery processing, the number of times of time saving may be determined by using the type determination random number used to determine the jackpot type and time saving type, or the number of times of time saving may be determined using a dedicated random number. You may

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 105IWS175).

(external output signal)
8-18 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of external output signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 8-18, in this example, as external output signals, a jackpot 1 signal, a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, a jackpot 4 signal, and a fluctuation stop signal are output. Among them, the jackpot 1 signal is a signal output to the outside during the jackpot game. Also, the jackpot 2 signal is a signal that is externally output during the jackpot game and during the time saving state. Also, the big hit 3 signal is a signal that is externally output during the time-saving pattern fixing period. In addition, the big hit 4 signal is a signal that is externally output during the pattern confirmation period of the variable display, which is reduced in relief time. Further, the fluctuation stop signal is a signal that is externally output at the start of the symbol fixing period.

In this example, in addition to the case of shifting to the time saving state at the end of the big hit game, there is a case where the time saving loss pattern is derived and displayed, so there is a case where the time saving loss pattern is derived and displayed. 2, external output of two jackpot signals is started at the end of the symbol fixing period (see step 105, IWS169).

It should be noted that the big win 3 signal and the big win 4 signal may be configured to be output not only during the symbol determination period but also during the big win game. In addition, in this example, a case of outputting separate external output signals (3 jackpot signals and 4 jackpot signals) for the case of time saving and the case of relief time saving is shown. may be configured to output

Also, the big win 3 signal and the big win 4 signal may be configured to be output at the timing after the fluctuation stop signal is output during the symbol fixation period.

Also, the big hit 3 signal may be configured to be continuously output even during the time saving state via the time saving loss. Also, the jackpot 4 signal may be configured to be continuously output even during the time saving state via the relief time saving. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably determine the type of time saving even during the time saving state.

FIG. 8-19 is a flow chart showing a jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) executed before each round in the jackpot game. In the jackpot opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the big winning opening pre-opening timer by -1 (step 105IWS1401). When the timer before opening the big winning opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big winning opening is 0) (step 105IWS1402), the CPU 103 initializes the winning number counter (step 105IWS1403). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero. Also, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (step 105IWS1405).

Next, when the round to be started is the 8th round, the CPU 103 controls the variable probability area to be open (steps 105IWS1410A, S1410B).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the opening time corresponding to the jackpot type and the round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step 105IWS1409). Then, the big winning opening is controlled to open (step 105IWS1410C). Specifically, the solenoid 82 is driven to open the big winning opening.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the value of the current round number counter to the EXT data, and performs control to transmit a designation command during opening of the big winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step 105IWS1411).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process during jackpot opening (step 105IWS306) (step S115).

FIG. 8-20 is a flow chart showing the process during jackpot opening (step S115). In the jackpot opening process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variable region switch for detecting the winning of the game ball to the probability variable region is turned on, that is, whether or not the winning of the game ball to the probability variable region is detected. It is determined (step 105IWS1450A), and if it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 105IWS1451. If the probability variable region switch is on, control is performed to transmit a probability variable region winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step 105IWS1450B). It should be noted that at timings other than the round in which the winning of the game ball to the probability variable area can occur, even if the probability variable area switch is turned on, the winning of the game ball to the probability variable area may be invalidated. . For example, even if it is Y in step 105IWS1450A, step 105IWS1450B may not be performed in rounds other than 8 rounds (round number counter=1 to 7, 9, 10) in 10R jackpots A and B.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is time to close the variable probability area (step 105IWS1450C), and proceeds to step 105IWS1451 if not. If it is the closing timing, the variable probability area is controlled to the closed state (step 105IWS1450D). The closing timing of the probability variable region is 0.1 seconds after starting the round game of 8 rounds in the case of the 10R jackpot A, and after starting the round game of 8 rounds in the case of the 10R jackpot B. 10 seconds later.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the count switch (step 105IWS1451). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input. When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has entered the big winning hole is detected (Y in step 105IWS1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step 105IWS1452). Then, when the value of the prize number counter after addition reaches 10 (step 105IWS1453), the CPU 103 proceeds to step 105IWS1459.

If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the opening/closing time timer (step 105IWS1454), and confirms whether or not the opening/closing time timer has timed out (step 105IWS1455). If the open/close time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the open/close time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS1459.

At step 105IWS1459, the CPU 103 controls the large winning opening to be closed (step 105IWS1459), and proceeds to step 105IWS1460. Specifically, the driving of the solenoid 82 is stopped to control the big winning opening to be in a closed state.

After shifting to step 105 IWS 1460, the CPU 103 performs processing for ending the round. Specifically, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the current round number counter to the EXT data, and performs control to transmit a designated command after opening the big winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step 105 IWS 1460).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening post-processing (step 105IWS305) (step 105IWS1465).

If the final round has ended (Y of step 105IWS1461), CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end processing (step 105IWS307) (step S116).

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 8-21 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step S117) 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 105IWS531), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 105IWS535. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot flag (step 105IWS532) and performs control to transmit a jackpot end designation command (step 105IWS533). 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 105 IWS 534), and executes the process. finish.

At step 105 IWS535, 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 105IWS536). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 105IWS536), the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag A and controls the time saving state (step 105IWS537).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the variable probability area in the jackpot gaming state (step 105IWS538). Specifically, when the game ball passes through the probability variable region, a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the probability variable region is set, and if the flag is set here, the probability variable region While determining that it has passed, if the flag is not set, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the variable probability area. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the variable probability area in the jackpot game state, the CPU 103 sets the variable probability flag to shift the game state to the variable probability state (step 105IWS541), and resets the value of the time saving number counter to 0. (Step 105 IWS 542). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the variable probability state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 105IWS543). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS544.

Further, if the game ball has not passed through the variable probability area in the jackpot game state, the CPU 103 sets the time-saving number counter to "100" (step 105IWS539). Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits the time saving state A specification command to CPU120 for production|presentation control (step 105IWS540).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 105IWS544).

(state change)
Next, the state transition in this characterizing portion 105IW will be described. FIG. 8-22 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in this characterizing portion 105IW. As shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, when the 10R big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the variable probability state (see step 105 IWS541), and when the 10R big hit A occurs, Or, when the 10R big hit B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) (see step 105IWS537-S539). In addition, even in the normal state, if the time saving pattern is derived and displayed even if it is lost, it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state via time saving loss) (see step 105 IWS 166). Furthermore, even if it is lost, if the relief time is reduced (after the RAM clear process, after the big hit or time saving loss, the number of fluctuations reaches 800 times without the next big hit or time saving loss) case) is controlled to the time saving state C (time saving state via relief time saving) (see step 105IWS173).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the variable probability state, when the 10R big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability region, it is controlled again to the variable probability state (see step 105IWS541), and the 10R big hit A occurs. If the 10R big hit B is generated and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) (see step 105 IWS537 to S539). On the other hand, in the probability variable state, there is no case where the time saving pattern is derived and displayed (see Y in step 105 IWS80), and there is no case of relief time saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the time saving state A, when the 10R big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the variable probability state (see step 105IWS541), and the 10R big hit A occurs. If the 10R big hit B is generated and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, it is controlled again to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) (see step 105 IWS537 to S539). Also, in the time saving state A, even if it is lost, if the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state via time saving loss) (see step 105 IWS 166). Also, in the time-saving state A, when 100 fluctuation displays are completed without the occurrence of a big hit, control is effected to the normal state (see steps 105, IWS66-S69, and S145). On the other hand, in the time saving state A, there is no case of relief time saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the time saving state B, when the 10R big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the variable probability state (see step 105IWS541), and the 10R big hit A occurs. If the 10R big hit B is generated and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) (see step 105 IWS537 to S539). Also, in the time saving state B, even if it is lost, if the time saving lost symbol is derived and displayed, it is controlled again to the time saving state B (time saving state via time saving loss) (step 105 IWS 166). Also, in the time-saving state A, when the fluctuation display is completed 30 times, 50 times, 100 times, or 200 times without occurrence of a big hit, control is made to the normal state (see steps 105, IWS66-S69, S145). However, when the time saving state is shifted to the time saving state B due to the time saving deviation A during the time saving state, the time saving state B is continued until the next big hit occurs (see steps 105, IWS160 and S161). On the other hand, in the time saving state B, there is no case of relief time saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the time saving state C, when the 10R big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the variable probability state (see step 105IWS541), and the 10R big hit A occurs. If the 10R big hit B is generated and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) (see step 105 IWS537 to S539). On the other hand, in the time saving state C, there is no case where the time saving failure symbol is derived and displayed (see Y in step 105 IWS79), and there is no case of relief time saving. Further, in the time-saving state C, when 800 fluctuation displays are completed without the occurrence of a big hit, control is made again to the time-saving state C (see step 105, IWS173).

In addition, in this example, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed in the time saving state A, the case is uniformly shifted to the time saving state B, but it is not limited to such a control mode. For example, the remaining number of times of the current time saving is compared with the number of times of saving time corresponding to the determined type of time saving, and if the remaining number of the current number of times of saving time is larger, the current state of time saving A is continued as it is. may

In addition, in this example, when a big hit occurs during the time saving state B and the game ball does not enter the probability variable area, the case is uniformly shifted to the time saving state A, but only such a control mode can't For example, comparing the number of times the current number of times of time saving and the number of times of time saving corresponding to the case where the game ball does not enter the probability variable area (in this example, 100 times), the remaining number of times of the number of times of the current time saving is greater For example, the present time saving state B may be continued as it is.

In addition, in this example, there is no case where the time saving pattern is derived and displayed during the time saving state C (see Y in step 105IWS79). , Even in the time saving state C, it may be configured so that it can be determined that the time saving is off.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 8-23 and 8-24 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 105IWS611). 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 105IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 105 IWS 613). 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 105IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 105IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 105 IWS 616).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 105IWS617), 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 105IWS618 ).

The received effect control command is any of the design determination designation commands (first design determination A designation command, first design determination B designation command, first design determination C designation command, second design determination A designation command, second design determination B designation command, second design determination C designation command) (step 105IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 sets a determination command reception flag corresponding to the received design determination designation command (step 105IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the first confirmation A command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the first symbol decision B designation command is received, the first decision B command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first symbol confirmation C designation command is received, the first confirmation C command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the second confirmation A command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol decision B designation command is received, the second decision B command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol confirmation C designation command is received, the second confirmation C command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 105IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 105IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 105IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 105IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a relief time reduction number 1 designation command (step 105 IWS 625), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command in the relief time reduction number 1 designation command storage area formed in RAM 122 (step 105 IWS 626).

If the received effect control command is a relief time reduction number 2 designation command (step 105IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received relief time reduction number 2 designation command in the relief time reduction number 2 designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 105 IWS 628).

If the received effect control command is a restoration time reduction time number designation command (step 105IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the received restoration time relief time reduction number designation command, in the image display device 5, until the relief time reduction Control is performed to display the initial outcome according to the number of times (step 105 IWS 630). For example, if the EXT data of the received restoration time reduction number designation command is "01 (H)" (if the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 100 times or less), "112" as the initial output is displayed, suggesting that the number of remaining variations until the relief time is shortened is 100 or less. Also, for example, if the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction designation command is "02 (H)" (if the number of remaining fluctuations until the recovery time reduction is 101 times or more and 200 times or less), the initial "223" is displayed as a result, suggesting that the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened is 101 times or more and 200 times or less. Also, for example, if the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction designation command is "08 (H)" (if the number of remaining fluctuations until the recovery time reduction is 701 times or more and 800 times or less), the initial "889" is displayed as a result, suggesting that the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened is 701 times or more and 800 times or less.

In addition, not only when displaying the initial output that suggests the number of remaining fluctuations at the time of power restoration, for example, in the first fluctuation display after power restoration, the display that suggests the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened , a combination of symbols suggesting the number of remaining fluctuations may be displayed. Also, for example, within 1 to 100 fluctuations after power restoration, display suggesting the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, or display a combination of symbols suggesting the number of remaining fluctuations. It may be configured such that the suggestive display is performed at a relatively early stage.

If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step 105IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a background image corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue background image corresponding to the sea mode). (step 105IWS632).

If the received production control command is the time saving state A designation command (step 105IWS633), the production control CPU 120, in the image display device 5, the background image (for example, the sunset A yellow background image corresponding to the mode) is controlled (step 105 IWS 634).

If the received production control command is the time saving state B designation command (step 105IWS635), the production control CPU 120, in the image display device 5, the background image (for example, A green background image corresponding to the forest mode) is controlled (step 105 IWS 636).

If the received production control command is a time saving state C designation command (step 105IWS637), the production control CPU 120, in the image display device 5, the background image (for example, A control for switching to an orange background image corresponding to the tangerine field mode is performed (step 105IWS638).

In this example, by executing the processing of steps 105IWS633 to S638, even if it is the same time saving state, it is either a time saving state via a jackpot, a time saving state via a time saving loss, or a time saving state via a relief time saving. display different background images depending on the

In addition, not only the aspect shown in this example, regardless of whether the time saving state via the big hit, the time saving state via the time saving loss, or the time saving state via the relief time saving, to display a common background image may be configured. For example, a common background image is displayed in steps 105IW634, 105IWS636 and 105IWS638, and a common background image is displayed in the time saving state via the jackpot, the time saving state via the time saving loss and the time saving state via the relief time saving. can be configured to

If the received effect control command is a probability changing state designation command (step 105IWS639), the effect control CPU 120, in the image display device 5, the background image corresponding to the probability changing state (for example, the red background image corresponding to the flame mode) (step 105IWS640).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed notification start designation command (step 105IWS641), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start lighting of the right-handed notification LED 105IW20 (step 105IWS642). In this example, the right-handed notification start designation command is transmitted at the start of the symbol determination period when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed or when the relief time is shortened (see steps 105IWS1126, S1134). , The lighting of the right hitting notification LED 105IW20 is started at the start of the symbol fixing period.

