JP7225161B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game medium enters a prize winning area such as a winning hole provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, A pachinko machine that enhances game interest by a so-called variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display patterns) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display results. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko game machine, when the stop pattern mode when the variable display of the display patterns in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) is brought to the player. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the jackpot is opened can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In such a gaming machine, before the display result of the variable display is displayed, various kinds of effects are executed to inform the player of the degree of expectation of being controlled to be in an advantageous state, and after controlling to be in an advantageous state. As a game state, it can be controlled to a specific state that is easily controlled to an advantageous state.

As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine capable of executing a definite effect in which it is determined that the game will be controlled for a big win at different rates according to the type of the big win (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-5666 A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 does not consider the situation in which the fixed effect is executed, and there is room for improvement in effectively executing the fixed effect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which a start condition has not yet been met);
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is executed, a special notification effect can be executed at a plurality of timings during the variable display to notify that the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display. comprising means and
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the suspended memory is started when a new reserved memory occurs during the execution of the variable display (for example, timing T1 such as being able to execute premium vibration effects in
When a new hold memory occurs while variable display is not being executed, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started (for example, the hold is not stored). In some situations, such as prohibiting premium vibration production at the timing of the start of fluctuation),
It is characterized by
Another game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which a start condition has not yet been met);
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is executed, a special notification effect can be executed at a plurality of timings during the variable display to notify that the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display. comprising means and
When a new pending memory occurs in a state in which a predetermined number or more of pending memories are stored in the storage means, the special notification effect executing means performs the special notification at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts. A notification effect can be executed (for example, if the number of reservations at the time of winning is 2 or more, a premium vibration effect can be executed at timing T1, which is the timing at the start of fluctuation),
When a new pending memory is generated in a state in which the storage means stores less than the predetermined number of pending memories, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory is started. (For example, if the number of reservations at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect is not executed at timing T1, etc.),
It is characterized by
Another game machine according to the present invention is
a state control means capable of controlling a normal state and a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state;
The state control means is capable of controlling to the special state based on a special condition that a predetermined number of variable displays are executed without being controlled to the advantageous state in the normal state, and
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate after the special condition is satisfied than before the special condition is satisfied.
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the abrupt execution of the special notification performance, and the special notification performance can be effectively executed.

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 which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit determination table and a hit type determination table; 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 flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variation pattern on the main side; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variation pattern on the sub side; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variation pattern on the main side; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a variation pattern on the sub side; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side; 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of mode setting processing; 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in S501; It is a flowchart which shows an example of production|presentation design variation start processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of determining whether or not to execute a ceiling suggestive effect; It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing, such as a premium effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution presence or absence of opening production|presentation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of execution setting processing, such as promotion production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination, such as the execution presence or absence of promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution presence/absence of premium presentation. It is a figure which shows the kind and determination ratio of a premium presentation. It is a figure which shows the kind and determination ratio of a premium presentation. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of premium production, and a determination ratio. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in S803; 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in S807; 4 is a timing chart showing execution timings of various effects such as an opening effect and a premier effect. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution timing of premium vibration production|presentation, and a vibration timing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when various effects such as an opening effect and a premium vibration effect are executed; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when various effects such as an opening effect and a premium vibration effect are executed; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when various effects such as an opening effect and a premium vibration effect are executed; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect operation when the promotion effect of mode 2 is performed; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of premium effect A and premium effect B; Ceiling suggestion production and selection information are executed, it is the figure which shows the production operation example when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state. Ceiling suggestion production and selection information are executed, it is the figure which shows the production operation example when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state. It is a figure which shows the cut-in production example. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the pullback production|presentation when the time saving state via a big hit is complete|finished. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection notification performed at the time of the jackpot game state completion|finish.

