JP7175815B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Patent Document 1 discloses a pending storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage information (game information in Patent Document 1, etc.), and a specific notification related to the pending storage information stored in the pending storage means (Patent Document 1). and specific notification executing means capable of executing a suggestion of a pending jackpot of 1, etc.).

JP 2016-22246 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the same specific notification is executed regardless of the storage content (holding storage information) of the holding storage means, so the interest in the game is not improved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the enjoyment of games.

(A) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that executes variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
a pending storage means capable of storing information about variable display as pending storage information;
a specific notification executing means capable of executing a specific notification regarding the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means;
The specific notification execution means is
If the reserve storage means stores the reserve storage information related to the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state while being controlled to the first advantageous state, it is notified to that effect. A first specific notification to be notified;
Reservation storage information relating to variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state and after the second advantageous state are stored in the reservation storage means when being controlled to the first advantageous state. and a second specific notification to notify that effect when the reserved storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is stored,
In the second specific notification, the period from the end of the first advantageous state until the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is executed is within the first predetermined period, and After the end, it is possible to execute when the period until the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is executed is within the second predetermined period,
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information targeted for the first specific notification or the second specific notification is executed, a related effect related to the first specific notification or the second specific notification can be executed. is.
(1) A gaming machine according to another aspect executes variable display (for example, second variable display, variable display of performance symbols), and is in an advantageous state for the player (for example, jackpot game state after winning V). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic portion 109AK) that can be controlled by
pending storage means (e.g., second pending storage buffer, pending information buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage information (e.g., second pending storage data, pending information, etc.);
Specific notification execution means (for example, production control board 80) capable of executing specific notification (for example, small hit reservation notification) regarding reservation storage information stored in the reservation storage means,
The specific notification execution means is
When the pending storage information regarding the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state is stored in the pending storage means while being controlled to the first advantageous state, The first specific notification to that effect (for example, small hit pending notification A),
When being controlled to the first advantageous state, the reservation storage means stores the reservation storage information regarding the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state. After that, the second specific notification (for example, the small winning reservation notification B) that notifies that when the retention storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is stored, and is executable and
In the second specific notification, the period from the end of the first advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is within the first predetermined period (for example, the jackpot after winning V). After the gaming state, the second variable display that is executed first is a small hit pending), and after the end of the second advantageous state, the variable display that is controlled to the third advantageous state is executed. It is possible to execute when the period until is within the second predetermined period (for example, when the second holding memory of the loss during the small hit holding is 1 or less) (for example, steps 109AKS003 to 008, FIG. 21 -9).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific notification execution means determines that the period from the end of the first advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is within the first predetermined period, but the second advantageous state When the period after the end of the state until the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is executed is longer than the second predetermined period, execution of the second specific notification is restricted, 1 specific notification can be performed (for example, steps 109AKS003-008, see FIG. 21-9),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information that is the target of the first specific notification or the second specific notification is executed, the association associated with the first specific notification or the second specific notification Further includes a related effect execution means (for example, effect control board 80) capable of executing effect (for example, small hit holding start effect),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first predetermined period and the second predetermined period are periods specified by the number of retained storage information (e.g., the number of second retained memories),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, effect control is facilitated.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The specific notification execution means is
After the end of the first advantageous state, the period until the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is executed is within the first predetermined period, but after the end of the second advantageous state, the third is longer than the second predetermined period, the first specific notification can be executed without executing the second specific notification. can be,
After executing the first specific notification without executing the second specific notification, the reservation storage means stores the reservation storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state. It is possible to execute a third specific notification to notify (eg, FIGS. 21-13),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
variable entry means (e.g., V judgment winning device 87) that changes to a state in which game media can enter based on the fact that a predetermined display result (e.g., small winning pattern) is derived in the variable display;
a specific area (for example, a V winning area 870) provided in the variable entry means into which game media entering the variable entry means can enter;
Specific advantageous state control means (for example, main board) for controlling to a specific advantageous state (for example, a big win game state based on a big win via a small win) out of the advantageous states based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area 31) and further comprising
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
When all of the pending memory information stored in the pending memory means is the pending memory information related to the variable display controlled to be in the advantageous state, the specific notification executing means determines that effect. It is possible to execute a fourth specific notification (for example, a small hit reservation notification D) that notifies the
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration in the main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big-hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a variation|variation in the 1st, 2nd special design in a 1st time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart which shows special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of characteristic part 90AK. It is a timing chart of fluctuation and production after the time saving state start. It is a flow chart etc. which show an example of processing during time saving first special figure 2 change of characteristic part 90AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in processing during time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect|effect image when performing small hit reservation information. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect image when executing a small hit holding start effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect|action image when performing small hit holding|maintenance addition effect|action. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect|action image when performing small hit holding|maintenance addition effect|action. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of small hit reservation alerting|reporting. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pending|holding information buffer. It is a flowchart of the process performed by a big-hit display process. It is an example of determination of execution of small hit reservation notification. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the reserved second variation display (two misses, two small hits) and the type of small hit reservation notification. It is a flow chart of the process executed in the effect symbol variation start process. It is a figure which shows the execution timing etc. of each production|presentation in the case of two small hit reserves. It is a figure which shows the execution timing etc. of each production|presentation in the case of four small-hit holdings. It is a figure for demonstrating a modification. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a modified image effect;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine, and may be other game machines such as a coin game machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. The pachinko game machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inner side of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and an openable and closable game frame. and a glass door frame 2 formed in a picture frame shape.

A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame. Below the hit ball supply tray 3, there are a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3. A batting operation handle (operation knob) 5 to be operated is provided. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 having a game area 7 in which hit game balls can flow down is detachably attached. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. - 特許庁In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball shooting device is driven by a shooting motor, and the force (shooting intensity) for hitting the game ball is adjusted according to the rotational operation position of the hitting ball operation handle 5 . Thereby, the player can aim at a desired place in the game area 7 and shoot the game ball.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect patterns as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. In the game area 7, the first path of the downflow paths along which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 as viewed from the front, and the first path out of the downflow paths along which the game balls flow down is provided. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right hitting. The first path may be called a left-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area 7 . Also, the second path is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball to the right side of the game area 7, so it may be called a right-handed path.

Note that the first route and the second route may be composed of different routes, or may be a route in which a part is shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like.

A game ball fired from a ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle 5 and hit into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an arrangement of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, guidance to the right game area becomes impossible or difficult. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which the game balls hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9 . The first start winning opening 13 is provided with a first starting winning opening switch 13a inside as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V determination winning device 87 are provided as structures into which game balls hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning hole 14 in which game balls can win. In addition, as a switch for detecting the game ball that has entered into each, the gate switch 32a inside the gate 32, the second start winning opening switch 14a inside the second starting winning opening 14, the V judgment winning device Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V determination winning switch 15a and a V determination discharge switch 15b are provided, respectively. In the following, the game ball winning (entering) the first start winning opening 13 is called the first starting winning, and the game ball winning (entering) the second starting winning opening 14 is called the second starting winning.

The first start winning port 13 serves as a start winning device for starting variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as variable display means (variable display means), and a game ball (start winning ball) enters (wins a prize). ) is a possible winning structure. The second start winning port 14 serves as a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as variable display means (variable display means), and a game ball (start winning ball) enters (wins a prize). ) is a possible winning structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which game balls can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, normal symbols are variably displayed. The normal pattern will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the first starting prize winning port 13 of the prize winning port structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole 13, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second starting prize winning port 14 and the gate 32 of the prize winning structure. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player should hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that the game ball hit to the right game area may enter the first start winning hole 13, but from the viewpoint of game performance, the possibility is that it is hit to the left game area. It is desirable to make the possibility of a game ball entering them extremely low. Conversely, it may be possible that the game ball hit to the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game performance, the possibility is limited to the right. It is desirable to make the possibility extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls hit into the game areas enter them.

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

The V-judgment winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and a state in which a game ball passes through it can be visually recognized. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows game balls to pass in the front-rear direction at the top, and walls are formed on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A part is provided, and a guide path along which game balls are guided is formed. In the central part of the guide, when a small hit is made, a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds × 10 times open period + 1 second closed period (interval period) × 9 times + 1 second end period) By repeating opening and closing, an operation opening is formed as an opening that allows a total of about 10 or more game balls to win within a predetermined period of time during which the opening is open. In the path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the game ball to be guided are provided on both sides of the wall portion in a manner that alternately protrudes, so that when hitting to the right A structure (hereinafter referred to as deceleration structure) is formed in which the game balls slowly flow through the passage above the operation opening of the upper portion of the V judgment winning device 87 .

In the small hit game state, the V judgment winning device 87 is operated for a relatively long period of time until it is detected that 10 game balls have entered the V judgment winning device 87, or until a predetermined period of time elapses. Opening control is executed. In the V-judgment winning device 87 , the portion of the guideway where the operating opening is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873 . A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth over the operating port is provided at a position where the operating port can be opened and closed.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. In the state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable part 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable part 872 and the fixed part 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port is opened in the guideway, so that the game ball guided to the guideway can drop from the operating port into the V judgment winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V judgment prize winning device 87 (actuation opening), a V prize winning region 870 as a specific region is located at the center of the bottom of the V judgment prize winning device 87 in the horizontal direction as a prize winning region in which a game ball entering from the operation opening can win. Further, an inclined path 871 is provided to guide all the game balls entered from the operation opening onto the V winning area 870 through an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening into which a game ball can enter, and can guide downward the gaming ball entering from the V winning opening.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-like opening/closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state is provided. there is The opening/closing member is driven by a solenoid 24, and can move forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. When the V winning opening is opened by the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 can drop into the V winning area 870 . On the other hand, in the state where the V winning opening is closed by the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 passes over the opening/closing member and opens near the downstream side of the V winning area 870. , and can fall into a winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state. When the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and wins, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15 a provided in the V winning area 870 . In the small winning game state, when one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a, the opening/closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 after that is within the winning ball area. will enter the A game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one game ball entering the V judgment prize winning device 87 is detected by the V judgment prize switch 15a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V judgment prize winning switch 15b.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 15a and the V determination winning switch 15b reaches 10, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 opened in the small winning game state is closed, and the game ball enters. made impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to merge in the lower part, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is discharged into a predetermined area inside the game board 6. It is discharged to the discharge channel. The discharge path is provided with a V judgment discharge switch capable of detecting discharged game balls, and all game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, the game ball enters the V prize winning region 870 and is detected by the V winning prize switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. , the conditions for generating a big hit are established, and the game is controlled to a big-hit game state. Winning of a game ball to such a V winning area 870 is called V winning. In the pachinko game machine 1, during the period in which a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are produced on average without requiring any special operation. can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and furthermore, when a game ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, the game ball will surely (100%) enter the V winning area It is structurally designed to enter the 870. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a small hit occurs, right-hand hitting promotion notification is executed to instruct right-hand hitting so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V judgment winning device 87. be.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, except when the player does not shoot the game ball during the opening period of the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 and when the player hits to the left, it is possible to hit to the right. In this case, the game ball will surely (100%) enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a game ball deceleration structure is shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operation opening that allows the game ball to fall is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, and during the period of the small winning game state In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration may be used in which the operation opening is opened 10 times.

A part of the front side of the V judgment winning device 87 is provided with a V lamp 875 which is a luminous body composed of an LED configured in the shape of the letter "V". The V lamp 875 basically emits white light when a V winning occurs in the small winning game state. The V lamp 875, for example, can basically emit white light, but can change its emission color to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the game situation, such as when informing a player on hold. is. It should be noted that the V lamp 875 may be provided on the front surface or inside the V judgment winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Also, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from the V judgment winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V judgment winning device 87, etc.).

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes between a state (open state) that is advantageous to a player who can enter a game ball and a state (closed state) that is disadvantageous to a player who cannot enter a game ball. Equipped with a tulip-shaped opening wing (a pair of left and right) at the entrance, and a stopper member that restricts the entry of game balls when the opening wing is closed is provided above the opening wing. It is This opening winglet is driven by a solenoid 16 . The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening for a certain period of time (for example, one second) when the display result of the normal symbol is a hit. In addition, in the state in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, it is difficult to win a prize, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first start prize-winning port 13 and the second start prize-winning port 14 may be collectively referred to as a start prize-winning port or a start port.

In the right game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87 . Therefore, when aiming to make the game ball enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V judgment winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area will enter them.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as effects corresponding to variable display of special symbols is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display that variably displays the first special symbol as variable display means that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. A device 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are provided.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the game machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. When only one special symbol display device is provided, only one start winning opening may be provided. In addition, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plurality) start winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is displayed even when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. A variable display may be controlled. In addition, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start winning). (such as switching the special symbol display) may be controlled.

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

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 has a jackpot with a front surface covered with a rectangular door, and when a jackpot occurs, the door is tilted forward about the base by a solenoid 21 to reveal the jackpot. (opens mouth). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. To the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a winning route is set by a game nail or other structures so that the game ball can enter the big winning hole only when the game ball is hit in the right game area. Limited. It should be noted that even if the game ball is struck in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win the big prize opening.

When a game ball wins in any one of the first start prize winning port 13, the second start prize winning port 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V judgment prize winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls is determined accordingly. is paid out. Note that prize balls may be paid out even when game balls pass through the gate 32 . In addition, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be configured such that no prize balls are paid out even if a game ball wins.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 through which hit balls that do not win a prize are taken. In addition, four speakers 27 for uttering effect sounds and voices as predetermined audio outputs are provided in the upper left and right parts and the lower left and right parts outside the game area 7 . A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7 .

A big hit is obtained when a big win pattern (big win display result) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 8a, and when a big win pattern (big win display result) is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display device 8b. occurs in When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning hole 13, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display 8a. When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting prize opening 14, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display 8b.

A big hit is also generated when a game ball entered while the operation opening of the V judgment prize device 87 is open due to the small win game state entering the V prize area 870. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, this is referred to as V winning. A small win is a win in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value, and a big win can occur on the condition of V winning. In the V judgment winning device 87, a game state in which the operation opening is opened is called a "small hit game state". Then, in the small win game state, a big win generated based on the fact that the game ball wins V is called a "big win via a small win". On the other hand, a big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "big hit by special symbols".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a given value, and repeated continuous control for repeating the open state and the closed state of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 for a predetermined number of times is performed. In the repeat continuation control, the state in which the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is open (the big winning opening is open) is called a round. Repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined open state termination condition (e.g., a predetermined period of time (e.g., 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (e.g., 10 The closed state is established in response to the establishment of the opening end condition that the winning ball of 1) has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is established, the continuation right is generated, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of openings in the jackpot game state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition (first execution condition) or the second starting condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variable display, is established (for example, the game ball is After entering (including winning) the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 as the starting winning region, that is, the first starting winning or the second starting winning has occurred), the variable display It is started based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a state in which the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and a state in which the jackpot game is not performed), and the variation display time When the (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stopped pattern) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes the game ball entering (winning) the winning opening. is. Further, deriving and displaying the display result means finally stopping display (determined display) of the pattern (an example of the identification information).

In addition, a variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (variation display in which the execution is suspended) , information on the variable display (random value such as random R described later; details will be described later) is stored within a predetermined upper limit number. Such storing is also called pending storage. In addition, the term "reserved memory" as described above includes information that is retained and stored (information related to the variable display, including first retained memory data, second retained memory data, etc., which will be described later), and changes corresponding to the information. It is also used to indicate (specify) a display (a variable display whose execution is pending). A pending memory is also called a starting memory or a starting winning memory.

As for the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first pending memory as the pending memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 13 (first start winning). As for the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second pending memory as the pending memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 (second start winning). When a big win occurs in a state where such a first reserve memory or a second reserve memory exists, the reserve memory that existed before the occurrence of the big win is maintained as it is, and a variable display is performed after the end of the jackpot game state. used for

When the second start winning is generated, even if there is the first reserved memory, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed. Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second second display consisting of one display that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved memories. A special symbol reservation memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol reservation memory display 18b lights up the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b every time there is an effective start winning prize, and every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, The second special symbol reservation memory display 18b is extinguished.

Further above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, a first special symbol reserved memory display consisting of four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved memories. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol holding storage display 18a increases the number of indicators that light up each time there is an effective start winning prize. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lights on the display is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display device 10 for variably displaying identifiable normal symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is implemented by a simple and small display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9. Also, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), a win occurs, and the variable winning ball device 15 is kept from a closed state, which is disadvantageous to the player, only for a predetermined period of time. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding memory display 41 having a display portion by four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32.例文帳に追加Each time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 increases the lighting LED by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be gripped by the player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, back, left, and right). The stick controller 122 is operated by a predetermined instruction operation such as pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, the index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operating hand (for example, the left hand). Trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and inside the operation rod of stick controller 122 is a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push or pull operation on trigger button 125. is built-in. A tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the bottom plate of the stick controller 122 or the like. The stick controller 122 also incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122 .

A member forming the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is, for example, at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body, and the player presses down a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the main body of the top plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed, or the like, for detecting the operation of the push button 120 by the player.

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots the game balls so as to selectively use "left shot" aiming at the left game area and "right shot" aiming at the right game area. A game state and a performance state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts playing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player takes a seat in the pachinko game machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins the first start winning hole 13 by striking to the left. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and if the display result is a big win (a big win by the special symbol), the left-handed hitting is switched to the right-handed hitting, and the game is played aiming at the released big-hit variable winning ball device 20.例文帳に追加. After the jackpot game state is over, right-handed promotion notification is given on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a message such as "Aim right" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. FIG.

During the jackpot game state, a game is performed in which the player aims at the opened jackpot variable winning ball device 20 by striking to the right. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the jackpot game state is over, the game is continued by hitting to the right when the later-described time-saving state is reached. After the jackpot game is finished, if the time saving state is established, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the performance display device 9. - 特許庁In addition, during the time saving state, right hitting promotion information is also performed. If the time-saving state does not occur after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-hand hit is switched to the left-hand hit by the end of the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state, and the game ball wins the first start prize-winning port 13.例文帳に追加Play as you would. In addition, when the time-saving state does not occur, left-handed promotion notification (also called left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to prompt the player to return to left-handed and play the game. may

During the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning hole 14 by striking to the right. When the game ball enters the second starting prize-winning port 14 and the display result is a big win (a big win by a special symbol), the game is played aiming at the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 while striking to the right. In addition, when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 14 and the display result becomes a small win display result, the operation hole of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in the small win game state, so V A game is played aiming at the judgment winning device 87.例文帳に追加At the start of the small winning game state, a small winning start notification for notifying the start of the small winning game state is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.例文帳に追加In addition, when controlled to the small hit game state, a small win executed before the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit as described later according to the specific timing (according to the game situation) At the start timing of the winning display or at a predetermined timing before the execution of the small winning display, the right-handed promotion notification is also performed.

When the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operation opening into the V judgment prize winning device 87, enters the V prize winning area 870 and is detected, When a V prize is generated, a big win is generated via a small win. When the V prize is generated, the V prize notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has been generated. Further, when the small winning game state ends, a small winning end notification for notifying that the small winning game state has ended is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.例文帳に追加After the end of the small winning, a big winning game state is entered and the big winning variable winning ball device 20 is released, so that the player plays the game aiming at the big winning variable winning ball device 20 while striking to the right.

Also, when a game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 87 in the small hit game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area (not shown) other than the V winning area 870 does not generate a jackpot. In this way, when the V prize is not generated during the small winning game state, a V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the performance display device 9 to inform that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small winning game state, a small winning end notification for notifying that the small winning game state has ended is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.例文帳に追加After the end of the small winning game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while striking to the right. When the time-saving state ends, the game is played so that the game ball wins in the first start prize-winning opening 13 by switching from right-hand hitting to left-hand hitting. At the end of the time-saving state, a time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving is finished on the screen of the performance display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. The winning type table shows, for each winning type, conditions for occurrence of a big win, a control state (game state) after a big win, the number of openings (number of rounds) in a big win, and the opening time of each round in a big win. In this embodiment, as the jackpot types, the pattern 15R short time big hit, the pattern 4R short time big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R short time big hit, the small hit 9 (8) R short time big hit, and the small hit via 5 ( 4) R time reduction jackpot is provided. The parenthesis of the big hit via the small hit shows the number of times the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened. Each of the jackpot types of 16 (15) R short-time jackpot via small hit, 9 (8) R short-time jackpot via small hit, and 5 (4) R short-time jackpot via small hit is also referred to as a small jackpot type.