If the received effect control command is a right-handed notification end designation command (step 105IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed notification LED 105IW20 (step 105IWS644).

If the received production control command is a customer waiting demonstration specification command (step 105IWS644A), the production control CPU 120 starts a customer waiting timer for use in controlling the customer waiting demonstration production (step 105IWS644B).

The customer waiting demo designation command is a command output from the main board 11 when there is no pending memory at the end of the pattern fixing period or at the end of the jackpot.

Also, the customer waiting demo specification command is a command that is output when the power is turned on (both when the RAM is cleared and when the power is restored). When the setting value is changed or confirmed when the power is turned on, for example, a transition to a setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by the gaming machine administrator (e.g., game clerk), or , a game clerk), a setting value command is transmitted at the end of each mode, and then a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted. It should be noted that the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command at the time of power failure recovery and the end of the setting confirmation mode is not performed, the special symbol is not changed, the pending memory is not stored, and the jackpot game state and the small win game state It may be performed when neither of

In this characteristic portion 105IW, a telop display effect and a demo movie effect can be executed as the customer waiting demonstration effect. The telop display effect is an effect in which a telop display area is displayed in the lower right and upper left areas of the image display device 5, and text information such as "relief time saving installed" is scrolled in the telop display area. Also, the demonstration movie effect is an effect of reproducing and displaying a predetermined moving image (demonstration movie) on the entire surface of the image display device 5 . Note that the telop display effect and the demo movie effect may overlap, and in such cases, the telop display area is displayed in front of the demo movie.

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 stores the received production control command and executes processing for setting a flag corresponding to the received production control command (step 105 IWS 645 ). For example, in the case of receiving a large winning opening winning designation command, a large winning opening winning flag indicating that a large winning opening has been won is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS611.

(Customer waiting demonstration effect control processing)
FIG. 8-25 is a flow chart showing the customer waiting demonstration effect control process. The customer waiting demonstration effect control process is performed after step S161 in the effect control process process and before steps S170 to S177. That is, the customer waiting demonstration effect control process is a process performed each time the effect control process process is performed. In the customer waiting demonstration effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a telop display execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the telop display effect when 10 seconds have passed since receiving the customer waiting demo designation command. (Y of step 105 IWS 250, S251). Specifically, a telop display execution lottery table corresponding to the set value is used to determine whether or not to execute the telop display effect.

FIGS. 8-26 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a telop display execution lottery table. In the telop display execution lottery table, a determination value corresponding to the presence or absence of execution of the telop display effect is assigned for each remaining number of times until relief time reduction, but in the example shown in FIGS. 8-26 (A) and (B) , the percentages of the assigned decision values are shown for ease of explanation. The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for a telop display execution lottery, and determines a decision item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

FIG. 8-26(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display execution lottery table used when the setting value "1" is set. FIG. 8-26B is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display execution lottery table used when the setting value "6" is set. Illustration of the telop display execution lottery table used when the set values "2" to "5" are set is omitted.

When the telop display execution lottery table (set value “1”) shown in FIG. 8-26 (A) is used, if the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 201 or more, the telop display effect is executed 30% , and 70% of the decision is made not to execute the telop display effect. When the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 40% to execute the telop display performance, and it is determined at a rate of 60% not to execute the telop display performance. When the remaining number of times until the relief time saving is 100 or less, execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 50%, and not execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 50%.

When the telop display execution lottery table (set value “6”) shown in FIG. 8-26 (B) is used, if the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 201 or more, the telop display effect is executed 60% , and 40% of the decision is made not to execute the telop display effect. When the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 70%, and not execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 30%. When the remaining number of times until the relief time saving is 100 or less, execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 80%, and not execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 20%.

In this manner, the telop display effect is executed at a higher rate when the set value "6" is set than when the set value "1" is set. As a result, the player can predict the set value based on the execution frequency of the telop display effect.

In addition, it is configured to execute the telop display effect at a higher rate as the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is smaller. As a result, the player can predict the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened according to the execution frequency of the telop display effect.

In addition, about the remaining number of times until relief time reduction, it is possible to specify by the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. That is, before the command for specifying the number of times of relief time 2 indicating that it is 200 times until relief time reduction is received, the lottery is performed as the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 201 or more, and 200 times until relief time reduction After receiving the relief time reduction number 2 designation command indicating that there is a relief time reduction number 2 designation command indicating that it is 100 times until relief time reduction is received, before the relief time reduction number 2 designation command is received, the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, and after receiving a command specifying the number of times of relief time reduction 2 indicating that it is 100 times until relief time reduction, the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 100 or less. I do.

When it is decided to execute the telop display effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a telop display mode determination lottery process for determining the effect mode of the telop display effect (step 105IWS253). Specifically, the effect mode of the telop display effect is determined using a telop display mode determination lottery table corresponding to the set value.

FIGS. 8-26(C) and (D) are explanatory diagrams showing a telop display mode determination lottery table. In the telop display mode determination lottery table, a judgment value corresponding to the telop display mode of the telop display effect (frame color of the telop display area: blue, red) is assigned for each remaining number of times until the relief time is reduced. In the examples shown in -26(C) and (D), the percentages of the assigned judgment values are shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for a telop display mode determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

FIG. 8-26(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display mode determination lottery table used when the setting value "1" is set. FIG. 8-26(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop display mode determination lottery table used when the set value "6" is set. Illustration of the telop display mode determination lottery table used when the set values "2" to "5" are set is omitted.

When the telop display mode determination lottery table (set value "1") shown in Figure 8-26 (C) is used, if the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 201 or more, the frame color of the telop display area is red is determined at a rate of 40%, and displaying the frame color of the telop display area in blue is determined at a rate of 60%. If the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. is determined at a rate of 30%. When the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 100 or less, it is determined at a rate of 80% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Determined by percentage.

When the telop display mode determination lottery table (set value "6") shown in Fig. 8-26 (D) is used, if the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 201 or more, the frame color of the telop display area is red is determined at a rate of 70%, and displaying the frame color of the telop display area in blue is determined at a rate of 30%. If the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 80% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. is determined at a rate of 20%. If the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 100 or less, it is determined at a rate of 90% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Determined by percentage.

In this manner, the frame color of the telop display area is displayed in red at a higher rate when the setting value "6" is set than when the setting value "1" is set. ing. As a result, the player can predict the set value according to the effect mode of the telop display effect.

Also, in this way, the frame color of the telop display area is displayed in red at a higher rate as the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is smaller. As a result, the player can predict the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time is shortened according to the effect mode of the telop display effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 starts the telop display effect for displaying the decided telop display area (step 105IWS254).

Also, when three minutes have passed since receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the demonstration movie (Y in step 105 IWS 255, S256).

It should be noted that the display of the telop display and the demo movie displayed here ends when the game ball passes through the start opening, when the next variation starts, or when the player's operation is detected. It is something to do.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-27 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 105IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 105IWS802). That is, by executing the processing of step 105IWS802 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 105IWS802, 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 105 IWS802, 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. .

In step 105 IWS802, when the received display result designation command indicates "10R jackpot A", the effect control CPU 120 selects a decoration pattern in which three patterns are the same even number pattern as a stop pattern. combination (10R jackpot A pattern) is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "10R big hit B", the effect control CPU 120 combines decorative patterns (10R big hit B pattern) in which 3 patterns are the same odd number patterns as the stop pattern. to decide.

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. In addition, even if it is lost, in the case of "time saving lost", a combination of decorative symbols of the lost symbols including special symbols (for example, star symbols) is determined. It should be noted that it may be configured to determine a combination of decorative symbols of missing symbols including different special symbols (for example, heart-shaped symbols and diamond-shaped symbols) according to the time-saving type.

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.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect setting process for setting a notice effect indicating the reliability of controlling to the jackpot game state (step 105IWS802A). Specifically, in the notice effect setting process, the presence or absence of the notice effect execution is determined using the notice effect execution lottery table (see FIGS. 8-28 (A) and (B)) according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction. In addition, when it is decided to execute the notice effect, using the notice effect mode determination lottery table (see FIGS. 8-28 (C) and (D)) according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction , determines the effect mode of the foretelling effect to be executed, and sets the execution of the foretelling effect of the determined effect mode. Although illustration is omitted, the process table including the advance notice effect set here is selected in steps 105IWS804, S806 and S807, which will be described later.

FIGS. 8-28 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the announcement effect execution lottery table. In the announcement effect execution lottery table, a judgment value corresponding to the presence or absence of execution of the announcement effect is assigned for each variable display result (big win, loss). , the percentages of the assigned decision values are shown for ease of explanation. The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for the announcement effect execution lottery, and determines a decision item to which a judgment value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

FIG. 8-28(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect execution lottery table used when the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is greater than 10. FIG. FIG. 8-26(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect execution lottery table used when the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 10 or less.

If the notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-28 (A) (the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction > 10) is used, if the variable display result is a big hit, it is 70% that the notice effect is executed. It is determined by a percentage, and it is determined by a percentage of 30% that the advance notice effect is not executed. If the result of the variable display is a failure, it is decided at a rate of 10% to execute the notice effect, and it is decided at a rate of 90% not to execute the notice effect.

When the notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-28 (B) (remaining fluctuation count ≤ 10 until relief time reduction) is used, if the variable display result is a big hit, it is 70% to execute the notice effect. It is determined by a percentage, and it is determined by a percentage of 30% that the advance notice effect is not executed. If the result of the variable display is a failure, it is decided at a rate of 1% to execute the advance notice effect, and at a ratio of 99% it is decided not to execute the notice effect.

In this way, it is easier to execute the advance notice effect in the case of the big hit variation than in the case of the loss variation.

In addition, in this way, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 10 or less, the notice effect is performed when the variable display result is wrong, compared to the case where the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is greater than 10. It has a low execution ratio. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest during a period in which the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 10 or less.

FIGS. 8-28(C) and (D) are explanatory diagrams showing a lottery table for determining the advance notice effect mode. In the notice effect mode determination lottery table, a determination value corresponding to the notice effect effect mode (displayed character color: blue, red) is assigned for each variable display result (big hit, lose). In the examples shown in 28(C) and 28(D), the percentages of the assigned judgment values are shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for the preliminary announcement effect mode determination lottery, and determines a decision item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

FIG. 8-28(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for determining the forewarning effect mode used when the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is greater than 10. FIG. FIG. 8-28(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for determining the forewarning effect mode used when the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 10 or less.

When the advance notice effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-26(C) is used, if the result of the variable display is a big win, red is determined as the color of the character displayed in the notice effect at a rate of 70%. , blue is determined at a rate of 30% as the color of the character displayed in the advance notice effect. If the variable display result is wrong, red is determined as the color of the character displayed in the advance notice performance at a rate of 10%, and blue is determined as the color of the character displayed in the notice performance at a rate of 90%.

When the advance notice effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-26(D) is used, if the result of the variable display is a big hit, red is determined as the color of the character displayed in the notice effect at a rate of 70%. , blue is determined at a rate of 30% as the color of the character displayed in the advance notice effect. If the variable display result is wrong, red is determined as the color of the character displayed in the advance notice performance at a rate of 1%, and blue is determined as the color of the character displayed in the notice performance at a rate of 99%.

In this manner, red is more likely to be selected as the color of the character to be displayed in the advance notice effect than in the case of the big win variation rather than the loss variation.

Also, in this way, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 10 or less, the color of the character when the variable display result is out is greater than when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is greater than 10. As a result, red is easily selected. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest during a period in which the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 10 or less.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times (step 105IWS803). Whether the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times, for example, the relief time reduction number 2 designation command It can be determined by confirming whether or not it is received.

If the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times, the effect control CPU 120 is the remaining time until the relief time reduction. A process table is selected that includes a fan effect corresponding to the number of fluctuations (step 105, IWS804). For example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 2 designation command is "01 (H)" (if the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 100 times), the remaining number of fluctuations "100 times" Select a process table that includes the corresponding teasing effect. Also, for example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 2 designation command is "07 (H)" (if the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 700 times), the remaining number of fluctuations "800 times selects the process table including the inciting effect corresponding to ". Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS808.

If the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is none of 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times, the effect control CPU 120 waits until the relief time reduction. It is checked whether or not the number of remaining fluctuations is 10 times or less (step 105IWS805). In addition, whether the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 10 times or less is determined, for example, by checking whether the value of the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is 10 or less. can be determined by

If the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 10 times or less, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table including countdown effects and effect effects according to the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction. (step 105 IWS 806). For example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is "0A (H)" (if the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 10 times), the count number until relief time reduction " 10", select the process table including the countdown effect. Also, for example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is "01 (H)" (if the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 1 time), the count until relief time reduction Select a process table that includes a countdown effect corresponding to the number "1". Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS808.

In this example, the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is determined based on the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 1 designation command and the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Although shown, it is not limited to such embodiments. For example, when configuring to transmit a background designation command that designates a background image, configure the EXT data of the background designation command to set a value corresponding to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened and transmit. may On the side of the effect control CPU 120, the number of remaining fluctuations may be determined based on the EXT data of the received background designation command, and a fanning effect or a countdown effect may be executed.

In addition, in this example, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is reduced is 10 times or less, it is configured not to execute the super reach effect (FIGS. 8-8 (F), (G) See), if it is specified that the number of remaining fluctuations is 10 times or less based on the relief time reduction number 1 designation command, etc., do not execute the notice effect (do not execute only the notice effect with high expectations may be configured). Further, when the pre-reading advance notice effect is configured to be executable, the pre-reading notice effect may also not be executed.