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 formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a frame-shaped glass provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. A door frame 2 is provided.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame is an upper plate forming a batted ball supply plate 3 . 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 ball hitting operation handle 5 is provided for operation. The hitting operation handle 5 is also called an operation knob. 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A part of the game nails is shown in the game area 7 of FIG. 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 V judgment winning device 87 is also called a V winning device. 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. A small hit is a hit in which the activation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value.

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 (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. The operation port of the V determination prize winning device 87 is provided separately from the big prize prize port of the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and also serves as the V big prize prize port as the second big prize prize port. The V judgment winning device 87 is also called a V winning device or a V attacker.

Inside the V determination winning device 87 into which the game ball can enter from the operation opening, a V winning region 870, which is a specific region, is located at the center of the bottom of the V determination winning device 87 in the horizontal direction as a winning region in which the game ball 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 portion into which a game ball can enter, and can guide downward a game ball entering from the V winning portion.

At the top end of the V winning section, which is the winning section of the V winning area 870, a plate-like opening/closing member (not shown) is provided that can switch the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state. ing. The opening/closing member is driven by a solenoid 24, and can advance and retreat to open and close the V winning portion. When the V winning portion 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 portion 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 inside the winning ball area that can guide the game ball 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 moved to the winning ball area. will enter. 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 inside of the V judgment prize winning device 87 from the operation opening in the small winning game state is detected by the V judgment prize switch 15a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V judgment prize winning switch 15b. detected.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 15a and the V determination winning switch 15b reaches 10, the V determination winning device 87 whose operation opening is opened in the small winning game state closes the activation opening and plays the game. A ball cannot enter. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to merge at the bottom. It is discharged to a predetermined discharge path arranged. 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 area 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.

In the pachinko game machine 1, during a period in which a small hit is generated and the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, about 10 game balls in total on average win V judgment prizes without requiring a special operation. Structural design and control design are made to allow entry into the device 87 . Further, the structure is designed so that when a game ball enters the V judgment winning device 87 , the game ball always (100%) enters the V winning area 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 in the V judgment winning device 87 and when the player hits left, it is possible to hit right. In this case, (100%) game balls always enter the V winning area 870 to generate a big hit.

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 the game ball enters the V winning area 870 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 in an advantageous state (open state) for a player who can enter the second start winning hole 14 with a game ball, and disadvantageous for a player who cannot enter the second starting winning hole 14 with a game ball. It is a function as a variable winning ball device that changes between a closed state and a closed state. A stopper member is provided to restrict entry of the game ball in the state. 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 win. 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.

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 the second special symbol are provided. Both the first special design and the second special design are included in the special design. 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, letters and other symbols. 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 device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 . 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 may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display device ( variable display unit).

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 . The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is arranged at a position where a game ball struck 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. In this way, the big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b can be called a "big hit by special symbols" or a "special symbol big hit." ”.

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A game ball entering the V winning area 870 and being detected by the V winning switch 87a is called V winning. When a small win occurs, a big win can occur under the condition of V winning. The small hit game state is a game state in which the operation opening is opened in the V judgment winning device 87 when a small hit occurs. In the small winning 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" or a "big win via a small win".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a given value. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 may be repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the jackpot game state, repetitive continuation control is performed with the actuation opening of the V judgment winning device 87, which is a V winning device, as the V big winning opening, and the V big winning opening may repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. . In the repeat continuation control, the state in which the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is open or the state in which the V big winning opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is open is called a round. Repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the big winning game state, when the big winning opening of the big winning variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the big winning opening is closed in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition for ending the open state. The condition for terminating the open state of the big prize hole is when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds) has passed since the big prize hole was opened, or when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. It is sufficient if the opening end condition is set to be satisfied when the condition is satisfied. When the condition for terminating the opening of the big winning hole is satisfied and the continuation right is generated, the big winning hole of the variable big winning ball device 20 is opened again. The continuation right of the round to open the big winning hole of the variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly generated until the final round (8 rounds or 10 rounds) in which the number of opening times in the big winning game state reaches a predetermined upper limit. It is possible.

