JP7173918B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing games using game media.

A conventional game machine has a big prize winning opening that changes from a closed state to an open state in a big win game state, and in the variable display where the variable display result is a big win, after displaying a combination of decoration figures indicating a big win, There is a game machine capable of executing an effect to incite whether or not the jackpot is a variable probability jackpot (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-93726 A

However, in Patent Document 1, in the case of executing an effect to incite whether or not the big win is a probability variable big win, the execution period of the effect is lengthened so that the decoration patterns are displayed in combination with the big win. It is conceivable to prevent the gambling nature from becoming excessively large by lengthening the period until the big prize opening is opened. There is a possibility that the interest in the game will decrease.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such problems, and prevents the gambling nature from becoming excessively large, and also prevents the game interest from being lowered by the performance for the prevention. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of

The gaming machine described in means A is
A game machine that performs variable display in a game using game media and can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player,
variable means capable of changing between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media are more difficult to enter than the first state;
A game control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage in a state in which the variable means is in the first state;
a first notification effect executing means capable of executing a first notification effect indicating that the control is performed to the advantageous state during variable display;
After the execution of the first notification performance, the advantage of the information object of the first information performance is reached within a period from the end of the variable display in which the first information performance is executed to the start of the advantageous state of the information object. a second notification effect executing means capable of executing a second notification effect for notifying the degree of advantage of the state step by step at a specific number of times;
with
As variable display, it is possible to perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information that is likely to be performed in a variable display period shorter than the variable display of the first identification information,
The second notification effect execution means is
The second notification effect can be executed in a predetermined period including at least a period in which the variable means is controlled to the second state,
When the highest advantage is notified before the specified number of times is reached, a notification effect with content different from that of the highest advantage can be executed,
When the variable display of the second identification information controlled to the advantageous state ends, the second notification effect can be executed, while the variable display of the first identification information controlled to the advantageous state ends. In the case, without executing the second notification effect,
Regardless of whether the degree of advantage to be notified is any of a plurality of degrees of advantage, it is possible to execute the notification by the specific number of times in a certain predetermined period,
The game control means can be controlled in a special state that is easier to control in the advantageous state than in the normal state,
The second notification effect execution means is capable of executing the second notification effect when controlled to the advantageous state in the special state.
It is characterized by
The gaming machine described in means 1 is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing games using game media (e.g., game balls),
A variable means (for example, a big winning a special variable winning ball device 7) forming a mouth;
A game control means (for example, a CPU 103) capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, a big hit game state) in which the variable means is in the first state, and which has different degrees of advantage;
A first notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a first notification effect (for example, a portion in which decorative symbols are displayed in combination with a big hit during variable display) to the effect that the advantageous state is controlled. When,
After the first notification performance is executed, a second notification performance (for example, a performance after the big hit notification) is performed in which the degree of advantage of the advantageous state of the target to be notified of the first notification performance and the specific number of times are notified step by step. Executable second notification effect execution means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 and 8-24, effect control CPU 120),
with
The second notification effect execution means is
It can be executed in a predetermined period including at least the period in which the variable means is controlled to the second state (for example, 40 seconds from when the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination indicating a big hit until the variable display of the special symbols is stopped). and
When the highest advantage is notified before reaching the specified number of times, it is possible to execute a notification effect different from that of the highest advantage (for example, the notification of the second round number If 10 rounds are notified by, the part that can execute the pending continuous notification together with the notification of the remaining number of rounds)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the period during which the variable means is controlled in the second state is lengthened by executing the second notification effect in a predetermined period including the period during which the variable means is controlled in the second state, and the gambling property is excessive. It is possible to prevent it from becoming large, and in these predetermined periods, the fact that the type of advantageous state is the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage is notified by the second notification effect a plurality of times, and only the notification is performed. To prevent a decrease in amusement of a game by a performance for preventing gambling property from becoming excessively large, since a notification performance with contents different from the highest advantage is also executed instead. can be done.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1,
When the second notification effect executing means notifies that the degree of advantage is the highest before the second notification effect reaches the specified number of times, the second notification effect repeatedly notifies that the degree of advantage is the highest after the notification. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-23, if 10 rounds are reported before the second round number is reported, 10 rounds are also reported as the remaining number of rounds. notification part)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, until the number of executions of the second notification effect reaches a specified number of times, the game that the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage can be obtained by notifying that it is in the state with the highest degree of advantage. Since the excitement of the player can be further enhanced, it is possible to further prevent the decline in the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The game control means can be controlled to a special game state (for example, a time saving state or a variable probability state) in which the advantageous state can be continuously generated at short intervals based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The second notification effect execution means can execute the second notification effect when the second notification effect is controlled to the advantageous state in the special game state (for example, as shown in FIG. The post-notification effect is the part that is executed during the variable display of the second special symbol, which is mainly variablely displayed in the time saving state and the probability variable state)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by executing the second notification effect in the special game state, it is possible to prevent gambling property from becoming excessively large in the special game state.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
When the second notification effect execution means repeats the notification of the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage in the second notification effect, the notification of the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage is given in a different effect mode. It is executable (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 and 8-24, when 10 rounds are notified by the second round number notification as the notification effect after the big hit, in the notification of the remaining 10 rounds part where the character displayed on the image display device 5 changes)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by making the presentation mode of the repeated notification different, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game as compared with the case where the same presentation of the notification is repeated.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The second notification effect execution means is capable of executing a third notification related to other information regarding the advantageous state to be notified when the second notification effect indicates that the advantageous state is the most advantageous state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 as a modification 047SG-1, if 10 rounds are notified by the second round number notification as the notification effect after the big hit, the jackpot game ends in the notification of the remaining 10 rounds Part where it is notified that it will be controlled to a variable state later)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since not only the notification of the advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage but also the third notification is executed, the second notification performance can be improved, and the decline in the game interest can be further prevented. be able to.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A gaming machine that can be set to one of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) with different degrees of advantage for a player,
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect in one of a plurality of types of effect modes setting suggestion based on, or a part that can execute reach notice based on pattern PT-8 or PT-9),
The effect mode of the predetermined effect includes a special mode that suggests control to the advantageous state (for example, a ready-to-reach notice based on pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9, which is a special pattern), and a suggestion about setting. a specific aspect (for example, a setting suggestion based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7, which are specific patterns),
The predetermined effect executing means, when both the predetermined effect of the special mode and the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be executed (for example, the timing when a predetermined period has passed since the variable display of the symbol was started (variable display mode is a timing before reaching reach)), the predetermined effect of the special mode can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the specific mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can be executed as shown in the modification 219SG-3 In the effect determination process during variable display shown in 8-35, if the pattern PT-9 is won in the lottery of the reach notice, the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is given priority over the setting suggestion in 103SGS404. Even if the setting suggestion lottery is executed at 103SGS408, if the setting suggestion (high) based on patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is not won, reach notice based on pattern PT-8 at 103SGS410 The part that determines the execution of (low) with priority over the setting suggestion (low) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the performance from being inappropriate due to the execution of the predetermined performance in the specific mode when the control is performed in the advantageous state.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

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. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table 2. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between variable display results and variation patterns; (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of winning random number determination processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production|presentation determination processing after a big-hit notification. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation pattern of the after-the-big-hit-information production|presentation at the time of a 1st special design variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the production pattern of the production after the second special variable display of the second special figure variable display when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A and the reservation is not continued, and (B) is the jackpot type. It is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the production pattern of the production after the jackpot notification of the second special figure variable display in the case of the probability variable jackpot A and the reservation within the reservation, and (C) is the case where the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot B. It is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the production pattern of the production after the second special figure variable display big hit notification, (D) is the second special figure variable display big hit notification when the big hit type is the probability variable big hit C or the non-definite variable big hit It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production|presentation pattern of post-production. It is a figure which shows the production pattern of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification. It is a figure which shows the production period of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification at the time of execution of the variable display of a 1st special design. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification at the time of execution of the variable display of a 2nd special design. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification at the time of execution of the variable display of a 2nd special design. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification at the time of execution of the variable display of a 2nd special design. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of the production|presentation after a big-hit notification at the time of execution of the variable display of a 2nd special design. It is a diagram showing the effect mode of the effect after the big hit notification at the time of executing the variable display of the big hit type and the second special symbol in the modification 047SG-1. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table in modification 047SG-2; FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of variable display effect determination processing in Modified Example 047SG-2; FIG. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect type during variable display in Modified Example 047SG-2; (A) is a diagram showing an effect (prediction of reach) type determination table A in Modification 047SG-2, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B in Modification 047SG-2. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing the flow of effects during variable display in modification 047SG-2. (A) is a diagram showing the production mode of reach notice (low) based on pattern PT-8 in modification 047SG-2, (B) is reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9 in modification 047SG-2 It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect.

(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 lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". 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 stopped and displayed, it becomes "lost".

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 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.

When the display result of the special game is "lost", 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 lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “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. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some of the big-hit types (in the big-hit type of the big-hit game state in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is the small winning game state or the big winning game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win game state and after the end of the big win 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 (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the 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". 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 designates 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 a process 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 "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small win" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, 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 a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the number of executions reaches the upper limit execution number. 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.

The process during the small hit opening of step S119 is performed 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 receiving 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 according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, 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 process of waiting for the start of variable display 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 "lost". 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 a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit middle production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the small-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the small-hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small-hit mid-performance 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 performance process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end performance. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting 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 game machine 1 described in the basic description above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but instead, the game media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize. 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 symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as 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 part 047SG in the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the characteristic portion 047SG (hereinafter abbreviated as the characteristic portion 047SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8-1(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this characteristic portion 047SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is only an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a design (also referred to as a production design). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result specification command, and is an effect control command for specifying variable display results such as special symbols and decoration symbols. In the variable display result specifying command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1(B), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is "loss", "big win" or "minor win". Different EXT data are set according to the result (predetermined result) or the determination result (jackpot type determination result) of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variable display result is "big hit".

Among the variable display result specifying commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1(B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result specifying command indicating the predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". . The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big win type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big win type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "unprobable variable jackpot". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor hit".