In addition, in this example, even if it reaches the number of fluctuations of the relief time reduction, when it becomes a big hit fluctuation, it shows the case of using the same big hit fluctuation pattern as usual, but only such a mode Alternatively, a variable display may be executed using a variable pattern designating a ready-to-win effect with a short variable time.

Further, in this example, if the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 10 times or less, an effect presentation of displaying an effect image on the image display device 5 is performed. For example, effect production is performed such that the display range of the effect image on the image display device 5 is widened as the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is reduced is small.

If the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is not less than 10 times (N of step 105IWS805), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 105IWS807). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS808.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 105IWS808).

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 and 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 105IWS809). 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 characterizing portion 105IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decoration pattern is variably displayed 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 105IWS810).

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 105IWS811).

(Effect processing during variable display)
FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30 are flowcharts showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 105IWS841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 105IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 105 IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the next process timer set value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 105 IWS844). 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 105IWS845).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received (step 105IWS846). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the first fixed A command reception flag or the second fixed A command reception flag is set in the command analysis process. If the first symbol confirmation A specified command or the second symbol confirmation A specified command is received, the effect control CPU 120 is a mode transition effect (effect to inform that it shifts to a time saving state (time saving mode)) and right hitting A process table corresponding to the notification is selected (step 105 IWS847). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 105IWS848). 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 105IWS849). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 20 seconds to the fixed effect period timer for measuring the symbol fixed period on the effect control means side (step 105IWS850). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS862.

In addition, in this example, when the first pattern confirmation A designation command or the second pattern confirmation A designation command is received, there are cases where the time saving is lost in the normal state and the case where the relief time is shortened. However, in step 105 IWS 847, if the time saving is lost during the normal state, the process table corresponding to the mode transition effect for the time saving and the right-handed notification is selected, and if the relief time is shortened, the relief time saving is selected. A process table is selected according to the mode transition effect and the right hitting notification. Whether or not it is a case where the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received as a relief time reduction, for example, the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is "00 ( H)” can be determined.

If neither the first design determination A designation command nor the second design determination A designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first design determination B designation command or the second design determination B designation command. (step 105IWS851). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the first fixed B command reception flag or the second fixed B command reception flag is set in the command analysis process. If the first symbol determination B designation command or the second symbol determination B designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the continuous effect (effect for notifying that the time saving state continues). (Step 105 IWS 852). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 105IWS853). 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 105IWS854). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds to the fixed effect period timer for measuring the symbol fixed period on the effect control means side (step 105IWS855). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS862.

If neither the first symbol confirmation B designation command nor the second symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command. (step 105IWS856). Specifically, it is checked whether the first fixed C command reception flag or the second fixed C command reception flag is set in the command analysis process. If the first symbol determination C designation command or the second symbol determination C designation command is received, the process proceeds to step 105IWS858.

If neither the first symbol determination C designation command nor the second symbol determination C designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step 105IWS857). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command is received (Y of step 105IWS856), or when the variable time timer times out (Y of step 105IWS857), the effect control CPU 120 normally (step 105IWS858). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 105IWS859). 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 and 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 105IWS860). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds to a fixed effect period timer for measuring the symbol fixed period on the effect control means side (step 105IWS861). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS862.

In addition, in this example, in addition to the case where the pattern confirmation designation command is received, also when the variable time timer times out (see step 105IWS857), the processing after step 105IWS858 is shifted to the pattern confirmation period. Normally, however, if the pattern confirmation designating command is not missed, it is judged as Y in step 105IWS857 and there is no case where the processing after step 105IWS858 is performed.

Then, 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 105IWS862).

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIG. 8-31 is a flow chart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed effect period timer (step 105IWS871), and confirms whether the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out ( Step 105 IWS 872). If the value of the fixed effect period timer after subtraction has not timed out, the value of the process timer is subtracted by 1 (step 105IWS873), and the contents of process data n (display control execution data n, lamp control execution data n, sound number data n), control of the performance devices (image display device 5 as performance parts, various lamps as performance parts, and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts) is executed (step 105IWS874).

Also, when the process timer times out (step 105IWS875), the effect control CPU 120 switches the process data (step 105IWS876). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets the next process timer set value in the process table to the process timer, and starts the process timer (step 087IWS877).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stationary symbol of the decorative symbol is being displayed (step 105IWS878). If the stop pattern of the decorative pattern is being displayed, the process is terminated. If the stop pattern of the decoration pattern is not being confirmed and displayed, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop pattern (loss pattern (no time reduction), time reduction loss pattern, big hit pattern) (step 105 IWS879). ).

When the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the process of step 105IWS879 (Y in step 105IWS880), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot stop flag indicating that the jackpot pattern has been confirmed and displayed (step 105IWS881). Then, the process ends.

If the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out (that is, if the pattern fixed period has passed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit stop flag is set (step 105IWS882). If the jackpot stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it has received a jackpot start designation command (step 105IWS883). 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 105 IWS622) 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 105IWS884). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the jackpot including the mode transition effect (effect for notifying the transition to the variable probability state (variable probability mode) and the short time state (short time mode)) and the notification of hitting to the right. (step 105 IWS885). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 105 IWS 886), and 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 105IWS887).

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 105IWS888).

If the jackpot stop flag is not set (that is, if the losing pattern (no time saving) or the time saving losing pattern is stopped and displayed), the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the effect control process flag to variable display start waiting processing. (Step S170) is updated to a value corresponding to (Step 105IWS889).

(Direction execution timing)
Next, the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the relief time will be described. FIG. 8-32 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the relief time. As shown in FIG. 8-32, at the start of the variable display, the value of the relief time reduction number counter becomes 0 and the relief time reduction is displayed (see step 105 IWS74, S75). When the winning symbol (no time saving) is stop-displayed, the winning symbol (no time saving) is fixedly displayed for a pattern fixing period of 20 seconds (see step 078IWS1135). Also, during the pattern fixing period, as shown in FIG. 8-32, the mode transition effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 078IWS847). Next, when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has passed during the symbol determination period, as shown in FIG. 8-32, the image display device 5 starts hitting to the right (see step 078IWS847). Then, when the pattern confirmation period has passed, the state is shifted to the time saving state C, and as shown in FIG. 8-32, in the image display device 5, the background image (this example Then, the background image is switched to an orange display color (see step 078IWS638).

(Production example)
Next, a specific example of the effect mode until transition to the time saving state C, which is a relief time saving, will be described. FIGS. 8-33 to 8-36 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect mode until transition to the time saving state. In addition, in FIGS. 8-33 to 8-36, the effect screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

As shown in FIG. 8-33(A), the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is displayed every 100 rotations when the symbols are stopped. In this example, in the image display device 5, the decoration pattern 105IW100 is displayed in the center of the screen, and the small pattern 105IW101 is displayed in the upper right. Then, for example, when the remaining 700 rotations are left until the transition to the relief time reduction, the decorative symbol 105IW100 and the small symbol 105IW101 are stopped and the missing symbol (in this example, a combination of "134" symbols) is derived and displayed. At this time, a remaining rotation number display 105IW102 saying "Relief time saving starts after 700 rotations!" is displayed on the upper left. At this time, the explanation of the effect of saving time is displayed at the bottom of the screen by the telop display 105IW103.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (B), for example, when the remaining 600 rotations until the shift to the relief time reduction, the decorative pattern 105IW100 and the small pattern 105IW101 are stopped and the design (in this example, "423" ) is derived and displayed. At this time, similarly to FIG. 8-33(A), a remaining rotation number display 105IW102 saying "Relief time saving start after 600 rotations!" is displayed on the upper left. At this time, the explanation of the effect of saving time is displayed at the bottom of the screen by the telop display 105IW103.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) and (B), it shows a case where every 100 fluctuations are performed to suggest the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time saving, but the It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when the remaining number of times until the relief time is 400 to 700 times, the fanning effect is not executed, and the remaining number of times is 300 times or less (therefore, the remaining number of times is 300 times, 200 times, 100 times). can be configured to run.

In addition, instead of always executing the fanning production when the remaining number of fluctuations is reached, for example, when the command for specifying the number of relief time reduction times 2 is received, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed, and when it is decided to execute the fanning production The configuration may be such that the fan effect is executed in the mode shown in FIGS. 8-33(A) and (B). Further, in this case, it is desirable to configure such that as the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened decreases, the execution ratio of the fanning effect increases.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (C) to 8-34 (E), after the remaining 10 rotations until the transition to the relief time reduction, the decorative pattern 105IW100 is not displayed when the pattern is stopped, and only the small pattern 105IW101 is displayed, and a countdown display 105IW104 corresponding to the number of remaining revolutions is displayed in the center of the screen. For example, in the countdown display 105IW104, a state of counting down from "10" to "1" is displayed each time the symbol variation display ends and the symbols stop. Each figure shows an example in which the missing symbols (in this example, a combination of symbols "653", "844", "278", and "216") are derived and displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (C) to 8-34 (E), after the remaining 10 rotations until the transition to the relief time reduction, the effect image of the display range according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is displayed. The effect production displayed is performed, and as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (F) to 8-34 (H), in the fluctuation in which the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 0 times, the time reduction rush production is performed. Then, the symbols are stopped and the missing symbols (in this example, a combination of "254" symbols) are derived and displayed. At this time, the decoration pattern may not be displayed, and the missing pattern may be displayed only in the small pattern.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35(I), when the game moves to the symbol fixing period, a mode effect start display 105IW105 saying "Super heat!" is displayed, and the mode change effect is started. After that, in the mode transition effect, the decoration pattern 105IW100 is not displayed, and only the small pattern 105IW101 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35(J), when the mode transition effect is started, an operation suggesting image 105IW106 suggesting that the push button 31B (see FIG. 8-1) is operated (depressed) is displayed. be. For example, in the operation suggesting image 105IW106, an image prompting the user to press the push button 31B is displayed together with the characters "Press".

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35(K), when the push button 31B is operated when the operation suggesting image 105IW106 is displayed, or when a predetermined time elapses after the operation suggesting image 105IW106 is displayed, "V A character display 105IW107 stating "STOCK×1" is displayed, and it is notified that the relief time reduction is started. Also, a right-handed instruction display 105IW108 for instructing right-handed is displayed next to the small symbol 105IW101.

It should be noted that, in this example, even when a big hit is achieved, an effect of displaying the characters "V STOCK×1" can be executed in the same manner as in FIG. 8-35(K). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), in the start-up winning determination process (step S101), performs a prefetch determination process of whether or not it will be a big hit and the variation pattern type, and performs a prefetch determination. Send a prefetch determination result specifying command that can specify the result. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect (so-called holding continuous effect) similar to that of FIG. 8-35(K) based on the received prefetch determination result specifying command. For example, when it is specified that there is one jackpot in the pending memory based on the received look-ahead determination result designation command, the text display of "V STOCK x 1" is displayed to perform the pending continuous effect. to run. Further, for example, when it is specified that there are two big hits in the pending memory based on the received prefetch determination result specifying command, the holding by displaying the characters "V STOCK x 2" is displayed. Execute a series of performances.

On the other hand, when the relief time is reduced, there is a high probability that a variable display with an extremely short variation time of 1.5 seconds will be executed during the time reduction state via the relief time reduction (see Figure 8-8 (E) ), the variable display is digested very quickly, and a big hit is likely to occur at a relatively early timing. Therefore, in the variable display (in this example, the pattern confirmation period), which has become a relief time, the character display "V STOCK × 1" shown in Fig. 8-35 (K) is displayed without confirming the prefetch determination result. The effect to be displayed is executed. Therefore, the effect of displaying the character display "V STOCK × 1" shown in Fig. 8-35 (K) is the same effect as the pseudo holding continuous effect, and the relief time is shortened. It is a production that informs.

In addition, when the variation that reaches the relief time reduction is a big hit variation, for example, 30 seconds are secured as the variation time, and the same performance as in FIG. After that, an effect of announcing a big hit may be executed.

Although the display of the right-handed instruction display 105IW108 is started from the display timing of the character display 105IW107 of "V STOCK×1", the display start timing of the right-handed instruction display 105IW108 is limited to that shown in this example. do not have. For example, the display of the right-handed instruction display 105IW108 may be started at the timing of the fixed display of the stop symbol shown in FIG. 8-34(H), and various modes are conceivable.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (L), a mode selection screen 105IW109 for selecting a production mode for saving time is displayed. For example, a screen for selecting one of modes AD is displayed. Mode selection is performed by moving the cursor by operating the stick controller 31A, and is confirmed by operating the push button 31B. In addition, when a predetermined time has passed without selecting the presentation mode, the presentation mode in which the cursor is matched is automatically determined. Further, even when the mode selection screen 105IW109 is displayed, the right-handed instruction display 105IW108 remains displayed next to the small symbol 105IW101.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (M), when the selection of the effect mode is completed, a start notification screen 105IW110 for notifying that the relief time saving is started is displayed. For example, the characters "rest and short working hours rush" are displayed. Then, when the next fluctuation is started, it shifts to the time saving state C, and the relief time saving is started.

In this example, when the symbols are stopped, the number of rotations remaining until the relief time is shortened, the effect of the relief time shortening is explained, and the countdown is displayed.

In addition, in this example, the pattern confirmation period is secured for 20 seconds in the variable display that shortens the relief time, and the mode transition effect and right-handed notification are executed, but the pattern confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. It may be configured to shift to the time saving state via the relief time saving as it is without performing the mode transition effect etc.