In the jackpot game state, when the V big winning opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the V big winning opening is closed in response to establishment of a predetermined condition for ending the open state. The condition for terminating the open state of the V big winning hole as the second big winning hole is when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed since the V big winning hole was opened, or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 It is sufficient if the opening end condition is set so as to be satisfied when the number of winning balls is generated. The open end condition may be partially or wholly different between the open state of the big prize winning slot and the open state of the V big prize winning hole, or may be common to some or all of them. . When the condition for terminating the opening of the V big prize opening is satisfied and the continuation right is generated, the operation opening which becomes the V big prize opening is opened again in the V judgment prize winning device 87 which is the V prize winning device. . The continuation right of the round in which the V big prize opening of the V winning device is opened can be generated repeatedly until the final round (5 rounds or 10 rounds) in which the number of opening times in the jackpot game state reaches a predetermined upper limit. be. The number of openings to reach the final round may be partly or wholly different between the case where the big winning slot is opened and the case where the V big winning slot is opened. may be common.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started based on the fulfillment of the start condition of the variable display after the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied, When the fluctuation display time such as the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the fixed special symbol, which is the final stop symbol, is derived as the display result. The first start condition is the first execution condition corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol, for example, based on the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 as the starting winning area can be established. The second start condition is a second execution condition corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, for example, based on the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 14 as the starting winning area can be established. The condition for starting the variable display can be established, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed. The passage of the game ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and is a concept that includes winning due to the game ball entering the winning opening. Further, the derivation of the display result is final display for stopping display of the display pattern as the identification information.

Regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not 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, it is still started within the range of the predetermined upper limit number. Stores information about variable display for which the conditions are not satisfied. The storage of information about such variable displays is called pending storage. The term pending storage is also used to indicate (identify) information that is stored 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 reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 13 . As for the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 . When a big hit occurs in the state where such a first reserved memory or a second reserved memory exists, the reserved memory which existed before the occurrence of the big prize is maintained as it is, and a variable display is performed after the big win game state is finished. used for

When the second start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, even if there is already a pending memory of the first start winning, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is given priority. is 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 such as a 7-segment LED that can variably display 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 device 10 is a predetermined symbol included in the winning symbol, for example, symbol "7", a win occurs, and the variable winning ball device 15 is changed from a closed state disadvantageous to the player to a predetermined time. Only when it changes to an open state that is advantageous to 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.

A stick controller 122 is attached to the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁The stick controller 122 can be gripped by the player and tilted in a plurality of directions, such as front, back, left, and right. A trigger button 125 is provided on the stick controller 122 , and a trigger sensor 121 is built in an operation rod of the stick controller 122 . The trigger button 125 is pressed and pulled with a predetermined operating finger such as the index finger in a state in which the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operating hand such as the left hand, for example. is possible. The trigger sensor 121 can detect the action of the player, such as a predetermined instruction operation such as a push/pull operation on the trigger button 125 . A tilting direction sensor unit 123 is provided inside the main body of the bottom plate at the bottom of the stick controller 122, and the stick controller 122 has a vibrator motor 126 built therein. The tilting direction sensor unit 123 can detect a player's motion such as a tilting operation on the operating rod. The vibrator motor 126 is an eccentric motor for vibrating the stick controller 122 .

A push button 120 is provided on a member forming the batted ball supply tray 3 on the upper tray of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁The push button 120 is arranged, for example, above the stick controller 122, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body, and the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button or the like. 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 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. The push sensor 124 can detect the action of the player, such as pressing the push button 120 .

In the pachinko game machine 1, the game state and the performance state are controlled so that the player can enjoy a game rich in variety by shooting game balls according to the game situation. The player should be able to selectively use "left hitting" aiming at the left game area and "right hitting" aiming at the right game area as game ball shooting according to the game situation in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加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, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result becomes 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 prompt 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 . The hitting-to-the-right promotion information is also called the hitting-to-the-right information.