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is the time saving control. It is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, short working time state) in which probability variation control is not performed while being performed. In addition, the command 9502H is the third game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) where the time saving control is not performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is time saving control and probability change It is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high-probability-high base state, time-saving probability-variable state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also called a "fanfare command") for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a big win game or a small win game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in an open state in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the large winning opening to notify that the large winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the jackpot gaming state. The command A3XXH is a win end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of a big win game or a small win.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the normal opening jackpot state and the high-speed opening jackpot state (for example, "1" to "10") to be described later, Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure reserved storage number. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure pending storage number. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

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

The command C4XXH is a pattern designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result will be a "big win" as a result of determination at the time of winning, the determination result of the big win type (probability, non-probability, or sudden probability) and whether it will be a small win.

It should be noted that the commands shown in FIG. 8-1(A) are only examples, and some of these commands may be omitted, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You can add commands that are different from the commands in For example, a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game ball entering each prize hole, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. You may make it provide the notification command etc. which notify the remaining frequency|count that a notification command of passage, probability variation control, and time saving control are performed is performed.

FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-2, in this characteristic portion 047SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination , and the random number MR4 for judging the result of normal/universal figure display are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby making one of the random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating the part may be counted.

The random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special figure in the special figure game as "big win" to the big win game state. It takes a value in the range from "1" to "65536". The random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is any one of "variable jackpot A", "variable jackpot B", "variable jackpot C", and "variable jackpot" when the variable display result is "jackpot". is a random value used to determine , and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine one of a plurality of types prepared in advance for the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. 997”.

The random number MR4 for judging the result of normal pattern display is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal pattern display device 20 in the normal pattern display is "win" or "lose". It is a random number that can be set, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM101. In this feature part 047SG, as a special figure display result determination table, a common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this , Separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not to control the variable display result as "big hit" to the big hit game state is determined based on the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination. It is a referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this characteristic portion 047SG, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" or "loss".

In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data showing the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment is whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this characteristic portion 047SG, when the gaming state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more determination values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (approximately 1/300 in this characteristic portion 047SG), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (approximately 1 in this characteristic portion 047SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variable state (high probability state), it is determined to control to a big hit game state compared to when it is a normal state or a time saving state. Judgment data is assigned to the decision result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the probability of winning is increased.

In addition, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result whether or not to control the variable display result to a small winning game state as a "small win". is a table referenced for

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in this characteristic portion 047SG, regardless of whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a probability variable state (high probability state), A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data showing the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is whether or not to control the special figure display result to the small hit game state as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the characteristic part 047SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" differs between the first special figure game and the second special figure. there is Specifically, in the case of the special game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit". No judgment value is assigned. Therefore, as described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning prize formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control In the high base state where the winning to the mouth occurs and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, the "small hit" almost does not occur, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In a high base state in which game balls are likely to enter the prize winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of small hits in which a large number of game balls cannot be acquired, thereby preventing the game interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 8-4(A) shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The big hit type determination table in this characteristic part 047SG is based on the random number MR2 for judging the big hit type when it is determined to control the special figure display result as "big hit" to the big hit gaming state. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second 2 Special symbol game by special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for judging the jackpot type is “non-probability variable jackpot”, “probability variable jackpot A”, “ It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots, such as "probability variable big hit B" and "probability variable big hit C".

Here, when explaining the jackpot type in this characterizing portion 047SG with reference to FIG. ``Probability variable jackpot A'', ``probability variable jackpot B'', and ``probability variable jackpot C'' which are executed and shifted to a high probability high base state, and only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state is completed to a low probability high base state. The "non-probable variable jackpot" to be shifted is set.

The big win game state by the "probability variable big win A" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. On the other hand, the big-hit game state by the "probability variable big-hit B" is a normal opening big-hit in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. . In addition, the jackpot game state of the "probable variable jackpot C" and "non-variable jackpot" is repeated twice (so-called two rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. It is a normal open jackpot that is played. Therefore, "variable big hit A" is called 10 rounds (10R) big hit, "variable big hit B" is called 5 rounds (5R) big hit, and "variable big hit C" is called 2 rounds (2R) big hit. In some cases, the “non-probability variable jackpot” is referred to as a 2-round (2R) non-probability variable jackpot.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, the small winning game state in the characteristic part 047SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 twice to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the opening time is shorter than the big winning. (0.1 seconds in this characteristic portion 047SG). In addition, after the end of the small winning game, the game state immediately before the small winning game is taken over.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the variable probability big win A and the variable probability big win B are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is the variable probability big win A or the variable probability big win B, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed again after the big win game state ends, so that the big win game state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called continuous state, which occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state by the "non-probable variable jackpot" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature part 047SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times The game ends when a big win game state is entered before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), depending on whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure, "probability variable jackpot A", " Allocation of determination values to the jackpot types of "probability variable jackpot B", "probability variable jackpot C", and "non-probability variable jackpot" is different. That is, if the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of "81" to "100") has a small number of rounds "variable hit B" or "variable probability While assigned to the jackpot type of "jackpot C", when the special figure displayed variably is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. , the ratio of determining the jackpot type to the "probability variable big hit B" or "probability variable big hit C" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state or the high-speed opening jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to ``probable variable jackpot B'' or ``probable variable jackpot C''. Therefore, for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control, in a game state where game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequent occurrence of a jackpot state in which there are few prize balls to be obtained is avoided. It is possible to prevent the game interest from being lowered.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the "non-variable" jackpot type is the first special figure special figure game or the second special figure Since it is the same regardless of whether it is a non-variable jackpot or a definite variable jackpot, the probability is the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the allocation of the determination value for "variable probability big hit B" or "variable probability big hit C" is different depending on whether it is a special game of the first special figure or a second special figure Then, the allocation of the judgment value for the "probable variable jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is set to be easier to determine in the case of the special game of the special figure than in the case of the first special figure of the special game.

In addition, even in the case of the special game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special game of the first special figure is the "variable probability big hit B" or "variable probability big hit C". You may make it assign to a classification. For example, in the case of the special game of the second special, the judgment value less than that of the special game of the first special is the big hit type of "probable variable big hit B" or "probable variable big hit C". may be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data regardless of whether the game is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIG. 8-5 shows the variation pattern in this characteristic portion 047SG. In this characteristic portion 047SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "loss", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance so as to correspond to cases where the display result is a "big win" or a "minor win". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. In addition, in this characteristic portion 047SG, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β, ... may be provided. Moreover, even in the super reach variation pattern, a plurality of super reach variation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, . . . may be provided.

It should be noted that the variation pattern in the characteristic portion 047SG also includes a special winning variation pattern (PC1-1) corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "minor winning".

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this characteristic portion 047SG is executed is set shorter than the super reach variation pattern.

In particular, regarding the variation patterns of normal reach and super reach in which the variable display result in this characteristic part 047SG is a big hit, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol (PB1-1, which is the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot, and the super reach jackpot PB1-2 which is the variation pattern of ) and the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol (PB1-3 which is the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot and PB1-4 which is the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot). is provided.

PB1-1 and PB1-2 of these big hit variation patterns are for executing the after-big-hit notification effect, which will be described later, for eight seconds after the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in combination with the big-hit on the image display device 5. PB1-3 and PB1-4 are variation patterns, and after the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in the combination of the big win on the image display device 5, it is a variation pattern for executing the effect after the big win notification, which will be described later, over 40 seconds. be.

In addition, in the present characteristic unit 047SG, as described later, the type of variation pattern is first determined, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Then, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and from the random value for determining the type of variation pattern After determining the type of the variation pattern first, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 8-6(A) is an explanatory diagram of the determination method of the variation pattern when the special symbol for executing the variable display in the characteristic portion 047SG is the first special symbol, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the determination method of a variation pattern in case the special design which performs the variable display in this characteristic part 047SG is a 2nd special design. In this characterizing section 047SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is varied according to the special symbol for executing the variable display, the display result of the variable display to be executed, and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, when the special symbol for executing the variable display is the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. Table A is selected, and the variation pattern is determined from PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach big hit) and PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach big hit) using the big hit variation pattern determination table A. Further, when the variable display result is a probability variable big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the variation pattern is PB1-1 (normal reach big hit variation pattern) and PB1 using the big hit variation pattern determination table B. -2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach jackpot).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), in the big-hit variation pattern determination table A and the big-hit variation pattern determination table B, the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1 and PB1-2 is different. Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, 498 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, and 497 determination values are assigned to PB1-2. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, 250 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, and 747 determination values are assigned to PB1-2. That is, in the present characteristic portion 047SG, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A, the probability variable jackpot B, or the probability variable jackpot C, the variation pattern is super reach at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability variable jackpot. Since the pattern PB1-2 is determined, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variation pattern in the variable display.

Further, when the special symbol for executing the variable display is the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined from PB1-3 (variation pattern for normal reach big hit) and PB1-4 (variation pattern for super reach big hit) using the big hit variation pattern determination table C. Further, when the variable display result is a probability variable big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table D is selected, and the variation patterns are PB1-3 (normal reach big hit variation pattern) and PB1 using the big hit variation pattern determination table D. -4 (fluctuation pattern of super reach jackpot).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), the big-hit variation pattern determination table C and the big-hit variation pattern determination table D differ in the number of determination values assigned to PB1-3 and PB1-4. Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table C, 498 determination values are assigned to PB1-3, and 497 determination values are assigned to PB1-4. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern determination table D, 250 determination values are assigned to PB1-3, and 747 determination values are assigned to PB1-4. That is, in the present characteristic portion 047SG, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A, the probability variable jackpot B, or the probability variable jackpot C, the variation pattern is super reach at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability variable jackpot. Since the pattern PB1-2 is determined, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variation pattern in the variable display.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B), regardless of the special symbol that executes the variable display, if the variable display result is a small hit, the special hit for variation pattern determination A table is selected, and the variation pattern is determined to be PC1-1 (special winning variation pattern) using the special winning variation pattern determination table.

Also, when the variable display result is "missing" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for loss, Determine the fluctuation pattern from PA1-1 (non-reach fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach fluctuation pattern) and PA2-2 (super reach fluctuation pattern) using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss do.