In addition, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed, when the time saving is lost, the relief time saving counter is initially set to "800". or high-speed variation), the selection buffer and story counter of the story may be cleared. In addition, it may be possible to configure a story to be set when the relief time saving is activated, or to configure a different story to be set depending on the game state.

Note that the countdown effect and the effect effect are executed only when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction reaches 10 times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by performing a countdown production and an effect production from a timing other than when the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction reaches 10 times (by performing a so-called fake production), the player expects to enter the relief time reduction. It is also possible to let In that case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (A), the variation in which the value of the time saving counter is 50 is terminated, and the next variation is started and the countdown display and effect display are started (Fig. 8-37 (B)), perform countdown display and effect display over multiple fluctuations (see FIG. 8-37 (C)), and start the countdown display and effect display at a predetermined timing (in the illustrated example, The countdown display and the effect display may end at the third change after the countdown (see FIG. 8-37(D)). This fake effect is not limited to being performed when the value of the time saving number counter is 50, and may be performed when the value of the time saving number counter is 100 or 200.

Also, the execution ratio of the fake effect may differ depending on the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction, for example, the occurrence ratio may be higher in a period when the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is small. As a result, the player can feel that the relief time is approaching, and the interest can be improved. Also, this trick effect may not be performed when a variation pattern with a long variation time (for example, a variation pattern involving SP reach) is selected.

FIG. 8-38 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the customer waiting demonstration effect. As shown in FIG. 8-38(A), the fluctuation stops in a state where the pending memory is not stored, and at this time, the main board 11 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (B) and (D), a telop display effect is performed 10 seconds after the demo designation command is received. The example shown in FIG. 8-38(B) shows a display example of the telop display effect in which the color of the frame of the telop display area is blue, suggesting to the player that the period until the relief time reduction is relatively long. be. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 8-38 (D) shows a display example of the telop display effect in which the color of the frame of the telop display area is red, and the player can see that the period until the relief time reduction is relatively short. suggested. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (C) and (E), a telop display effect is performed when three minutes have passed since the demo designation command was received.

During the demonstration movie effect, at least one of the operation or contact with the hitting ball operation handle 30 and the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected. In the case, it may be possible to execute dialogue production by voice output, and depending on the aspect of the dialogue production (for example, the content of the dialogue, the pitch of the sound, etc.), it is possible to suggest the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened. good.

Specifically, a sensor capable of detecting a player's operation or contact with the ball hitting operation handle 30 is provided, and when a detection signal from the sensor is input to the main board 11, the main board 11 is operated by the player. A command indicating that the player has operated or touched the hitting operation handle 30 is configured to be transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, or When receiving the pending memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the dialogue effect based on the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction. Then, when it is determined to execute, the manner of dialogue production may be determined based on the remaining number of times until relief time reduction, and the dialogue performance of the determined manner may be executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a suggestive effect to the player actually playing the game, and to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, in this example, the game machine of the type that can be controlled in the time-saving state until the next big hit is explained, but it may be applied to other types of game machines. For example, a type of game machine (so-called ST machine) that ends the variable probability state (including time saving state) triggered by performing a predetermined number of fluctuations, and a lottery (so-called falling A game machine of a type that performs a lottery and terminates a probability variable state according to the lottery result, or can be controlled to a small winning game state different from the big winning game state, and a game ball passes through a predetermined area in the small winning game state. It may be applied to a game machine of a type that can be controlled to a jackpot game state (so-called two-type game machine).

In a game machine of the type that performs a fall lottery, the advantage after the fall will differ depending on the timing at which the variable probability state falls in the period until the relief time reduction occurs. For example, when a variable probability big hit occurs, the number of fluctuations until the relief time saving control becomes 800 times, and a drop lottery is performed for each variation in the variable probability state. And when the probability variable state ends at the 100th variation and when the probability variable state ends at the 500th variation, the number of remaining fluctuations from the end of the probability variable state to the occurrence of the relief time is different, so after falling are different. In that case, different effects may be performed according to the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction occurs. For example, the production content in the fluctuation at which the probability change state ends depends on the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction occurs, or the background image after the probability change state ends and is controlled to the normal state. It may be varied according to the number of remaining fluctuations until occurrence. In addition, if the fall is decided by a fall lottery immediately after the relief time reduction, the period until the next relief time reduction occurs is the longest, so it can be said that it is the most disadvantageous situation.

Moreover, it is conceivable that the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 cannot be normally received by the effect control CPU 120 . For example, it is conceivable that a command sent when the power is turned on (restoration time saving number designation command or initialization designation command) cannot be received normally due to missing command or garbled command data. In that case, since the effect control CPU 120 cannot specify the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction, the execution is restricted ( prohibited). Note that the restriction may be lifted based on the occurrence of the next big hit or time-saving loss. Also, even during the period when the execution of the suggestive effect is restricted, if other commands (for example, background designation command, variation pattern designation command) are received, the effect corresponding to the received command is executed. There may be. Alternatively, if the command transmitted when the power is turned on cannot be normally received, the suggesting effect may be executed assuming that the RAM has been cleared (assuming that the value of the relief time reduction number counter is initialized).

In addition, even if the production control CPU 120 cannot normally receive a command indicating the remaining number of times until relief time reduction (relief time reduction number 1 designation command, relief time reduction number 2 designation command), the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is suggested. It is also possible to restrict (prohibit) the execution of suggestive effects (for example, telop display effects, countdown effects, effect effects). Alternatively, the suggestive effect can be executed in a mode or a selected ratio that suggests that the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is large.

In addition, although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 provides a countdown notice effect as a pre-reading notice effect whose notice target is a change that has not yet started. A production that counts down the number of remaining fluctuations until the target) can be executed, and a production with a timer display (for example, a production that displays the remaining time from a specific time to the production that occurs on a timer) can be executed. It may be a certain configuration, in which case, the fluctuation that causes the relief time reduction and the most recent fluctuation of the fluctuation that causes the relief time reduction (for example, the fluctuation that causes the relief time reduction from 10 fluctuations before the fluctuation that causes the relief time reduction In the period until), by restricting (prohibiting) the execution of the countdown notice effect and the effect with the timer display (that is, the effect of displaying the numerical value) as a pre-reading notice effect, multiple effects using numerical values will be performed. It is possible to prevent the reduction of the production effect due to

(Modification 1)
In the characteristic portion 105IW, the configuration is such that the setting value is suggested by the telop display effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the effect, it may be possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value. Hereinafter, a description will be given of Modified Example 1 in which a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value can be executed as a different effect from the telop display effect.

In the modified example 1, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the setting suggestion effect as the changing advance notice effect. The performance control CPU 120 performs a setting suggestion performance execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a setting suggestion performance, for example, using a setting suggestion performance execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-40(A).

As shown in the figure, when the set value "1" is set, it is determined not to execute the setting suggesting performance at a rate of 90%, and to execute the setting suggesting performance at a rate of 10%. When the set value "2" is set, 89% of the decisions are made to not execute the setting suggestion effect, and 11% of the decisions are made to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the set value "3" is set, 88% of the decisions are made not to execute the setting suggestion effect, and 12% of the decisions are made to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the set value "4" is set, 87% of the decisions are made not to execute the setting suggestion effect, and 13% of the decisions are made to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the setting value "5" is set, 86% of the decisions are made not to execute the setting suggestion effect, and 14% of the decisions are made to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the set value "6" is set, 85% of the decisions are made not to execute the setting suggestion performance, and 15% of the decisions are made to execute the setting suggestion performance.

In the modified example 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the setting suggestive effect when it decides to execute the setting suggestive effect, and sets the setting suggestive effect of the determined effect mode. The effect control CPU 120 performs a setting suggestion effect mode determination lottery for determining the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect using, for example, a setting suggestion effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-40(B). As the setting suggesting effect mode, for example, a first mode and a second mode in which characters to be displayed are different are provided.

As shown in the figure, when the set value "1" is set, the first mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect at a rate of 40%, and the second mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect at a rate of 60%. determine the mode. When the set value "2" is set, the first mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 44%, and the second mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 56%. When the set value "3" is set, the first mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 48%, and the second mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 52%. When the set value "4" is set, the first mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 52%, and the second mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 48%. When the set value '5' is set, the first mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 56%, and the second mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 44%. When the set value "6" is set, the first mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 60%, and the second mode is determined as the performance mode of the setting suggestion performance at a rate of 40%.

Also, in Modification 1, in the telop display execution lottery process (step 105IWS251), the effect control CPU 120 uses the telop display execution lottery table shown in FIG. do.

As shown in the figure, when the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction is 201 or more, it is determined at a rate of 30% that the telop display effect is executed, and it is determined at a rate of 70% that the telop display effect is not executed. be. When the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 40% to execute the telop display performance, and it is determined at a rate of 60% not to execute the telop display performance. When the remaining number of times until the relief time saving is 100 or less, execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 50%, and not execution of the telop display performance is determined at a rate of 50%.

Also, in Modification 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the telop display using the telop display mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. do.

As shown in the figure, when the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 201 or more, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the frame color of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the frame color of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Display is determined at a rate of 60%. If the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. is determined at a rate of 30%. When the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 100 or less, it is determined at a rate of 80% that the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in red, and the color of the frame of the telop display area is displayed in blue. Determined by percentage.

As described above, the characteristic portion 105IW includes the following inventions.

Conventionally, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2005-95449, the number of changes in the pattern is counted, and the count result reaches a value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit. Based on that (that is, based on the variation of a special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit), there were some that were controlled to the probability variable state. Similarly, based on the fact that the count result reaches a specific value, the game state is controlled to a special state (for example, a time-saving state with a high execution frequency of pattern variations). However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-95449, the degree of relief for set players was insufficient. Therefore, the following gaming machines (1-1) to (1-8) are described in this characterizing portion 105IW.

(1-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (eg, second special symbol), and the specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol) is A game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) based on derived display, and can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state. State control means (for example, the part that executes steps 105IWS166, S173, and S538 in the game control microcomputer 100) and numerical information (for example, a relief time reduction number counter) can be updated based on the execution of the variable display. updating means (for example, a part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means is provided with an advantageous state based on the display result of the variable display, based on which the specific display result is derived and displayed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 can be controlled to the time-saving state A via the jackpot by performing step 105IWS537), and the numerical information updated by the updating means can be controlled to a special state when a special condition is established by becoming a specific value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter: 0) corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times the variable display is executed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 can be controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving by performing step 105IWS173), and the update means is when the variable display of the first identification information is performed And when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, the numerical information is updated (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, when the first special symbol fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates, the relief time reduction number counter ), and there are multiple types of advantageous states, including a specific advantageous state (eg, 10R jackpot A) and a special advantageous state (eg, 10R jackpot B), and the advantageous state is controlled to any of the plurality of types. The degree of advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether or not the degree of advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the special advantageous state is controlled after being controlled to the specific advantageous state. higher than the advantage of the special state (for example, after the 10R jackpot A, it is mainly controlled to the time-saving state of 100 times, and after the 10R jackpot B, it is mainly controlled to the time-saving state until the next jackpot occurs), Special provision The advantage of the special state controlled when the case is established is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the specific advantageous state (for example, after the 10R jackpot A, it is mainly 100 times It is characterized by being controlled in a state and controlled in a time-saving state substantially mainly until the next big hit occurs (see FIG. 8-6 (A))) as a time-saving state via relief time-saving. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of relief for the player.

(1-2) Controlled to an advantageous state when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information and when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information Later, the special state of special advantage (for example, the time-saving state that continues until the next big hit occurs) has a different ratio of control (for example, when the first special pattern changes and when the second special pattern changes). The selection ratio is different (see FIG. 8-4)), and when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, and when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information , the number of executions of the variable display for establishing the special condition is common to the special number of times (for example, after a big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol and a big win based on the variation of the second special symbol) The number of fluctuations required to shorten the relief time after becoming 800 times is common). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the first identification information while increasing interest by exhibiting different game characteristics when the first identification information is variably displayed and when the second identification information is variably displayed. It is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the gambling property by having the special number of times common to the case of display and the case of variable display of the second identification information.

In this example, the selection ratio of the jackpot type including the 10R jackpot A controlled mainly to the time saving state of 100 times and the 10R jackpot B mainly controlled to the time saving state until the next jackpot occurs is the first special symbol. , and the variation of the second special symbol, but it is not limited to this. For example, in a so-called two-type game machine, it is possible to control the time saving state after executing a big hit via a small hit, and the case of performing the variation of the second special symbol rather than the case of performing the variation of the first special symbol It is also possible that a small hit is likely to occur at a high rate. In that case, the probability of a small hit is 1/7 in the time-saving state, and if it is controlled to the time-saving state of 100 times after executing the big hit via the small hit, the time-saving state will be substantially until the next big hit occurs. Since it will continue, it can be said that it corresponds to "a special state with a special advantage".

Further, in this example, the number of fluctuations until reaching the relief time reduction is fixed at 800 times, but it is not limited to this. For example, a different value may be set in the relief time-saving number counter according to the type of the hit that occurred or the type of the stopped time-saving design. For example, if it is a big hit A, the relief time reduction counter is set to 500, if it is a big hit B, the relief time reduction counter is set to 800, and if the time reduction losing symbol A is stopped, the relief time reduction counter is set to 300. , 200 may be set in the counter for the number of relief time reductions when the time reduction failure symbol B is stopped.