A small hit occurs when a game ball enters a second start winning hole 14 provided in a variable winning ball device 15 and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. Determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is to be a small winning symbol is made in advance by a random number lottery (small winning determination of special symbols). When a small win occurs, a small win game state is entered, and the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern of 10 opening times and 0.1 second opening time. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) is the same as before the small hit. In the small win, a prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V prize area 870 in the V judgment prize winning device 87 during the small win game state. During the small winning game state, it is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated, and it is set that about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning balls.

When the operation port of the V determination prize winning device 87 is open, the game ball is entered into the operation port, and the game ball enters the V prize area 870 inside the V determination prize winning device 87 (V winning), a big hit occurs. do. A big win via such a small win is called a big win via a small win as described above. Jackpots via small hits include 16 (15) R-time short jackpots via small hits, 9 (8) R-time short jackpots via small hits, and 5 (4) R-short time jackpots via small hits with different numbers of rounds in the jackpot. be A small hit that is linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot is called a first small win. 9 (8) The small hit that is linked to be the R time-saving jackpot is called the second small hit. 5 (4) The small hit that is linked to be the R time-saving jackpot is called the third small win.

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

In this way, the big wins are the symbol big win directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the V winning via the small winning based on the variable display of the second special symbol. It includes a big hit via a small hit. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends, and is called a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in this embodiment also includes the opening of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 .

Here, the time-saving state will be explained. The time saving state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous for the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened from the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of special symbols and performance symbols is shortened, so that when the time-saving state is reached, effective starting winnings are more likely to occur, and the possibility of a jackpot game being performed. increase.

In the time-saving state, by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to facilitate winning of the variable winning ball device 15 ( It is controlled to a high base state with high penetration, high frequency).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with winning to the number of shot balls. A "high base state" is a state in which active control is performed to increase this ratio. On the other hand, the state in which such control is not performed is the "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control that increases the occurrence of starting winnings that trigger the start of fluctuation of special symbols. For this reason, in the present embodiment, by increasing the frequency and number of openings of the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip), or by lengthening the opening time of one time, the variable winning ball device is operated. It can be realized as a control for facilitating prize winning. Such control is also called "electric chew support control". In other words, the high base state means that by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15, which triggers the variation of special symbols, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased and variable. This is a control state in which winning to the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency). "Electric chewing support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "electric sapo", and the abbreviation "electric sapo" may be used in this embodiment as well.

Furthermore, high base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. As a high base control (Electronic support control), the control to derive and display the display result early by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) (normal pattern shortening control), control to increase the probability that the stop pattern of the normal pattern becomes a winning pattern (normal pattern probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control for increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, compared to when the control is not performed, the variable winning ball device, which triggers the variation of the special symbols, is in an open state at a higher ratio of time, so that the game balls are started. It becomes easy to win a prize (the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 becomes easy to be established).

Also, the pattern 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening is opened four times (4R). In the 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, after the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big prize opening is opened 15 times (15R) under the condition of V winning. The prize winning device is opened for 16 rounds, but the number of openings of the big prize opening is actually 15 times, and the player can win the same big hit as the pattern 15R short time jackpot with regard to opening the big prize opening. I feel categorical. 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot via small jackpot is a jackpot in which the big jackpot is opened 8 times (8R) under the condition of V prize after the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times). is. In the 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, after the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big prize opening is opened 4 times (4R) under the condition of V winning. The prize winning device is opened for 5 rounds, but the number of times the big prize opening is actually opened is 4, and the player can get the same big hit as the pattern 4R short time jackpot with regard to the opening of the big prize opening. I feel categorical.

The time-saving state after the symbol 4R time-saving big hit is the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1, and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set for . The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is 1 is considered that the game ball entering the V judgment winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. is set as In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the termination condition that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol is 1 time, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, at a rate of about 1/7, there is a possibility of generating a big hit via a small hit. is a certain number of times.

The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is once is set for the following reasons. In the case of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, basically, the time-saving state (including electric power supply state) is continued until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to variably display the second special symbol, It is necessary to make the game ball enter the gate 32 by striking to the right to open the variable winning ball device 15, and to make the game ball win the variable winning ball device 15 in that state, such a variable winning ball device 15.例文帳に追加It takes a long time to win the game ball, and the first special symbol that has been reserved and stored may be variably displayed first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is five times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the reserved memory based on the first start winning, which can be stored up to four before the game state, one of the second special symbols which is likely to be determined as a big win advantageous to the player. This is a condition for ensuring that the variable display for batches can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the reserved memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that in the time saving state, it is likely to be determined to be an advantageous big hit for the player. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After the big hit other than the 4R time-saving big hit, the end condition is that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is seven times, and the end condition is that the total number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed is 11 times. Two end states are set for . Such a number of 7 times of the end condition of the time-saving state is set in consideration of the fact that game balls entering the V judgment winning device 87 enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is 7 times, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, compared to the symbol 4R short time big hit, there is a possibility of generating a big hit via a small hit. is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the occurrence of the big win via the small win, and the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big win via the small win can be enhanced.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the reserved memory based on the first start prize which can be stored up to four before the game state, 7 of the second special symbol which is likely to be determined as a big win advantageous to the player. This is to ensure that the variable display of the variable number of times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the reserved memory based on the first start prize is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine a big win advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first starting winning port 13 is provided so as to be able to win from the first path. This is more advantageous to the player in terms of starting winnings than when game balls flow down two paths. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, since the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second path, the game ball flowing down the second path is better than the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit than when the game ball flows down. In addition, in a specific state such as a small winning game state, the V judgment winning device 87 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second path, so that the game ball flowing down the second path is more likely to flow down the first path. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of the occurrence of a big hit than when the game ball flows down.

It should be noted that the comparison of advantages is not limited to this. and the second path, and in the low base state as the normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning slot than the second path, and the high base state, the big win game state, and the small In other states such as a winning game state, the second route is more likely to win the variable winning slot than the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and in other game states, it is advantageous for the player to have the game medium flow down the second path.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the performance control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), etc., a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I/O port section. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further incorporates a random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

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

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

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a judgment random number for judging whether or not to give a small hit according to the display result of the variable display of special symbols. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates at random timing. Based on the fact that the time of starting winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generating function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random number. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 .

In addition, the detection signals from each of the gate switch 32a, the first starting winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning opening switch 87a, the V determination winning opening switch 15a, and the V determination discharge switch 15b are used for game control. An input driver circuit 58 for the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 . In addition, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V judgment winning device 87 (movable part 872), and a V winning judgment winning device 87 ( The solenoid 22 for opening and closing the area 870 movable part 87), the solenoid 24 for opening and closing the V winning area 870 (opening and closing member), and the output circuit 59 driven according to the command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. It is The payout control board 37 controls the payout of paid balls by controlling the ball payout device 97 .

In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display device 8a that variably displays special symbols, a second special symbol display device 8b, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol reservation memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 is performed.

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

The performance control microcomputer 100 receives a performance control command from the game control microcomputer 560 through the relay board 77 that allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the direction of the performance control board 80. In addition to performing variable display control of the effect display device 9, through the lamp driver board 35, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the V lamp 875, and voice output board Various effect control such as control of sound output from the speaker 27 via 70 is performed.

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

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, update range, usage, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to give a big hit and whether or not to give a small win. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, updated from 0, updated to the upper limit of 65535, and then updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1: Type of jackpot (type, pattern 15R short-time jackpot, pattern 4R short-time jackpot, via small hit 16 (15) R short-time jackpot, via small hit 9 (8) R short-time jackpot, and via small hit 5 (4) Any type of R time-saving jackpot) and a jackpot pattern are determined (for jackpot type determination, jackpot pattern determination). (3) Random 2: Determine the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the type of variation pattern). (4) Random 3: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal design (for normal design hit determination). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of Random 4 (for determining the initial value of Random 4).

In this embodiment, the big hits in the specific game state are a symbol 15R short time big hit, a symbol 4R short time big hit, a small win via a 16 (15) R short time big hit, a small win via a 9 (8) R short time big hit, and a small hit. A plurality of types of Via 5 (4) R time-saving jackpots are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the random number for judging the hit (random R), or when it is determined to be a small hit, based on the value of the random number for judging the big hit type (random 1) Then, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big win via a small win, the decided big win becomes invalid unless a V winning occurs. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot pattern is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also the random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Also, when it is determined to be the type of the small hit, the design of the small hit is determined at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a small winning symbol determination random number.

In addition, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and uses the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3), any included in the determined variation pattern type Determine the variation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, a variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

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

Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different when the display result is out, when it is in the time saving state and when it is not in the time saving state, so that the time saving state When , the fluctuation time is shortened compared to when it is not in the time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when it is not in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when it is not short-time, or the most fluctuation among the fluctuation pattern types The rate of selecting the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is high, and even when the reach type is selected, it is set so that the rate of choosing the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is high. By doing so, the average time of fluctuation time is shorter than when it is not in the time saving state.

In addition, such a variation pattern type includes a variation pattern type that can be selected when it becomes a small hit (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect related to a small hit is executed, etc.) includes unselectable variation pattern types (for example, variation pattern types in which effects unrelated to small hits are executed). Such variation pattern types that can be selected when a small win is achieved are variation patterns in which a specific effect is executed, and include variation patterns in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to a small win is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect relating to such a small win is executed is executed, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of expectation. Variation pattern types that can be selected for a small hit can be selected both for a small hit and for a non-small hit. is set so that the rate of selection is high. As a result, even if the type of variation pattern is selectable when a small win is achieved, it may occur when the small win is not achieved, so that the player is preliminarily aware that the type of variation pattern to be executed will result in a small win. You can make sure it doesn't get lost. On the other hand, the type of variation pattern that cannot be selected when a small win is made is, for example, a variation pattern that is not related to a small win, such as a variation pattern that suggests that a big win will be made directly without going through a small win. By disabling selection when a small win is achieved, it is possible to avoid complicating the relationship between the effect of the variation pattern and the display result. It should be noted that the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is set is set so that a variation pattern set to a specific variation time is selected based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V judgment winning device 87. . By making it possible to execute such a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect relating to the small win is executed when the small win occurs, the player's expectation for the small win can be heightened at the time of the variable display. can. Furthermore, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small winning game state that it is necessary to enter the game ball into the V judgment winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big win. It is possible to make it difficult for a player to escape from an advantageous state in which a game ball enters the V judgment winning device 87.例文帳に追加

Also, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small win is achieved may not be limited to a specific variation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when the small win is achieved may not be one in which a predetermined suggestive effect regarding the small win is executed. In addition, different variation patterns may be provided depending on when a small win is achieved, when a loss is achieved, and when a big win is achieved. In addition, the variation pattern is not classified according to when it becomes a small hit, when it becomes a loss, and when it becomes a big hit, and the type of variation pattern to be selected is selected regardless of the variation display result. may have the same range.

In addition, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-stage lottery process, only the random number for determining the variation pattern is used without providing the variation pattern type, one stage may be used to determine the variation pattern.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special prize determination table, a second special prize determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM54.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure per determination table. The first special symbol winning judgment table is a data table for making a big winning judgment with respect to the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big winning judgment value to be compared with the random R is set. "Probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a big hit.

FIG. 5(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure per determination table. The second special hit determination table is a data table for judging a big hit and a small hit with respect to the second special symbol, and is set with a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R. It is a table with The upper stage in FIG. 5(B) is the big hit determination table section, and the lower stage in FIG. 5(B) is the small hit determination table section. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (first starting winning) or a starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (second starting winning), the CPU 56 generates a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random R) of circuit 503 is extracted. As for the first start prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches one of the big hit judgment values, a big hit is given with respect to the first special pattern. to decide. As for the second start prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches any one of the big hit judgment values, the second special pattern is given a big hit. to decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special hit determination table, and the extracted value matches any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small win with respect to the second special symbol. Determining to make a small win also means making a provisional decision to make a big win via a small win (because it is not controlled as a big win unless a V winning occurs during a small win, it is described as a temporary decision). .

Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state. It is also about deciding whether to do it or not. Determining whether or not to make a small win means determining whether or not to shift to a small winning game state. It is also about deciding whether or not.

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

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

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

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

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the jackpot type determination table via a small hit in FIG. A big hit determination value corresponding to each of the via 9 (8) R short time big hit” and the “small hit via 5 (4) R short time big hit” is set. However, the jackpot types determined by the jackpot via jackpot type determination table are the first jackpot (16 (15) R time short jackpot) and the second jackpot (9 (8) R time short jackpot). , is a temporary jackpot type linked to each of the third jackpots (5 (4) R short-time jackpots), and is invalid if V winning does not occur in the jackpot game state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the first time-saving state (variation display 1 to 5 times) and the second time-saving state (variation Since there are a plurality of kinds of time-saving states such as 7 to 11 times of display, the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety, and the interest in the game is improved.

Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state of various jackpots will be described. Here, the time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time saving jackpot will be described as a typical example. FIG. 6 is a table showing an example of the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit.

After the end of the jackpot game state of the 4R time-saving jackpot, the fluctuation of the first special pattern and the second special pattern in the first time-saving state controlled to the time-saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (1 time to 5 times). Regarding the display, comparing the case where the first reserved memory exists before the occurrence of the big win game state and the case where the first reserved memory does not exist before the occurrence of the big win game state, FIG. , (B), the execution balance mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state is different.

FIG. 6(A) shows a variable display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one first reserved memory at the start of time saving state control. FIG. 6(B) shows a variable display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no first reserved memory at the start of time saving state control.

In the pachinko game machine 1, when the jackpot game state is controlled in the state where the first reserve memory or the second reserve memory exists, the reserve memory that existed before the control to the jackpot game state is replaced with the jackpot game state. The stored state is continued during the state and is carried over until after the big win game state is ended, and is used for the variable display after the big win game state is ended.

As shown in FIG. 6(A), at the start of the first time saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time saving big hit, when the first reservation memory exists before the control to the big hit game state, preferentially Since the second start winning (start winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 14) for the variable display of the second special symbol to be executed has not yet been performed, in the time saving state, first, the first As the variable display, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory carried over from before the occurrence of the big win game state is executed. In the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the 8R time-saving jackpot, a game is performed in which a game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 by hitting to the right, and then as shown in FIG. 6(A). Then, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning can be executed.

After the start of the time saving state until the occurrence of the second start winning, when the first reserved memory exists, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the reserved memory. In FIG. 6 (A), after the start of the time saving state, until the second start winning a prize occurs, the first special symbol based on one first reservation memory that existed before the control to the jackpot game state An example is shown in which the variable display of is executed once. In FIG. 6 (A), after the start of the time saving state, based on the fact that the variation display based on the second start winning prize is executed once for the second time, after the start of the time saving state, time saving control is performed in the second variation display. A finished example is shown.

As for the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14, four pending memories are possible as described above. Therefore, after the start of the first time saving state, for example, during the open control state of the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric sapo state executed until one execution of the variable display based on the second start winning is completed , as shown in FIG. 6(A), a maximum of four secondary pending stores can occur. In this embodiment, in the case of the first time-saving state, a variable display with a somewhat long variable display time is executed based on the first second start winning so that the second reserved memory is likely to accumulate. It should be noted that such variable display with a somewhat long variable display time may not be executed.

After that, when the second reserved memory is stored until one execution of the variable display based on the second start winning is completed, for example, the second special display of the third to sixth times in FIG. As shown in the variable display column of symbols, the variable display based on the maximum of 4 second reserved memories is executed, and the small winning lottery with winning probability of about 1/7 can be executed for the number of the second reserved memories. . As a result, even when the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big win via the small win based on the second holding memory generated during the first time saving state can be heightened.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(B), at the start of the time saving state, when the first reservation memory does not exist before the control to the jackpot game state, the time saving state after the jackpot game state of the 4R time saving jackpot ends Then, a game is played in which a game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second starting prize winning port 14 by hitting to the right, and a game state is reached in which the game ball cannot enter the first starting winning prize port 13, so FIG. As shown in (B), the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning can be executed from the first variable display. Also in this case, as in the case of FIG. 6(A) with reserved memory, a maximum of four second reserved memories can occur as shown in FIG. 6(B). As a result, even when the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big win via the small win based on the second holding memory generated during the first time saving state can be heightened.

After the jackpot gaming state of the 4R time saving jackpot ends, the conditions for ending the first time saving state are, as described above, whether the second special symbol is displayed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. It is established when the variable display is executed a total of 5 times.

As shown in FIG. 6 (A), at the start of the time saving state, after the first special symbol variation display based on one first reserved memory that existed at the start is executed once, the second time When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the end condition is established by executing the second variable display and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed once, The control of the first time saving state is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 6 (B), at the start of the time saving state, when the first reserved memory does not exist at the start and the second special symbol variation display is executed from the first time, the first variation By executing the variable display frequency of the second special symbol once in the display, the end condition of the time saving state is established, and the control of the time saving state is ended.

The end condition of the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the 4R time saving jackpot is that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special pattern is executed once or the total number of fluctuation display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern. It is set to be established when the number of times is five. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(A), even if the first reservation memory exists at the start of the first time saving state, in the first time saving state, the player rather than the variable display of the first special symbol The variable display of the second special pattern advantageous to the player is executed the same number of times (once) as when the first reserved memory does not exist at the start of the first time saving state, and the first time saving state is ended.

Also, for example, even if there are a maximum of four first reserved memories at the start of the first time saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four reserved memories is executed in the first time saving state. After that, the first time saving state ends by executing the same number of times (once) as when the first reservation memory does not exist at the start of the first time saving state.

In this way, the end condition of the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the 4R time saving jackpot is that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol By setting to be established when the total number of times of the variable display is executed 5 times, the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state is stored when there is a reserved memory and when it is not. During the control period of the 1 hour reduction state, the number of executable times of the variable display of the second special symbol which is advantageous for the player can be the same number of times, so there is a difference between advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time reduction state (high base state). It is possible to prevent this and ensure the fairness of the game.

As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition of the first time saving state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times variable display by the first reserved storage is performed. Since it is set to the total number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (1 time) that the predetermined variation display is performed for the second special symbol, in the first time saving state, the variation due to the first reservation storage Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, the first reserved storage can prevent a difference in advantage and disadvantage for the player, and ensure the fairness of the game.

In addition, for the jackpot types other than the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, the minimum number of fluctuation display times “1” in the time-saving state in the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot described above is replaced with “7”. The variable display count "5" is replaced with "11". Therefore, even in the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R short time jackpot, in the same way as in the case of the 8R short time jackpot, the presence or absence of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol at the start of the first short time state after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R short time jackpot. And regardless of how much, the second time saving state continues until the second special symbol variation display of the same seven times is executed. As a result, for the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the same effect as that obtained for the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot described above can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the number of time-saving (electric sapo) times after a big hit is set to a relatively small number of times, as described above, the number of first reserved memories immediately after the end of the big win game state allows the player to It is preferable to avoid the number of time-saving (electrical support) times that would be disadvantageous.

7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show the relationship between the specific command data for the effect control command, the command name, and the designated contents of the command. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be explained. The command 80XX(H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) specifying a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Moreover, the production control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the command 80XX(H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols.

Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are lost display results, jackpot types, small hit types (via small hit 16 (15) R short time big hit, small hit via 9 (8) R short time big hit, and small hit via 5 (4) R time-saving big hit) is a display result designation command that shows the display results including the big hit display result and the small hit display result.

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

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

Command A1XX(H) is a special prize opening designation command indicating that the special prize opening is being opened for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a post-opening big winning hole designation command indicating after opening (closing) the big winning hole for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

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

Command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command that designates that there has been a first start prize. Command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that designates that there has been a second start prize.

Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the game state is the normal state (low base state). Command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

Command C0XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designation command that designates the first reserved storage number. "XX" in command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX(H) is a second reserved storage quantity designation command for designating a second reserved storage quantity. "XX" in the command C0XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560, in the case of subtracting the number of reserved memories, transmits a reserved memory number designation command that designates the number of reserved memories after subtraction, but not limited to this, For each of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count, a reserved memory count subtraction designation command may be used that designates subtraction of 1 from the reserved memory count.

Command C2XX (H) and command C3XX (H) are used to determine the results of winning determination such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX(H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will occur, whether or not a small win will occur, and the determination result of the type of the big win among the winning determination results. In addition, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number value among the winning determination results is.

The command C401 (H) is a command designating the start of the first small hit. The command C402(H) is a command designating the start of the second small hit. The command C403 (H) is a command designating the start of the third small hit. The command C501 (H) is a command designating the start of the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command that designates the start of the second small hit. The command C503 (H) is a command designating the start of the third small hit. The command C601(H) is a V prize designation command that designates that there is a V prize. Command C602(H) is a V winning ball detection designation command that designates detection of winning balls (both V winning balls and winning balls other than V winning balls) to the V judgment winning device 87.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first reserved memory buffer for storing reserved memory (first reserved memory) of the first special symbol. In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the first reservation storage buffer, a hardware random number for judging a jackpot (random R), a random number for judging a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for judging a variation pattern type (random 2), and , a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) is stored. Random R to random 3 are information related to variable display, since variable display is executed based on these.

As for the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the second special symbol reserved memory (second reserved memory). In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the second reservation storage buffer, a hardware random number for judging a jackpot (random R), a random number for judging a jackpot type (random 1) as a software random number, a random number for judging a variation pattern type (random 2), and , a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) is stored.

Based on the first start winning (winning to first start winning port 13), CPU 56 extracts random numbers (random R to random 3) from random number circuit 503 and random counters for generating software random numbers. , to save (store) them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer. Specifically, based on the first start win, these random values are extracted and saved (stored) in a first pending storage buffer. Also, based on the second start winning (winning to the second start winning port 14), the CPU 56 generates random numbers (random R to random 3) from the random number circuit 503 and random counters for generating software random numbers. Extract and save (store) them in a save area in a second reserved storage buffer. Specifically, based on the second start winning, these random values are extracted and saved (stored) in a second pending storage buffer.

Such storage of the random value (information relating to the variable display) in the pending storage buffer may be referred to as "stored pending" as described above. In addition, the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the pending storage buffer at the time of the start winning, but the variation pattern setting process described later. You may make it extract (at the time of the fluctuation|variation start of a special design).

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

In the main process, for example, necessary initial setting process, normal initialization process, non-normal game state recovery process, random number circuit setting process (random number circuit 503 is initialized), display random number update process (variation pattern Various random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), and initial value random number update processing (normally per symbol determination random number generation counter initial value update processing) etc. are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20-S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power has turned on) (S20). Next, through the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start prize opening switch 13a, the second start prize opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V prize switch 87a, the V judgment prize switch 15a, and the V judgment discharge A detection signal from the switch 15b is input to determine their states (switch processing: S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effecting display of special symbols according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data ( S32).

Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display in an output buffer for normal symbol display control data setting according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display device 10 .

After that, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the big winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the starting port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, one of the processes of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 has, as described above, a first reserve storage buffer in which random values such as random R obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 are stored; A second reserve storage buffer is provided for storing a random value such as a random R obtained based on the start winning to the 2 start winning opening 14 . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of reserved storages (4 for the first reserved storage and 4 for the second reserved storage) is secured. The numerical data of the random number such as random R stored in the first reserved storage buffer is the first reserved storage data, and the numerical data of the random number such as random R stored in the second reserved storage buffer is the second reserved storage. Also called data. Also, the first reserved storage data and the second reserved storage data are collectively referred to simply as reserved storage data.

In the starting port switch passage processing, if the first starting port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first retained data The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts is increased by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, random numbers for judging big hits, random numbers for judging variation pattern types, and fluctuation pattern judgment Random numbers) (random R to random 3) are extracted and saved (stored) in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer as the first reserved storage data. On the other hand, if the second starting port switch 14a is turned on, a second timer that counts the number of second reserved memory data stored on the condition that the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the retained memory number counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for judging a big hit, a random number for judging a variation pattern type, and a random number for judging a variation pattern) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers (random R~random 3) are extracted and saved (stored) in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer as the second reserved storage data.

Storing the above information (first or second reserved storage data) relating to the variable display in the first or second reserved storage buffer is defined as "suspended storage" as described above. may indicate.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal processing (S300) determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be a small hit, and determines the type of the small hit (type of the big hit via the small win) in the case of the small hit. processing. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling transmission of a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. The special symbol fluctuation process (S303) is a process to advance the process to a special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. In the special symbol stop processing (S304), the variation display on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is performed when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is counted by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The big winning hole opening pre-processing (S305) is a process for controlling the opening of the big winning hole in the variable big winning ball device 20 when the big winning game state is entered. In the process of opening the big winning opening (S306), the control of transmitting the production control command for the round display during the big winning game state to the production control microcomputer 100, the process of confirming the establishment of the conditions for closing the big winning opening, etc. are performed. processing. When the conditions for closing the big winning opening are satisfied and there is still no remaining round, the process shifts to big winning end processing. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process for performing control, etc. for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the jackpot game state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a process for performing control such as opening the operation opening in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit game state is entered. Small hit opening process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not the game ball has won a V prize in the V prize area 870 in the V judgment prize winning device 87, and transmitting a V prize designation command when the V prize has been won, and , It is a process of performing processing such as processing of transmitting a small hit end designation command when the end timing of a small win comes.

The small-hit end processing (S310) is a process for shifting to a big-hit gaming state when a game ball has won a V prize in the V-winning area 870 in the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmitting a big-hit start designation command, displaying a big-hit game, etc.). setting of time, setting of jackpot opening mode, transition setting of process flag of big winning port opening pre-processing, etc.), and on the other hand, when the V winning is not performed, special This is the process of executing the process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the starting port switch passage processing of S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the first start winning is detected, and the CPU 56 determines whether the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory number is 4 or not (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

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

Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process for judging in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected first start prize is executed thereafter (S1215).

In this embodiment, a starting prize to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 occurs, and various numerical data (random R, etc.) obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as reserved storage data. After that, when the condition for starting the variable display is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal processing (S300), based on the pending storage data, a special symbol (first special symbol or second For special symbols), the determination of whether or not the variable display result is the big hit display result, and the determination of the big hit type are determined by the big hit determination value and the big hit type determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. based on Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S301) is based on the variation pattern type determination value set corresponding to the various random values and the variation pattern determination value. based on

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, specifically, the game ball is the first start At the timing when the starting prize is won in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing when the reserved memory data is stored), the reserved memory data obtained at the time of the starting prize is prefetched, and based on the prefetched reserved memory data. , determination of whether or not to be a big hit, determination of whether or not to be a small hit, determination of the type of the big hit, and determination of the variation pattern type are determined in advance in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Value, jackpot type determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination value based on the read-ahead determination winning effect processing is executed. By doing so, the performance control microcomputer 100 predicts the result of the variable display in advance before the variable display of the performance symbols is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, the performance symbols are displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead announcement that foretells a big win (possibility of a big win) during the variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved storage number counter to EXT data to specify the first reserved storage number. Control is performed to transmit a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, the first Each time a starting prize is generated, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. - 特許庁

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when the first start winning is generated, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start winning designation command and the first reserved storage number A set of 4 commands of the specified command is sent collectively within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second starter switch 14a is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory number is 4 or not (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated.

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

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

By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, the second Each time a starting prize is generated, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are surely transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.例文帳に追加

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the second start winning is generated, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start winning designation command and the second reserved storage number A set of 4 commands of the specified command is sent collectively within one timer interrupt.

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

If it is determined in S51 that there is no pending storage data in the pending storage buffer, the processing is terminated after performing a process (S80) for transmitting a customer waiting demo designation command. On the other hand, when there is reserved storage data in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

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

By the control of S52 to S54, if there is even one second reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved storage data is the first It is executed with priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the reserved storage data.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out the reserved memory data (the data of each random value such as random R) stored in the save area corresponding to the number of reserved memories indicated by the special symbol pointer=1, and reserves the data in the RAM 55. Store in the storage buffer (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the reserved storage data stored in the save area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=1 in the first reserved storage buffer is read out and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55 . Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out the pending storage data stored in the saving area corresponding to the second pending storage number=1 in the second pending storage buffer. It stores in the random number buffer of RAM55.

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU56, in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM55, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) The stored reserved storage data is stored in the save area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM55 stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=n−1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value of the reserved memory data stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers is extracted is always the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is made to match the order. In addition, the order in which each random value of the retained storage data stored in each storage area corresponding to each second retained storage number is extracted is always second retained storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is made to match the order.

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

In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating "first" indicating that the process is performed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first special symbol" indicating that the process is performed for the first special symbol ', or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second special symbol Data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processes in the special symbol process process, the process corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for judging a big hit) from the random number buffer and executes a judging module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for judging a big hit extracted at S1214 of the starting switch passing process or S1224 of the starting switch passing process and stored in the reservation storage buffer or the random number buffer, and judges the big hit. The big hit judging module compares a predetermined big hit judging value (see FIG. 5) or small hit judging value (see FIG. 5) with the big hit judging random number, and if they match, it will be a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program for executing a process of judging a big hit or a process of judging a small hit.

In the big hit determination process, if the first special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(A), the second special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(B) Then, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y of S60), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big win game state, but it also means to decide whether or not to make the stop pattern on the special pattern display device a big win pattern. .

If it is determined to be a big win in S61 (Y of S61), a big win flag indicating a big win is set (S71).

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

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

Also, if the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second". By confirming whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). When the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating the "second" (the variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S82 which will be described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is data indicating "second" (variation display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table of FIG. 5(B) is used to determine whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any small hit determination value, thereby performing small hit determination processing (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78).

After setting the small hit flag, select the small hit via big hit type determination table in FIG. The jackpot type corresponding to the value is determined as the jackpot via small hit type (S80). Then, the process proceeds to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82, which will be described later.

In S81, data indicating the type of the jackpot determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is "symbol 15R time-saving jackpot", "01" is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "symbol 4R time-saving jackpot", data indicating the jackpot type. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer as. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "16 (15) R short-time jackpot via small jackpot", "03" is set in a temporary jackpot type buffer different from the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is the small hit via 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot, "04" is set in the temporary jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is the small hit via 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot, "05" is set in the temporary jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. Among these, the data indicating the 16 (15) R short-time jackpot via the small hit, the 9 (8) R short-time jackpot via the small hit, and the 5 (4) R short-time jackpot via the small hit are the V prizes in the small hit game state. There is data that will be invalid without the occurrence of a big hit if a is not generated, and is provisionally set.

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

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

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

If the jackpot flag is set as when the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot or symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is determined, the CPU 56 determines that the time-saving flag, which is the flag that is set when controlled to the time-saving state, is set. When it is set, the time-saving flag is reset (S134), and either a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command is sent to the production control microcomputer 100 according to the determined jackpot type. command (jackpot start designation command) (S135).

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

Also, a value corresponding to the big win display time (for example, the time during which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big win has occurred) is set in the big winning hole control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening processing for the large winning opening, the large winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

In addition, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the opening pattern data for each jackpot type stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) , or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds) are set in a predetermined storage area (S137). Of these data, the number of times of opening is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated (S138) to a value corresponding to the big winning opening pre-opening process (S305), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the big winning opening pre-opening process.

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

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is checked whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state by the first time saving state or the second time saving state is set (S142). In S142, when the time saving flag is not set, it is not in the time saving state, so the process proceeds to S152 which will be described later. On the other hand, in S142, when the time saving flag is set, it means that it is in the time saving state. The total time saving number counter as counting means is updated by subtracting -1 (S143).

The total time reduction counter to be subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times by S165 when it is controlled to the first time reduction state after the 4R design time reduction jackpot in the jackpot end processing of FIG. When it is controlled to the second time saving state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times by S168, and by S143, it is subtracted and updated each time the variation display as a result of the display of the error is executed. The total number of time saving counter is used to determine both whether or not the conditions for ending the first time saving state are satisfied and whether or not the conditions for ending the second time saving state are satisfied.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is time to end the variable display of the second special symbol based on whether or not the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second" (S145). At S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148, which will be described later. On the other hand, at S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 time reduction number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S146). The special figure 2 time-saving number counter that is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol when controlled to the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state after the end of the big hit game. The special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the first time reduction state in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14, and set to 11 times by S168 when controlled to the second time reduction state be done. The special figure 2 time reduction number counter is subtracted and updated each time the variable display that results in the display result that the second special symbol is lost is executed by S146.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter becomes "0", when one of the end conditions of the first time saving state is established, or one of the end conditions of the second time saving state is established Since it is time, it progresses to S149 mentioned later in order to end the 1st time-saving state or the 2nd time-saving state in execution. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter is not "0", to check whether one other end condition of the end condition of the first time saving state is satisfied Then, the process proceeds to S148.

In S148, based on the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state, in order to confirm whether the end condition of the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed is satisfied Then, it is checked whether or not the count value of the total time saving number counter updated by subtraction in S143 has become "0" (S148). In S148, when the count value of the total time saving counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S152 which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time saving number counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

S149 and S150 are the first time saving state and the second time saving state, respectively. Executed to end the first time saving state or second time saving state being executed when it is determined that the total number of variable display times of the second special symbol has reached the number of times of the end condition. .

In S149, the time saving flag that has been set is reset (S149). Next, in S150, the set time reduction number counter is reset (S150). Then, when the time saving condition is completed based on the variable display times in the time saving state, processing for transmitting the normal state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

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

In such a special symbol stop process, by S142 to S151, when in the first time saving state, execution of the second special symbol one time loss fluctuation display, and a total of 5 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When either of the execution of the time difference fluctuation display is established, the process of terminating the first time saving state is performed. Further, according to S142 to S151, when the second time-saving state, the execution of the second special symbol 7 times of loss variation display, and the execution of the loss variation display of a total of 11 times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When one of the conditions is established, a process for terminating the second time saving state is performed.

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

When the type of the jackpot ended by S163 is the pattern 4R time saving jackpot, in order to control to the first time saving state, as the end condition of the first time saving state, "1" (second special The data of "5" (corresponding to the total fluctuation display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern) is set in the total time reduction counter (S165). ). Then, a process for transmitting the first time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

When the type of the jackpot to be terminated by S163 is not the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, it is when the type of the jackpot to be terminated is a jackpot type other than the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, and in order to control to the second time-saving state, the second time-saving state is performed. As an end condition, set the data of "7" (corresponding to one time fluctuation display of the second special symbol) to the special figure 2 time saving number counter (S167), "11" to the total time saving number counter (first special symbol and 11 times of total fluctuation display of the second special symbol) data is set (S168). Then, a process for transmitting the second time saving state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, in order to control to the 1st time saving state or the 2nd time saving state, a time saving flag is set (S170). When controlling to the 1st time saving state, a 1st time saving flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to a 2nd time saving state, a 2nd time saving flag is set. Then, according to the end of the jackpot game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S171), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special design process shifts to special design normal processing.

As a result, after the big win game state of the pattern 4R time-saving big win is completed, the state is controlled to the first time-saving state, and after the big win game state of the big win type other than the pattern 4R time-saving big win is completed, it is controlled to the second time-saving state. Then, the end conditions for each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state are defined individually by the number of fluctuation display times of only the second special design and the total number of fluctuation display opening times of the first special design and the second special design. be.

In such a jackpot ending process, by S164 and S165, after the jackpot game state of the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is finished, the second special pattern is displayed once, and the first special pattern and the second special pattern are executed. The setting of controlling to the first time saving state is performed until either of the execution of the deviation fluctuation display a total of five times is established. In addition, through S167 and S168, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot type other than the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, execution of the second special symbol seven times of losing variation display, and a total of 11 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A setting is made to control to the second time saving state until either of the execution of the time difference fluctuation display is established.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is not turned on in S434, it means that V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V judgment winning switch 15b is turned on (S438). When it is on in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and when it is not on in S438, the process ends.

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

When the count value of the V judgment winning prize number counter is "0" in S431, it means that the opening end condition of the small prize is satisfied because the number of V winning prizes of the small prize reaches the upper limit value, and When the small-hit open control timer times out in S432, it is when the small-hit opening end condition is established due to the end of the small-hit open control. At these times, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 to the closed state by controlling the solenoid 22 to close the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", even if the V-judgment winning device 87 is in the middle of opening according to the mode of opening the small win, the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes ``0''. The V judgment winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit open control timer times out, the V judgment winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit open control in the small hit open mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period which is the V winning valid period after closing the V judgment winning device 87 is set in the V winning valid period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small winning end process ( S310) is updated (S443), and the process ends. As a result, the timing of the specific period, which is the V winning valid period after the closing of the V judgment winning device 87, is started. By setting the specific period as the V winning valid period in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V winning area for some reason later than the normal passing time, the game ball can be detected. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally attempts to win a prize in the V winning area, it is only detected during that period, so fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the process after the end of the small hit, the CPU 56 updates the V winning valid period timer by subtracting -1 (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning valid period timer has timed out (timer value=0) (S442).

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, as described above, in the small winning game state, if the player hits to the right in accordance with the notification to promote hitting to the right, which will be described later, the game ball is allowed to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. , and the game ball that has entered the V judgment winning device 87 always V wins in the V winning area 870, so that the V winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 in FIG. 16). Then, a big hit flag is set in S449, and the game is controlled to a big win game state.

Next, the CPU 56 stores the data indicating the jackpot type via the small win stored in the big win provisional type buffer in S81 in the jackpot type buffer in response to the fact that it has been determined that the jackpot will be a regular jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize. formally stored in (S450). Then, the time-saving flags (the first time-saving flag and the second time-saving flag set in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14) set at that time are once reset (S451).

Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot game state is started. Next, a value corresponding to the big win display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 9) is set to the big winning hole control timer (S453).

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

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big win game state does not occur, so the data indicating the big win via the small win stored in the big win provisional type buffer in S81 is erased (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S457), and the process is terminated. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small winning game state, the game does not shift to the big winning game state.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG.

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

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

Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of a counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selecting and determining various effects (S706). After that, the process proceeds to S702.

In the performance control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the performance pattern is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses, or when the pattern confirmation designation command is received. When it does, stop the variable display of the production pattern. By executing such a production control main process, the production control microcomputer 100 is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and according to the received production control command, the production display device 9, various lamps, and , by controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect control corresponding to the game state is performed.

In addition, in the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variable display of the production pattern is started, and when the pattern confirmation designation command is received, the variable display of the production pattern is stopped. good too. The variation pattern command is a command consisting of data capable of specifying the information necessary for designating the variation display mode such as the length of variation time and the variation display result. Variation display is controlled so as to be executed at a variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. In addition, the stop pattern when executing the performance control for variably displaying the performance symbols is determined based on the judgment as to whether it is a loss or a big hit based on the display result specifying command.

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

In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. The control related to the produced effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process. In addition, in the effect control process processing, in a mode that can be displayed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol, the effect corresponding to (synchronized with) the variable display of the normal symbol is also executed.

Ball hitting promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and a ball hitting promotion effect is executed according to the game state. The ball-hitting promotion effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball is promoted to hit at least one of the first path (left-handed path) and the second path (right-handed path) in the game area 7 . Specifically, the hitting-ball promotion effect includes a right-hand hitting promotion notification effect for notifying that the hitting of the game ball into the second path (right-hand hitting path) is promoted. It may include a notification effect and a left-handed promotion notification effect that provides a notification to promote the hitting of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path).

For example, in a specific display area of the effect display device, the effect of the right-handed promotion notification is to continuously display a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting, such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by

In this embodiment, the hitting of the game ball is basically left-handed, and as the hitting promotion effect, the second route (right Hitting the game ball (right hitting path) is promoted, and conversely, based on the state where the right hitting promotion notification is not executed, hitting the game ball (left hitting path) to the first path (left hitting path) A description will be given of an example of effect control that promotes hitting).

As the hitting promotion effect, effect control may be performed to selectively use both left-hand hitting promotion information and right-hand hitting promotion information according to the game state. Further, as the hitting promotion effect, effect control may be performed to selectively use both left-hand hitting promotion information and right-hand hitting promotion information according to the game state.