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 3, the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected, and the loss Use the fluctuation pattern determination table B to determine the fluctuation pattern from PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss) do.

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 4, select the variation pattern determination table C for loss, and the loss Use the fluctuation pattern determination table C to determine the fluctuation pattern from PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation pattern of non-reach out), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach out) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach out) do.

Also, if the variable display result is "loss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, and use the variation pattern determination table D for deviation to determine the variation pattern PA1-4 Determined from (shortening fluctuation pattern for non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

In other words, if the variable display result in this characteristic unit 047SG is "off", the number of pending storage of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, etc., or based on the time saving state, the special figure Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), the shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) increase the rate of variable display execution. , it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being slowed down.

The RAM 102 in the characteristic portion 047SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . The game control data holding area includes a first special figure reservation storage unit, a second special figure reservation storage unit, a general figure reservation storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure that has not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A and the start prize (first start prize) is generated. It stores the pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and numerical data indicating random number MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on is reserved data. , until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B and the start prize (second start prize) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and numerical data indicating random number MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on is reserved data. , until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

The normal pattern reservation storage part stores the reservation information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.例文帳に追加For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit associates the game ball with the reservation number in the order in which it passed through the passage gate 41, and determines the general pattern display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

Various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 are provided in the game control timer setting section. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and periodically according to the execution of software by the CPU 103 Numerical data indicating each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

The RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. Area 047SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 047SG190 shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) includes a effect control flag setting portion 047SG191, a effect control timer setting portion 047SG192, a effect control counter setting portion 047SG193, and a effect control buffer setting portion 047SG194. I have.

The effect control flag setting unit 047SG191 stores a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. is flagged. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 047SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 047SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as display of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 047SG192 stores data indicating a timer value in each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting unit 047SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 047SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 047SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 047SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this characterizing portion 047SG, the data constituting the reception command buffer 047SG194A at the time of start winning as shown in FIG. In the start winning command buffer 047SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory Corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 047SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-4 ”) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed. When there is a start prize to the first start prize mouth or the second start prize mouth, the start mouth prize designation command (first start mouth prize designation command or second start mouth prize designation command), pattern designation command, number of reserved memories Four commands called notification commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 047SG194A are these starting entrance winning designation command, symbol designation command, reservation storage number notification command , and a storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage separately is secured.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and variable display of the highest reserved storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. , and the storage contents of the buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0" storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable display. It is designed to be cleared in the waiting process per special figure that is executed when ending the.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer 047SG194A at the time of starting winning. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the free entry corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer 047SG194A at the time of starting winning. go. At the time of starting winning, from the starting mouth winning designation command to the reservation storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the starting entrance winning designation command , the symbol designating command, and the pending storage number notification command.

The commands stored in the start winning receive command buffer 047SG194A shown in FIG. 8-7(B) are the entries (buffer Entry number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2-0") corresponding to the pending storage of the starting variable display is deleted. -1”) and the storage contents of the entries after the pending storage of the starting variable display are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variable display of the decoration pattern of the first special figure reservation storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1". The commands shifted and stored in areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the start prize determination process of the characteristic portion 047SG executed in step S101 of FIG. 5 will be described based on FIG. 8-8. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not it is in the state (step 047SGS101). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 047SGS101; Y), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it has a value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 047SGS102). CPU103, for example by reading the 1st reservation memory number count value which is the storage value of the 1st reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, it should be able to specify the number of the 1st special figure reservation memory. At step 047SGS102, when the number of first special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (step 047SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "1" (step 047 SGS103).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at step 047SGS101 (step 047SGS101; N), when the number of first special figure pending storage has reached the upper limit at step 047SGS102 (step 047SGS102; Y), variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state ( step 047 SGS 104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 047SGS104; Y), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it has a value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 047SGS105). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, it is sufficient if it can specify the number of second special figure reservation memory. At step 047SGS105, when the second special figure pending memory number is not the upper limit value (step 047SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (step 047 SGS106).

After executing either of the processing of step 047SGS103 and step 047SGS106, the special figure pending storage number corresponding to the start buffer value, which is the stored value of the start buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (step 047SGS107). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the start buffer value is "2", the second reserve storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (step 047SGS108). For example, the total pending memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, may be updated so as to add 1.

After executing the process of step 047 SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for the fluctuation pattern determination and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step 047 SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the start buffer value (step 047SGS110). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start buffer value is "2", the first Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the 2 special figure reservation storage unit.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display and the random number MR2 for judging the type of the big hit determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "big hit", and whether or not the variable display result is determined. It is used to determine the jackpot type in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols. The CPU 103 executes the process of step 047 SGS109 to extract numerical data representing all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the result of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time.

Following the processing of step 047SGS110, the transmission setting of the start-up winning designation command according to the start-up buffer value is performed (step 047SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for transmitting the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent 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. transmitted.

Following the processing of step 047SGS111, the winning random number determination processing is executed (step 047SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (Step 047SGS113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this manner is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. transmitted.

After executing the process of step 047SGS113, it is determined whether or not the starting buffer value is "1" (step 047SGS114). At this time, if the start buffer value is "1" (step 047SGS114; Y), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step 047SGS115). move on. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2" (step 047SGS114; N), after clearing the start buffer and initializing the stored value to "0" (step 047SGS116), End the process. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8-9 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step 047 SGS112 of FIG. 8-8 as the winning random number determination processing. In this characteristic portion 047SG, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S22 in FIG. 5, FIGS. result) is regarded as "big hit", and it is determined whether or not to control to the big hit game state. Also, in the variation pattern setting process (step S23 in FIG. 5, FIGS. 8-12), which will be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the random value determination process at step 047 SGS112 when winning a prize. By doing so, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the jackpot symbol is to be displayed as a special figure display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, that is, before the start of the variable display, it is decided whether or not to make a big hit. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the variable display mode, and based on the determination result, the effect control CPU 120 etc. , as will be described later, a preview effect such as a pre-reading preview effect is executed.

In the random number value determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. game state (step 047SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability flag is on when the variable probability flag is on, specifies that it is the time saving state when the variable probability flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are specified. When it is off, it should be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the processing of step 047SGS121, the special figure display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 8-3 is selected and set (step 047SGS122). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted at step 047SGS109 in FIG. 8-8 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step 047SGS123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected by the processing of step 047SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 and each determination It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum (lower limit) and maximum (upper limit) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum and maximum values of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "big hit".

When it is determined that it is not within the jackpot determination range at step 047SGS123, that is, when it is determined that the variable display does not hit the jackpot (step 047SGS123; N), the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 2 is selected and set (step 047 SGS124). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted at step 047SGS109 in FIG. 8-8 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step 047SGS125).

When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the variable display will result in a small hit (step 047 SGS125; Y), the variable display result is "small hit". The transmission setting of the sixth symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command corresponding to the event, is executed (step 047 SGS126), and the winning random number determination process is terminated.

When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is not within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, when the variable display result is "loss" in the variable display (step 047 SGS125; N), the variable display result is "loss". The transmission setting of the first symbol designating command, which is a symbol designating command corresponding to the event, is executed (step 047 SGS128), and the winning random number determination process ends.

In addition, when it is determined that it is within the jackpot determination range at step 047SGS123, that is, when it is determined that it will be a jackpot at the time of variable display (step 047SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 8-9, the jackpot type The type of jackpot is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determination (step 047SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103, according to the variable special figure ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the start buffer value , select table data for big hit type determination from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for judging big hit types, it is judged which of the plurality of types the big hit type is judged to be.

In addition, the symbol designation command corresponding to the determined jackpot type, that is, the second symbol designation command in the case of the probability variation jackpot A, the third symbol designation command in the probability variation jackpot B, and the probability variation jackpot C in the case of the probability variation jackpot C Executes transmission setting of the fourth symbol designation command, and in the case of a non-variable hit, the transmission setting of the fifth symbol designation command (step 047 SGS133), and terminates the winning random number determination process.

FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 8-10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (step 047SGS141). The number of second special symbol pending storage is the number of pending storage of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 047SGS141, it is sufficient to read out the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

At step 047SGS141, when the second special figure pending storage number is other than "0" (step 047SGS141; N), the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the second special figure pending storage unit As such, the numerical data representing the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (step 047 SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Subsequent to the processing of step 047 SGS142, by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value and updating it, subtract 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number Update so as to allow, and update the data of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 047 SGS143).

Then, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "2" (step 047SGS144), it moves to step 047SGS149.

On the other hand, at step 047SGS141, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 047SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 047SGS145). . The number of first special figure reserved storage is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 047SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0" good. Thus, the processing of step 047SGS145 is executed when it is determined that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" at step 047SGS141, and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Determine whether or not As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, the special game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure. Execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the starting prizes are generated, and execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It should be possible to determine whether

When the first special figure pending storage number is other than "0" at step 047SGS145 (step 047SGS145; N), the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the first special figure pending storage unit As such, the numerical data representing the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (step 047 SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Subsequent to the processing of step 047 SGS146, by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure pending memory number count value and the total pending memory number count value and updating it, etc., subtract 1 from the 1st special figure pending memory number and the total pending memory number Update so as to allow, and update the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 047 SGS147).

Then, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "1" (step 047SGS148), it moves to step 047SGS149.

In step 047 SGS149, the special symbol display result determination shown in FIG. Select and set Table 1. Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment stored in the variable random number buffer is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss" , determines whether the special figure display result is a "jackpot" or "loss" (step 047 SGS150a). In addition, in this step 047SGS150a, if the game state at that time is a high probability state (variable probability state) in which the variable probability flag is on, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a high probability state (variable probability state ), it is determined as a “big hit” if it falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, and if not, it is determined as a “loss”. Also, if the probability variation flag is off low probability state, if the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as "big hit", and if not, it is determined as "off" judge.

Thus, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 047SGS149, different determination values are assigned to "big hit" corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , in the process of step 047 SGS150a, depending on whether the gaming state when the variable display of the special game or the like is started is a high probability state, using different determination data (determination value) special figure display result is determined to be a ``big hit'', when the game state is a high-probability state, it is determined (determined) as a ``big hit'' with a higher probability than when it is a low-probability state.