(1-3) An unfavorable set value (for example, set value "1") with a first probability (for example, about 1/319) of being controlled to an advantageous state, and a set value of being controlled to be more advantageous than the first probability. A setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values including an advantageous setting value (for example, setting value "6") with a second probability (for example, about 1/270) having a high probability of (See FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3), and special conditions are more likely to be established when the disadvantageous setting value is set than when the advantageous setting value is set (Fig. 8-6 (B )), the advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is met is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, after the 10R jackpot A is mainly It is controlled to the time saving state 100 times, and as the time saving state via the relief time saving, it is substantially controlled to the time saving state until the next big hit occurs (see FIG. 8-6 (A)))). According to such a configuration, even when the disadvantage set value is set, the advantage of the special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied is the special state that is controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state. By being higher than the state advantage, the player can be rescued more effectively.

(1-4) Provided with setting means (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting one of a plurality of set values with different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, It is common when any set value is set for which advantage special state is controlled after being controlled (for example, the selection ratio of the jackpot type is set for any setting Regardless of whether the value is set (see Figure 8-4)), the advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is met is set regardless of which set value is set. It is common (for example, the length of the time saving state through the relief time saving is common regardless of which set value is set (see FIG. 8-6 (A))). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the improvement of the gambling property due to the set value, and to realize a sound game property.

(1-5) When the variable display of the first identification information is triggered to be controlled to an advantageous state, or when the variable display of the second identification information is triggered to be controlled to an advantageous state. The ratio of whether it is controlled to an advantageous state is different (see FIG. 8-4), and when the special condition is satisfied in response to the variable display of the first identification information, and in response to the variable display of the second identification information When the special condition is established, the advantage of the special state controlled after the special condition is established is common (for example, when controlling to the time saving state via the relief time saving based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol And, in the case of controlling to the time saving state via the relief time saving based on the variation of the second special symbol, both can be controlled to the time saving state of 800 times (see FIG. 8-6 (A))). . According to such a configuration, it is controlled when the special condition is established while exhibiting different game characteristics depending on whether the first identification information is variably displayed or the second identification information is variably displayed. Since the advantage of the special state is common to any set value, it is possible to suppress the improvement of the gambling property and provide an appropriate degree of relief.

(1-6) Predetermined variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3) and shortened variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns PA1-2 to PA2-3) whose variable display periods are shorter than the predetermined variable display patterns PA1-4) and variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, a portion that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display pattern determination means is , when the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result, the special state controlled when the special condition is established is more advantageous than the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state, shortened variable display The ratio of determining to the pattern is high (for example, in the loss variation, in the time saving state via the relief time saving, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 8-8 (E), and in the time saving state via the jackpot, the figure A variation pattern may be selected using the variation pattern table H shown in 8-8(H). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest by shifting to a special state with a high game speed (for example, a short time state with a short fluctuation time) based on the fact that the game has been played for a long period of time. .

(1-7) variable display pattern determining means (eg, , a part that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display pattern determination means is controlled after the special state controlled when the special condition is established is controlled to an advantageous state. When the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result, the ratio of deciding to the specific variable display pattern is lower than in the special state in which the E) Select a variation pattern using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 8-8 (H) to select a variation pattern using the variation pattern table H shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, the decline in interest is suppressed by shifting to a special state with a high game speed (for example, a time-saving state in which the frequency of occurrence of reach is suppressed) based on the fact that the game has been played for a long period of time. be able to.

For example, in a situation where the relief time is reached after playing a game for a long period of time, if the reach loss occurs frequently in the time reduction state after the relief time reduction, the period until the big hit becomes longer, and more game balls are shot. is expected, the player's disadvantage will increase. On the other hand, in the time-saving state after the big win, the prize balls in the big win game state have already been paid out. Therefore, in the time-saving state via the relief time-saving, compared to the time-saving state via the big hit, the selection ratio of the variation pattern with a short variation time is increased, or the selection ratio of the variation pattern with the reach out is low. In addition, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player from increasing and to prevent the gambling property from increasing excessively.

It should be noted that the time saving state via the relief time saving and the time saving state via the big hit may be different in the type of pre-reading notice effect. For example, in the time-saving state via the relief time-saving, mainly short variation time fluctuations are performed, so it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect with a short execution period, while in the time-saving state via the jackpot, mainly long variation time fluctuations is performed, it may be possible to execute a pre-reading foretelling effect with a long execution period. Thereby, interest can be improved.

In addition, in the time saving state via the relief time saving and the time saving state via the big hit, the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect may be different. For example, the time-saving state via the relief time-saving state may have a lower or higher execution frequency of the look-ahead notice effect than the time-saving state via the jackpot. Thereby, interest can be improved.

In addition, in the fluctuation (variation in which the value of the relief time-saving counter is 1 or more) before the relief time-saving variation, it corresponds to the relief time-saving variation (change in which the relief time-saving number counter value becomes 0) While it is possible to execute the pre-reading forewarning effect with the pending memory as the forewarning target, even if the pre-reading forewarning effect with the withholding memory as the foreman target corresponding to the change to be executed after the transition to the time-saving state via the relief time-saving is not executed. good. As a result, it is possible to avoid a contradiction in the contents of the presentation while avoiding complication of the control processing.

(1-8) The updating means can update specific numerical information (for example, time saving number counter) different from numerical information based on the variable display being executed in the special state, and the state control means can update the special information (For example, a time saving flag) can be controlled to a special state by setting it, and the special state can be terminated by canceling the setting of the special information. 30 times, 50 times, 100 times, 200 times) corresponding to a predetermined value (for example, the value of the time saving counter: 0), the special state is terminated, and even if the power supply is stopped, the updating means backup storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information and specific numerical information updated by , and setting information for special information; ) is established, the memory content of the backup storage means can be initialized (for example, a part that executes steps S8 and 105IWS12 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the initialization means is When a predetermined condition is met, the setting information and the specific numerical information of the special information are initialized, and the numerical information is not initialized (for example, the presence or absence of the time saving flag and the value of the time saving counter are reset, while the relief The value of the time saving number counter may not be reset). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of relief for the player even when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In addition, conventionally, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-95449, the number of fluctuations in the pattern is counted, and the count result reaches a value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit. Based on that (that is, based on the variation of a special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit), there were some that were controlled to the probability variable state. Similarly, based on the fact that the count result reaches a specific value, the game state is controlled to a special state (for example, a time-saving state with a high execution frequency of pattern variations). However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2005-95449, there is room for improvement in control. Therefore, the following game machines (2-1) to (2-8) are described in this characterizing portion 105IW.

(2-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (eg, second special symbol), and the specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol) is A game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) based on derived display, and can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state. State control means (for example, the part that executes steps 105IWS166, S173, and S538 in the game control microcomputer 100) and numerical information (for example, a relief time reduction number counter) can be updated based on the execution of the variable display. Update means (for example, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the starting condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening) are established and start Variable display execution means (for example, step S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display based on the establishment of a condition (for example, neither the jackpot game state nor the fluctuation) is established part), a reserve storage means (for example, a first reserve memory number buffer, a second reserve memory number buffer) capable of storing information regarding variable display as reserve information when the start condition is met but the start condition is not met; Backup storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information and hold information when power supply is stopped, and predetermined conditions (for example, that the output signal from the clear switch is on when the power is turned on) is established, an initialization means capable of initializing the storage contents of the backup storage means (for example, a part that executes steps S8 and 105IWS12 in the game control microcomputer 100), and when power supply is started, Restoration means (for example, game control microcomputer 100 Step S6 in game control microcomputer 100) part to execute), and the state control means, the numerical information updated by the updating means is a specific value (for example, a relief time reduction counter value: 0), it is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is established (for example, game The control microcomputer 100 can be controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving by performing step 105 IWS 173), and after the restoration control is executed, based on the execution of the variable display corresponding to the restored hold information 8-39), and the updating means can be controlled to the special state when the special condition is satisfied (see FIG. 8-39), and the update means can perform the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. When the numerical information is updated (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the relief time reduction number counter when the first special symbol fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates). . According to such a configuration, while optimizing the control by initialization, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player when power failure occurs.

(2-2) Controlled to an advantageous state when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information and when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information Later, the special state of special advantage (for example, the time-saving state that continues until the next big hit occurs) has a different ratio of control (for example, when the first special pattern changes and when the second special pattern changes). The selection ratio is different (see FIG. 8-4)), and when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, and when controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information , the number of executions of the variable display for establishing the special condition is common to the special number of times (for example, after a big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol and a big win based on the variation of the second special symbol) The number of fluctuations required to shorten the relief time after becoming 800 times is common). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the first identification information while increasing interest by exhibiting different game characteristics when the first identification information is variably displayed and when the second identification information is variably displayed. It is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the gambling property by having the special number of times common to the case of display and the case of variable display of the second identification information.

(2-3) An unfavorable set value (eg, set value “1”) with a first probability (eg, about 1/319) of being controlled to an advantageous state, and a set value of being controlled to be more advantageous than the first probability. A setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values including an advantageous setting value (for example, setting value "6") with a second probability (for example, about 1/270) having a high probability of (See FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3), and special conditions are more likely to be established when the disadvantageous setting value is set than when the advantageous setting value is set (Fig. 8-6 (B )), the advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is met is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, after the 10R jackpot A is mainly It is controlled to the time saving state 100 times, and as the time saving state via the relief time saving, it is substantially controlled to the time saving state until the next big hit occurs (see FIG. 8-6 (A)))). According to such a configuration, even when the disadvantage set value is set, the advantage of the special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied is the special state that is controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state. By being higher than the state advantage, the player can be rescued more effectively.

(2-4) Provided with setting means (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting one of a plurality of set values with different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, It is common when any set value is set to control to which special state of advantage among a plurality of types after being controlled (for example, the selection ratio of the jackpot type is set to any setting Regardless of whether the value is set (see FIG. 8-4)), the advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is met is set regardless of which set value is set. It is common (for example, the length of the time saving state through the relief time saving is common regardless of which setting value is set (see FIG. 8-6 (A))). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the improvement of the gambling property due to the set value, and to realize a sound game property.

(2-5) When the variable display of the first identification information is triggered to be controlled to an advantageous state, or when the variable display of the second identification information is triggered to be controlled to an advantageous state. The ratio of whether it is controlled to an advantageous state is different (see FIG. 8-4), and when the special condition is satisfied in response to the variable display of the first identification information, and in response to the variable display of the second identification information When the special condition is established, the advantage of the special state controlled after the special condition is established is common (for example, when controlling to the time saving state via the relief time saving based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol And, in the case of controlling to the time saving state via the relief time saving based on the variation of the second special symbol, both can be controlled to the time saving state of 800 times (see FIG. 8-6 (A)))). . According to such a configuration, it is controlled when the special condition is satisfied while exhibiting different game characteristics depending on whether the first identification information is variably displayed or the second identification information is variably displayed. Since the advantage of the special state is common regardless of the setting value, it is possible to suppress the improvement of the gambling property and provide an appropriate degree of relief.

(2-6) Predetermined variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3) and shortened variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns PA1-2 to PA2-3) whose variable display periods are shorter than the predetermined variable display patterns PA1-4) and variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, a portion that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display pattern determination means is , when the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result, the special state controlled when the special condition is established is more advantageous than the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state, shortened variable display The ratio of determining to the pattern is high (for example, in the loss variation, in the time saving state via the relief time saving, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 8-8 (E), and in the time saving state via the jackpot, the figure A variation pattern may be selected using the variation pattern table H shown in 8-8(H). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest by shifting to a special state with a high game speed (for example, a short time state with a short fluctuation time) based on the fact that the game has been played for a long period of time. .

(2-7) variable display pattern determining means (eg, , a part that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display pattern determination means is controlled after the special state controlled when the special condition is established is controlled to an advantageous state. When the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result, the ratio of deciding on the specific variable display pattern is lower than in the special state in which the E) to select a variation pattern using the variation pattern table E shown, and select a variation pattern using the variation pattern table H shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, the decline in interest is suppressed by shifting to a special state with a high game speed (for example, a time-saving state in which the frequency of occurrence of reach is suppressed) based on the fact that the game has been played for a long period of time. be able to.

For example, in a situation where the relief time is reached after playing a game for a long time, if the reach loss occurs frequently in the time reduction state after the relief time reduction, the period until the big hit becomes longer, and more game balls are shot. is expected, the player's disadvantage will increase. On the other hand, in the time-saving state after the big win, the prize balls in the big win game state have already been paid out. Therefore, in the time-saving state via the relief time-saving, compared to the time-saving state via the jackpot, by increasing the selection ratio of the variation pattern with a short variation time or by lowering the selection ratio of the variation pattern that is out of reach. In addition, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player from increasing and to prevent the gambling property from increasing excessively.

It should be noted that the time saving state via the relief time saving and the time saving state via the big hit may be different in the type of pre-reading notice effect. For example, in the time-saving state via the relief time-saving, mainly short variation time fluctuations are performed, so it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect with a short execution period, while in the time-saving state via the jackpot, mainly long variation time fluctuations is performed, it may be possible to execute a pre-reading forewarning effect with a long execution period. Thereby, interest can be improved.

It should be noted that the time saving state via the relief time saving and the time saving state via the big hit may be different in the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect. For example, the execution frequency of the look-ahead notice effect may be lower or higher in the time saving state via the relief time saving than in the time saving state via the big win. Thereby, interest can be improved.

In addition, in the fluctuation (variation in which the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 or more) before the relief time reduction fluctuation, it corresponds to the relief time reduction fluctuation (change in which the relief time reduction number counter value becomes 0) While it is possible to execute the pre-reading forewarning effect with the pending memory as the forewarning target, even if it is not possible to execute the foreseeing forewarning effect with the withholding memory as the forewarning target corresponding to the change to be executed after the transition to the time-saving state via the relief time-saving. good. As a result, it is possible to avoid a contradiction in the content of the presentation while avoiding complication of the control processing.