Look-ahead processing (S501): This is a process of storing hold information corresponding to hold storage data possessed by the game control microcomputer 560 and making the hold information available for read-ahead effects. The content of the hold information is grasped from the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the like. The look-ahead effect is, before the turn of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation) based on the reservation information arrives, the reservation information is read in advance and the contents of the special symbol variation display based on the reservation information are determined. Then, it is a directing technique such as giving an advance notice of how the future special symbols will be displayed in a variable manner at an earlier stage. For example, when the reservation information indicates that it will be a small hit or a big hit in the pattern, a notice effect called a reservation continuous notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. Below, the pending information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target pending information".

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

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

Effect symbol fluctuating process (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time measured by the effect time timer has ended. Then, the value of the performance control process flag corresponds to the performance stop processing at the time of fluctuation (S803) in order to end the performance at the time of fluctuation based on the completion of the performance time or the reception of the pattern confirmation designation command. value.

Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the effect at the time of variation and display the effect result corresponding to the variable display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

In-round processing (S805): Performs display control during the big hit round. Then, when the round end condition is met, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end processing (S807).

Post-round processing (S806): Performs display control between big hit rounds. Then, when the round start condition is established, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round process (S805).

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

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

Processing during small hit opening (S809): In the small hit, various effects are controlled while the V judgment winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V judgment winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing (S810).

Small win end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control for informing the player that the small win game state has ended. In addition, in a small winning game state, V winning of a game ball is detected by a V winning prize switch 87a, and when it is determined that V winning has occurred, V winning presentation control is performed to inform that V winning has occurred. When V winning occurs in the small winning game state, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big winning display processing (S804) in order to shift to the big winning game state. On the other hand, when the V prize is not generated in the small winning game state, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting processing (S800) since the game is not shifted to the big winning game state.

In the production control process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the production at the time of fluctuation corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols is started, and the production result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbols is produced. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variable display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and performs the effect of the effect at the time of variation. determine the outcome. In addition, in the effect control process processing, the execution status of the effect control process is confirmed by S500, and the hitting promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

The pachinko game machine 1 can execute a plurality of types of hitting ball promotion effects including high base state right hitting promotion information, small hit right hitting promotion information, and big winning right hitting promotion information. The high-base state right-hand hitting promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) by hitting right in the high base state. be. The small-hit right-handed promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning area) by hitting right in the small-hit game state. The big-hit right-handed promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 (big-winning prize opening) by hitting right in the big-hitting game state.

The high-base state right-handed promotion notification, the small-hit right-handed promotion notification, and the big-hit right-handed promotion notification include a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting, such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. It may be performed using the same image that is continuously displayed. In other words, even if it is displayed in a state in which it is impossible to specify which type of right-handed promotional notification corresponds to the promotional notification in the high base state, the promotional notification for the small win, or the promotional notification for the big win. good. Right-handed promotion notification is an image that continuously displays a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting, such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. may be displayed using different images, such as a yellow image for the small hit right-hand promotion notification and a red image for the big hit right-hand promotion notice. In this embodiment, the high base state right-handed promotion notification is displayed in a blue image, the small-hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed in a yellow image, and the big-hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed in a red image. explain. Also, the size of the image used for the effect may be changed according to the type of the hitting promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the effect may be changed according to the degree of advantage for the player. As an example, a small-sized image is used for the small-hit right-handed promotion notification, a medium-sized image is used for the high-base-right-handed promotion notification, and a large-sized image is used for the big-hit right-handed promotion notification. You may make it promote alerting|reporting using the image of. As for the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, a large-sized image may be used for the promotional notice, as in the big-hit right-handed promotion notice.

In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of winning has been described. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be employed. The enclosed type game machine is formed with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are an example of game media, within the game machine, and is also provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of winning. A gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed, and a game point ( A sealed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed type game machine is formed with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are an example of game media, within the game machine, and is also provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of winning.

In the present embodiment, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is exemplified, but the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is not limited to this. It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value excluding 0% and 100%.

The game state advantageous to the player includes a jackpot game state, a time saving state, a high base state, and a state in which the game state after the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot compared to the normal state. Any game state may be used as long as the game state is more advantageous than the normal state for the player.

As a detecting means capable of detecting the operation (movement) of the player, a detection means such as the tilting direction sensor unit 123 capable of detecting the operation of the operation means operable by the player such as the stick controller 122 is shown as an example. . However, it is not limited to this, and other detection means such as the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the push button 120 may be used as the detection means capable of detecting the action of the player. Detecting means capable of directly detecting the action of the player, such as an infrared sensor, a motion sensor, or the like, may be used instead of the means for detecting the movement of the player.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 90AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 90AK will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 90AK, the specific condition is satisfied (for example, during the first fluctuation after being controlled to the time saving state, the high base state) for the specific period of the characteristic part 90AK (hit (small hit or Based on the fact that a variation to be a big hit is executed or that there is reservation information to be a win, a notification performance can be executed, and a suggestive performance suggesting execution of the notification performance can be executed. Then, when there is a plurality of pieces of pending information or the like that become hits, the notification effect can be executed a plurality of times. Also, in a specific period, when suggesting that the notification effect is executed before the notification effect is executed, and when suggesting that the notification effect is executed again after the notification effect is executed. Suggestive effects can be executed so that the rate at which the notification effects are executed later is different. Specifically, after the notification effect is once executed in the specific period, the suggestive effect (including fake) is more likely to be executed than before the notification effect is executed. As a result, a big win (a big win by a special pattern or a big win via a small win) is notified by the notification effect, and the right to become a big win is stocked in a state in which the player feels relieved, so to speak, and the right to become a big win is stocked. It is possible to effectively incite whether or not to be done, and the interest is improved.

It is assumed that the big hit type, the small hit type, the big hit, and the small hit probability of the characteristic portion 90AK are the same as those in the above embodiment (FIGS. 2, 5, etc.). That is, in the high base state, the ratio of small wins (big wins via small wins) in the variable display of the second special symbol is as high as about 1/7, and it is assumed that the right to become a big win is likely to be stocked. there is

First, an example of the effect operation including the notification effect and the suggestive effect of the characteristic portion 90AK will be described. FIG. 20-1 is a diagram showing an example of the rendering operation of the characteristic portion 90AK. Further, FIG. 20-2 is a timing chart of fluctuations and effects after starting the time saving state.

FIG. 20-1(A) shows that the effect display device 9 displays "big win finished", indicating that the big win game state has ended. At the lower right of the production display device 9, small patterns corresponding to the variable display of production patterns are displayed, and in FIG. is displayed.

When the jackpot game state ends, it will be controlled to the time saving state, but in the characteristic part 90AK, the fluctuation pattern of the first second special symbol fluctuation display in the time saving state (hereinafter also referred to as the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation) , a variation pattern with a long variation display time is selected. For example, during the time-saving first special figure 2 variation, a variation pattern long enough to accumulate the second reserved memory to MAX is selected.

Then, during the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, if the display result of the fluctuation is a hit (small hit or big hit), or if the second hold memory is accumulated and there is hold information that will be a hit in it, that is, , If a hit is achieved based on the variable display of the second special symbol for a maximum of 5 times after the shift to the time-saving state, a notification effect is executed to notify that there is a right to become a big hit (a big hit with a special pattern or a big hit via a small hit). be done. In addition, during the time-saving first-time special figure 2 fluctuation, a suggestive effect that suggests that the notification effect is executed is also executed. During the fluctuation of the time-saving first special figure 2, a performance for urging the reservation to be accumulated is executed, and a performance for arousing whether or not the right to become a big hit is stocked in the reserved reservation is executed. In addition, the display result of the change and the pending information may be collectively referred to as pending information or the like.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-2, a variation pattern with a variation display time of 120 seconds is selected as the long-time variation pattern for the time saving first special figure 2 variation. During this 120-second variable display, the notification effect and suggestive effect of the characteristic portion 90AK are executed. During such time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation is the specific period of the characteristic part 90AK.

When the jackpot game state ends and the time saving state starts, as shown in FIG. A time-saving introduction display 90AK001 is displayed, and the content of the effect in the time-saving state is explained. At this time, a right hitting promotion image 90AK002 for promoting right hitting is displayed. As a result, the player is urged to strike to the right and allow the variable winning ball device 15 to win the game ball. The display of FIG. 20-1 (B) continues until the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 15 and the time saving first special figure 2 variation is started.

In addition, when it is a low base state before being controlled to a jackpot game state, when it is controlled to a time saving state, 1st reservation memory may remain. In this case, during the display of the time saving introduction display 90AK001 as shown in FIG. 20-1(B), the first reserved memory may be digested by a short fluctuation of the fluctuation time. It should be noted that a big hit or a small hit may occur based on the first reserved memory, and in that case, a special effect may be executed.

In addition, when it is in the high base state (time saving state) before being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the second pending memory may remain when being controlled to the time saving state. In this case, since the player understands the gameplay in the time saving state, the display of the time saving introduction display 90AK001 as shown in FIG. 20-1 (C) It may be possible to start the production of the time saving first special figure 2 variation as shown below.

When the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 during the display of the time saving introduction display 90AK001, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed based on the winning, and as shown in FIG. 20-1 (C), the effect display Also in the device 9, the variable display of the small pattern and the effect of the time saving first special figure 2 variation are started.

As shown in FIG. 20-1 (C), when the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation is started, the character 90AK003 prompting to accumulate the hold on the effect display device 9 is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds), and the hold Reservation promotion notification is executed. In addition, a countdown display 90AK004 indicating the remaining time of the variable display, that is, the grace period until the hold is accumulated is displayed. FIG. 20-1(C) shows a countdown display 90AK004 indicating that the remaining time is 120 seconds because it is the start of the variable display. Thereafter, as time passes, the countdown display 90AK004 counts down as shown in FIG. 20-1(D).

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-1(C), below the effect display device 9, a stock display area 90AK005 for displaying the number of stocked wins is provided. A star image is displayed in the stock display area 90AK005 each time the notification effect is executed, and the player can grasp the winning stock number from the number of star images. In this way, displaying the number of winning stocks by displaying a star image in the stock display area 90AK005 may also be included in the notification effect.

In this embodiment, during the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit based on the fluctuation display and MAX 4 pending information, so it is possible to stock up to 5 big hits. there is Therefore, during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, a maximum of five notification effects are executed, and there is a possibility that five star images are displayed in the stock display area 90AK005.

In this embodiment, before the notification performance is executed, a suggestive performance suggesting that the information performance is executed is executed, and before the suggestive performance is executed, whether or not the suggestive performance is executed is instigated. An introductory production is to be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20-2, during the variable display of the second special symbol for the first time in the time saving state, the introduction effect, the suggestion effect, and the effect period 1 to 5 in which the notification effect can be executed are predetermined. ing.

In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is a battle effect in which characters battle each other, and the victory of a character on the player's side (ally) in the battle effect is a notification effect to notify that a big win has been stocked. Become. When the character on the player side is defeated in the battle effect, the big win is not stocked and the notification effect is not executed. Such a suggestive effect that the character on the player side is defeated is also called a false suggestive effect.

The introductory effect is a effect indicating that a suggestive effect can be executed. It is a production that will be the introduction part of the production.

As shown in FIG. 20-2, the effect period 1 is 15 seconds after the countdown display 90AK004 reaches 100 seconds, and the effect period 2 is 15 seconds after the countdown display 90AK004 reaches 80 seconds. The period 3 is 15 seconds from when the countdown display 90AK004 reaches 60 seconds, the effect period 4 is 15 seconds from when the countdown display 90AK004 reaches 40 seconds, and the effect period 5 is 20 seconds from the countdown display 90AK004. It is the period from when it becomes to the end of the fluctuation.

In other words, during the initial fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the time saving state, the introduction production is executed 20 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, and the introduction production is executed every 20 seconds thereafter, thereby executing the suggestive production. Whether or not it will be instigated. That is, the introductory effect indicates that the suggestive effect can be executed and the notification effect can be executed. By executing such an introductory effect, it is possible to notify the timing at which the suggestive effect or the notification effect can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 20-2, the end timing of the hold promotion notification (for example, 15 seconds after the start of fluctuation) is the production decision timing, and based on the hold information accumulated at this timing and the change display result , whether or not to execute the notification effect, which of the effect periods 1 to 5 of the notification effect is to be executed, and the effect mode of the suggestive effect are determined. A method of determining whether or not to execute the notification effect and the execution timing will be described later. It should be noted that even after the effect determination timing, the right-hand hitting promotion image 90AK002 is continuously displayed to promote right-hand hitting.

It should be noted that, at the production decision timing, if the number of second reserved storage is not MAX, and if the game ball wins in the second start winning port 14 after the production decision timing, the information production and the suggestion production are based on the winning. may be executed.

Returning to FIG. 20-1, when the countdown display 90AK004 reaches 100 seconds as shown in FIG. Then, an introductory effect is executed to incite (suggest) whether or not the battle effect is to be executed.

Here, when the suggestive effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-1(F), a battle effect (suggestive effect) in which the friend character 90AK007 and the enemy character 90AK008 fight is started.

After that, for example, the ally character 90AK007 wins, a star image 90AK009 is displayed in the stock display area 90AK005, and a notification effect is executed to indicate that a big win has been stocked.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20-1(H), when the countdown display 90AK004 reaches 80 seconds, the effect period 2 starts, and the effect display device 9 executes an introduction effect in which an introductory effect image 90AK006 such as "Battle!?" is displayed. be done.

Here, when the suggestive effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-1(I), a battle effect (suggestive effect) in which the friend character 90AK007 and the enemy character 90AK010 fight is disclosed. The enemy character 90AK010 here is different from the enemy character 90AK008 in FIG. 20-1(F). Thus, by providing a plurality of effect modes of the suggestive effect, it is possible to suggest whether or not the notification effect is to be executed by the effect mode of the suggestive effect.

After that, for example, an effect suggesting that the teammate character 90AK007 is defeated is executed. In this case, the star image 90AK009 is not added to the stock display area 90AK005.

After that, in the performance periods 3 to 5, the introductory effect is executed, and the suggestive effect and the notification effect can be executed based on the display result of the variable display and the pending information.

After that, when the time-saving first-time special figure 2 fluctuation ends without further execution of the notification effect, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 20-1(L), 7s are aligned in the performance symbols and the small symbols, and the display result of the big hit is derived and displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-1 (K) to 20-1 (L), the production until the big hit is displayed as being executed during one fluctuation, but in fact, the time saving first time It is executed from the special figure 2 variation to the variation corresponding to the big hit. That is, as shown in FIG. 20-2, after the time-saving first special figure 2 variation, a variation pattern with a short variation time (for example, 1 second) is selected until the variation display that becomes a big hit, and the variation display that becomes a big hit is selected. It is digested at high speed, and the display result of the big hit is notified during that time. For example, when the second pending information is a big hit, after the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, a short fluctuation of the fluctuation time is executed twice, and the big hit is notified during that time.

Next, the processing for executing the notification effect and the suggestive effect of the characteristic portion 90AK will be described. FIG. 20-3 (A) is a flow chart showing an example of processing during the time saving first special figure 2 variation executed during the time saving first special figure 2 variation of the feature part 90AK. During the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, it is executed within the production design fluctuation processing (S802) shown in FIG.

In the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuating process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the effect determination timing (step 90AKS001). In step 90AKS001, for example, it is determined whether or not 15 seconds have passed since the start of fluctuation.

When it is time to determine the effect (step 90AKS001; Yes), in this change, the notified flag indicating that the notification effect has been executed is reset to the OFF state (step 90AKS002). Note that this processing is omitted if the notified flag is in the OFF state.

In addition, in step 90AKS002, if there is pending information in which a notification effect execution completion flag, which will be described later, is in an ON state, the notification completion flag may not be reset. That is, when the pending information indicating that the notification effect has been executed has not yet been consumed, the notification completion flag may be left in an OFF state so that the false suggestion effect may be easily executed.

Subsequently, the executable number (number of hits) of the notification effect is specified from the pending information and the display result of the variation (step 90AKS003). The RAM 103 of the effect control board 80 is provided with an area for storing effect control side hold information which is hold information stored on the effect control board 80 side. In this embodiment, in step 90AKS003, the number of pending information that becomes a big hit or a small hit is specified by referring to the effect control side pending information.

FIG. 20-3 (B) shows an example of the effect control side hold information corresponding to the second special symbol (second start winning). As shown in FIG. 20-2, as the production control side reservation information, the "reservation number" which is the execution order of the variation, the "display result" specified from the pattern designation command, etc., and the "notification production executed flag" They are stored in association with each other. The pending number 0 is information about the change (change being executed). The notification effect execution completion flag is set to ON state when the notification effect is executed with respect to the reservation information corresponding to the reservation number. With this flag, it is controlled so that the notification effect is not executed multiple times based on the same hold information. For example, the notification effect execution flag of the pending information in which the notification effect was executed in the previous time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation is turned on, and in this time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, it is redundantly notified based on the reservation information To control so that the performance is not executed. The performance control side hold information is updated by erasing the hold information of the hold number 0 and shifting the lower order hold information to the upper order one by one each time the variation is completed.

In step 90AKS003, the display result of the effect control side hold information and the notification effect execution completion flag are referred to, and the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and the number of the hold information in which the notification effect execution completion flag is off is counted as the notification effect. Identify as a viable number. In the example shown in FIG. 20-3(B), the executable number of notification effects is specified as "1".

Subsequently, the execution timing of the notification effect is determined based on the specified executable number of the notification effect (step 90AKS004). As shown in FIG. 20-2, in this embodiment, five performance periods are predetermined, and in step 90AKS004, it is determined in which of the five performance periods the notification performance is to be executed.

In step 90AKS004, for example, as shown in FIG. 20-4(A), one of a plurality of execution timings is determined according to the executable number of notification effects. When the executable number of notification effects is "1", any one of the effect periods 1 to 5 is determined as the execution timing. When the executable number of notification effects is "2", two of the effect periods 1 to 5 are determined as execution timings. When the executable number of notification effects is "3", three of the effect periods 1 to 5 are determined as execution timings. When the executable number of notification effects is "4", four of the effect periods 1 to 5 are determined as execution timings. When the executable number of notification effects is "5", all of the effect periods 1 to 5 are determined as execution timings.

Note that the combination of effect periods is not limited to all combinations corresponding to the number of executable information effects, and a specific effect period may not be selected by the number of executable information effects. For example, when the executable number of notification effects is "2", the execution timings of the effect periods 4 and 5 may not be selected (they may not be candidates for the execution timing). Further, when the number of executable information effects is plural, the combination of the effect periods may be balanced. For example, when the executable number of notification effects is "3", biased execution timings such as effect periods 1 to 3 and 3 to 5 may not be selected.

In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-4(A), when the number of executable notification effects is "1", it is likely to be determined at an early timing (execution period 1>2>3>4>5) as the execution timing. It's becoming By doing so, the notification performance is easily executed at an early timing in the time-saving initial special figure 2 fluctuation, and the player can expect that the notification performance is further executed in the subsequent performance period. When the executable number of notification effects is "5", it is determined that the notification effect is always executed in all the effect periods (performance periods 1 to 5) as the execution timing.

Although the execution ratio is not shown when the executable number of notification effects is "2" to "4", any one of a plurality of execution timings may be determined. For example, by facilitating determination of an early timing as the execution timing, it is possible to make the player expect that the notification effect will be further executed in the effect period after the notification effect is executed. Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-4 is an example, and the determination ratio may be any ratio. For example, all the execution timings may be determined at an equal or approximately equal rate, or some execution timings may not be determined.

In addition, in this embodiment, when there is reservation information or the like that can execute the notification effect, the notification effect is always executed. You may make it decide. Further, it may be determined whether or not to execute the notification effect at each execution timing with respect to the hold information or the like that can execute the notification effect. Then, when it is decided not to execute the notification performance at all the execution timings, there is a relief pattern such as blacking out the screen of the performance display device 9 at the end of the time-saving first special figure 2 variation and then aligning the jackpot patterns. A notification effect may be made executable. Such a relief pattern notification effect may be executed only when the winning type is an advantageous winning type.