When it is judged to be a "jackpot" at step 047SGS150a (step 047SGS150a; Y), the game control flag setting unit turns on the jackpot flag (step 047SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types (step 047 SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table A”, “variable probability jackpot B”, “variable probability jackpot C”, which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type matches, determines which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be (step 047 SGS 154 ).

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step 047 SGS154, the game state after the end of the jackpot game state is set to either a time saving state or a probability variable state having a higher advantage for the player than the time saving state. It is determined before deriving the fixed special symbol as a result of variable display whether to control to . Corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value, which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 047 SGS155), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable big hit" corresponding to non-probable variable big hit, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probable variable A" corresponding to probability variable big hit A, it is set to "1". If it is "variable probability B" corresponding to B, it is "2", and if it is "variable probability C" that corresponds to variable probability big hit C, it is "3".

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a "jackpot" at step 047SGS150a (step 047SGS150a; N), the process proceeds to S150b to select and set the special figure display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 8-3. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination stored in the variable random number buffer is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "small hit", and the special figure It is determined whether or not the display result is to be a "small hit" (step 047SGS150c). In addition, in step 047SGS150c, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" using the judgment value corresponding to the first special figure. , When the variable special figure is the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" using the determination value corresponding to the second special figure.

When it is determined at step 047SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 047SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting section is turned on (step 047SGS151).

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the special figure display result is a "small hit" in step 047SGS150c (step 047SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 047SGS156.

In step 047 SGS156, whether or not to control to the big hit game state (whether the big hit flag is turned on) as a result of the pre-determination, whether to control to the small hit game state (whether the small hit flag is turned on) Determined special symbols are set according to the result of prior determination of (whether or not the game is played) and the result of determination of the type of jackpot in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, in response to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is to be "missed", a special symbol indicating a sign of "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. Also, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" at step 047SGS150a, if the big hit type at step 047SGS154 is "probability variable big hit A", a special symbol showing the number "7" is displayed. Set as a fixed special pattern. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot B", a special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", a special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as a fixed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", a special symbol showing the symbol "2", which is a small winning symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. Incidentally, these fixed special symbols are examples, and fixed special symbols other than these may be set, and a plurality of types of symbols may be set as the fixed special symbols.

After setting the fixed special symbol in step 047SGS156, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 047SGS157), the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

It should be noted that when the reserved memory number of the special game using the first special figure is "0" at step 047SGS145 (step 047SGS145; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step 047SGS158), End the special symbol normal process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether or not the transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the command has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is completed.

FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 turns on the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing of step S113 to end the variation of the special symbols, and displays the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 047SGS161). In addition, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the fluctuation of the first special design in the first special design display device 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. In addition, the control which transmits the design decision command to production control board 12 is done (step 047SGS162). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is turned on (step 047SGS163), and when the big hit flag is turned off (step 047SGS163; N), the small hit flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not there is (step 047SGS170).

When the small hit flag is turned on, the performance control board 12 is set to transmit a hit start 5 designation command corresponding to the small hit (step 047 SGS171). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time is set in the small hit display time timer (step 047SGS172). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, two times) is set in the counter for the number of opening times of the big winning opening (step 047SGS173). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" (step 047 SGS174), which is the value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S118), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is turned on (step 047 SGS163; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability variable flag and the time saving flag and turns them off (step 047 SGS163; Y). 047 SGS 164), hit start 1 designation command (probability variable jackpot A), hit start 2 designation command (probability variable jackpot B), hit start 3 designation command (probability variable jackpot C) according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12 ), the setting for transmitting the hit start 4 designation command (non-probable variation) is performed (step 047 SGS165).

Furthermore, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state specifying command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 047 SGS166).

Then, a value corresponding to the big win display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the big win in the image display device 5) is set in the big win display time timer (step 047 SGS167). In addition, the number of openings (for example, 10 times in the case of a non-probability variable jackpot or a probability variable jackpot A, 5 times in the case of a probability variable jackpot B, and 2 times in the case of a probability variable jackpot C) is set in the big winning opening opening counter. (Step 047SGS168). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) (step 047SGS169).

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step 047SGS170; N), at step 047SGS175, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time saving number counter is "0". When the value of the time saving counter is "0" (step 047SGS175; Y), the process proceeds to step 047SGS180.

On the other hand, if the value of the time saving number counter is not "0" (step 047SGS175; N), that is, if the high base state in which the number of time saving times remains, the value of the time saving number counter is decremented by -1 (step 047 SGS176). Then, it is determined whether the value of the time saving number counter after subtraction is "0" (step 047SGS177), and if it is not "0" (step 047SGS177; N), the process proceeds to step 047SGS180, and the value of the time saving number counter is "0" (step 047SGS177; Y), in order to end the time saving control, after clearing the time saving flag to turn off (step 047SGS178), corresponding to the state of the probability variable flag or time saving flag After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state (specifically, the low-probability-low base) (step 047SGS179), the process proceeds to step 047SGS180.

In step 047 SGS180, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-12 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the jackpot ending process.

In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is in operation, that is, the timer is counting (step 047SGS201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (step 047SGS201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (jackpot end display time) for displaying the jackpot end display on the image display device 5. is set (step 047 SGS204), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is in operation (step 047SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 047SGS203). 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 047SGS204). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has passed (step 047SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is non-probability variable jackpot (step 047SGS205).

If the stored jackpot type is not the non-probability variable jackpot (step 047 SGS205; N), it is further determined whether or not the stored jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot C (step 047SGS206).

When the stored jackpot type is variable probability jackpot C (step 047SGS206; Y), after turning on the variable probability flag (step 047SGS210), the process proceeds to step 047SGS213.

On the other hand, when the stored jackpot type is not the variable probability jackpot C, that is, when the jackpot type is the variable probability jackpot A or the variable probability jackpot B (step 047SGS206; N), the variable probability flag is turned on (step 047SGS207), After turning on the time saving flag (step 047SGS208) and setting "0" to the time saving frequency counter (step 047SGS209), the process proceeds to step 047SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot (step 047SGS205; Y), by executing steps 047SGS211 and 047SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set to the time saving counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 047SGS213.

In step 047SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and transmission setting of a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (step 047SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission setting of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the probability variable flag and the time saving flag that are turned on (step 047 SGS215), the value of the special process flag is changed to a special It is updated to "0" which is the value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 047SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 8-13 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 6 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 first receives data from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by checking the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is a command (step 047SGS221). At this time, if there is no received command (step 047SGS221; N), the command analysis process is terminated. Also, if there is a received command (step 047 SGS221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start winning prize designation command (step 047 SGS222). Then, when the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step 047SGS222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step 047SGS223). For example, in the process of step 047SGS223, the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set to the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 047SG192 Just do it.

If the received command is not the first start winning designation command at step 047SGS222 (step 047SGS222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting winning designation command (step 047SGS224). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (step 047SGS224; Y), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step 047SGS225). For example, in the process of step 047 SGS225, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the waiting time for receiving the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

At step 047SGS224, when the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step 047SGS224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the symbol designation command (step 047SGS226). If the received command is not the design designation command at step 047SGS226 (step 047SGS226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step 047SGS227). Then, when it is the first reserved storage number notification command (step 047SGS227; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step 047SGS228). .

If the received command is not the first reserved storage number notification command at step 047SGS227 (step 047SGS227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved storage number notification command (step 047SGS229). Then, when it is the second reserved storage number notification command (step 047SGS229; Y), the waiting time for notification of the second reserved storage number is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step 047SGS230). .

If the received command at step 047SGS226 is a pattern designation command (step 047SGS226; Y), or after executing any of the processing of steps 0478SGS223, step 047SGS225, step 047SGS228, and step 047SGS230, the received command is -7 is stored at the beginning of the empty area in the start-winning reception command buffer 047SG194A (step 047SGS231), and the process returns to step 047SGS221.

In addition, when the variable display start command (first variable display start command or second variable display start command) and the reservation storage number notification command (first reservation storage number notification command or second reservation storage number notification command) are received, , The pending storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 047SG194A. That is, the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the starting winning can be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the receiving command buffer 047SG194A at the time of starting winning.

At step 047SGS229, if the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step 047SGS229; N), settings are made according to the received command (step 047SGS234), and the process proceeds to step 047SGS221.

FIG. 8-14 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 determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is ON (step 047SGS271). If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 047SGS271; Y), to the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 047SG194A Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 047SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-1", Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-3" of the 1 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer numbers "1-3" and stored.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is off at step 047SGS271 (step 047SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is on (step 047SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is off (step 047SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is on (step 047SGS273; Y), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the reception command buffer 047SG194A at the time of start winning are stored for each buffer number. Shift up (step 047SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the 2 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the second special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-3" and stored.

After executing step 047SGS272 or step 047SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 047SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (step 047SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In addition, in the characteristic part 047SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that the three symbols are "7" as the stop symbols. ”Determines a combination of matching decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", (combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot C or the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 For example, a combination of decoration patterns (jackpot pattern) in which three patterns are even-numbered patterns is determined as a stop pattern. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the sixth variable display result designation command corresponding to a small hit, the stopping symbol is determined from combinations such as "135" which are chances.

In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss and has a non-reach variation pattern, the decorative pattern in which the three patterns are not aligned as the stop pattern. , determine a combination (lost symbol) other than the above-described chance eyes. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss and is the variation pattern of the reach, the decorative pattern in which the left and right patterns are the same as the stop pattern, A combination of reach-losing patterns (loosing patterns) in which only the inner patterns are different is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value matching the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (step 047SGS277). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined based on a variation pattern or the like. When the variable display result is a big hit (step 047SGS277; Y), a post-jackpot announcement effect determination process (step 047SGS278) for determining the effect pattern after the big win report effect is executed. Then, an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the determined effect pattern after notification of the big hit and the variation pattern is selected (step 047SGS279), and the process proceeds to step 047SGS282.