(2-8) The update means can update specific numerical information (for example, time saving number counter) different from numerical information based on the variable display being executed in the special state, and the state control means can update the special information (For example, a time saving flag) can be controlled to a special state by setting it, and the special state can be terminated by canceling the setting of the special information, and in the special state, the specific numerical information is a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times, 50 times, 100 times, 200 times) corresponding to the predetermined value (for example, the value of the time saving number counter: 0), the special state is terminated, and even if the power supply is stopped, the updating means backup storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information and specific numerical information updated by , and setting information for special information; ) is established, an initialization means capable of initializing the storage contents of the backup storage means (for example, a part that executes steps S8 and 105IWS12 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the initialization means is When a predetermined condition is met, the setting information and the specific numerical information of the special information are initialized, and the numerical information is not initialized (for example, the presence or absence of the time saving flag and the value of the time saving counter are reset, while the relief The value of the time saving number counter may not be reset). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of relief for the player even when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In addition, conventionally, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-95449, the number of fluctuations in the pattern is counted, and the count result reaches a value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit. Based on that (that is, based on the variation of a special number of times (for example, 1000 times) without the occurrence of a big hit), there were some that were controlled to the probability variable state. Similarly, based on the fact that the count result reaches a specific value, the game state is controlled to a special state (for example, a time-saving state with a high execution frequency of pattern variations). However, the game machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-95449 is not sufficiently interesting. Therefore, the following game machines (3-1) to (3-15) are described in this characterizing portion 105IW.

(3-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (eg, second special symbol), and the specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol) is A game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) based on derived display, and can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state. State control means (for example, the part that executes steps 105IWS166, S173, and S538 in the game control microcomputer 100) and numerical information (for example, a relief time reduction number counter) can be updated based on the execution of the variable display. updating means (for example, a portion that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means is such that the numerical information updated by the updating means is a special number of times as the number of times of variable display execution (for example , 800 times) can be controlled to a special state when a special condition is established by becoming a specific value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter: 0) (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, By performing step 105IWS173, it is possible to control to the time saving state C via the relief time saving), and the update means is when the variable display of the first identification information is performed and when the second identification information is variablely displayed And update the numerical information (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the relief time reduction number counter at the time of variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol), Suggestion related to establishment of special conditions A suggestive effect execution means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 105IWS806 and S254) capable of executing effects (e.g., countdown effect, effect effect, telop display effect) is further provided, and the suggestive effect execution means Depending on the number of times the variable display is executed, the ratio of which of the multiple production modes to execute the suggestive production differs (for example, in the countdown production, the selection ratio of the displayed numerical values is different (the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction The corresponding numerical value is selected at a rate of 100%, but the value to be displayed at a rate corresponding to the remaining number of times until relief time reduction may be determined by lottery), the effect display range is different in the effect production (Although it is displayed at a rate of 100% in the range according to the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction, the range displayed at the rate according to the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction The color of the telop display area is different in the telop display effect (see FIGS. 8-26 (C) and (D))). A game machine characterized in that it is in a mode suggesting a period until (see FIGS. 8-33, 8-34, and 8-38). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect mode of the suggestive effect, thereby improving interest and promoting the operation of the gaming machine.

It should be noted that in a situation in which a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value can be executed, and a high setting suggestion effect that suggests that a set value that is advantageous to the player is not being performed, the player It is possible that the player will end the game by expecting that a set value that is disadvantageous to the player is set, but if it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened, If it is suggested that the number of remaining times until relief time reduction is small, the player can be encouraged to continue the game even in a situation where the high setting suggestion performance is not performed, and the operation can be promoted.

(3-2) The effect mode of the suggestive effect (for example, the countdown effect) is a mode in which the number of execution times of the variable display until the special condition is satisfied can be specified (see FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34). may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player of the number of executions of the variable display until the special condition is satisfied.

In addition, the countdown effect may be started at the timing when the number of remaining fluctuations until the time saving is 11 times or more, or may be started at the timing when the number is less than 9 times. In addition, aspects other than the numerical values displayed in the countdown effect may be changed according to the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time saving. For example, the smaller the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction, the more positively the numerical value may be reported. Specifically, the smaller the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time reduction, the larger the display range of the countdown display. , the display color and display position of the countdown display may be changed.

(3-3) The suggestion effect is a effect of displaying a specific image (for example, an effect effect of displaying an effect image). (including the size of the range) is displayed in a plurality of different modes, and the period until the suggested special condition is satisfied depends on which mode is displayed (FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34 See). According to such a configuration, interest can be enhanced by making the user pay attention to the aspect of the specific image.

Note that the countdown effect and the telop display effect may also be an effect in which an image is displayed in different colors and sizes according to the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time saving.

(3-4) The starting condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is established and the starting condition (for example, neither the jackpot game state nor the fluctuation) is satisfied. Variable display execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can execute variable display based on the establishment, and when the start condition is established but the start condition is not established Reservation storage means (for example, a first reservation storage number buffer and a second reservation storage number buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as reservation information; a predetermined image display means (for example, a portion for executing step 105IWS256 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a predetermined image (for example, a demo movie) when the suggestive effect execution means is capable of displaying the predetermined image is displayed, a suggestive effect (for example, a telop display effect) can be executed (for example, a telop display effect and a demo movie effect can be executed in duplicate. Display of a predetermined image and suggestive effect may be performed first, or may be performed simultaneously.), depending on the number of times the variable display is performed until the special condition is satisfied, when the predetermined image is displayed It is also possible to change the ratio of executing the suggestive effect (see FIGS. 8-26 (A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the presence or absence of execution of the suggestive effect, thereby improving interest and promoting the operation of the gaming machine.

(3-5) The starting condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is established and the starting condition (for example, neither the jackpot game state nor the fluctuation) is satisfied. Variable display execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can execute variable display based on the establishment, and when the start condition is established but the start condition is not established Reservation storage means (for example, a first reservation storage number buffer and a second reservation storage number buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as reservation information; a predetermined image display means (for example, a portion for executing step 105IWS256 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a predetermined image (for example, a demo movie) when the suggestive effect execution means is capable of displaying the predetermined image is displayed, a suggestive effect (for example, a telop display effect) can be executed (for example, a telop display effect and a demo movie effect can be executed in duplicate. Display of a predetermined image and suggestive effect may be performed first, or may be performed simultaneously.), depending on the number of times the variable display is performed until the special condition is satisfied, when the predetermined image is displayed , the rate at which the suggestive effect is executed may differ depending on the predetermined mode (see FIGS. 8-26 (C) and (D)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the presence or absence of the mode of the suggestive effect, thereby improving interest and promoting the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, as a customer waiting demonstration production, a character action production in which a character drawn in a decorative pattern (a character that is normally stationary) operates may be performed, and the mode according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is reduced. It may be possible to execute the character action effect by In other words, it may be possible to execute a character action effect as the above-described "suggestive effect". For example, the color, size, or action mode of the character may suggest the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened. Also, the execution ratio of the character action presentation when the demo movie is being displayed or the ratio of executing the character action presentation in a predetermined mode may be changed according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened.

(3-6) The starting condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is established and the starting condition (for example, neither the jackpot game state nor the fluctuation) is satisfied. Variable display execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can execute variable display based on the establishment, and when the start condition is established but the start condition is not established Reservation storage means (for example, a first reservation storage number buffer and a second reservation storage number buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as reservation information; a predetermined image display means (for example, a portion for executing step 105IWS256 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a predetermined image (for example, a demo movie) when the suggestive effect execution means is capable of displaying the predetermined image is displayed, detecting that the operation means (for example, the batting operation handle 30) has been operated and that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening) Based on the fact that at least one of the detection of is performed, it may be possible to execute a suggestive effect (for example, a dialogue effect by voice output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a suggestive effect to the player actually playing the game, and to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

(3-7) Equipped with setting means (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values with different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and executing suggestive effect The means may vary the ratio of execution of suggestive effects (for example, telop display effects) depending on which set value is set (see FIGS. 8-26 (A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance interest by making the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestion effect is executed, and to promote the operation of the gaming machine by suggesting the setting value.

It should be noted that the execution ratio of the countdown effect and the effect effect may differ depending on which set value is set.

(3-8) Equipped with setting means (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values with different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and executing suggestive effect Depending on which setting value is set, the means has a different ratio of executing the suggestive effect (eg, telop display effect) in a specific mode (eg, "red") (Fig. 8-26 (C), See (D)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to the aspect of the suggestive effect, and to promote the operation of the gaming machine by suggesting the set value.

Note that, for the countdown presentation and the effect presentation as well, the selection ratio of the presentation mode may differ depending on which set value is set.

(3-9) setting means (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values with different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state; A setting suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value (for example, a part in the effect control CPU 120 of the first modification that executes the setting suggestion effect as an effect during fluctuation), and a setting suggestion Depending on which setting value is set, the effect executing means has a different ratio of executing the setting suggesting effect (see FIG. 8-40 (A)), and the suggesting effect executing means is set to which setting value. In the case where the suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of execution of the suggestive effect may be common (see FIG. 8-40(C)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by making the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestive effect is executed, and it is possible to suppress complication of the control.

In addition, as a setting suggestion effect, an eye-catching image is displayed when switching to a normal effect image (a state in which a decorative pattern is displayed) after a change effect, a jackpot effect, or a super reach effect ends. An effect to be displayed, an effect to display a predetermined image at the end of the jackpot, or a predetermined effect (customer waiting demonstration effect) in a state in which no game is played may be performed.

(3-10) setting means (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values with different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state; A setting suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value (for example, a part in the effect control CPU 120 of the first modification that executes the setting suggestion effect as an effect during fluctuation), and a setting suggestion Depending on which set value is set, the effect executing means has a different ratio of executing the setting suggestive effect (see FIG. 8-40 (B)) according to the special mode (for example, the second mode), and executes the suggestive effect. The means may have a common ratio of execution of suggestive effects in a specific mode (for example, “red”) regardless of the set value (see FIG. 8-40(D)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by making the player pay attention to the aspect of the suggestive effect, and to suppress complication of the control.

(3-11) Suggestion effect execution means provides a suggestion during a specific period after power supply is started, depending on whether the initialization process is executed or the recovery process is executed when power supply is started. The ratio of executing the production (for example, the display of the initial output according to the number of times until the relief time is shortened) is different (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes step 105IWS630 when the power is restored, while the ram clear switch is pressed. Step 105 (IWS 630 may not be executed if initialization processing has been performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to whether or not the suggestive effect is executed, and to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, regardless of whether the initialization process is executed or the recovery process is executed, the configuration is such that the suggestion effect can be executed in a specific period after the power supply is started, and the initialization is performed. The suggestive effect may be executed at a predetermined rate when the process is executed, and the suggestive effect may be executed at a rate different from the predetermined rate when the recovery process is executed.

Regarding the countdown production, effect production, and telop display production, there are cases where initialization processing is executed when power supply is started and recovery processing is executed, and after power supply is started The execution ratio in a specific period may be different.

(3-12) Variable display pattern determination means (eg, game control microcomputer 100) for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including special variable display patterns (eg, variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2) step S111), the variable display pattern determination means can determine the special variable display pattern when the special condition is satisfied, and determine the special variable display pattern before the special condition is satisfied. Without (for example, it is possible to vary the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 only for variations in which the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0), and when the variable display is performed by the special variable display pattern, A specific notification effect executing means (for example, a part for executing steps 105, IWS809 and S845 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific notification effect (for example, a time saving rush effect) for notifying that the special state is controlled is further provided. You can do it. According to such a configuration, the player can be notified that the special condition is controlled to the special state by the establishment of the special condition, and the change in the game state can be clearly notified to the player, so that the player can enjoy the interest when the special condition is established. can be improved.

Incidentally, in the variation in the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 as the special variable display patterns, as the specific notification effect, the effect of stopping and displaying a special decoration pattern or the mode transition effect may be executed.

Further, at the end of the specific notification effect, it is possible to perform a warning notification for forgetting to take a card used in the game, a warning notification for preventing addiction, or display the game machine manufacturer's logo. It should be noted that each alert notification and logo display may be performed during the ending period of the jackpot game state. Further, at the final stage of the specific notification performance, each caution notice and logo display may be displayed in the same manner as in the ending period of the jackpot game state, or each caution notice may be displayed in a simplified manner. and a logo display may be displayed.

(3-13) A predetermined variable display pattern (for example, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 not accompanied by a reach effect) and a specific variable display pattern having a longer variable display period than the predetermined variable display pattern (for example, a reach effect) Variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, PB2-1 to PB2-3) and variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, step in game control microcomputer 100 part for executing S111), and the variable display pattern determination means can determine the specific variable display pattern in both cases of the display result of the variable display being the specific display result and the case of not being the specific display result. (see FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8), and when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the ratio of determining the specific variable display pattern is higher than the predetermined variable display pattern (see FIGS. 8-7 and 8-7). (A) reference), the predetermined period before the special condition is established (for example, the variable period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time is 10 times or less) is the period before the predetermined period (for example, until the relief time reduction than the variable period in which the remaining number of times is 11 or more), the ratio of determining the specific variable display pattern when the display result of the variable display does not become the specific display result is lower (FIG. 8-7 (B), FIG. 8 -8 (F), see (G)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

In addition, in the case of a variable period in which the remaining number of times until relief is 10 times or less, the remaining number of times until relief is shorter than in the case of a variable period in which the remaining number of times until relief is 11 times or more. It is also possible to assume that the execution ratio of the suggestion effect to be suggested is high. As a result, it is possible to improve interest and suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player due to the player quitting the game when the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is small.