After determining the execution timing of the notification effect at step 90AKS004, the suggestive effect pattern at each execution timing is determined (step 90AKS005). In step 90AKS005, suggested effect patterns for the number of possible notification effects are determined. In this embodiment, a suggestive effect pattern A and a suggestive effect pattern B are provided as suggestive effect patterns corresponding to the effect mode of the suggestive effect. Suggestive effect pattern A is, for example, a suggestive effect pattern corresponding to performing a battle effect in which friend character 90AK007 and enemy character 90AK008 fight as shown in FIG. , is a suggestive effect pattern corresponding to performing a battle effect in which a friend character 90AK007 and an enemy character 90AK010 fight as shown in FIG. 20-1(I). In this embodiment, the suggestive effect pattern A has a higher rate than the suggestive effect pattern B in which the teammate character 90AK007 wins and the notification effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to suggest that the notification effect will be executed (whether the teammate character 90AK007 wins or loses) according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect.

In step 90AKS005, when determining the production mode of the notification production for the first time during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation (the earliest execution timing when executing the notification production multiple times during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation), As shown in 20-4(B), the suggestive effect pattern A is determined at a rate of 80%, and the suggestive effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 20%. When determining the effect mode of the notification effect after the second time during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation (execution timing other than the earliest execution timing when executing the notification effect multiple times), see Figure 20-4 (B) As shown, the suggested effect pattern A is determined at a rate of 70%, and the suggested effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 30%. In this way, in any case, the ratio of the suggested production pattern A is determined to be high, and in the case of the fake suggestive production described later, the ratio of the suggested production pattern B to be determined is high, so the production mode of the suggestive production is high. It is possible to suggest that the notification effect is executed by. Specifically, when the suggestive effect of the suggestive effect pattern A is executed, it can be suggested that the notification effect is more likely to be executed than when the suggestive effect of the suggestive effect pattern B is executed.

Then, when determining the production mode of the first notification production during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, the suggestive production pattern than when deciding the production form of the second and subsequent notification production during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation The percentage of decisions made to A is high. By doing so, it is possible to increase the ratio (reliability of the suggestive performance pattern A) of executing the informative performance when the suggestive performance of the suggestive performance pattern A is executed in a situation where the informative performance is not yet executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As will be described later, after the notification effect is executed, the execution ratio of the suggestive effect of the suggestive effect pattern A of the guess effect increases. A's confidence increases.

After determining the suggested performance pattern at each execution timing of the notification performance, the notification performance execution completion flag of the suspension information (performance control side suspension information) which is the object of the notification performance is set to ON state (step 90AKS006). As a result, it is possible to prevent the notification performance from being executed again after the big win game state is ended for the reserved information that has already been the target of the notification performance.

If it is not the effect determination timing (step 90AKS001; No), or after executing the process of step 90AKS006, it is determined whether it is the effect execution timing (step 90AKS011). In step 90AKS011, it is determined whether it is the start timing of any of the production periods 1 to 5 (variation remaining time 100 seconds, 80 seconds, 60 seconds, 40 seconds, 20 seconds timing in time saving first special figure 2 variation). If it is not the performance execution timing (step 90AKS011; No), the processing during time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation is terminated.

If it is one of the performance execution timings (step 90AKS011; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is determined in step 90AKS004 to execute the notification performance at the performance execution timing (performance period) (step 90AKS012).

If it has been decided to execute the notification effect (step 90AKS012; Yes), during the effect period, the introductory effects shown in FIGS. Setting for executing suggestive effect corresponding to the effect pattern and notification effect is performed (step 90AKS013), and the notified flag indicating that the notification effect has been executed in this change is set to ON state ( Step 90AKS014), end the processing during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation.

When it is the performance execution timing and the notification performance is not executed at the performance execution timing (step 90AKS012; No), whether or not the false suggestive performance is executed based on whether or not the notified flag is ON. A suggestive effect pattern in the case of doing is determined (steps 90AKS021 to step 90AKS023).

In this embodiment, when the notified flag is on (step 90AKS021; Yes), the execution ratio of the suggestion effect is suggested to be higher than when the notified flag is off (step 90AKS021; No). Whether or not to execute the effect is determined (step 90AKS022, step 90AKS023).

When the notified flag is off (step 90AKS021; No), for example, whether or not to execute the suggestive effect and the suggestive effect pattern in the case of execution are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 20-4(D) (step 90AKS022). . As shown in FIG. 20-4 (D), if the notified flag is in the OFF state, that is, if the notification effect has not yet been executed in the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, it corresponds to not executing the suggested effect It is determined at a rate of 75% to "no execution", 5% to execute the suggestive effect of the suggestive effect pattern A, and 20% to execute the suggestive effect of the suggestive effect pattern B. determined by

If the notified flag is ON (step 90AKS021; Yes), for example, at the ratio shown in FIG. . As shown in FIG. 20-4 (E), if the notified flag is in the ON state, that is, if the notification effect is executed in the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, the suggested effect is not executed. 50% of the decision is made to "no execution", 15% of the decisions are made to execute the suggested production of the suggested production pattern A, and 35% of the decisions are made to carry out the suggested production of the suggested production pattern B. be done.

In this way, after the execution of the notification performance, the suggestion performance is executed at a rate of 50% when the notification performance is not executed, and before the execution of the notification performance, the suggestion performance is executed at a rate of 25% when the notification performance is not executed. Therefore, after the execution of the notification effect, the false notification effect is executed at a rate twice that before the execution of the notification effect. In this way, in a situation where the information effect is executed and the player who is stocked with the right to win big (holding information, etc.) feels secure, a suggestion is made as to whether or not the notification effect is executed. Since the performance can be easily executed, it is possible to make the player expect that the right to be a big hit is further stocked, the performance can be suitably executed, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In addition, since the performance mode of the suggestive performance that can be executed before and after the execution of the information performance is common to the suggestive performance pattern A and the suggestive performance pattern B, the common suggestive performance is executed before and after the execution of the information performance. In addition, it is possible to vary the reliability of the same suggestive effect (the rate at which the notification effect is executed afterward), thereby improving the interest of the effect.

In step 90AKS022 or step 90AKS023, after determining whether or not the suggestive effect is executed and the suggestive effect pattern in the case of execution, it is determined whether or not "no execution" corresponding to not executing the suggestive effect is determined ( step 90AKS024).

If it is determined to be "no execution" at step 90AKS022 or step 90AKS023 (step 90AKS024; Yes), only the introductory effect is executed at the current effect execution timing (start timing of any of the effect periods 1 to 5). To do (step 90AKS026), to end the process during the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation.

If it is determined to execute the suggestive effect (suggestive effect pattern A or B) at step 90AKS022 or step 90AKS023 (step 90AKS024; No), the current effect execution timing (the start timing of any of the effect periods 1 to 5 ), setting for executing the introduction effect and the suggestive effect corresponding to the suggestive effect pattern determined in step 90AKS022 or step 90AKS023 (battle effect in which the ally character 90AK007 is defeated) is performed (step 90AKS025), and the time saving first time End the special figure 2 during fluctuation processing. By the processing during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation as described above, it is possible to execute the introduction production, the suggestion production, and the notification production during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 90AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 5(E) of the above embodiment, a plurality of types of advantage small hit types (16 (15) R short-time big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R short-time big hit via small hit, and A small hit via 5 (4) R time-saving big hit) is provided. According to the degree of advantage of the winning type (privilege given to the player), the effect mode of the notification effect, the execution ratio of the notification effect, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the notification effect, the determination ratio of the suggestive effect pattern, etc. may be changed to indicate the type of hit. For example, in the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, the second specific period after the first specific period (for example, the production period 1, 2, etc.) than the first specific period (for example, the production period 4, 5, or at the end of the fluctuation (Relief pattern, etc.) makes it easier to execute a notification effect that notifies that a more advantageous hit type (advantageous privilege, such as a pattern 15R short-time jackpot or a small hit 16 (15) R short-time jackpot) has been stocked. may That is, when the notification effect is executed in the second period, the notification effect more advantageous for the player may be executed. By doing so, even if the notification performance is not easily executed due to the time-saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, the latter half is executed with a more advantageous notification performance, and a more advantageous hit type (advantageous privilege) is stocked. Since there is still a possibility that the game will be played, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation.

Further, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted for a winning type with a low degree of advantage for the player (for example, 5 (4) R short-time big winning via small winning). For example, the notification effect may not be executed for a winning type with a low degree of advantage, or the notification effect with a low degree of advantage may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations and being disappointed with the winning type having a low degree of advantage. Even in this case, if there is pending information, etc. corresponding to the winning type with a high degree of advantage in the pending information, etc. before and after the winning type with a low degree of advantage, conversely, positively against the winning type with a low degree of advantage It is also possible to positively notify that a plurality of hits are stocked by executing the notification effect at the beginning of the game. By doing so, the expectation of the player can be heightened.

In the above embodiment, when there is a plurality of pieces of reservation information, etc., that will be a big hit, the notification effect is executed for all the reservation information, etc., but the notification effect is executed at a predetermined rate for the reservation information, etc. that will be a big hit. You may make it Also, the execution ratio of the notification effect may be changed according to the number of pieces of reservation information or the like that will result in a big hit. For example, a case where a predetermined number or more (for example, two or more) of reservation information or the like to become a big hit is stored is more favorable than a case where less than a predetermined number (for example, one) of the reservation information or the like to become a big hit is stored. You may make it the ratio which information production|presentation is performed becomes low. For example, when a predetermined number or more (for example, two or more) of pending information or the like to be a big hit are stored, the execution ratio of the notification effect for the second or subsequent pending information or the like may be lowered. By doing so, when the number of reserved information or the like that becomes a big hit is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the execution ratio of the notification performance is lowered, so that the notification performance that can be executed in the next time-saving state can be stocked. . In addition, the notification effect is executed when all of the pending information, etc. is the pending information, etc., which becomes a big hit, rather than when a part of the pending information, etc. is the pending information, etc., which becomes the big win. A higher percentage may be used. The notification performance when all of the suspension information or the like is the suspension information or the like that results in a big hit may be a special performance mode. In this way, when all of the reservation information, etc., are the reservation information, etc., which result in a big hit, the rate of execution of the notification performance is increased, so that the highly interesting performance can be easily executed for the player.

The determination method and timing of the notification effect, the suggestive effect, the presence or absence of execution, the effect mode, and the execution timing are not limited to those of the above-described embodiment. Then, it may be determined whether or not to execute the notification effect at a timing after the start winning.

In the above embodiments and modifications, the notification effect is executed when the display result of the change and the reservation information has the right to become a big hit, but the notification effect is executed when the reservation information has the right to become a big hit. may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed in the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation. That is, the specific period of the characteristic part 90AK was during the time saving first special figure 2 fluctuation, but the specific period of the characteristic part 90AK may be another period. For example, the specific period of the characteristic portion 90AK may be the period of the entire time saving state (for example, the period from the start of the time saving state to the start of the big hit game state after the change in the time saving state ends), or the time saving It may be during a final change in state. When the period of the entire time-saving state is set as the specific period, the suggestion performance or the notification performance may be executed during the subsequent big win. In addition, when the ending period in the jackpot game state is set as a specific period, and if the reserved information stored in the specific period includes the winning pending information, the suggesting performance or the reporting performance is executed according to the number of the winning pending information. You may make it

In the above-described embodiment, as the notification effect, an effect is executed in which the character on the player side (ally) wins in the battle effect, and a star image is displayed in the stock display area 90AK005 each time the notification effect is executed. was becoming The production mode of the notification production is not limited to this, and a specific condition is established during a specific period (for example, during the variable display of the first second special symbol in the time saving state) (for example, a hit (small hit or big hit). It is sufficient if it is an effect that notifies that a variation is executed or that there is pending information that will be a hit. In addition, a plurality of types of performance modes of the notification performance may be provided, and the degree of advantage (type of win, etc.) may differ according to the performance modes. For example, a star image may be displayed in one of a plurality of display colors in the stock display area 90AK005, and the display color of the star image may indicate the degree of advantage of winning. It is also possible to suggest that a plurality of wins are stocked by one star image, and to suggest the stock number of wins by the display color of the star image. More specifically, white, blue, and red may be provided as the display colors of the star image, and the degree of advantage in winning and the degree of expectation for the number of wins may be increased in the order of white<blue<red. . Further, after the notification effect is executed and the star image is displayed, the effect of changing the display mode of the star image may be executed.

In the case of providing a plurality of types of effect modes of the notification effect, the ratio of which notification effect is executed may differ according to the effect mode of the suggestive effect (for example, enemy character). That is, the effect mode of the notification effect may be suggested by the effect mode of the suggestive effect. For example, when there are character A and character B as enemy characters, if the enemy character in the suggestive effect is character A, it is easy to stock an image of a red star when the enemy character wins, and in the case of character B, an image of a white star when the enemy character wins. may be made easier to stock. In addition, when the enemy character in the suggestive effect is character A, the expectation of victory is low, but if it wins, it is easy to stock an image of a red star. You may make it easy to stock an image. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the suggestive effect, and the interest in the game will be improved.

In the above embodiment, the suggestive effect that can be executed before and after the execution of the information effect is common, but the suggestive effect that can be executed before and after the execution of the information effect may be different. For example, after the execution of the information effect, a suggestive effect of a pattern (for example, the suggestive effect pattern C) that is not executed before the execution of the information effect may be executed. Then, in the case where the suggestive effect of guessing is executed after the execution of the notification effect, only the determination ratio of the suggestive effect pattern C may be increased. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the suggestive effect patterns A and B from being drastically changed.

In the above-described embodiment, the rate at which the notification effect is executed after the suggestive effect pattern A is executed is higher before the informing effect is executed than after the informing effect is executed (reliability of the suggestive effect pattern A). However, the reliability of the suggestion effect pattern A may be higher after the notification effect is executed than before the notification effect is executed, or the reliability may be the same before and after the notification effect. degree.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 90AK)
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 90AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic part 90AK) that performs a game,
A specific condition is established during a specific period (for example, the first second special symbol is displayed in a time-saving state) (for example, a winning (small hit or big hit) variation is executed or a winning reservation information based on the information effect execution means (for example, step 90AKS003, step 90AKS004, step 90AKS013 processing of step 90AKS003, step 90AKS004, effect control CPU 101),
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 101 that executes the processing of steps 90AKS005 and step 90AKS013) capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the notification effect will be executed;
a benefit granting means (for example, a CPU 56 that executes the processes of S305 to S309) that grants a benefit advantageous to the player after the specific period has passed based on the establishment of the specific condition;
The notification effect execution means can execute the notification effect a number of times according to the number of times the specific condition is satisfied in the specific period,
In the specific period, when the suggestive effect is executed before the information effect is executed, and when the suggestive effect is executed after the information effect is executed, the information effect is executed after the suggestive effect is executed. The ratio of execution is different (for example, in the processing of steps 90AKS021 to step 90AKS023, whether or not to execute a suggestive effect of guessing and the suggestive effect pattern in the case of execution are determined based on whether or not the notified flag is in the ON state. Production control CPU 101).
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The suggestive effect executing means can execute the common suggestive effect (for example, the suggestive effects of the suggestive effect patterns A and B) before the information effect is executed and after the information effect is executed. You can let it be.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
It further comprises a pending storage means (for example, a second pending storage buffer of RAM 55 and effect control side pending information of RAM 103) that can store information related to variable display as pending information,
The notification effect execution means stores, as the specific condition, suspension information corresponding to being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player in the suspension storage means, or based on the variable display being executed It is possible to execute the notification effect based on the fact that at least one of the control to the advantageous state is established (for example, if there is hold information that will be hit in the hold information on the effect control side) executable).
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
In the specific period, the ratio of execution of the suggestive effect is higher after the informing effect is executed than before the informing effect is executed (for example, steps 90AKS021 to step 90AKS023, FIG. 20- 4 (D), (E)).
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The suggestive effect execution means includes a first suggestive effect (e.g., suggestive effect of suggestive effect pattern B) and a second suggestive effect (e.g., suggestive effect) in which the notification effect is executed after execution of the first suggestive effect. Suggestive production of pattern A) and can be executed,
In the specific period, the rate of execution of the notification effect after the second suggestion effect is executed is higher before the notification effect is executed than after the notification effect is executed ( For example, FIGS. 20-4(B) and (C)) may be used.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The privilege granting means, based on the establishment of the specific condition, a first privilege (for example, a small hit via 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot) and a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege (for example, a small 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot via hit, 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, pattern 15R time-saving jackpot) can be given,
As the specific period, a first specific period (for example, production periods 1, 2, etc.) and a second specific period after the first specific period (for example, production periods 4, 5, a relief pattern at the end of fluctuation, etc.) and including
The notification effect for notifying that the second privilege is given may be more likely to be executed during the second specific period than during the first specific period.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
It further comprises a pending storage means (for example, a second pending storage buffer of RAM 55 and effect control side pending information of RAM 103) that can store information related to variable display as pending information,
More than the case where less than a predetermined number (for example, 2) of suspension information corresponding to the control to the advantageous state advantageous to the player is stored in the suspension storage means, the control to the advantageous state is supported. When a predetermined number or more of pending information are stored, the proportion of execution of the notification effect is low,
All of the hold information stored in the hold storage means is in the advantageous state, rather than in the case where the hold information stored in the hold storage means is hold information corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state in part. The execution rate of the notification effect may be higher when the pending information corresponds to being controlled.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 109AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 109AK will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 109AK executes a small-hit reservation notification, a small-hit reservation start effect, a small-hit reservation additional effect, and the like. Regarding the flow of the game, the flow of the above embodiment (in the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at about 1/7. Small hit → V prize → big win game state. With the support control, the second start winning is possible, and as a result, the situation where the small winning → V winning → big winning game state is likely to occur continues, etc.). Feature 109AK can also be combined with other features. For example, the technical concept of the characterizing part 109AK may be applied to the characterizing part 90AK regarding the small-hit reservation notification, the small-hit reservation start effect, the small-hit reservation additional effect, and the like.

In describing the characterizing portion 109AK, hereinafter, the variable display of the first special symbol is also referred to as the first variable display, and the variable display of the second special symbol is also referred to as the second variable display.

(Small hit pending notification)
The small-hit suspension notification is executed when it is controlled to the big-hit game state after the V winning (the big-hit game state caused by the occurrence of the big hit via the small-hit). In the small winning reservation notification, the display result becomes a small winning pattern in one or more second variation displays (second holding storage) whose execution is being held while being controlled to the big winning game state. When the second variation display (hereinafter also referred to as small hit suspension) is included (in one or more second suspension storage data etc. held and stored, the display result is a small hit) Execute the second variation display This is an effect for notifying that the second pending storage data (when the second pending storage data corresponding to the second variation display of the small hit) is included). Small hit reservation information is executed based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination.

An example of the effect screen of the effect display device 9 when the small hit reservation notification is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 21-1. Note that, as shown in FIG. 21-1 and the like, in the characteristic portion 109AK, the same number of images of black dots as the number of the current second reserved memories (second reserved memory data) are displayed in the lower right area HB of the screen, The number of second pending memories (the number of second variable displays currently pending) is notified. The image of the black circle is also called a suspended display. Each of the pending representations has a one-to-one correspondence with each of the second pending storages (withheld variable representations). A maximum of four pending displays are displayed left-justified (because the upper limit of the number of second pending memories is four). The pending display located on the left corresponds to the second variable display to be executed next). In FIG. 21-1, four pending indications are displayed (the number of second pending memories is 4), and below, two of the four second pending memories corresponding to each pending indication are small hits. shall be on hold.

At the start of the big win game state after winning the V prize, as shown in FIG. 21-1(A), a first notification image 109AK001 (“big win!!”) for announcing the start of the big win game state is displayed. Incidentally, the performance symbols (here, three performance symbols) are usually displayed in the center of the screen, but during the jackpot game state, etc., they are reduced and displayed in the display area 9A in the upper right corner so as not to interfere with other performances. be done. Since FIG. 21-1(A) shows the state after the occurrence of the small hit, "3" is displayed in line as the small-hit performance symbols in FIG. 21-1(A).