During the jackpot game state, a game is played aiming at the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 and the V jackpot of the V judgment prize winning device 87 which are in the open state by hitting to the right. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the jackpot game state is over, if a special state (time saving state) is reached, the game is continued by hitting to the right. After the end of the jackpot game, special state start notification for notifying the start of the special state is performed on the screen of the performance display device 9 if the special state is established. Further, during the special state, right-handed promotion notification is also performed. After the special state is finished, the right-hand hitting promotion notification executed during the special state is finished, so that the right-hand hitting is switched to the left-hand hitting and the game is played so that the game ball wins the first start winning hole 13.例文帳に追加. When the special state ends, a left-handed promotion notification may be performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to prompt the player to return to left-handed play. Left-handed promotion information is also called left-handed information.

During the special state after the end of the jackpot game, the game is played aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning hole 14 by hitting to the right. When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and the display result becomes a big win (a big win by a special pattern), the game is played aiming at the big win variable winning ball device 20 or the V judgment winning device 87 while striking to the right. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting winning port 14 and the display result becomes a small winning pattern which is the result of the small winning display, the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small winning game state. A game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 87 while striking to the right. 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 performance display device 9.例文帳に追加Further, when controlled to the small winning game state, for example, the start timing of the small winning display executed before the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened according to the small winning, or the small winning display is executed. Right-handed promotion notification is also performed at specific timing according to the game situation, such as a predetermined timing before being played.

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 winning occurs, the V winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V winning has occurred. 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, the state of the big winning game is reached and the variable big winning ball device 20 or the V judgment winning device 87 is opened, so that the player can hit the right hand while hitting the big winning variable winning ball device 20 or the V judgment winning device. A game is played aiming at 87.

When a game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 87 in a small winning game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area other than the V winning area 870, a big win occurs. do not. In this way, when the V prize is not generated during the small winning game state, the failure of the V prize is notified on the screen of the performance display device 9 to notify 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Then, after the end of the small winning game state, while the special state continues, the player continues to aim at the variable winning ball device 15 while striking to the right and plays the game. When the special state ends, the game is played so that the game ball wins in the first start winning hole 13 by switching from right hitting to left hitting. At the end of the special state, time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving is completed on the screen of the performance display device 9 and left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 shows a hit type table. The hit type table shows, for each hit type (also referred to as a big hit type), conditions for occurrence of hits, post-hit control states, number of openings, and the like. The post-hit control state is a controllable game state after the big-hit game state ends. The number of times of opening indicates the number of times of execution of rounds to be a jackpot game, including the opening time in each round. In the hit type table shown in FIG. 2, the hit types are the first special big win A, the first special big win B, the first special big win C, the second special big win, the big win X through the small win, and the big win through the small win. Y and a big hit Z via a small hit are provided.

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 performed in advance by a random number lottery (small winning determination of the special symbol). 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 state controlled after the end of the small-hit game state is the same as before the small-hit unless controlled to the big-hit game state. During the small winning game state, prize balls are paid out according to the game balls that have entered the inside of the V judgment prize winning device 87. - 特許庁When the display result of the special pattern does not become a big winning pattern or a small winning pattern, the display result of the special pattern becomes a lost pattern.

When the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is open due to a small hit, the game ball is entered into the operation opening, and the game ball enters the V winning area 870 inside the V judgment winning device 87 (V winning), A big hit occurs via a small hit. The big win via small win includes a big win X via a small win, a big win Y via a small win, and a big win Z via a small win according to a plurality of types of jackpot game states in which one or both of the post-win control state and the number of times of opening are different. be The small win via big win X can execute a round in which the operating port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as the V big winning port in the big win game state, and the number of rounds is 10 rounds. The small hit in the small hit via jackpot X is also referred to as the first small hit. The small-hit via big-hit Y can execute rounds in which the operation opening of the V determination prize-winning device 87 is opened as the V big prize-winning opening in the big-hit game state, and the number of rounds is 10 rounds. The small hit in the small hit via jackpot Y is also referred to as a second small hit. The big win via small win Z can execute a round in which the big winning hole of the variable big winning ball device 20 is opened in the big win game state, and the number of rounds is 5 rounds. The small hit in the small hit via jackpot Z is also called a third small hit. In the "number of times of opening" in FIG. 2, the case where the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened corresponding to the small winning game state is indicated by "V winning device", and the V judgment winning device corresponds to the big winning game state. "V big winning opening" indicates the case where the operation opening of 87 is opened as the V big winning opening.