(3-14) Preliminary effect executing means (for example, executing step 105IWS802A in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute a preliminary effect that foretells that a specific display result will be derived and displayed while the variable display is being executed. part), and the notice effect executing means can execute the notice effect in both cases where the display result of the variable display is the specific display result and when the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result (Fig. 8-28). (A), (B)), the proportion of executing the notice effect is higher when the display result of the variable display is the specific display result than when the specific display result is not (Fig. 8-28 (A) ), see (B)), when the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result in the predetermined period before the special condition is established than in the period before the predetermined period, the advance notice effect is executed. The ratio may be low (see FIGS. 8-28 (A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

(3-15) Preliminary effect executing means (for example, executing step 105IWS802A in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a preliminary effect that foretells that a specific display result will be derived and displayed while the variable display is being executed. part), and the notice effect executing means has a specific mode (for example, "red") and a predetermined mode (for example, "red") in both cases when the display result of the variable display is the specific display result and when the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result. For example, "blue") can execute the advance notice effect (see FIGS. 8-28 (C) and (D)), and when the display result of the variable display is the specific display result, the specific mode rather than the predetermined mode The execution rate of the advance notice effect is high (see FIGS. 8-28 (C) and (D)), and the predetermined period before the special condition is established is more variable display than the period before the predetermined period. If the result is not the specific display result, the ratio of execution of the advance notice effect in the specific mode may be low (see FIGS. 8-28 (C) and (D)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

It should be noted that the configuration of the gaming machine shown in the following (4) and (5) may be applied to the present characteristic portion 105IW and each modified example.

(4) Predetermined suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined suggestive effect while the variable display is being executed, and a special notification that notifies that the control of the special state will be started based on the establishment of the special condition. A special notification performance executing means capable of executing a performance may be further provided, and the predetermined suggesting performance executing means may have a common ratio of executing the predetermined suggesting performance during a period before the special condition is established. For example, without performing a production that suggests the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction, without performing a variable performance according to the ratio that is not related to the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction, and when the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction becomes 0 Special notification production ( For example, by performing a time-saving rush effect), the time-saving rush effect is suddenly started for the player, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and improve the interest.

(5) Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns, wherein the variable display pattern determination means is a variable display pattern that can be determined even before the special condition is established when the special condition is established. After determining the display pattern and deriving and displaying the non-specific display result as the display result of the variable display that satisfies the special condition, the special notification effect that notifies that the control of the special state is started can be executed. It is good also as having further provided the execution means. For example, in a loss variation in which the number of remaining times until relief time reduction becomes 0, a normal loss effect is performed by selecting the same variation pattern as the loss variation before the remaining number of times until relief time reduction becomes 0, and the variation is At the timing after the end (for example, the timing at which the next variation pattern designation command or the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received), an effect for informing that the relief time has been shortened can be performed to improve interest.

It should be noted that, in the characteristic portion 105IW and each modified example, the configuration of the game machine shown in the following (means 1A) to (means 1E-2) may be applied.

(Means 1A) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derived display of the specific display result (eg, jackpot pattern), an advantageous advantageous state (eg, jackpot game) state), and a state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17, a game Part for executing step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in control microcomputer 100, part for executing step 105IWS537 in game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 8-21) and variable display based on execution (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means is updated by the update means. Numerical information can be controlled to a special state when a special condition is established by becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, step 105IWS74 in the game control microcomputer 100, The part that executes step 105IWS75, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the part that executes step 105IWS172 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means, when the variable display of the first identification information is executed And update the numerical information in the case where the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100 is executed part) characterized by do. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably realize the relief of the player. Specifically, even if the game state changes and any of the identification information is displayed variably, the update of the numerical information continues, so that the player can be easily rescued and the motivation for playing the game can be enhanced. can be done.

In this example, the initial value is set to the relief time-saving number counter when a big hit occurs, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, multiple types of jackpots (jackpots with no time reduction, jackpots with a small number of game balls acquired, jackpots with second special symbols, etc.) are provided, and for some jackpots, the initial value of the relief time reduction counter is not set. It may be configured as

In addition, in this example, although the case where the 1st special design mainly fluctuates is shown in a normal state, it is not restricted to such a mode. For example, the number of reserved memories may be increased to vary both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state.

(Means 2A) In means 1A, the special condition is established on the basis that a predetermined display result (for example, a lost pattern) different from the specific display result as the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed a special number of times in succession ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, step 105IWS63, step 105IWS71, step 105IWS74, step 105IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps 105IWS172 and 105IWS173). According to such a configuration, since display results disadvantageous to the player are relieved when they are successively derived and displayed, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest in the game.

(Means 3A) In means 1A or means 2A, the updating means updates the numerical information when variable display is executed even in a state different from the normal state (for example, probability variable state, time saving state) (for example, FIG. 8 As shown in -17, it may be configured to execute step 105 IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably realize the relief of the player. Specifically, numerical information is updated fairly, and even after being controlled to a special state once, it can be controlled to a special state again. Therefore, it is possible to control to a special state until it is controlled to a substantially advantageous state. Thus, the player's investment can be suppressed, and the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

It should be noted that, in this example, low probability low base (normal state), high probability high base (probability variable state), low probability high base (time saving state) shows the case of updating the relief time reduction number counter, such It is not limited to modes. For example, low probability low base (normal state), high probability high base (probability variable state), low probability high base (time saving state), high probability low base (latency probability change) update the relief time reduction counter in all four states It may be configured as In this case, it can also be applied to a gaming machine that executes a drop lottery to the normal state in the variable probability state.

In addition, in this example, the case of preferentially digesting the second special symbol is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a variable winning ball device 6B is provided in the first start winning hole, a high probability low base (small hit RUSH) is provided for frequent small hits, the game balls are digested in order of winning, the first special symbol and the second special It may be configured such that the symbols are simultaneously changed.

In addition, in this example, although the case where the 1st special design and the 2nd special design are provided is shown, it is not restricted to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to provide only the first special symbol.

(Means 4A) In any one of means 1A to 3A, the update means sets numerical information to an initial value when a predetermined condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the game control microcomputer 100, a portion that executes step 105IWS135, a portion that executes step 105IWS144, and a portion that executes step 105IWS167 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 8-17). According to such a configuration, when the game is controlled in an advantageous state, the situation becomes advantageous for the player, and there is no need to rescue the player.

(Means 5A) In means 4A, the predetermined condition is to be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the part that executes step 105IWS135 in the game control microcomputer 100) may have been According to such a configuration, when the game is controlled in an advantageous state, the situation becomes advantageous for the player, and there is no need to rescue the player.

(Means 6A) In means 4A, the state control means can be controlled to a special state when a special display result different from the specific display result (for example, time saving) is derived and displayed in the normal state (for example, FIG. 8 -17, the part that executes step 105 IWS166 in the game control microcomputer 100), the predetermined condition is that the special display result is derived and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the game (the part that executes step 105 IWS 167 in the control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, the situation becomes advantageous for the player, and there is no need to rescue the player, so it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming higher than necessary.

(Means 7A) In means 4A, the predetermined condition is that the variable display is executed a special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the part that executes step 105IWS144 in the game control microcomputer 100) may be configured to According to such a configuration, it is possible to substantially control the special state until the next advantageous state, so that the degree of relief for the player can be increased.

(Means 8A) In means 4A, backup storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information to be updated by the updating means even if the power supply is stopped when the power supply is stopped, and the updating means , When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, execution of initialization processing), the numerical information held by the backup storage means is set to the initial value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the game control microcomputer 100), the predetermined condition is that a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. ) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, if the numerical information up to the special number of times is held when initialization is performed in the game hall, it may be too disadvantageous for the game hall. can be made easier.

(Means 9A) In any of means 1A to 8A, an effect control means corresponding to variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a portion that executes steps S170 to S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and the state The control means can be controlled to a special state for a specific period of the special number of times or more based on the execution of the variable display of the special number of times (for example, in step 105IWS172 shown in FIG. value is set), it is possible to control the special state of the specific period again based on the execution of the variable display of the special number of times in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the game control microcomputer Step 105IWS74 in 100, a portion that executes step 105IWS75, a portion that executes step 105IWS172 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. It may be configured to execute a different effect during the second specific period. According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled in the second specific period, it is a situation in which the advantageous state has not been controlled for a long period of time. It is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game by adding a change to the effect mode.

(Means 10A) In any of means 1A to 8A, an effect control means corresponding to variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a portion that executes steps S170 to S172 in the effect control CPU 120), and the state The control means can be controlled to a special state for a specific period of the special number of times or more based on the execution of the variable display of the special number of times (for example, in step 105IWS172 shown in FIG. value is set), it is possible to control the special state of the specific period again based on the execution of the variable display of the special number of times in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the game control microcomputer Step 105IWS74 in 100, a portion that executes step 105IWS75, a portion that executes step 105IWS172 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. It may be configured to execute a common effect during the second specific period. According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled in the second specific period, the state is not controlled to the advantageous state for a long period of time. It is possible to prevent the player from being unnecessarily conscious of the fact that the situation is not under control, and to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

In addition, the characteristic portion 105IW and each modified example disclose the configuration of the game machine shown in the following (means 1B-1), (means 1B-2) to (means 5B).

(Means 1B-1) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and an advantageous advantageous state (eg, a gaming machine controllable to a jackpot game state), in which a game area in which game media can be divided into a first path (for example, a left-handed path) and a second path (for example, a right-handed path); Controllable state control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 are Part to be executed, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the part that executes step 105IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and updating means that can update numerical information based on the execution of variable display (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105 IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the game necessary for executing multiple types of processing including control of variable display and control of advantageous state A process execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a part that executes step S25 in the game control microcomputer 100) for updating the data value indicating the progress state and executing the process corresponding to the data value. In addition, the state control means can be controlled to a special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the update means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13 2, a part that executes steps 105IWS74 and 105IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes steps 105IWS172 and 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. Numerical information is updated when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the game control microcomputer 100 The part that executes step 105 IWS71 in step 105), the processing execution means executes the first processing related to the variable display when the data value is the first numerical value (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the step in the game control microcomputer 100 part that executes S110 to S113), the data value is different from the first numerical value When the second numerical value, the second processing related to the advantageous state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the part that executes steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the data value is the first numerical value and the first numerical value. When the third numerical value is different from the two numerical values, the state control means executes the third processing for controlling the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and in the normal state, the game medium is ejected to the first path and the game is started. In the special state, the game is played by shooting the game media to the second path, and during the execution of the third process, the launch promotion notification to the effect that the game media should be shot to the second path is executed. It is characterized by comprising means. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, by performing the launch promotion notification to the second path before being controlled to the special state, it is possible to perform an effect related to the launch promotion notification early when the special state is controlled.

(Means 1B-2) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and an advantageous advantageous state (such as A game machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and a state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 , a part that executes step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes step 105IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. Updating means that can update numerical information based on (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), variable display control and advantageous state control A data value indicating a game progress state necessary for executing a plurality of types of processing including processing execution means for executing processing corresponding to the data value (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, game control and a part for executing step S25 in the microcomputer 100), and the state control means enters the special state when the special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times. Controllable (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS74 and step 105IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the step in the game control microcomputer 100 105IWS 172 and step 105IWS 173), the updating means updates the numerical information between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-13, the part that executes step 105 IWS67 in the game control microcomputer 100), the processing execution means executes the first processing related to the variable display when the data value is the first numerical value (for example, 5, the part that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100), and executes the second processing related to the advantageous state when the data value is a second numerical value different from the first numerical value (for example, FIG. 5, in the game control microcomputer 100 (steps S114 to S117 in Steps S114 to S117), when the data value is a third numerical value different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value, the state control means performs a third process for controlling to a special state based on the establishment of the special condition. and effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the third process is controlled to a special state during execution of the third process. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, by performing the launch promotion notification to the second path before being controlled to the special state, it is possible to perform an effect related to the launch promotion notification early when the special state is controlled.

In addition, in this example, the case of giving priority to the processing related to the big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, priority may be given to processing related to variable display or processing related to saving time.

In this example, a case is shown in which the right stroke is notified in the next fluctuation postponing process, which is the third process, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that only the mode transition effect suggesting transition to the time-saving state is executed without performing the right-handed notification.

(Means 2B) In means 1B-1 and 1B-2, the process execution means executes the second process after the first process when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display satisfying the special condition ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, when step 105IWS133 in the game control microcomputer 100 is Y, step 105IWS140 is executed and step 105IWS114 is not executed). According to such a configuration, priority is given to the control of the advantageous state, so that the player is not disadvantaged, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game.

(Means 3B) In means 1B-1, means 1B-2 or means 2B, the update means updates numerical information when variable display is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, game control In the step 105 of the microcomputer 100 executing IWS71), the process executing means changes the special information from the first information to the second information when the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes a specific value (for example, FIG. 8 -17, the part that executes step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), and changes the special information from the second information to the first information when the state control means controls the special state (for example, 8-16, the part that executes step 105IWS145 in the game control microcomputer 100), special information performs different processing when it is the first information and when it is the second information (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-14, step 105 in the game control microcomputer 100 (the part that executes IWS1714) may be configured. According to such a configuration, by managing the special information, it is possible to suitably execute the process of transitioning to the special state.

(Means 4B) In the means 3B, variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a portion for executing step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100) is provided. The display pattern determining means determines different variable display patterns depending on whether the special information is the first information or the second information (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-14, step 105 IWS 1714 (the part that executes According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the effect when the variable display is executed the special number of times.