After displaying the first notification image 109AK001, as shown in FIG. Here, as the small hit reservation notification, the small hit reservation (stored as the second reservation storage, the variable display result can be said to be the second reservation storage data corresponding to the second variable display of the small hit, hereinafter the same) of A second notification image 109AK002 for notifying the number is displayed. The second notification image 109AK002 in FIG. 21-1(B) is "small hit suspension x 2!" It notifies that there are two small winning reserves. In addition, the small hit reservation notification may report a number smaller than the actual number of small hit reservations (details will be described later).

The display of the first notification image 109AK001 and the display of the second notification image 109AK002 (small hit hold notification) constitute a fanfare effect (effect to notify that the big win game state has started) executed first in the big win game state. is doing.

After the small hit reservation notification (after the fanfare production), as shown in FIG. be started.

The third notification image 109AK003 is the number of unexecuted (unconsumed) small-hit reservations among the small-hit reservations notified in the small-hit reservation notification (the number of fluctuation displays corresponding to the reservation storage to be a small hit. Hereinafter, It is also called the number of remaining small per reservation). Here, "remaining small winning reservation x 2" is displayed as the third notification image 109AK003, and since no small winning holding is executed (digested), it is notified that the number of remaining small winning holdings is two. ing.

The fourth notification image 109AK004 notifies the period (remaining time) until the execution of the next small-hit suspension is started among the small-hit suspensions notified by the small-hit suspension notification. Here, the fourth notification image 109AK004 is a character string image of "until the start of fluctuation of the next small hit hold" and the length of the black portion that gradually decreases with the passage of time, so that the next small hit hold starts execution and a meter image that informs of the period until it is completed. The meter image has no black portion and the remaining time is "0" at the start of the next small winning reservation.

Here, regarding the meter image, the period until the execution of the next small winning reservation is started depends on the period of the big winning game state. Each round of the jackpot game state is established, as described above, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed, or when a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 10) have been generated, whichever comes first. , the period of the jackpot game state is not fixed. Therefore, the period until the execution of the next small hit reservation is started is not fixed, and when the display of the meter image of the fourth notification image 109AK004 is started, the period until the execution of the next small hit reservation is started is It can not be identified. Therefore, after the display of the meter image is started, the speed at which the black portion decreases (for example, the maximum period of the jackpot game state (the period when the number of winning balls does not reach the predetermined number in each round) is reduced, or the small hit is suspended. Even if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display to be executed is long, the speed is set in advance so that the black part does not disappear, and a predetermined period before the start of the small hit hold (ending effect or second fluctuation display It is preferable to increase the speed at which the black portion decreases in the period near the end), or to eliminate the black portion at once immediately before the start of the small winning reservation. In this way, it is preferable to balance the remaining time notified by the meter image.

In addition to the display of the third notification image 109AK003, etc., after the small hit reservation notification, as shown in FIG. Grand prize opening open!) is also displayed as appropriate.

(Small hit pending start effect)
The small-hit reservation start performance is a performance for notifying that the small-hit suspension (variation display) notified by the small-hit suspension notification is started, and is executed when the variation of the small-hit suspension starts.

An example of the effect screen of the effect display device 9 when the small hit holding start effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 21-2. Here, the first second variation display after the end of the big winning game state in which the small winning reservation notification is executed is the small winning reservation, and in the small winning reservation notification, at least the small winning reservation is announced as a notification target. .

FIG. 21-2(A) shows a screen example of the ending effect of the big hit game state in which the small hit reservation notification is executed. The ending performance is executed at the end of the big win game state, and notifies that the big win game state ends. In the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 21-2(A), a sixth notification image 109AK006 (“jackpot end”) 1 for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is displayed.

Figure 21-2 (B), after the ending effect (that is, after the end of the big hit game state), the first variation display of the second special special symbol (also referred to as "next variation". Here, the small hit is reserved 2 shows an example of a screen at the start of variable display). Here, with the start of the second variation display, a small hit holding start effect is also executed. The small-hit reservation start effect is an effect of displaying the seventh notification image 109AK007 (here, "small-hit occurrence variation!") for notifying that the small-hit reservation reported in the small-hit reservation notification has started. In addition, the second variable display is displayed in a reduced size in the area 9A so as not to interfere with the small hit holding start effect (the downward arrow indicates that the variable is in progress). Furthermore, with the second variable display, the number of pending displays is reduced from four to three (the leftmost pending display corresponding to the second variable display is erased by the start of the second variable display (holding digestion). , the right three pending representations are shifted one by one to the left).

The variable display started in FIG. 21-2 (B) is a small hit hold notified by a small hit hold notification. Therefore, the meter image of the fourth notification image 109AK004 has no black portion at the timing when the variable display is started, and the remaining time is "0". Furthermore, the number of remaining small hits notified by the third notification image 109AK003 is also reduced by one due to the start of fluctuation of the small hits reserved. Specifically, "remaining small hit reservation x 2" changes to "remaining small winning reservation x 1".

(Additional production of holding small hits)
The small-hit pending addition effect is a performance of notifying that effect when the second start winning occurs and the small-hit pending is further increased after executing the small-hit pending notification. Here, the small-hit pending additional effect is executed after executing the small-hit pending notification that there are four small-hit pending (details of execution conditions for the small-hit pending additional effect will be described later).

An example of the effect screen of the effect display device 9 when the small hit pending additional effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 21-3 and 21-4.

First, as shown in FIG. 21-3 (A), a small hit reservation notification (“small hit reservation × 4! executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 21-3 (B), the third notification image 109AK003 (here, "remaining small hit suspension × 4") and the fourth notification image 109AK004 ("until the start of fluctuation of the next small hit suspension" , and meter image) is displayed, and as shown in FIG. ) is executed. After that, the second variable display is newly suspended based on the occurrence of a new second start winning, and one second suspended memory is generated. The small-hit pending additional effect is executed when the newly-suspended second variation display (second pending memory) is small-hit pending.

As shown in FIG. 21-4(A), the small-hit pending additional effect is executed in the big-hit game state after the V winning. For example, it is executed as part of the fanfare effect in the big hit game state (for example, it is executed during the execution period of the small hit reservation notification). The small hit reservation addition effect is an effect of displaying the eighth notification image 109AK008 for notifying that one small hit reservation has been added and the number of additions. Here, as the eighth notification image 109AK008, "Hold small hit +1!" is displayed.

After the small hit hold additional effect, as shown in FIG. 21-4 (B), the number of remaining small hit holds notified by the third notification image 109AK003 is increased by the number of small hit holds added in the small hit hold additional production. do. Here, "remaining small winning reservation x 3" changes to "remaining small winning reservation x 4". In addition, since the meter image of the fourth notification image 109AK004 or the like informs the remaining time until the start of execution of the next small hit reservation, it is not affected by the small hit reservation additional effect.

(Other productions)
After the small hit reservation notification, all the small hit reservations to be notified of the small hit reservation notification A series of effects may be performed until the end of the winning state (hitting pending) or the end of the big winning game state after the last small winning state (big winning game state after winning V). The small-hit pending start effect and the small-hit pending additional effect are preferably executed as a part of the series of effects. In particular, after the small win pending start effect, a special effect related to the occurrence of the small win (for example, a series of effects that continue from the end of the small win pending start effect until the end of the small win game state) is executed. do it.

(Type of small hit suspension notification)
Small hit reservation information takes different forms (types) according to the number of small hit reservations to be notified. Concretely, as shown in Figure 21-5, small hit reservation information A to D are prepared as small hit reservation information. Small hit reservation information A to D differ in the content and color of the second notification image 109AK002.

The small hit reservation notification A is executed when the number of small hit reservations to be notified is one. In the small hit reservation notification A, as the second notification image 109AK002, an image of "small hit reservation x 1!" is displayed in red. The small hit reservation notification B is executed when the number of small hit reservations to be notified is two. In the small hit reservation notification B, as the second notification image 109AK002, an image of "small hit reservation x 2!" is displayed in red.

The small hit reservation notification C is executed when the number of small hit reservations to be notified is three. In the small hit reservation notification C, an image of "small hit reservation x 3!" is displayed in red as the second notification image 109AK002. The small hit reservation notification D is executed when the number of small hit reservations to be notified is four. In the small hit reservation notification D, as the second notification image 109AK002, an image of "small hit reservation x 4!!" is displayed in gold. When the number of reserved small wins is four, small wins are generated in all the variable displays of the second special symbols corresponding to the four second reserved memories in which only the upper limit small prizes are reserved at that time. The hold notification D is displayed in a color or the like different from that of other types to produce a special feeling.

21-5 are provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control board 80, and correspond to the small hit reservation information A to D, respectively. These will be described later.

(Operation etc. related to characteristic part 109)
(hold information, hold information buffer)
In the characteristic unit 109, a small hit reservation notification or the like is executed based on the reservation information shown in FIG. 21-6. The suspension information is stored in a suspension information buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control board 80. - 特許庁In the hold information buffer, "0" to "4" are set as "hold number" which is the execution order of the second variable display, and "display result" and "notification data" are set in association with each hold number. ” is stored. The reserved information is stored based on the design designation command and the like, and is stored each time the design designation command or the like is transmitted, that is, each time the second reservation storage occurs. Each piece of pending information corresponds to each pending second variable display (the pending information is also information about the variable display).

The "display result" is the display result of the second variable display (second reserved storage) specified from the result of the look-ahead determination indicated by the symbol designation command or the like. The look-ahead determination result indicated by the symbol designation command or the like (that is, the look-ahead determination result notified from the main board 31 side to the effect control board 80) here indicates any one of a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and is a small hit. The type (jackpot type via the small hit, or the type of the jackpot game state based on the jackpot via the small hit) is not shown (that is, the main board 31 side does not notify the production control board 80 of the small hit type. , The main board 31 may perform pre-reading determination of the small hit type, or may not perform pre-reading determination of the small hit type). Therefore, any one of "big win", "minor win", and "loss" is stored as the "display result". When the display result is a small win, since the second holding storage corresponding to the display result is a small win hold, a small win hold notification targeting the small win hold can be executed based on the display result.

"Notification data" is data indicating whether the small hit reservation notification is performed (or whether it is performed) based on the corresponding "display result", and when the small hit reservation notification is performed, the "notification ” is stored as notification data. If the display result is a small win but no small win pending notification is made, "unreported" is stored as the notification data. When the display result is other than the small hit, since it is out of the target of the small hit reservation notification, "out of target" is stored as the notification data. Notification data is stored together with the display results. Concretely, when the display result to be stored is a small hit, "not notified" is stored first (it is changed to "notified" by the determination of subsequent execution of the small hit reservation notification, etc.). If the display result to be stored is other than a small win (lost or big win), "out of target" is stored. The notification data is data specifying whether or not the presence of the small hit reservation has been notified by the small hit reservation notification when the corresponding second variation display is the small hit reservation.

The hold information shifts by one to a higher hold number each time a change starts. Thereby, the suspension information corresponds to the second suspension storage data (suspension storage) managed by the game control microcomputer 560 .

(Processing during jackpot display processing)
The effect control CPU 101 performs the processing shown in FIG. 21-7 during the big hit display processing of step S804. The process of FIG. 21-7 is a process for executing small hit reservation notification. The effect control CPU 101, for example, after the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big win display process (S804), only at the beginning of the first executed big win display process, shown in FIG. Execute the processing (during the jackpot game state, the normal state, the second reservation memory does not increase, so it is sufficient to perform the processing at the beginning of the jackpot game state).

The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot game state is a jackpot game state based on V winning (whether or not it is a jackpot game state based on a jackpot via a small win) (step 109AKS001). The determination is, for example, when any one of the jackpot start 3 designation command, the jackpot start 4 designation command, or the jackpot start 5 designation command is received, the current jackpot game state is the jackpot game state based on the V prize. I judge. If the game is not in the jackpot game state based on the V prize (step 109AKS001; No), the process of FIG. 21-7 is terminated.

When it is in the big hit game state based on the V prize (step 109AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether any of the small hit reservation notification flags A to D is ON (step 109AKS002). The small hit reservation notification flags A to D are provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control board 80 . The small-hit suspension notification flag A corresponds to the small-hit suspension notification A, and is turned on when the small-hit suspension notification A is executed, and the small-hit suspension notification flag B corresponds to the small-hit suspension notification B, It is turned on when the small hit reservation notification B is executed, the small hit reservation notification flag C corresponds to the small hit reservation notification C, and is turned on when the small hit reservation notification C is executed, and the small hit reservation notification. The flag D corresponds to the small hit reservation notification D, and is turned on when the small hit reservation notification D is executed. Each flag is turned on when executing the small hit hold notification, and when all the small hit holds targeted for the small hit hold notice are digested (for example, when the change of the last small hit hold is started , When the notification of the remaining small per reservation number (display of the third notification image 109AK003) ends).

If any of the small hit reservation notification flags A to D is off (step 109AKS002; No), the small hit reservation notification is not executed, and the notification of the remaining small hit reservation number (display of the third notification image 109AK003) Since it has not been done, it is determined whether or not the display result corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the reservation information buffer is a small winning, assuming that a new small winning reservation notification can be executed (step 109AKS003). In other words, whether or not a "small win" occurs in the second variation display that is executed first after the big win gaming state this time (whether or not the second variation display that is executed first is a small win pending). judge. If it is not a small hit (step 109AKS003; No), the process of FIG. 21-7 is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (step 109AKS003; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute a small hit reservation notification (step 109AKS004). As can be seen from such processing, here, the small-hit reservation notification can be executed only when the second variation display immediately after the big-hit game state when executing the small-hit reservation notification is a small hit.

Fig. 21-8 shows the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the small hit reservation notification. The decision in step 109AKS004 is made by lottery using various random numbers and a table (stored in ROM 102) (the same applies to other decisions). The number of rounds of the jackpot in FIG. 21-8 is the number of rounds of the current jackpot gaming state. As shown in FIG. 21-8, the larger the number of rounds of the big hit, the higher the ratio of deciding to execute the small-hit pending notification. When the number of rounds is 4R (when the 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via the small hit), it is determined not to execute the small hit suspension notification. When the number of rounds is 8R (9 (8)R time-saving jackpot via a small hit) and when the number of rounds is 15R (16 (15)R time-saving jackpot via a small hit), the latter is higher. It decides to execute small hit reservation information at a ratio. In this way, the smaller winning pending notification is more likely to be executed (the larger the number of rounds), the more advantageous the player is in the big winning advantageous state when the notification is executed.

After step 109AKS004, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the small hit reservation notification (step 109AKS005), and if it is decided to execute it (step 109AKS005; Yes), the storage contents of the reservation information buffer Check to see if each display result corresponding to each of the holding numbers "1" and "4" is "minor hit" and each display result corresponding to each of the holding numbers "2" and "3" is "loss" Determine (step 109AKS006).

When each display result corresponding to each of the holding numbers "1" and "4" is "minor win" and each display result corresponding to each of the holding numbers "2" and "3" is "loss" (step 109AKS006; Yes), the execution setting of small hit reservation notification A is performed (step 109AKS007). Otherwise (step 109AKS006; No), depending on the number of display results (small hit pending) of "small hit" in the pending information buffer, one of the small hit pending notifications A to D is set to execute. (Step 109AKS008). After each execution setting, turn on any of the small winning reservation notification flags A to D corresponding to the type of small winning reservation notification set for execution (any of the small winning reservation notification A to D) (step 109AKS009). For example, when the small hit reservation notification A is set to be executed, the small hit reservation notification flag A is turned on. After that, the notification data is updated (step 109AKS010).

The small hit suspension notification A set to be executed in step 109 AKS007 targets the small hit suspension corresponding to the suspension number "1" and the small winning suspension corresponding to the suspension number "4". Therefore, in step 109AKS010 via step 109AKS007, the notification data corresponding to the reservation number "1" is updated from "not notified" to "notification", and the notification data corresponding to the reservation number "4" is not updated. In this way, when there are two small-hit reserves, but two missing second variation displays are sandwiched between them, the second small-hit reserve is not subject to the small-hit reserve notification. , Small hit reservation notification reports one small hit reservation. In addition, since the upper limit number of the second pending display is 4, two missing second pending displays are sandwiched between the two small hit holdings because the second holding memory is four and the small winning holding is two. When there are three (in the case of three or more, two second holding indications are not sandwiched between the two small hit holdings), corresponding to the holding numbers "1" and "4" respectively It is limited to the case where each display result to be played is "minor hit" and each display result corresponding to each of the reservation numbers "2" and "3" is "loss".

In step 109AKS008, according to the presence or absence of the number of small hits pending (the number of display results of small wins stored in the pending information buffer) and the presence or absence of big hits pending (display results of big wins stored in the pending information buffer), The type of small hit notification production is determined. Specifically, when there is a big hit display result, even if there is a small hit display result corresponding to the reservation number after the reservation number of the display result, the small win display result is It should not be subject to hold notification.

More specifically, when the number of display results of the small win stored in the reserve information buffer is 1, the reservation number corresponding to the display result of the small win is always "1" by step 109AKS003. The execution setting of the small winning reservation notification A is performed, and the notification data of the reservation number "1" is updated to "notification".

When the number of small hit display results stored in the reservation information buffer is 2, one of them always has the reservation number "1" as described above. In this case, when there is a big hit in the display result corresponding to the reservation number before the reservation number corresponding to the display result of the second small win, the execution setting of the small winning reservation notification A is made and the reservation is made. The notification data of number "1" is updated to "notification", and if there is no big hit, the execution setting of the small hit reservation notification B is performed, and the notification data corresponding to each of the two small hit display results is set to " Update to Notification.

Here, the number of display results of small hits stored in the holding information buffer is 2, and the arrangement of holding storage of small wins and losses when execution of small winning holding notification is possible (step 109 AKS007, 1 The arrangement of the second holding storage to be a small hit holding) and the type of small hit holding notification executed in the arrangement will be described with reference to FIG. 21-9. In FIG. 21-9, the open circles represent the second pending storage. As shown in FIG. 21-9, possible placements of small hits and losses are limited to the three placements shown in FIGS. 21-9(A) to (C). As shown in (A), among the second fluctuation display held, if the first and second are small hit holdings and the third and fourth are losing fluctuations (holding number "1 ' and '2' display results are small hits, and '3' and '4' display results are lost), execution setting of small hit hold notification B to notify the first and second small hit hold do. As in (B), of the second variation display that is being held, if the first and third are small hit holdings and the second and fourth are losing fluctuations (holding number "1 ' and '3' display results are small hits, and '2' and '4' display results are lost. do. On the other hand, as in (C), of the second variation indications that are being held, if the first and fourth are small hit holdings and the second and third are losing fluctuations (holding When the display results of numbers "1" and "4" are small hits, and the display results of "2" and "3" are lost), as in steps 109AKS006 and 007, the small hit hold notification is not issued but the small win hold notification B is given. Notification A is set to be executed. In this way, the reason why the second variation display of the two losses is sandwiched between the two small hit reserves is that the first and fourth are small win reserves and the second and third are small win reserves, as in step 109AKS006. Only in the case where the first one is a loss variation, at this time, the execution of the small hit reservation notification B (the second small hit reservation notification) is restricted.

In addition, in the characteristic part 109AK, when it is possible to execute the small hit reservation notification, and when there are a plurality of small hit reservations, the second small hit reservation is arranged in the second reservation storage of the small hit and the loss. The fourth second variation display arrangement (arrangement in which the display result of the second small hit corresponds to the holding number "4" in the holding information buffer) is that the first and fourth small Only if the 2nd and 3rd is a losing variation with a hit hold. Therefore, when the second small hit reservation becomes the fourth second variation display, it can be said that the small hit reservation notification B is limited and the small hit reservation notification A is executed instead.

When the number of small hit display results stored in the reservation information buffer is 3, one of them always has the reservation number "1" as described above. In this case, when there is a big hit display result between the first small win display result and the second small win display result, the execution setting of the small win reservation notification A is performed, and the reservation number is set. The notification data of "1" is updated to "notification". There is no big win display result between the first small win display result and the second small win display result, but the second small win display result and the third small win display result do not exist. If there is a big hit display result between the two, set the execution setting of the small hit suspension notification B, and set the notification data corresponding to each of the first and second small hit display results to "notification" Update. There is no big win display result between the first small win display result and the second small win display result, and the second small win display result and the third small win display result do not exist. If there is no display result of the big hit during the period, the execution setting of the notification C of holding the small win is set, and the notification data corresponding to the display results of the first to third small wins are "notified". update to.