If the variable display result is a small hit or a loss (step 047SGS277; N), select an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (step 047SGS281), and proceed to step 047SGS282.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 047SGS282).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 047SGS283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characteristic part 047, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 047SGS284). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 047SGS285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 047 SGS286), and the variable display result setting process is terminated.

FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect determination processing after the big hit notification shown in FIG. 8-14. In the effect determination process after informing the big hit, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (step 047 SGS301). Incidentally, whether or not the variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol, the variation pattern of the variable display is the big hit variation pattern (PB1-1, PB1-2) of the variable display of the first special symbol. It is necessary to determine whether or not

When the variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (step 047 SGS301; Y), the effect pattern of the effect after the notification of the big hit is determined according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the type of the big win (step 047SGS302), the effect determination processing after the notification of the big hit is terminated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when the jackpot type is the variable probability jackpot A, the production pattern after the jackpot notification at the time of the first special pattern variable display is patterned at a rate of 100%. HE-01 decides, and when the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot B, the pattern HE-02 decides the production pattern after the jackpot notification at the time of the first special pattern variable display at a rate of 100%, and hits the jackpot. When the type is variable probability big hit C, the production pattern of the performance after the notification of the big hit at the time of variable display of the first special symbol is determined by pattern HE-03 at a rate of 100%, and when the type is non-variable big hit , the pattern HE-04 determines the performance pattern of the performance after the big hit notification at the time of the first special symbol variable display at a rate of 100%.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 8-18(A) and 8-19(A), the pattern HE-01 is displayed during the variable display from when the decorative symbols are displayed in a winning combination until the end of the variable display. The pattern HE-02 is an effect pattern that informs that the jackpot is a 10-round jackpot (probability variable jackpot A) in 8 seconds, and the pattern HE-02 is a variable display after the decorative symbols are displayed in combination with the jackpot during the variable display. This is an effect pattern that informs that the big win is a 5-round big win (probability variable big win B) for 8 seconds until the end of the pattern HE-03. 8 seconds until the end of the variable display, the jackpot is a 2-round jackpot, and after the jackpot game is over, it is controlled to a variable probability state (high probability high base state) (variable probability big win C). In pattern HE-04, the jackpot is a two-round jackpot in eight seconds from when the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination of jackpots during the variable display until the end of the variable display, and after the jackpot game ends, the time-saving state ( It is an effect pattern that informs that it is controlled to a low probability height base state) (non-probability variable jackpot).

Returning to FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning reception command buffer 047SG194A when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed in step 047SGS301 (step 047SGS301; N), and holds the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not there is an entry in which a symbol designating command indicating a big hit is stored in the memory (step 047 SGS303). If there is no entry in which the pattern designation command indicating the big hit is stored in the second special figure reservation memory (step 047 SGS303; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the variable probability big hit A (step 047 SGS304). When the big hit type of the big hit is variable probability big hit A (step 047 SGS304; Y), based on the variable display of the second special symbol and the big hit type being variable probability big hit A, the production after the big hit notification is performed. A pattern is determined (step 047 SGS305), and the effect determination process after the big hit notification is terminated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), if the jackpot type is a probability variable jackpot A and there is no holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit in the second special figure holding memory, the second special The performance pattern of the performance after the notification of the big hit at the time of variable pattern display is determined to be the pattern HE-11 at a rate of 33%, the pattern HE-12 at a rate of 33%, and the pattern HE-13 at a rate of 34%. decide.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-19 (B), the pattern HE-11 to pattern HE-13 are variable after the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination of the big hits during the variable display. This is an effect pattern in which the operation of the movable body 32 and the number of rounds of the big win game are announced three times in 40 seconds until the display ends. Specifically, in the pattern HE-11, as the first round number notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 2-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and the second round number is notified. As the number of rounds notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a big hit of 5 rounds for 8 seconds, and as the number of rounds for the third time, the operation of the movable body 32 is performed for 5 seconds. This is an effect pattern for notifying that the big win game is a 10-round big win for 8 seconds later. In the pattern HE-12, as the first round number notification, after the movable body 32 operates for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 5-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and as the second round number notification, After the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is reported for 8 seconds that the jackpot game is a 10-round jackpot, and for 8 seconds after the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, as the third round number notification. This is an effect pattern for informing that the jackpot game is a 10-round jackpot. In the pattern HE-13, as the first round number notification, after the movable body 32 operates for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 10 round jackpot for 8 seconds, and as the second round number notification, After the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is reported for 8 seconds that the jackpot game is a 10-round jackpot, and for 8 seconds after the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, as the third round number notification. This is an effect pattern for informing that the jackpot game is a 10-round jackpot.

Returning to FIG. 8-15, if the big hit type of the big hit is not the variable probability big hit A at step 047SGS304 (step 047SGS304; N), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the big hit type of the big hit is the variable probability big hit B or not. (step 047SGS306). When the big hit type is variable probability big hit B (step 047 SGS306; Y), the performance after the big hit notification is performed based on the variable display of the second special symbol and the big hit type is variable probability big hit B. A pattern is determined (step 047 SGS307), and the effect determination process after the big hit notification is terminated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (C), when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot B, the production pattern after the jackpot notification at the time of the second special symbol variable display is changed at a rate of 33%. The pattern HE-21 is determined, the pattern HE-22 is determined at a rate of 33%, and the pattern HE-23 is determined at a rate of 34%.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-19 (B), patterns HE-21 to HE-23 are variable after the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination of the big hits during the variable display. This is an effect pattern in which the operation of the movable body 32 and the number of rounds of the big win game are announced three times in 40 seconds until the display ends. Specifically, in the pattern HE-21, as the first round number notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 2-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and the second round number is notified. As the number of rounds notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the big win game is a 2nd round big win for 8 seconds, and as the number of the third round, the operation of the movable body 32 is performed for 5 seconds. This is an effect pattern for announcing that the jackpot game is a jackpot of 5 rounds over 8 seconds later. In the pattern HE-22, as the first round number notification, after the movable body 32 operates for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 2-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and as the second round number notification, After the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified for 8 seconds that the jackpot game is a 5-round jackpot, and for 8 seconds after the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, as the third round number notification. This is an effect pattern for notifying that the jackpot game is a 5-round jackpot. In the pattern HE-23, as the first round number notification, after the movable body 32 operates for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 5-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and as the second round number notification, After the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified for 8 seconds that the jackpot game is a 5-round jackpot, and for 8 seconds after the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, as the third round number notification. This is an effect pattern for notifying that the jackpot game is a 5-round jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-15, when the big hit type of the big hit is not the variable probability big hit B in step 047SGS306 (step 047SGS306; N), the variable display of the second special symbol and the big hit type are the variable probability big hit. Based on the fact that it is C or non-probability variable big hit, the effect pattern after the big win notification is determined (step 047 SGS308), and the effect determination processing after the big win notification is finished.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (D), when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot C or the non-each side jackpot, the production pattern after the jackpot notification at the time of the second special symbol variable display is Pattern HE-31 is determined at a rate of 100%.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 8-18(B) and 8-19(B), the pattern HE-31 is displayed during the variable display from when the decorative symbols are displayed in a winning combination until the end of the variable display. This is an effect pattern in which the operation of the movable body 32 and the number of rounds of the big hit game are reported three times in the 40 seconds of . Specifically, in the pattern HE-31, as the first round number notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 2-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and the second round number is notified. As the number of rounds notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the big win game is a 2nd round big win for 8 seconds, and as the number of the third round, the operation of the movable body 32 is performed for 5 seconds. This is an effect pattern for notifying that the big win game is a 2-round big win for 8 seconds later.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120, in step 047SGS303, when there is an entry in which a symbol designation command indicating a big hit is stored in the first special figure reservation memory (step 047SGS303; Y), Further, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot is the variable probability jackpot A (step 047 SGS309). When the jackpot type is other than the probability variable jackpot A (step 047SGS309; N), the above-described steps 047SGS306 to step 047SGS308 are executed to determine the effect pattern after the jackpot notification, and then the after-jackpot notification effect determination processing is performed. When the jackpot type of the relevant jackpot is the variable probability jackpot A (step 047 SGS309; Y), the variable display of the second special symbol, the jackpot type is the variable probability jackpot A, and the holding is continued. (step 047 SGS310), and the effect determination process after the big hit notification is completed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), when the variable display of the second special symbol, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A, and the second special symbol The performance pattern of performance after the notification of the big hit during variable display is determined as pattern HE-11 at a rate of 33%, pattern HE-14 at a rate of 33%, and pattern HE-15 at a rate of 34%. do.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-19 (B), the pattern HE-14 and the pattern HE-15 are displayed in the variable display after the decorative symbols are displayed in a winning combination. This is an effect pattern in which the operation of the movable body 32 and the number of rounds of the big win game are announced three times in 40 seconds until the display ends. Specifically, in the pattern HE-14, as the first round number notification, after the action of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 2-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and the second round number is notified. As the number of rounds notification, after the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 10-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and as the number of rounds for the third time, the operation of the movable body 32 is performed for 5 seconds. This is an effect pattern for notifying that the jackpot game is a jackpot game of 10 rounds and that the jackpot game will be held for 8 seconds later. In the pattern HE-15, as the first round number notification, after the movable body 32 operates for 5 seconds, it is notified that the jackpot game is a 10-round jackpot for 8 seconds, and as the second round number notification, After the operation of the movable body 32 for 5 seconds, it is reported that the jackpot game is a 10-round big win and that the jackpot game will be held for 8 seconds. This is an effect pattern for announcing that the jackpot game is a jackpot game of 10 rounds for 8 seconds after the action of (1) and that the game will be held.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the effect pattern and the variation pattern of the effect after the notification of the big hit in the process of step 047SGS279 described above, and starts the process timer. Based on the content of the process data corresponding to the value of the timer, control of the performance device (display of the combination of the reach performance, the decorative pattern as the result of the reach performance, and the performance after the notification of the big win) is executed.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 047SG, when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state), the variable display of the first special symbol is executed mainly by winning the game ball in the first start winning opening. be. In addition, when the game state is the normal state, the game ball may pass through the passage gate 41 to cause a normal hit, and the game ball wins in the second start winning port based on the normal hit. By doing so, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed at a lower frequency than the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, when the game state is the normal state, the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, so that the first hit (big hit in the normal state) is generated by the variable display of the first special symbol.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a time-saving state (low-probability base state) or probability-variable state (high-probability-high base state), the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to frequently hit the normal pattern, and the game ball Winning the second start winning opening more frequently than in the normal state. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this characteristic part 047SG executes the variable display of the second special symbol with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, so in the time saving state and the probability variable state, mainly the second special symbol A big hit is generated by the variable display of .