(Means 5B) In means 3B, variable display pattern determination means (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a portion that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100) for determining the variable display pattern of the variable display is provided. The display pattern determination means determines a variable display pattern in which the determination time of the display result is different between when the special information is the first information and when the special information is the second information (for example, as shown in FIG. (the part that executes steps 105IWS1128 and 105IWS1130 in the microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform the effect when the variable display is performed the special number of times.

In addition, the characteristic portion 105IW and each modified example disclose the configuration of the gaming machine shown in (means 1C) to (means 6C) shown below.

(Means 1C) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derived display of the specific display result (eg, jackpot pattern), an advantageous advantageous state (eg, jackpot game) state), a game control means capable of controlling the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a portion that executes step S25 in the effect control CPU 120), and a variable display (For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a portion that executes steps S170 to S172 in the production control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27, Step 105 IWS 807 in the production control CPU 120 , and the game control means is a controllable state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 2, a part that executes step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes step 105IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 8-21) and variable display are executed Update means that can update numerical information based on that (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the state controlled by the state control means and a state information control means for controlling identifiable state information, wherein the state control means is controlled to an advantageous state based on the derived display of the specific display result as the display result of the variable display, and then to the special state. Controllable (for example, the part that executes step 105IWS64 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 8-12), and the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times It is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS74 and step 105IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 8-17 2, the part that executes step 105IWS172 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the update means is used when variable display of the first identification information is executed and when variable display of the second identification information is executed. to update numerical information (e.g. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), the state information control means sets the state information to the first numerical value in the normal state (for example, FIG. 8- 16, the part that executes step 105IWS145 in the game control microcomputer 100, that is, neither the time saving flag A nor C is set, and the data corresponding to each is "0"), as a display result of the variable display When the state information is controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state based on the derived display of the specific display result, the state information is set to the second numerical value (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the game control micro The part that executes step 105IWS537 in the computer 100, that is, the time saving flag A is set, and the data corresponding to the time saving flag A is "1"), when it is controlled to a special state based on the special condition being satisfied The state information is set to a third numerical value different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value (for example, as shown in FIG. , the data corresponding to the time saving flag C is "1"), the game control means can transmit specific information to the effect control means, and when the special state, the state information is the second numerical value and the second If it is three numerical values, it is possible to transmit specific information according to (for example, the part shown in FIG. 8-10, as shown in FIG. , as shown in FIGS. 8-17, the part that executes step 105 IWS174 in the game control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, since different game states can be preferably identified, control is facilitated, and if the specific information is also changed at that time, the effect can be preferably executed when the effect control means executes different effects.

In addition, although the case where the time saving state A designation|designated command and the time saving state C designation|designated command were transmitted was shown in this example as specific information, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the background designation command and the variation pattern command are configured to be transmitted in a manner that can identify the time saving state via the jackpot, the time saving state via the time saving loss, and the time saving state via the relief time saving. good too. In addition, for example, when a big win is achieved, a jackpot start designation command (fanfare designation command) or a jackpot end designation command (ending designation command) is transmitted in different modes according to the game state, and depending on which command is received. The fanfare period and the ending period may be changed.

(Means 2C) In means 1C, the state information control means changes the state information to the first numerical value, the second numerical value, and the It may be configured to have a fourth numerical value different from the three numerical values (for example, a portion that executes step 105IWS166 in the game control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, since different game states can be preferably identified, control is facilitated, and if the specific information is also changed at that time, the effect can be preferably executed when the effect control means executes different effects.

(Means 3C) In the means 1C or 2C, the effect control means controls the state control means to a special state based on the derivation display of the specific display result, and when the state control means satisfies the special condition. It may be configured to be able to execute a different effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 105IWS634 and S638). According to such a configuration, since the variable display in the special state controlled by the establishment of the special condition can be efficiently digested, it becomes possible to execute the performance according to the situation, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(Means 4C) In any one of means 1C to means 3C, the effect control means controls to a special state based on the derivation display of the specific display result, and when the state control means When the special state is controlled based on the establishment of the condition, a common effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a common background image in steps 105IWS634 and 105IWS638). may be configured to According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the performance in the special state controlled by the establishment of the special condition the same every time, and thereby prevent an increase in development costs because a new performance is not required. At the same time, since the player is not confused, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(Means 5C) In any one of means 1C to 4C, the state control means can be controlled to a special state when a special display result different from the specific display result (for example, time saving) is derived and displayed in the normal state. Yes (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the part that executes step 105IWS166 in the game control microcomputer 100), the effect control means, the state control means, based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed When the special state is controlled and when the state control means controls the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, different effects can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform steps 105IWS636, (the part that executes S638). According to such a configuration, since the variable display in the special state controlled by the establishment of the special condition can be efficiently digested, it becomes possible to execute the performance according to the situation, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(Means 6C) In any one of means 1C to 4C, the state control means can be controlled to a special state when a special display result different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state, and the effect control means Common when the state control means controls to the special state based on the derivation display of the special display result and when the state control means controls to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition It may be configured to be able to execute effects (for example, effect control CPU 120 displays a common background image in steps 105IWS636 and 105IWS638). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the performance in the special state controlled by the establishment of the special condition the same every time, and thereby prevent an increase in development costs because a new performance is not required. At the same time, since the player is not confused, the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, the characteristic portion 105IW and each modified example disclose the configuration of the gaming machine shown in the following (means 1D) to (means 4D).

(Means 1D) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derived display of the specific display result (eg, jackpot pattern), an advantageous advantageous state (eg, jackpot game) state), a game control means capable of controlling the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a portion that executes step S25 in the effect control CPU 120), and a variable display (For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a portion that executes steps S170 to S172 in the production control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27, Step 105 IWS 807 in the production control CPU 120 , and the game control means is a controllable state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 2, a part that executes step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes step 105IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 8-21) and variable display are executed Update means that can update the numerical information based on that (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105 IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and when the power supply is stopped, backup storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information relating to the number of executions of the variable display; It is possible to control to a special state when the condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, step 105IWS74 in the game control microcomputer 100, step 105IWS75 part, as shown in FIG. 8-17 , step 105IWS172 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the updating means, when variable display of the first identification information is executed and when variable display of the second identification information is executed, Numerical information is updated (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the game control means controls predetermined information when power supply is started. can send to means (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the part that executes step 105IWS11 in the game control microcomputer 100), the effect control means, based on the reception of the predetermined information, the power supply was started It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a suggestive effect related to the number of executions of variable display in a later predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, a portion that executes step 105IWS630 in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, the player will be motivated to play a game from the opening of the game arcade, and the operating rate of the game machine can be increased.

In this example, the initial number is shown as a suggestive effect regarding the number of executions of the variable display, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the configuration may be such that a change in background, an effect during fluctuation up to 100 rotations, and an suggestive effect by display on a demo screen or menu screen are executed.

It should be noted that when a command (S9 in FIG. 8-11) specifying initialization is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to recognize the number of times until relief time reduction as an initial value and execute the effect. .

(Means 2D) In means 1D, the game control means can transmit specific information capable of specifying numerical information held by the backup storage means to the effect control means when power supply is started (for example, As shown in 8-11, the step 105 in the game control microcomputer 100 may be configured as a portion for executing IWS11). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, a player is motivated to play a game from the opening of the game arcade, which increases the operation rate of the game machine and suppresses an increase in the processing load.

In addition, although the case where the command which can specify the value of a relief time reduction counter is shown at the time of restoration in this example, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, 1 to 99 rotations can be specified in units of 100 rotations, 100 to 199 rotations can be specified, . . . 500 to 599 rotations can be specified. Although the value of the time saving frequency counter is 128 or more, it cannot be specified, but 127 or less may be configured to transmit an identifiable command.

(Means 3D) In means 1D or 2D, the game control means can transmit specific information to the effect control means in relation to the execution of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-14, The part that executes step 105IWS1717 in the game control microcomputer 100), the effect control means can execute a special effect related to being controlled to a special state based on the establishment of the special condition based on the specific information ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-27, the part that executes step 105IWS804 in the effect control CPU 120), as the specific information, it is possible to specify that the difference between the number of times of variable display execution and the special number of times is less than or equal to a predetermined value. Second specific information that can be specified that the difference between the first specific information (for example, the command for specifying the number of times of relief time reduction 1 as shown in FIG. 8-9) and the number of executions of variable display and the special number of times is greater than a predetermined value And, (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-9, a relief time reduction number 2 designation command) may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, by periodically suggesting a function to a player, it is possible to reduce the risk of inadvertently inflicting a loss on the player and to appropriately implement the processing relating to the specific information.

In addition, in this example, the difference between the number of execution times of the variable display and the special number of times is greater than a predetermined value shows the case of transmitting the relief time reduction number of times 2 designation command which is the second specific information, such a mode not limited to For example, when the difference between the number of execution times of the variable display and the special number of times is larger than a predetermined value, it may be configured not to transmit the relief time reduction number of times 2 designation command, which is the second specific information.

(Means 4D) In any one of means 1D to 3D, the effect control means is controlled to a special state when a special condition is established based on the execution of the variable display a first predetermined number of times less than the special number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, the part that executes step 105IWS847 in the effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-35 (I) to FIG. 8-36 (M )), and every time the variable display is performed a second predetermined number of times, which is less than the first predetermined number of times, before the special number of variable displays are performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27). As shown, the part that executes step 105IWS804 in the effect control CPU 120 may be configured as shown in FIGS. 8-33(A) to 8-34(E)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, by regularly suggesting features to the player, the risk of unknowingly incurring losses can be reduced.

In addition, in this example, although the case where production|presentation is performed based on the count value of a relief time reduction counter is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to count the number of fluctuations and execute the effect after resetting the relief time reduction counter.

Further, the characteristic portion 105IW and each modified example disclose the configuration of the game machine shown in (means 1E-1) and (means 1E-2) shown below.

(Means 1E-1) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derived display of the specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol), an advantageous advantageous state (eg, A game control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a part that executes step S25 in the performance control CPU 120), Effect control means for controlling the effect corresponding to the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27, in the effect control CPU 120 A part that executes step 105 IWS807), and the game control means is a controllable state control means (for example, in FIG. 8-17 As shown, a portion that executes step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a portion that executes step 105IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. Update means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and when the power supply is stopped backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information relating to the number of executions of variable display; (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-11, a portion that executes step S8 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means is an update means can be controlled to a special state when the special condition is established by the numerical information updated becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, in the game control microcomputer 100 Step 105IWS74, the part that executes step 105IWS75, the part that executes step 105IWS172 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. when and When the variable display of the second identification information is executed and the numerical information is updated (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), the effect control means , when the state control means controls to a special state based on the establishment of a special condition before the specific display result is derived and displayed after the memory contents of the backup storage means are initialized; After the contents are initialized and then the specific display result is derived and displayed, different performances are executed when controlled to a special state by the state control means based on the establishment of the special condition. It is characterized by According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, since it is possible to grasp that the memory contents of the backup storage means have been initialized, factors such as guessing of setting values are increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(Means 1E-2) Execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derived display of the specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol), an advantageous advantageous state (eg, A game control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a part that executes step S25 in the performance control CPU 120), Effect control means for controlling the effect corresponding to the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 8-27, in the effect control CPU 120 A part that executes step 105 IWS807), and the game control means is a controllable state control means (for example, in FIG. 8-17 As shown, a portion that executes step 105IWS166 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a portion that executes step 105IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. Update means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and when the power supply is stopped backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information relating to the number of executions of variable display; (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-14, a portion that executes step S8 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means is an update means can be controlled to a special state when the special condition is established by the numerical information updated becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, in the game control microcomputer 100 Step 105IWS74, the part that executes step 105IWS75, the part that executes step 105IWS172 and step 105IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. when and When the variable display of the second identification information is executed and the numerical information is updated (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the part that executes step 105IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), the effect control means , when the state control means controls to a special state based on the establishment of a special condition before the specific display result is derived and displayed after the memory contents of the backup storage means are initialized; After the content is initialized, the specific display result is derived and displayed, and then the state control means controls to a special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and to execute a different performance after being controlled to the special state. characterized by According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable control even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated. For example, since it is possible to grasp that the memory contents of the backup storage means have been initialized, factors such as guessing of setting values are increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Although this example shows the case where only the variation pattern table B is used after the RAM is cleared, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to use a plurality of variation pattern tables as in the case after the big hit.

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

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A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, and being controllable to an advantageous advantageous state based on the derivation display of a specific display result,
state control means capable of controlling a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state;
updating means capable of updating the numerical information based on the execution of the variable display;
The state control means is
being controllable to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state based on the derived display of the specific display result as the display result of the variable display;
The numerical information updated by the updating means can be controlled to the special state when a special condition is established by setting a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of variable display,
The updating means updates the numerical information depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is executed,
The advantageous state includes a plurality of types including a specific advantageous state and a special advantageous state,
The degree of advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which of the plurality of types of the advantageous state is controlled,
The advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the special advantageous state is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the specific advantageous state,
the advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is established is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled after being controlled to the specific advantageous state;
A plurality of types of the advantageous state are controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information and to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information. The ratio of selecting which of the above-mentioned advantageous states to control is different,
The degree of advantage of the special state to be controlled when the special condition is satisfied based on the variable display of the first identification information and when the special condition is satisfied based on the variable display of the second identification information. are common and
The shortest variable display period in the special state controlled when the special condition is established is shorter than the shortest variable display period in the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state,
The selection ratio of the variable display pattern, which is the shortest variable display period in the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied, is the shortest variable in the special state controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state. Higher than the selection rate of the variable display pattern that is the display period
A gaming machine characterized by:

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