When the number of display results of small hits stored in the holding information buffer is 4, all the display results are small wins, so the execution setting of the small hit holding notification D is performed, and all the notification data are "notified". ”.

As described above, here, the small-hit suspension to be executed after the big-hit suspension (the second suspension storage in which the display result is a big win) is not included in the execution target of the small-hit suspension notification to be executed this time. In addition, the small hit reservation executed after the big hit reservation (the second reservation storage in which the display result is a big hit) may also be the execution target of the small hit reservation notification to be executed this time (in this case, the small hit reservation Determine the type of small hit reservation notification according to the number of).

The execution setting of the small hit reservation information includes, for example, instructing the VDP 109 to execute the small hit reservation information to be executed. The VDP 109 receives the above instruction and executes the small hit suspension notification at a predetermined timing. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 may set an effect control pattern that can specify the execution timing of the small hit reservation notification to be executed, etc., as the execution setting of the small hit reservation notification. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 executes the small hit suspension notification at a predetermined timing according to the effect control pattern. In addition, a timer or the like may be used to set the execution timing or the like of the small hit reservation notification. Such execution settings are the same for other effects.

When any one of the small hit reservation notification flags A to D is ON (step 109AKS002; Yes), it is determined whether the small hit reservation notification flag D is ON (step 109AKS011). If the small hit suspension notification flag D is on (step 109AKS011; Yes), the small hit suspension that is not the target of the small hit suspension notification D that has already been executed (here, a new It is determined whether there is a small hit pending based on the second start winning (that is, whether there is a small hit display result corresponding to the unreported notification data in the pending information buffer) (step 109AKS012).

If there is a small hit pending (step 109AKS012; Yes), it is determined whether all the display results stored in the pending information buffer are small hits (step 109AKS013). If all are small hits (if all the second variation display held after execution of the small hit hold notification D is a small hit hold), the display result of the small hit corresponding to the unannounced notification data (unannounced small hit hold ) according to the number of the small hit holding additional effect execution setting (step 109AKS014). For example, the execution setting of the small hit reservation additional effect for displaying the eighth notification image 109AK008 of "small hit reservation +X!" After that, the unannounced notification data corresponding to the small hit display result is updated to the notification (step 109AKS015). If the determination result in steps 109AKS011 to 109AKS013 is negative (No), after step 109AKS015, the processing in FIG. 21-7 is terminated.

According to steps 109AKS011 to 013 and the like, the small hit holding additional effect is the newly held second after the execution of the small hit holding notification D (when all the four held second fluctuation displays are small hit holding). It is executed when all the fluctuation display is small hit pending. Since such a small hit pending additional effect itself is rarely executed, the effect may be given a premium feeling, and the effect after the effect (for example, the effect during the big win game state) may be changed from normal. may be a different effect (a effect that is not executed until after the small hit holding additional effect).

In the execution setting of the small hit reservation notification and the execution setting of the small hit reservation additional effect, the display and update of the third notification image 109AK003 and the display of the fourth notification image 109AK004 are also set. As a result, the third notification image 109AK003 and the fourth notification image 109AK004 are displayed after the execution of the small hit reservation notification, and the display contents of the third notification image 109AK003 (remaining small hit reservation number) are updated after the execution of the small hit reservation additional effect. be done.

(Production symbol variation start process)
The effect control CPU 101 performs the process shown in FIG. 21-10 in the effect symbol variation start process of step S801. The processing shown in FIG. 21-10 is performed when the second variable display is performed.

In this process, the effect control CPU 101 selects the suspension information (corresponding to the second variable display to be executed this time) corresponding to the suspension number "1" among the suspension information (display result, notification data) stored in the suspension information buffer. pending information) is read out and stored in a buffer area provided in the RAM 103 (step 109AKS101). The hold information read above) is deleted, and each hold information stored in each of the hold numbers "2" to "4" is associated with each of the hold numbers "1" to "3" (the hold information is set to 1). (step 109, AKS 102).

After that, it is determined whether any one of the small hit suspension notification flags A to D is ON (step 109AKS103), and if it is ON (step 109AKS103; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit suspension start effect is executed. (step 109AKS104). Here, if the display result of the hold information read in step 109AKS101 is a small hit and the notification data is "notice", that is, the second variable display executed this time is the target of the executed small hit hold notification. If it is a small hit reservation, it is determined to execute a small hit reservation start performance. When it is determined to execute the small hit holding start effect (step 109AKS104; Yes), the execution setting of the small hit holding start effect is performed (step 109AKS105). By this execution setting, the small hit holding start effect is executed in the second variation display to be executed from now on.

After that, it is determined whether or not notification data of "notification" is stored in the reservation information buffer (step 109AKS106), and if it is stored (step 109AKS106; Yes), the remaining small hit notified by the third notification image 109AK003 A setting is made to reduce the number of reservations by 1 (this setting is also performed in the same manner as other effect execution settings) (step 109AKS107). As a result, at the start of the second variation display or the small winning reservation start effect, for example, "remaining small winning reservation x 2" is updated to "remaining small winning reservation x 1".

After that, when the notification data of "notification" is not stored in the reservation information buffer (step 109AKS106; No), the second variation display executed this time is the last of the small hit reservations targeted for the small hit reservation notification. Since it means that the small win is pending, the setting for ending the display of the third notification image 109AK003 and the fourth notification image 109AK004 (this setting is also performed in the same manner as the execution setting of other effects) is performed (step 109AKS108). For example, the third notification image 109AK003 is erased after being updated from "remaining small winning reservation x 1" to "remaining small winning reservation x 0" at the start of fluctuation or the like. The fourth notification image 109AK004 is also erased and set so as not to be displayed again. After that, the small hit reservation notification flag that is on is turned off (step 109AKS109).

After steps 109AKS107 and 109, all of the small hit hold notification flags A to D are off (step 109AKS103; No), if the display result of the hold information read at step 109AKS101 is a small hit and the notification data is not "notice" ( Step 109AKS104; No), the final stop symbol (display result) of the variable display of the performance symbols and whether or not to execute various performances and types are determined based on the display results, variation patterns, etc. (step 109AKS110). After that, the setting for starting the variable display of the effect pattern (by this setting, the VDP 109 starts the variable display), the execution setting of the effect according to the above-mentioned determination result, etc. are performed (step 109 AKS 111), and the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the during-effect-at-change processing (step 109AKS112).

(Execution timing of each production)
FIG. 21-11 shows an example of effect execution when the first and third second variation displays of the retained second variation displays (second retention storage) are reserved for small hits and the others are lost. indicates As shown in FIG. 21-11, from the start of the jackpot game state after winning the V prize, the jackpot notification displaying the first notification image 109AK001 in FIG. ) is executed. The big-hit notification and the small-hit suspension notification B constitute a fanfare effect in the big-hit game state. After the small hit reservation notification B, the third notification image 109AK003 (“remaining small hit reservation × 2”) and the fourth notification image 109AK004 (meter image for displaying the remaining time, etc.) are displayed (Fig. 21-1 (C )reference).

Since the second variation display (first variation) that is executed first after the big win game state is a small win pending, the seventh notification image 109AK007 of FIG. 21-2(B) is displayed along with the start of the second variation display. A small hit holding start effect is executed. At this time, the remaining time notified by the fourth notification image 109AK004 is "0" (the black portion is removed in the meter image). The fourth notification image 109AK004 whose remaining time is "0" is displayed during the period in which the small-hit holding start effect is being executed, and is erased when the execution of the small-hit holding start effect ends. The fourth notification image 109AK004 is redisplayed from the start of the small hit gaming state after the end of the second fluctuation display of the first fluctuation (the remaining time to be notified is the remaining time until the start of the next small hit pending fluctuation (The black part of the meter image has been restored)). Furthermore, along with the start of the first variation and the start of the small hit suspension start production, the display content of the third notification image 109AK003 is updated ("Remaining small hit suspension x 2" is updated to "Remaining small hit suspension x 1" Figure 21-2). The third notification image 109AK003 is continuously displayed until the number of remaining small wins becomes zero.

After the first variation, it is controlled to the small winning game state, and if V winning occurs at that time, the big winning game state via the small winning is started, and then the second second variation display (second time variation) is executed. Since the second variation display is a loss, the third second variation display (the third variation) with the small win pending is then started.

At the start of the third second variation display, a small winning pending start effect (FIG. 21-2 (B)) for displaying the seventh notification image 109AK007 is executed. In addition, since the number of remaining small hits becomes 0 by the start of the second variation display, along with the start, the display content of the third notification image 109AK003 changes from "remaining small hit holding x 1" to "remaining small hit holding x 0”. The third notification image 109AK003 is erased with the end of the small winning reservation start effect. After that, the third notification image 109AK003 is no longer displayed. At the start of the third second variable display, the remaining time notified by the fourth notification image 109AK004 becomes "0" as described above. The fourth notification image 109AK004 with a remaining time of "0" is displayed during the period in which the small winning reservation start effect is being executed, but is erased after that, and since the remaining small winning reservation number is 0, it is not displayed again. not. As a result, the execution of the small hit suspension notification and the production related to the notification is all completed.

FIG. 21-12 shows an effect execution example when all of the four reserved second variation displays (second reserved storage) are small winning reserved. Execution timings, contents, etc. of the small winning reservation notification, the third notification image 109AK003, and the fourth notification image 109AK004 in the effect execution example conform to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 21-12, along with the start of the jackpot gaming state after winning the V prize, the ending effect including the jackpot notification and the jackpot pending notification D is executed. ”), and the display of the fourth notification image 109AK004 is started. Along with the start of the first variation, the small hit holding start effect is executed, and the third notification image 109AK003 is updated ("number of remaining small wins x 4" → "number of remaining small wins x 3"), and the fourth The notification image 109AK003 (such as a meter image with a remaining time of 0) is erased upon completion of the small winning reservation start effect. After that, a new fourth notification image 109AK003 is displayed with the start of the small winning game state.

Here, it is assumed that only one small hit reservation occurs in the first variation (other second reservation memory such as loss does not occur). In this case, in the fanfare effect of the big win game state after the first V winning, after the big win is announced, the small win pending additional effect of displaying the eighth notification image 109AK008 in FIG. 21-4(A) is executed. After execution of the small hit pending additional effect, the third notification image 109AK003 is updated (“number of remaining small wins×3”→“number of remaining small wins×4”).

(effects, etc.)
In the characteristic part 109AK, in the second variable display (second pending storage data, pending information, etc. stored during execution of the big win game state after the V prize) that is held during the execution of the big win game state after the V prize, When a small hit reservation (second reservation storage data whose display result is a small hit, reservation information, etc.) is included, a small hit reservation notification to that effect is executed. In this feature part 109AK, different types (modes) of small hit reservation information A to D are executed according to the number of the small hit reservation information, so the player can determine the number of small hit reservations depending on the type of small hit reservation information. can be grasped, and the amusement of the game is improved. Furthermore, the variation of the small winning reservation information is increased by the small winning reservation information A to D, and also from this point, the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, the small winning state is controlled to the small winning game state, and is controlled to the big winning game state when the V winning occurs. Fig. 3 is a controlled second variable display;

Furthermore, in the characteristic part 109AK, when there are two small hit reservations (if the big hit game state in which the small hit reservation notification is executed is the first advantageous state, the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state If there is a first small hit hold to be controlled and a second small hit hold to be controlled in a third advantageous state after the second advantageous state, that fact (small hit Execute the small hit hold notification B that informs that there are two holds), but if the second small hit hold is the fourth hold (count from the hold number "1" in the hold information buffer When the hold number of the small hit display result is "4".In other words, the second small hit hold is executed from the end of the small hit hold notification or the end of the big hit game state in which the small hit hold notification is executed. When the period until the start is long), instead of the small hit reservation notification B, the small hit reservation notification A for the first small hit reservation (in the first small hit reservation, the small hit A small winning reservation notification A) for executing a reservation start effect is executed. Even if the small hit reservation notification B is executed and the presence of the second small hit reservation is notified, the second fluctuation display is executed for the fourth small hit reservation. If there is a case, the period until the execution of the second small winning reservation becomes long, the second small winning reservation reported is not started easily, the small winning reservation start effect is not started easily, etc. The player is dissatisfied and the interest in the game is not improved. In particular, it takes a long time until all effects related to one small-hit reservation notification (small-hit reservation start effect, display of the third notification image 109AK003, etc.) are completed, and the amusement of the game is not improved. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 109AK, as described above, when the second small hit reservation is the second variation display executed for the fourth time, the small hit reservation targeted for the first small hit reservation is displayed. Since the winning reservation notification A is executed instead of the small winning reservation notification B, the inconvenience can be eliminated and the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in the characteristic part 109AK, when there are two small hit reservations, and there is a second variation display of two losses between the two small hit reservations (holding number "1" and When the display result of "4" is a small hit, and the display results of the reservation numbers "2" and "3" are lost.That is, when the small hit reservation notification ends or the small hit reservation notification is executed. The period from the end of the time until the execution of the first small win reservation is started is short, but the second time from the end of the big win gaming state after the V winning based on the execution of the first small win reservation If the period until the start of execution of the small hit hold is long), instead of the small hit hold notification B, the small hit hold notification A for the first small hit hold (in the first small hit hold , Small hit reservation notification A) for executing a small hit reservation start effect is executed. Even if the small hit reservation notification B is executed and the presence of the second small hit reservation is notified, the second fluctuation display is executed for the fourth small hit reservation. If there is a case, after the first small hit reservation (especially the jackpot game state via the small win), the period until the execution of the second small hit reservation becomes longer, and the two notified A player is dissatisfied with the fact that the holding of the first small win is not started after the holding of the first small win, or the performance of holding the small win is not started, and the amusement of the game is not improved. In particular, after the first small hit reservation, the period until all the effects related to one small hit reservation notification (small hit reservation start effect, display of the third notification image 109AK003, etc.) is completed, and the game does not improve interest in Therefore, in this characteristic portion 109AK, as described above, when there are two second fluctuation displays of losing between two small hit reserves, the small hit reserve targeting the first small hit reserve Since the notification A is executed instead of the small winning reservation notification B, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, if the second small hit reservation is the second variation display that is executed for the fourth time, in the case where there are two missing second fluctuation displays between the two small hit reservations, a certain (For example, in step 109AKS007, it is determined by lottery whether to execute the small hit reservation notification A or to execute the small hit reservation notification B). Even in such a case, when the small hit reservation notification A is executed, the above-mentioned inconvenience is eliminated, so the interest in the game can be improved to some extent as a whole. In this case, by making the execution ratio of the small winning reservation information A higher than the execution ratio of the small winning reservation information B, the amusement of the game can be further improved.

Furthermore, when the second small hit reservation is the second variation display that is executed second or third, there is one missing second variation display between the two small hit reservations or variation When the display does not exist, by enabling the execution of the small winning reservation notification B, at the end of the small winning reservation notification or at the end of the big winning game state in which the small winning reservation notification is executed, or the execution of the first small winning reservation. When the period until the start of execution of the second small-win reserve is short, such as later, the small-win reserve notification B can be executed, and the player can expect the second small-win reserve to occur in the near future. It can be expected to be executed (in the near future after the end of the big win game state, in the near future after the first small win is held, etc.) by the small win reservation notification B, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In the characteristic part 109AK, by executing the small-hit holding start production after the small-hit holding notification, the player can be made aware of the small-hit holding notification executed before the small-hit holding start production. Since the winning holding start performance is executed in a relatively short time after the notification of the reservation of the small winning by the above constitution, the player can feel that the execution of the reservation of the small winning is started in a relatively short time after the notification of the reservation of the small winning. be able to. As a result, the amusement of games has been enhanced.

In the above, the execution limit of the small winning reservation notification B (executing the small winning reservation notification A instead of the small winning reservation notification B) is determined by the number of the second reservation storage, so the presence or absence of the execution limitation is determined. (performance control) can be facilitated. In addition, the presence or absence of the execution restriction can be easily understood by the player, and the interest in the game is improved. Furthermore, even if there is a second reserved memory with a long fluctuation time, the execution restriction can be effectively performed.

In the above, two types of game features (such as being controlled to a big win game state by V winning) are adopted. In the two types of game characteristics, a small hit reservation is likely to occur, and a sense of speed is expected for effects such as notification of a small hit reservation. Such a sense of speed can be ensured by the execution restriction of the small hit reservation information B as described above, and the interest in the game is improved.

Furthermore, when the number of small hit reservations is 3 and 4, execution of small hit reservation information C and D is not limited. This is because, in these cases, the period during which no small win is generated does not become long (maximum of one hold). As a result, it is possible to ensure the execution opportunity of the small winning reservation information C and D, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In addition, the number of small winning reservations can be added by the small winning reservation adding performance, and the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, in the above, after execution of the small hit reservation notification D, the small hit reservation additional effect is not executed unless all the newly reserved second reservation memories are small hits. Therefore, the small winning pending additional effect can be made scarce (premium), and the amusement of the game is improved. As described above, the performance after the performance (for example, the performance during the big win game state) may be different from the usual performance (the performance that is not executed until after the small winning pending additional performance), thereby improving the interest of the game. do.

Furthermore, by varying the execution ratio of the small winning reservation notification according to the number of rounds of the big winning game state (kind of advantageous state, etc.), the interest in the game is improved. In particular, by increasing the execution ratio of the small-hit pending notification as the number of rounds in the big-hit game state increases (Fig. 21-8), when the small-hit pending notification is executed, the big hit that is being controlled at that time A player can expect a large number of rounds in the game state (high advantage), and the interest in the game is improved.

Furthermore, in the above, among the small hit reservation information A to D, the small hit reservation information A to C has a partially common aspect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21-5, the second notification images 109AK002 are different in the small winning reservation notifications A to C, but the display color is common in "red". On the other hand, the small hit reservation information D does not have a partially common aspect with the small hit reservation information AC. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21-5, the small hit reservation notification D does not have the second notification image 109AK002 in common with the small hit reservation information A to C, nor does the display color share (small hit reservation notification D is "gold"). Thus, while the first type of small hit reservation information (small hit reservation information A to C) has a common aspect, the second type of small hit reservation information (small hit reservation information D) is the above-mentioned 1 type (may be part or all of the types other than the first type) by not having a common mode with the small hit reservation information (small hit reservation information A to C), the second A special feeling can be imparted to the kind of small winning reservation information (small winning reservation information D), and the amusement of the game is improved.

Further, the small-win reserve notification does not include the small-win reserve after the variable display of the big win by the reserved special symbol as an object of notification, so that the period until execution of the small-win reserve can be prevented from becoming too long. . In addition, as described above, the small hit hold executed after the big hit hold (the second hold storage where the display result is a big hit) may also be the execution target of the small hit hold notification to be executed this time (in this case determines the type of small hit reservation notification according to the number of small hit reservations). Retaining the big win is advantageous to the player, and the interest in the game does not decrease as compared with the continuation of the second reserving variation of the loss as in the case of limiting the small winning reserving notification B as described above.

(Modified example, etc.)
Modified examples of the characteristic portion 109AK are listed below.

(Modification 1)
In the above, when the second small hit reservation is the second variation display corresponding to the fourth second reservation storage, the execution restriction of the small hit reservation notification B is performed, but not limited to this, two Execution of the small hit reservation notification B may be limited as described above when the small hit reservation is the second reservation storage after the third eye. Moreover, if the upper limit number of 2nd reservation|holding memory|storage is five or more, according to an upper limit number, you may change the limitation condition of execution of the small hit reservation|reservation information B. For example, if the upper limit number is 5, when the second small hit hold is the second variation display corresponding to the second hold storage of the fifth eye, execute the small hit hold notification B as described above may be restricted.

(Modification 2)
In the above description, when the second variation display to be executed first after the big hit game state is the small hit reservation, the small hit reservation notification is executed, but this condition may be omitted. Even in this case, the first small hit reservation is executed within a predetermined period after the big hit game state (for example, the second or less reservation is a small hit reservation), and the small hit reservation notification is provided. should be executed. Also by this, the said inconvenience etc. can be prevented.