That is, in the present characteristic portion 047SG, mainly when the game state is the normal state, the first hit occurs based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the effect is executed after the big hit notification over 8 seconds, and the game is played. When the state is a time-saving state or a probability variable state, a big hit (a big hit in a row) is generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and the production is executed after the big hit is announced for 40 seconds. there is

Next, the effect mode of the effect after the big hit notification in the characteristic part 047SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-20 to 8-24. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-20(A) to 8-20(E), when the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, that is, when the first hit occurs, the image After the decorative symbols are displayed in the combination of the big wins on the display device 5, if the big win type of the big win is the probability variable jackpot A, 10 rounds of jackpot games are executed on the image display device 5 (the probability variable jackpot A jackpot). If the jackpot type of the jackpot is the probability variable jackpot B, the image display device 5 executes 5 rounds of the jackpot game (the probability variable jackpot B jackpot game is executed). ) is notified, and if the jackpot type of the jackpot is the probability variable jackpot C, two rounds of jackpot games are executed on the image display device 5, and the probability variable state (high probability high base state) after the jackpot game is completed. (that the jackpot game of the probability variable jackpot C is executed) is reported, and if the jackpot type of the jackpot is the non-probability variable jackpot, two rounds of the jackpot game is executed on the image display device 5. And, after the end of the big hit game, it is notified that it is controlled to a time saving state (low probability high base state) (that a non-probability variable big hit jackpot game is executed).

As shown in FIGS. 8-20(B) to 8-20(E), the movable body 32 does not move in the effect after the big hit notification at the time of the first hit. In addition, in the effect after the big hit notification at the time of the first hit, the same character 047SG005Z is displayed on the image display device 5 regardless of the number of rounds notified.

As shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) to 8-21 (E) and 8-22 (F) and 8-22 (G), the game state is a time-saving state or a probability variable state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state), the variable display result becomes a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, it becomes a hit during the consecutive games), and the variable display result is a big hit in the second special symbol reservation memory. If there is no such pending memory, after the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination indicating a big hit on the image display device 5, as notification of the number of the first round, the movable body 32 is moved from the upper position of the image display device 5, which is the retracted position. It falls (moves) to the position in front of the image display device 5, which is the performance position, moves to the retracted position again, and the number of rounds is notified.

Also, as for the notification of the number of rounds for the second time and the number of lands for the third time, the number of rounds after the movement of the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the effect position and the movement from the effect position to the retracted position are executed. be notified. In addition, as the notification of the number of rounds for the second time, the number of rounds equal to or greater than the number of rounds notified in the first time is notified, and as the notification of the number of rounds for the third time, the number of rounds equal to or greater than the number of rounds notified in the second time is notified. is reported.

When different numbers of rounds are notified for the first to third round numbers, the same character 047SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 regardless of the notified round numbers.

As shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) to 8-21 (E) and 8-24 (F) and 8-24 (G), the game state is a time-saving state or a probability variable state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state), the variable display result becomes a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, it becomes a hit during the consecutive games), and the variable display result is a big hit in the second special symbol reservation memory. If there is such a reserved memory, after the decorative symbols are displayed in combination indicating a big win on the image display device 5, as notification of the number of the first round, the movable body 32 is moved from the upper position of the image display device 5, which is the retracted position. It falls (moves) to the position in front of the image display device 5, which is the performance position, moves to the retracted position again, and the number of rounds is notified.

Also, as for the notification of the number of rounds for the second time and the number of lands for the third time, the number of rounds after the movement of the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the effect position and the movement from the effect position to the retracted position are executed. be notified. In addition, as the notification of the number of rounds for the second time, the number of rounds equal to or greater than the number of rounds notified in the first time is notified, and as the notification of the number of rounds for the third time, the number of rounds equal to or greater than the number of rounds notified in the second time is notified. is reported.

At this time, when 10 rounds, which is the most advantageous number of rounds for the player, are reported as the number of first rounds, the character 047SG005X is displayed on the image display device. When 10 rounds are notified as the number of rounds for the second time, the character 047SG005Y is displayed instead of the character 047SG005X on the image display device 5, and the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the already existing second special figure reserved memory. A message to the effect that it will be (announcement of confirmation of pending series) is displayed. Furthermore, when 10 rounds are notified as the number of rounds for the third time, the character 047SG005Z is displayed instead of the character 047SG005Y on the image display device 5, and the variable display result in the variable display of the already existing second special figure reservation memory is a big hit (reservation series confirmation notification) is displayed.

In addition, in the production examples shown in FIGS. 8-20 to 8-24, when there is already a second special figure holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit, the image display device 5 is notified of the number of rounds after the second time. Although the form in which the displayed character changes is exemplified, even if there is no second special figure reservation memory in which the variable display result is a big hit, the character displayed on the image display device 5 in the second and subsequent round number notification is Change.

For example, when the effect after the big hit notification is executed in pattern HE-12 or pattern HE-14, 5 rounds are notified as the first round number notification, and 10 rounds are notified as the second round number notification. When a round is notified, the character 047SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, and when 10 rounds are notified as the third round number notification, the character 005Y is displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the character 047SG005X. be.

Further, in the case where the pattern HE-13 is executed after the notification of the big hit, when 10 rounds are notified as the notification of the number of the first rounds, the character 047SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5, and the second round is displayed. When 10 rounds are notified as the number of rounds, the character 047SG005Y is displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the character 047SG005X, and when 10 rounds are notified as the third round number, the image display device 5 5, the character 047SG005Z is displayed instead of the character 047SG005Y.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 047SG, during the period from when the combination of decoration symbols indicating the big win is displayed on the image display device 5 until the variable display of the special symbols is stopped, the jackpot game is performed. It is possible to execute an effect after the big win notification in which the number of rounds is reported three times, and when 10 rounds, which is the most advantageous for the player, is reported as the number of rounds up to the second time as the effect after the big win notification. , The effect control CPU 120 notifies 10 rounds as the notification of the number of remaining rounds, and if there is a second special figure reservation memory where the variable display result is a big hit, the 10 rounds are notified and the reservation series Execute notification at the same time. By doing so, the performance after the notification of the big win is executed, so that the period until the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state is lengthened, and as a result, the period of consecutive big wins can be lengthened. In addition, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from becoming excessively large, and during the period of performance after the notification of the big win, it is reported a plurality of times that the number of rounds of the big win game is 10 rounds, which is most advantageous to the player. At the same time, since the reservation continuous notification is also executed, it is possible to prevent the game interest from being lowered by the performance after the big win notification for preventing the gambling property from becoming excessively large.

In addition, in this characteristic part 047SG, during the variable display of the special symbols, the effect after the big hit notification is performed during the period from when the combination of the decorative symbols is displayed on the image display device 5 to when the variable display of the special symbols is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. may be executed during a period from the start to the opening timing of the first big winning hole. In addition, the effect after the notification of the big win is during the variable display of the special symbols, the period from when the variable display of the special symbols is stopped until the start of the big win game, and during the big win game including the opening of the big winning opening. may be performed for a period of In particular, when the performance after the big hit notification is executed over a plurality of periods, for example, during the variable display to the big win game, the all-rotation ready-to-win performance (variable display with a combination of decorative patterns indicating the big win) is performed as the performance after the big hit notification. production), and the number of rounds of the big hit game and the fact that the big hit game is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big hit game by the stop jackpot pattern in the all-rotation ready-to-win production are notified, and FIG. The number of rounds of the big hit game shown in 29 (E) and the notification of the control to the variable probability state after the end of the big hit game may not be executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-21, in this characteristic portion 047SG, the number of rounds of the big hit game can be notified three times as an effect after the big hit notification in the variable display of the second special symbol. Although a form in which the same character 047SG005X is displayed on the image display device 5 regardless of the number of rounds notified when different numbers of rounds are notified in the performance after the notification of the big hit, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a plurality of characters may be provided to be displayed in the effect after the notification of the big hit three times. In the case where a plurality of characters to be displayed in the effect after the notification of the big win are provided three times in this manner, the characters displayed on the image display device 5 together with the number of rounds in the effects after the notification of the big win for the first time and the second time are displayed. , the ratio of the number of rounds notified in the next big hit notification performance to 5 rounds or 10 rounds may differ. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character displayed on the image display device 5 as an effect after the notification of the big hit, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present characteristic part 047SG, when 10 rounds are notified by the notification of the number of rounds up to the second time as an effect after the notification of the big hit, 10 rounds are notified as the notification of the number of remaining rounds, and the continuous notification of the remaining rounds is also notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when 10 rounds are reported as the number of rounds until the second time, 10 rounds are reported as the number of remaining rounds It may be notified that it is controlled to a probability variable state (high probability high base state) or a time saving state (low probability high base) state after the end of the big hit game. In addition, when there is a pending memory in which the variable display result is a big hit, the number of rounds of the big winning game based on the variable display of the pending memory may be notified.