Furthermore, as described above, in the four held second fluctuation display, if there is a second fluctuation display of two losses between two small hit holds, when the execution of the small hit hold notification B is restricted ( 21-13 (A)), in the jackpot gaming state via the small hit after the execution of the first small hit hold, the second small hit hold that was not targeted by the small hit hold notification A is targeted Small hit reservation information A etc. (small hit reservation information of a type according to the number of small hit reservations at that time) may be executed (see FIG. 21-13 (B)). In this way, for the small-hit suspension not targeted in the small-hit suspension notification, after that, the small-hit suspension notification targeted for the small-hit suspension notification may be executed. For example, step 109AKS003 is omitted, and the processing of step 109AKS004 and the like is executed when the display result of "small win" is stored in the pending information buffer. Further, as described above, when the small hit reservation notification A is executed instead of the small hit reservation notification B, a predetermined flag is turned on, and when the predetermined flag is turned on in step S804, an unreported small hit reservation is performed. You may make it carry out setting of the small hit reservation alert|report which targets. As a result, the execution frequency of the small winning reservation notification is increased, and the amusement of the game is improved.

The existence of a small hit reservation that is not targeted by the small hit reservation notification as described above may be notified by a small hit reservation additional effect. In such a case, steps 109AKS0011 and 109AKS013 are omitted.

(Modification 3)
If there is a small hit hold that has not been reported in the small hit hold notification, or if a new small hit hold occurs when the number of remaining small hit holds is 1 or more, instead of the small hit hold additional effect, again You may perform the small-hit reservation notification which notifies the number of the small-hit reservation at that time (in this case, the 3rd information image 109AK003 grade|etc., is also displayed again). It should be noted that both the small-hit reservation notification and the small-hit reservation additional performance may be made executable, and which one is to be executed may be determined by lottery or the like. Interest in the game is improved by these small hit reservation notifications.

(Modification 4)
In the above, when the second small hit hold is the second variation display of the fourth hold, and the hold storage other than the small hit limits the execution of the small hit hold notification B when it is lost. , When the period from the end of the big win game state in which the small winning reservation notification is executed to the start of execution of the second small winning reservation exceeds a predetermined period, the execution of the small winning reservation notification B is restricted. do it. Furthermore, in the above, if there are two retained and lost second variation indications between the two small hits pending (the first second variation indication is the first small win pending, four When the second variation display is the second small winning reservation), the execution of the small winning holding notification B is restricted, but the big winning game in which the small winning holding notification is completed or the small winning holding notification is executed. The period from the end of the state to the start of execution of the first small winning reservation is within the first period, but the big winning game state after V winning based on the execution of the first small winning reservation ends. If the period from time to the start of execution of the second small winning reservation is longer than the second period, the execution of the small winning reservation notification B may be restricted. Each period is the number of pending memories of losing as described above (It should be noted that the period may be specified simply by the number of pending memories without considering whether it is lost or not. That is, the second small hit When the hold is the second change display of the hold fourth, or the first second change display is the first small hit hold, and the fourth second change display is the second small hit hold At some point, in the case of limiting the execution of the small hit reservation notification B (executing the small hit reservation notification A), except for the reservation storage of the small hit, it may be a loss or a big hit). Whether or not a long reach such as a It is sufficient to specify the number of reserved memories). Seconds may also be used as the period. In this case, for example, even the variation pattern is determined by the prefetch determination, and the variation pattern determined by the prefetch is notified to the effect control board 80 side by the effect control command when suspension occurs, and the effect control CPU 101 changes the second suspension storage. From the variation time (number of seconds) specified by the pattern (which may be treated as hold information), the period from the end of the big hit gaming state in which the small hit hold notification is executed to the start of execution of the second small hit hold etc., can be calculated.

(Modification 5)
When executing the small-hit suspension notification D, for example, "small-hit x 1" → "small-hit x 2" → "small-hit x 3" → "small-hit x 4" may be updated and displayed. In this way, the small-hit reservation notification may be such that the number of small-hit reservations to be displayed is increased step by step, and finally the number of small-hit reservations is notified. It should be noted that when executing the small hit suspension notification D, "small hit x 1" → "small hit x 2" → "small hit x 3" is completed once, and immediately before the end of the big win game state, etc. x4” may be displayed. These also improve the interest in the game.

(Modification 6)
As a small hit reservation notification, as shown in FIG. 21-14 (A), the notification image 109AK031 of "There is a small hit reservation!" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. Icons (icon 109AK033, icon 109AK034) may be displayed. As the icons, for example, an icon 109AK033 in a normal mode (eg, blue) and an icon 109AK034 in a special mode (eg, red) may be prepared. The icon 109AK033 indicates, for example, one small winning reservation. The icon 109AK034 indicates, for example, two small hits pending. Icons 109AK033 and 109AK034 in FIG. 21-14 (B) notify that the number of small hits pending (number of remaining small hits pending) is three. Here, depending on the number and type (mode) of the icons, the number of small hits is notified (notification image 109AK031, icon 109AK033, etc. display, small hits pending in a mode corresponding to the number of small hits notification has been realized). Here, since the number of remaining small hits is notified by the icon, the third notification image 109AK003 is not displayed (may be displayed). The combination of the icon 109AK033 of the normal mode and the icon 109AK034 of the special mode to be displayed may be determined by a lottery or the like according to the number of small winning reserves at that time.

The icon is displayed for the same display period as the third notification image 109AK003. Specifically, the icon continues to be displayed even after the end of the big hit game state, and is erased (in the case of the normal mode) each time the change of the small hit reservation is started (every time the small hit reservation start effect is executed). Or it changes (in the case of a special mode, such as changing to a normal mode by executing a small hit holding start effect). The small hit pending start effect may be a effect of erasing or changing the icon being displayed. It should be noted that the small hit suspension notification may be regarded as having ended in a predetermined period after the start of the display of the icon. In this case, the display of the icon is continued even after the small hit reservation notification is completed. The fourth notification image 109AK004 may or may not be displayed.

For example, when the number of small hits pending is two, the icon 109AK033 in the normal mode is displayed first, and then the icon 109AK033 is displayed in the special mode at an appropriate timing (at the end of the big win game state or during the subsequent variable display, etc.). An effect of changing to the icon 109AK034 may be executed. In this way, the icon 109AK033 in the normal mode may be changed to the icon 109AK034 after being displayed according to the number of small hits pending. In this way, a plurality of types of icons are prepared, and a first image (normal mode icon) indicating a small number of reserved small hits is displayed, and a second image (special By making it possible to change to the mode icon), even if the first image is displayed, a change to the second image can be expected, and the amusement of the game is improved. When executing the changing effect, after the predetermined image contacts the icon 109AK033, an effect effect such as changing the icon 109AK033 to the icon 109AK034 may be executed, or such effect effect is not performed and the icon 109AK033 is changed. may be changed to icon 109AK034. As for the action effect, there may be a case where a fake effect whose mode does not change is executed.

In addition, when the special mode icon 109AK034 is displayed, when the small hit pending start effect is executed, the icon 109AK034 is not changed to the icon 109AK033, but the icon 109AK034 is once erased by the small hit pending start effect. Then, in the big-hit game state based on the small-hit of the small-hit suspension, the small-hit suspension notification may be performed again. In this case, if the number of pending small hits is not newly increased, the icon 109AK033 is displayed by the newly performed small hit pending notification (the icon 109AK034 is displayed via the small hit pending start effect and the small hit pending notification). 109AK033 may have been changed). Such an effect also enhances the interest in the game.

A plurality of types of special mode icons 109AK034 may be prepared. In addition, the number of icons to be displayed may be one, and the number of remaining small hits may be notified according to the mode (for example, four modes) (similar to the above, an effect that changes the mode may be executed, The mode may be changed to a mode with a small number of reserved small hits by the holding start production, or the icon may be temporarily erased and the icon may be redisplayed by another small winning reservation notification). In this case, the icon can also be said to be the third notification image 109AK003 (in this way, an appropriate mode can be adopted for the third notification image 109AK003). The notification image 109AK031 may be displayed instead of the second notification image 109AK002. In this case, the small hit reservation notification can be regarded as the display of the notification image 109AK031 and the third notification image 109AK003. ).

(Modification 7)
Other timings may be used as the execution timing of the small-hit reservation notification, the small-hit reservation additional performance, the small-hit reservation start performance, and the like. The small-hit pending notification and the small-hit pending additional effect may be executed during the ending effect of the big-hit game state, during the round, and the like. In addition, the small-hit pending notification and small-hit pending additional effect may be those that notify the number of small-hit pending in an advantageous state (in the above, the big-hit game state), etc., and may be in the small-hit game state or at the time of V winning. (In these cases, the advantageous state may be regarded as a series of states of small winning game state-V winning prize-big hit game state). Further, at the time of execution of the small hit suspension which is the target of the small prize suspension notification, it is only necessary to execute an effect for notifying that the variation display during execution is the small win suspension. In addition to the holding start effect, the effect of notifying that the small hit is pending after the lapse of a predetermined period after the start of the fluctuation, for example, the effect of notifying that the small hit is pending when the reach is established, is executed as part of the reach effect. You may adopt the production|presentation which alert|reports that it is small hit reservation. The small-hit pending addition effect may be appropriately executed when the small-hit pending occurs or when the variation is displayed.

(Modification 8)
There may be cases where the number of small hit reservations notified by the small hit reservation notification differs from the actual number of small hit reservations. For example, when the number of actual small hits is four, there may be cases where one of the small hits pending notification A to C is executed (for example, the type of small hits pending notification may be changed to the actual small hit Determined by a lottery with a different determination ratio depending on the number of hit reservations). Also, for example, when the upper limit of the second memory reservation number is set to 5 or more, the second small hit reservation is the fourth or later reservation as described above, or the first small hit reservation and 2 When there are two losses pending between the first small-hit reserve, the small-hit reserve notification A may be executed instead of executing any of the small-hit reserve reports B to D.

(Modification 9)
Small hit reservation information may be in another aspect. For example, small hit reservation information may not directly report the number of small hit reservations as described above. For example, the small-hit pending notification may display different characters or moving images depending on the type (the number of small-hit pending) (the number of small-hit pending may not be directly reported). Other modes may also be used for the small hit holding start effect, the small hit holding additional effect, and the like.

(Modification 10)
During the big winning game state or the small winning game state, the pending display may be hidden.

(Modification 11)
When determining the execution of the small hit suspension notification, etc., depending on the type (number of rounds, etc.) of the jackpot gaming state (jackpot gaming state after V winning) for executing the small hit suspension notification, the mode of the small hit suspension notification ( For example, the second notification image 109AK002 may differ in color, display position, and/or character font. Also, the mode of the small hit pending start effect may be changed according to the type (for example, the notification data includes information on the type of the big hit game state, and the small hit mode according to the information when executing the small hit pending Make the execution setting of the hit holding start production). In addition, the mode of the small winning reservation additional performance may be changed according to the type of the big winning game state when executing the small winning holding notification or the type of the big winning game state when executing the small winning holding additional performance. According to these, attention is focused on aspects such as small winning reservation notification, and the interest in the game is improved.

The determination ratio of whether or not to execute the small hit reservation notification may be varied according to the small hit type (in the case of a plurality of types, the combination) of the display result of the small hit reservation to be notified. The more advantageous the small hit type (the number of rounds of the big hit via the small hit, etc.) for the player, the higher the ratio of execution of the small hit hold notification. As a result, more attention is focused on whether or not the small winning reservation notification is to be executed, and the amusement of the game is improved.

(Modification 12)
The meter image of the fourth notification image 109AK004 may be changed to another image that notifies the period until the execution of the next small hit reservation is started. The image may be, for example, an image whose appearance changes with the passage of time. Examples of such an image include a meter image, a bomb with a fuse on fire (exploding with 0 remaining time), a gradually inflating balloon (exploding with 0 remaining time), and the like. The meter image of the fourth notification image 109AK004 may be a timer image or the like. If the timer image is used, it becomes difficult to balance the balance. However, for example, the timer image may be temporarily made invisible or difficult to view, and the balance of the reported remaining time may be adjusted during that time.

(Modification 13)
A set value may be adopted for the pachinko game machine 1 . The setting values are changed and set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, the operation of the operation unit by a store clerk or the like. The pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of values such as "1" to "6" as set values, and the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) differs according to the set value (in addition to the big win Alternatively, the odds of winning a small hit may be different). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may differ in the degree of advantage for the player according to the set value. In such a pachinko game machine 1, modes of various effects such as small winning reservation notification, small winning holding additional production, small winning holding start production, third notification image 109AK003, fourth notification image 109AK004, etc. are currently set. It may be changed according to the set value (the color of the effect image is changed, the shape is changed, etc.). For example, the image of the fourth notification image 109AK004 may be changed according to the set value.

(Structures disclosed in characteristic portion 109AK, etc.)
(Configuration 1)
(1) A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (e.g., second variable display, variable display of performance symbols) and controlling an advantageous state for the player (e.g., jackpot game state after winning V) (e.g., A pachinko machine 1) having a characteristic portion 109AK,
pending storage means (e.g., second pending storage buffer, pending information buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage information (e.g., second pending storage data, pending information, etc.);
Specific notification execution means (for example, production control board 80) capable of executing specific notification (for example, small hit reservation notification) regarding reservation storage information stored in the reservation storage means,
The specific notification execution means is
When the pending storage information regarding the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state is stored in the pending storage means while being controlled to the first advantageous state, The first specific notification to that effect (for example, small hit pending notification A),
When being controlled to the first advantageous state, the reservation storage means stores the reservation storage information regarding the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state. After that, the second specific notification (for example, the small winning reservation notification B) that notifies that when the retention storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is stored, and is executable and
In the second specific notification, after the end of the first advantageous state, the period until the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is executed is within a predetermined period second pending storage is less than or equal to 1) (for example, steps 109AKS006-008, see FIG. 21-9),
game machine.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As the advantageous state, in the above description, the big win game state after V winning is adopted. The above configuration may be adopted as the entire jackpot game state via. In particular, the above configuration may be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (including a pachinko machine having a variable probability state, an ST machine in which the variable probability state ends when a variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, etc.), and this In this case, the advantageous state becomes a jackpot game state based on the fact that the variable display is a jackpot. The specific notification may be applied to on-hold internal chan, etc. This also applies to Configuration 2, which will be described later.

The first advantageous state, the second advantageous state, and the third advantageous state indicate the order of the advantageous state. , whether it is a big hit or a small hit, etc.). Therefore, each of the first advantageous state, the second advantageous state, and the third advantageous state may be the same advantageous state in terms of the small hit type or the big hit type, or may be in an advantageous state in which at least one is different. This also applies to Configuration 2, which will be described later.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific notification executing means performs the second specific notification when the period from the end of the first advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is longer than the predetermined period. to limit the execution of the first specific notification (for example, steps 109AKS006-008, see FIG. 21-9),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information that is the target of the first specific notification or the second specific notification is executed, the association associated with the first specific notification or the second specific notification Further includes a related effect execution means (for example, effect control board 80) capable of executing effect (for example, small hit holding start effect),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The predetermined period is a period specified by the number of retained storage information (e.g., the number of second retained memories),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, effect control is facilitated.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The specific notification execution means is
When the period from the end of the first advantageous state until the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is executed is longer than the predetermined period, the second specific notification is not executed and the second specific notification is not executed. 1 specific notification can be executed,
After executing the first specific notification without executing the second specific notification, the reservation storage means stores the reservation storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state. It is possible to execute a third specific notification to notify (eg, FIGS. 21-13),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
variable entry means (e.g., V judgment winning device 87) that changes to a state in which game media can enter based on the fact that a predetermined display result (e.g., small winning pattern) is derived in the variable display;
a specific area (for example, a V winning area 870) provided in the variable entry means into which game media entering the variable entry means can enter;
Specific advantageous state control means (for example, main board) for controlling to a specific advantageous state (for example, a big win game state based on a big win via a small win) out of the advantageous states based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area 31) and further comprising
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
When all of the pending memory information stored in the pending memory means is the pending memory information related to the variable display controlled to be in the advantageous state, the specific notification executing means determines that effect. It is possible to execute a fourth specific notification (for example, a small hit reservation notification D) that notifies the
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Configuration 2)
(1) A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (e.g., second variable display, variable display of performance symbols) and controlling an advantageous state for the player (e.g., jackpot game state after winning V) (e.g., A pachinko machine 1) having a characteristic portion 109AK,
pending storage means (e.g., second pending storage buffer, pending information buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending storage information (e.g., second pending storage data, pending information, etc.);
Specific notification execution means (for example, production control board 80) capable of executing specific notification (for example, small hit reservation notification) regarding reservation storage information stored in the reservation storage means,
The specific notification execution means is
When the pending storage information regarding the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state is stored in the pending storage means while being controlled to the first advantageous state, The first specific notification to that effect (for example, small hit pending notification A),
When being controlled to the first advantageous state, the reservation storage means stores the reservation storage information regarding the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state. After that, the second specific notification (for example, the small winning reservation notification B) that notifies that when the retention storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is stored, and is executable and
In the second specific notification, the period from the end of the first advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is within the first predetermined period (for example, the jackpot after winning V). After the gaming state, the second variable display that is executed first is a small hit pending), and after the end of the second advantageous state, the variable display that is controlled to the third advantageous state is executed. It is possible to execute when the period until is within the second predetermined period (for example, when the second holding memory of the loss during the small hit holding is 1 or less) (for example, steps 109AKS003 to 008, FIG. 21 -9 reference),
game machine.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific notification execution means determines that the period from the end of the first advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is within the first predetermined period, but the second advantageous state When the period after the end of the state until the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is executed is longer than the second predetermined period, execution of the second specific notification is restricted, 1 specific notification can be performed (for example, steps 109AKS003-008, see FIG. 21-9),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information that is the target of the first specific notification or the second specific notification is executed, the association associated with the first specific notification or the second specific notification Further includes a related effect execution means (for example, effect control board 80) capable of executing effect (for example, small hit holding start effect),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first predetermined period and the second predetermined period are periods specified by the number of retained storage information (e.g., the number of second retained memories),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, effect control is facilitated.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The specific notification execution means is
After the end of the first advantageous state, the period until the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is executed is within the first predetermined period, but after the end of the second advantageous state, the third is longer than the second predetermined period, the first specific notification can be executed without executing the second specific notification. can be,
After executing the first specific notification without executing the second specific notification, the reservation storage means stores the reservation storage information related to the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state. It is possible to execute a third specific notification to notify (eg, FIGS. 21-13),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
variable entry means (e.g., V judgment winning device 87) that changes to a state in which game media can enter based on the fact that a predetermined display result (e.g., small winning pattern) is derived in the variable display;
a specific area (for example, a V winning area 870) provided in the variable entry means into which game media entering the variable entry means can enter;
Specific advantageous state control means (for example, main board) for controlling to a specific advantageous state (for example, a big win game state based on a big win via a small win) out of the advantageous states based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area 31) and further comprising
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
When all of the pending memory information stored in the pending memory means is the pending memory information related to the variable display controlled to be in the advantageous state, the specific notification executing means determines that effect. It is possible to execute a fourth specific notification (for example, a small hit reservation notification D) that notifies the
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

8a first special symbol display device, 8b second special symbol display device, 1 pachinko game machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 9 effect display device, 96 time saving remaining number image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
a pending storage means capable of storing information about variable display as pending storage information;
a specific notification executing means capable of executing a specific notification regarding the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means;
The specific notification execution means is
When the pending storage information regarding the variable display to be controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state is stored in the pending storage means while being controlled to the first advantageous state, A first specific notification to that effect,
Reservation storage information relating to variable display controlled to the second advantageous state after the first advantageous state is stored in the reservation storage means when being controlled to the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state. and a second specific notification to notify that effect when the reserved storage information related to the variable display that is controlled to the third advantageous state after the advantageous state is stored, and
In the second specific notification, the period from the end of the first advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the second advantageous state is within a first predetermined period, and Execution is possible when the period from the end of the second advantageous state to the execution of the variable display controlled to the third advantageous state is within a second predetermined period,
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information targeted for the first specific notification or the second specific notification is executed, a related effect related to the first specific notification or the second specific notification can be executed. is
game machine.

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