In addition, in this characteristic part 047SG, when 10 rounds are notified in the notification of the number of rounds up to the second time as the effect after the notification of the big hit, 10 rounds are notified as the notification of the remaining number of rounds. is not limited to this, and when 10 rounds are notified as the notification of the number of rounds up to the second time as a performance after the notification of the big win, the notification of the remaining number of rounds may not be executed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 047SG, when 10 rounds are notified by the notification of the number of rounds up to the second time as the effect after the notification of the big hit, it is possible to execute the continuous notification on hold together with the notification of the remaining number of rounds of 10 rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when 10 rounds are notified by the notification of the number of rounds up to the second time as an effect after the notification of the big hit, instead of informing the number of remaining rounds , it may be possible to execute the pending continuous notification.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 047SG, the form in which the number of rounds of the big win game is executed over three times as an effect after the notification of the big win has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds as the effect of the notification of the big win. may be notified twice or less or four times or more.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the 40-second post-jackpot notification effect is executed only in the variable display of the second special symbol, that is, in most cases, the game state is a time-saving state (low probability high base state) and probability variable state (high probability high base state), so it is possible to prevent the gambling property in these time saving state and probability variable state from becoming excessively high.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 047SG, in the variable display of the first special symbol, the form of executing the effect after the notification after the big hit over 8 seconds was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol is displayed. Also in the variable display of the symbols, the performance after the big hit notification may be executed for 40 seconds, and the variable display of the first special symbol may not be performed after the big hit.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 and 8-24, when the 10 rounds that are most advantageous to the player are reported a plurality of times as an effect after the notification of the big win, the image display device 5 displays a By changing the character to be displayed in the first round, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest in the game compared to the case where the 10-round notification is repeated together with the display of the same character.

In this characteristic part 047SG, when 10 rounds of notification are repeatedly executed as the notification effect after a big hit, the image display device 5 changes the character displayed for each 10 rounds of notification. The present invention is not limited to this, and when 10 rounds of notification are repeatedly executed as a notification effect after a big hit, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp are output every 10 rounds of notification. 9 may be made to emit light differently.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 047SG, the form in which the number of rounds of the big win game is notified by a specific numerical value as an effect after the notification of the big win is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect after the notification of the big win is as follows. The number of rounds of the jackpot game may be notified in a form other than a specific numerical value, such as a combination of decorative symbols. For example, when two rounds are to be announced as an effect after announcing a big hit, a combination of even-numbered decorative symbols such as "222" and "444" is displayed on the image display device 5, and when five rounds are to be announced, "111" and " The image display device 5 displays a combination of odd-numbered decoration patterns other than 7, such as 555”, and displays a combination of decoration patterns such as ``777'' and ``MAX'' on the image display device 5 when notifying 10 rounds. do it.

In addition, in this characteristic part 047SG, when the number of rounds is notified over the third performance after the notification of the big hit, the number of rounds for the first and second rounds is notified for 13 seconds, and the number of rounds for the third time is notified. It is executed for 14 seconds, that is, the notification period of the last round number is longer than the notification period of the other round numbers, but the present invention is not limited to this. The notification period for each number of rounds may be the same or may be different. Furthermore, the notification period of the number of rounds for the first time and the second time may be longer than the notification period of the number of other rounds.

The features of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these features, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. be

For example, in the characteristic part 047SG, when 10 rounds are notified before the notification of the number of rounds for the second time as the effect after the notification of the big hit, the notification of the remaining number of rounds is performed together with the notification of the 10 rounds. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and when 10 rounds are reported before the second round number is reported as an effect after the big win report, the remaining round number is reported and the big win game ends. It may be possible to notify that it will be controlled to the variable probability state later.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (D) as a modification 047SG-1, when there is a jackpot with a number of rounds of 10 rounds as a non-variable jackpot, the jackpot type is a variable jackpot When the variable display of A is executed, 10 rounds are reported as the first round number report, and 10 rounds are reported as the second and third round number reports, and after the jackpot game ends, control is made to the probability variable state. It suffices to provide a case in which it is notified that the In this way, as the effect after the notification of the big win, not only the notification of 10 rounds, which is the most advantageous for the player as the notification of the number of 3 rounds, but also the control to the probability variable state after the completion of the big win game is also notified. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the performance after the big hit is announced, and further prevent the deterioration of the game interest.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 047SG of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, a form for determining whether or not to control to the big hit game state at a rate corresponding to the game state is exemplified, but the present invention It is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8-34 as a modification 047SG-2, a plurality of setting values 1 to 6 can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the game state is changed for each setting value. It may be possible to determine whether or not to control to a big hit game state at a different rate according to the situation.

In this way, if it is possible to determine whether to control the jackpot game state at a different rate according to the game state for each set value, an effect that can be executed during variable display (hereinafter referred to as variable display effect ), it is possible to execute both the setting suggestion and the reach notice that suggest the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, and in the case where both the setting suggestion and the reach notice can be executed, the reach notice is given priority over the set value. may be made executable. Modification 047SG-2 will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 8-36, the effect during variable display has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns PT-1 to PT-9. When the execution is determined, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is the basis of which the variable display effect is to be executed, that is, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is the effect mode. It is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the effect during variable display based on.

As shown in FIGS. 8-38 (A) to (C), the effect during variable display starts at the timing when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the variable display of the pattern (timing before the variable display mode becomes ready-to-win). Then, a plurality of (e.g., eight) images Z1 showing the paraglider on which the passenger is riding fade in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and move toward the right side of the display area, The effect during variable display ends by fading out to the right side of the display area. In addition, while the plurality of images Z1 are moving toward the right side, an image Z2 may be displayed showing that a predetermined number of gliders are destroyed and dropped. Or reach is suggested.

Specifically, in the case of pattern PT-1, one body breaks and falls, in the case of pattern PT-2, two bodies break and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-3, three bodies break and fall. In the case of pattern PT-4, 4 bodies will break and fall, in the case of pattern PT-5, 5 bodies will break and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-6, 6 bodies will break and fall. , in the case of pattern PT-7, 7 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of patterns PT-8 and PT-9, 8 bodies are destroyed and dropped.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (B) and 8-39 (A), patterns PT-1 to PT-8 all have the same timing at which the paraglider is destroyed, and each pattern PT-1 to A number of paragliders corresponding to PT-8 are destroyed all at once (or a predetermined number of them may be fine). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-39(B), pattern PT-9 is a pattern in which a total of eight paragliders fall like pattern PT-8. 8 is different. Specifically, 7 paragliders are destroyed at the same timing as pattern PT-7, but the remaining 1 body is destroyed at the 2nd timing after the 1st timing when the other 7 bodies are destroyed. .

The production period of such a variable display production is executed based on which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, that is, the ready-to-reach notice in which the production result is an advantageous state suggestion result or the production result is a set suggestion result Regardless of which of the setting suggestions is to become and a non-common mode effect that can specify whether the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result or a setting suggestion result (for example, the number of images Z2 corresponding to the effect pattern is displayed on the image display device 5, and a non-common effect period during which the effect of moving downward in the display area of No. 5) is executed.

In addition, in the background where the images Z1 and Z2 are displayed as an effect during the variable display, the decorative patterns are variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, but the decorative patterns are displayed in a smaller size than usual. Small symbols may be variably displayed at predetermined locations. Also, during the execution period of the effect during variable display, another notice effect or the like different from the effect during variable display may be executed.

In addition, as shown in Figure 8-36, among the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, the set value is 1 for the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 1 to 7. For patterns PT-8 and PT-9, which are specific patterns (specific modes) corresponding to the setting suggestion that suggests which one of ~ 6, and the number of paragliders destroyed is 8, It is a special pattern (special mode) corresponding to a reach notice that suggests the possibility of becoming a reach. In other words, during the variable display effect, the effect mode in the common effect period is the same, but the suggested target differs depending on the difference in the effect mode (the number of paragliders to be destroyed) in the non-common effect period, and 1 to 7 paragliders are displayed. If it is destroyed, it will be a setting suggestion, and if 8 bodies are destroyed, it will be a reach notice.

Specifically, patterns PT-1 and PT-3 suggest the possibility that the set values are odd numbers (eg, 1, 3, 5), and patterns PT-2 and PT-4 suggest that the set values are even numbers. (eg, 2, 4, 6). 6 suggests that the setting value may be an even intermediate setting or higher (e.g., 4 or 6), and pattern PT-7 suggests that the setting value may be the highest setting (e.g., 6). .

Patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), so that any of set values 5 and 6 (high setting) is determined. The first specific pattern {setting suggestion (low), first specific mode} with a low expectation that the The second specific pattern {setting suggestion (high);

In this modification 047SG-2, setting values 1 to 4 are set to low settings and setting values 5 and 6 are set to high settings. Alternatively, setting values 1 and 2 may be set low, setting values 3 and 4 may be medium settings, and setting values 5 and 6 may be high settings, and the performance pattern execution ratio may be set.

On the other hand, pattern PT-8 suggests that the variable display of the pattern may be more than reach (for example, normal reach or super reach), and pattern PT-9 suggests the possibility that the variable display of the pattern will be super reach. Suggest.

Regarding pattern PT-8, the first special pattern with low expectation of super reach by being determined at a high rate when the variable display mode of the pattern is normal reach {reach notice (low), first specific aspect}, and for pattern PT-9, the second special pattern {reach advance notice (high), second special mode}.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 is a special mode (for example, patterns PT-8 and PT-9) that suggests control to the jackpot gaming state and a specific mode (for example, pattern PT-9) that suggests settings. 1 to PT-7) can be executed during variable display based on one of a plurality of types of presentation modes, and a reach notice (predetermined special mode presentation) based on pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9 If setting suggestion (predetermined effect of a specific aspect) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7 can be executed, ready-to-win notice can be executed with priority over setting suggestion.

In this modification 047SG-2, pattern PT-8 and pattern PT-9 are determined when the variation pattern is normal reach or super reach regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or not. , The normal reach variation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is a loss than when the result is a big hit. is a lower pattern than the pattern PT-9, while the super reach variation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big hit than when it is a loss, so the pattern PT- Pattern 9 is a super reach pattern, that is, a pattern with a higher expectation for a big hit than pattern PT-8.

In addition, in this modification 047SG-2, in the variable display effect, the number of paragliders destroyed indicates the possibility of a big hit or which set value is set. The present invention is not limited to this, and a big win or a high setting may be suggested by the appearance of a predetermined number (e.g., eight) or more paragliders without destroying the paragliders. Furthermore, if it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit and to suggest which setting value is set, the production mode can be changed in various ways, such as the number of appearances of characters, the type of characters that appear, etc. It may also be possible to suggest a big hit or a set value by means of.

In addition, in the setting suggestion (high) based on any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 and the reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9, the last paraglider among the numbers corresponding to each pattern is destroyed. By outputting a specific sound or illuminating the game effect lamp 9 or the like when falling, it may be possible to notify that a big hit or a pattern with a high degree of expectation is set.

FIG. 8-35 is a flow chart of the effect determination process during variable display executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in the modified example 047SG-2. In the variable display effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (047SGS401). The variable display result is stored in the variable display result designation command storage area for storing the variable display result designation command for designating the variable display result transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display. It can be specified by a result specifying command. Further, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, as described above.

Then, while extracting the random number for determining the reach notice type, using the production (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. A lottery is held to determine the type of reach advance notice in the case of (047SGS402).

8-37 (A) in the production (reach notice) type determination table A, when the variation pattern is super reach, 20 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and 20 are assigned to pattern PT-8. , and 60 decision values are assigned to pattern PT-9. In other words, when the variation pattern is super reach, PT-9 is won at a higher rate than when the variation pattern is other than super reach.

When the variation pattern is normal reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 60 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-8, and 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-9. there is In other words, when the variation pattern is normal reach, PT-8 is won at a higher rate than when the variation pattern is other than normal reach.

Also, when the variation pattern is a non-reach or small hit variation pattern, 100 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and no determination value is assigned to patterns PT-8 and PT-9. That is, if the variation pattern is a non-reach or small hit variation pattern, the reach notice is not won.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the variation pattern is normal reach, the pattern PT-8 is likely to win at a higher rate than when the variation pattern is normal reach, and when the variation pattern is super reach, The pattern PT-9 is more likely to be won at a higher rate than the cases other than the super reach fluctuation pattern.

Therefore, when the production based on the pattern PT-8 appears, it is more likely to be a normal reach fluctuation pattern than the super reach fluctuation pattern, and when the production based on the pattern PT-9 appears, it is super than the normal reach fluctuation pattern. It is highly likely that it is a reach fluctuation pattern. In other words, the pattern PT-8 is determined to be a reach fluctuation pattern, but there is a high possibility that it will be a normal reach, so it is a reach notice (low) with a low jackpot expectation, and the pattern PT-9 is a super reach fluctuation pattern. Because there is a high possibility that it will be, it is a pattern of reach notice (high) with high expectations for big hits.

Returning to FIG. 8-35, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern PT-9 {reach notice (high)} has been won as a result of lottery for the presence or absence of the reach notice execution and the type in 047SGS402. (047SGS403). If it is determined that the pattern PT-9 has been won, the execution of the reach announcement based on the pattern PT-9 is determined with priority over the setting suggestions based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 (047SGS404), Go to 047SGS413.

047SGS402 If it is determined that the pattern PT-9 is not won, that is, if the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 is won, the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low) } is won, the setting values stored in the RAM 102 are read out to specify the current setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 (047SGS405). Next, while extracting the setting suggestion type determination random number, using the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B corresponding to the setting value specified in 047SGS405, whether or not setting suggestion is executed in the effect during variable display, A lottery is held to determine the type of setting suggestion to be executed (047SGS406).

In the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B shown in FIG. 8-37(B), when the setting value is 1, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 25 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-1. , 10 decision values are assigned to pattern PT-2, 25 decision values are assigned to pattern PT-3, 5 decision values are assigned to pattern PT-4, and pattern Four decision values are assigned to PT-5, one decision value is assigned to pattern PT-6, and one decision value is not assigned to pattern PT-7. When the set value is 2, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 10 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-1, 25 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-2, Five judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-3, 25 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-4, one judgment value is assigned to pattern PT-5, and four judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-6. A decision value is assigned, and no decision value is assigned to pattern PT-7. When the set value is 3, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 20 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-1, 5 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-2, 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-4, 15 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-5, and 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-6. A decision value is assigned, and no decision value is assigned to pattern PT-7. When the set value is 4, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 5 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-1, 20 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-2, 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-3, 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-4, 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-5, and 15 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-6. A decision value is assigned, and no decision value is assigned to pattern PT-7. When the set value is 5, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 5 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-1, 10 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-2, 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-3, 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-4, 25 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-5, and 15 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-6. A decision value is assigned, and no decision value is assigned to pattern PT-7. When the set value is 6, 30 determination values are assigned to non-execution, 10 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-1, 5 determination values are assigned to pattern PT-2, 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-4, 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-5, and 25 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-6. Determination values are assigned, and five determination values are assigned to pattern PT-7.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the set value is an odd number of 1 or 3, patterns PT-1 and PT-3 are won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 1 or 3. If the set value is an even number 2 or 4, patterns PT-2 and PT-4 are likely to be won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 2 or 4, and if the set value is 5 , pattern PT-5 is likely to win at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 5, and when the set value is 6, pattern PT-6 wins at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 6. It's getting easier. In addition, since the pattern PT-7 may be won only when the set value is 6, the set value of 6 is confirmed when a setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-7 appears.

Therefore, if the pattern PT-1 to PT-4 where the number of paragliders destroyed is 4 or less is likely to appear, there is a high possibility that the setting value is one of 1 to 4, and the paraglider will be destroyed. If an effect based on patterns PT-5 to PT-7 in which the number of characters displayed is 5 or more is likely to appear, there is a high possibility that the set value is either 5 or 6. In other words, patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are set as high setting (setting value 5 or 6) with a low possibility of setting suggestion (low), and patterns PT-5 to PT-7 are high setting (setting value 5 or 6). 6) is set as a setting suggestion (high) with a high possibility.

In this modification 047SG-2, the random number for determining the reach announcement type and the random number for determining the setting suggestion type are random numbers in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. . That is, the number of determination values of each determination random number is 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of each determination random number may be determined as appropriate. Just do it. In addition, each determination random number counter for generating these determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and each determination random number counter is updated for each timer interrupt in random number update processing.

Returning to FIG. 8-35, the effect control CPU 120, as a result of performing a lottery for the presence or absence of the setting suggestion and the type in 047SGS406, any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} It is determined whether or not the prize has been won (047SGS407). If it is determined that any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 has been won, if the non-execution of the reach notice is won in 047SGS403, any of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 When the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on is uniquely determined, and when the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 047SGS403, any of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 (047SGS408), and proceeds to 047SGS413.

In 047SGS407, if any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {suggestion of setting (high)} was not won, that is, if the suggestion of setting was not executed or if any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 was won , Based on the non-execution of the setting suggestion or the winning of any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 in 047SGS407, it is determined whether the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} wins in 047SGS403 (047SGS409).

If it is determined that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} was won in 047SGS409, when non-execution of setting suggestion is won in 047SGS407, execution of reach notice (low) based on pattern PT-8 is uniquely determined, and if any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is elected in 047SGS407, reach notice (low) based on the winning pattern PT-8 Execution is determined (047SGS410) over setting suggestions (low) based on patterns PT-1 through PT-4 and proceeds to 047SGS413.

047SGS409 If it is determined that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is not elected, it is determined whether any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is elected. (047SGS411), and if any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, decide to execute the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (047SGS412), to 047SGS413 move on. Also, if none of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 have been won, that is, if the non-execution of both the reach notice and the setting suggestion is won, the variable display is being performed without determining the execution of the variable display effect. Terminate the effect determination process.

In 047SGS413, the effect type (any of patterns PT-1 to PT-9) determined in any one of 047SGS404, 047SGS408, 047SGS410, and 047SGS412 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (047SGS413), and the effect during variable display is executed. is set (047SGS414), and the variable display effect determination process is terminated.

After finishing the variable display effect determination processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display effect execution determination flag is set in the variable display start setting processing, and determines whether the variable display effect execution execution determination is made. When the flag is set, the variable display effect start waiting timer is set to return to the start of the variable display effect start, and the variable display effect execution determination flag is cleared.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the variable display effect start waiting timer for each interrupt in the variable display effect execution processing, and based on the fact that the variable display effect start waiting timer times out. A process table corresponding to the determined effect pattern is selected, and a process timer corresponding to the process table is started to execute the effect during variable display.

As described above, in this modification 047SG-2, when both the ready-to-reach notice and the set value suggestion can be executed as the effect during the variable display, the ready-to-reach notice can be preferentially executed as the effect during the variable display. Therefore, when the result of the variable display is a big win, it is possible to prevent the effect from being inappropriate due to the setting suggestion being executed.

Further, in the characterizing part 047SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as the gaming machine that performs the predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine that performs the predetermined game is at least the predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko game machine 1, a slot machine or a general game machine may be used as long as it performs

In addition, in the present specification, a plurality of characteristic portions and modifications have been exemplified as the form of the gaming machine of the present invention. Alternatively, only one feature or variation may be implemented.

1 pachinko game machine 2 game board 4A first special symbol display device 4B second special symbol display device 5 image display device 11 main board 12 effect control board 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

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A game machine that performs variable display in a game using game media and can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player,
variable means capable of changing between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media are more difficult to enter than the first state;
A game control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage in a state in which the variable means is in the first state;
a first notification effect executing means capable of executing a first notification effect indicating that the control is performed to the advantageous state during variable display ;
After the execution of the first notification performance, the advantage of the information object of the first information performance is reached within a period from the end of the variable display in which the first information performance is executed to the start of the advantageous state of the information object. a second notification effect executing means capable of executing a second notification effect for notifying the degree of advantage of the state step by step at a specific number of times;
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As variable display, it is possible to perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information that is likely to be performed in a variable display period shorter than the variable display of the first identification information,
The second notification effect execution means is
The second notification effect can be executed in a predetermined period including at least a period in which the variable means is controlled to the second state,
When the highest advantage is notified before the specified number of times is reached, a notification effect with content different from that of the highest advantage can be executed ,
When the variable display of the second identification information controlled to the advantageous state ends, the second notification effect can be executed, while the variable display of the first identification information controlled to the advantageous state ends. In the case, without executing the second notification effect,
Regardless of whether the degree of advantage to be notified is any of a plurality of degrees of advantage, it is possible to execute the notification by the specific number of times in a certain predetermined period,
The game control means can be controlled in a special state that is easier to control in the advantageous state than in the normal state,
The second notification effect execution means is capable of executing the second notification effect when controlled to the advantageous state in the special state.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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