A big hit that occurs directly by the variable display of special symbols without going through a small hit is also called a big hit in design. The symbol jackpot includes a first special symbol jackpot A, a first special symbol jackpot B, and a first special symbol jackpot C according to a controllable jackpot game state based on the variable display of the first special symbol. A second special symbol jackpot is included according to the jackpot game state controllable based on the variable display of the two special symbols.

As the big hits, there are the symbol big hits that occur directly based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the small winning via big wins that occur by V winning via the small winnings based on the variable display of the second special symbol. and are included. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a special state (time-saving state) after the jackpot game state ends. The advantageous state for the player includes opening the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device 20 in the big winning game state and opening the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 as the V big winning opening. as long as it is

The special state (time saving state) is an example of a game state different from the jackpot game state among advantageous states advantageous to the player. In the special 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, thereby facilitating the winning of the second starting winning port 14 (high high base control is performed. The "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with winning prizes to the number of shot balls. Active control to increase this ratio is called "high-base control", and a state in which high-base control is performed is also referred to as a high-base state, and a state in which high-base control is not performed is also referred to as a low-base state. The high-base control is realized, for example, as a control that increases the occurrence of a starting winning prize that triggers the start of fluctuation of special symbols. Therefore, 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 second start winning opening provided in the variable winning ball device 15 It can be realized as a control for facilitating winning to 14. The control in which the variable winning ball device 15 is likely to be in an open state and the game ball is likely to pass through the second start winning opening 14 is also referred to as an electric chew support control or an electric support. In the high base state, by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 which triggers the variation of the special symbols, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to increase the variable winning ball device. Winning to 15 is facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency). The high base control and electric chew support control in such a special state are also called time saving control. In the special state (time-saving state), the winning to the second start winning opening 14 is facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency), so the frequency of variable display of the second special symbol increases. Then, in the variation of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 5(B), the probability of a small hit is 1/15. Although it is in a state, if a V winning occurs, it will be controlled as a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the special state (shortening of working hours state) is a gaming state in which the probability of being controlled for a big hit is higher than the normal state (FIG. 5(A)).

As the high base control and the electric chew support control, part or all of normal symbol shortening control, normal symbol probability variable control, opening time extension control, and opening number increasing control are performed. The normal symbol shortening control is a control to derive and display the display result early by shortening the variation time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol to the derivation display of the display result. The normal symbol probability variation control is a control that increases the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol. The open time extension control is a control to lengthen the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 which is a normal electric accessory. The opening frequency increase control is a control for increasing the opening frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the variation of the special symbols. When such control is performed, compared to when the control is not performed, the variable winning ball device 15, which triggers the variation of the special symbols, has a higher ratio of time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state, so that the game balls are easier to start and win. Become.

In the post-hit control state of the first special figure jackpot A, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbols is performed 100 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed 100 times). In the post-hit control state of the first special figure jackpot B, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbols is performed 15 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed 15 times). In the post-hit control state of the first special figure jackpot C, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbols is performed three times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed three times). In the post-hit control state of the second special figure jackpot, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed 100 times). In the post-hit control state of the big hit X via the small hit, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed 100 times). In the post-hit control state of the big hit Y via the small hit, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 15 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed 15 times). In the post-hit control state of the big hit Z via the small hit, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 15 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is performed 15 times). In this way, after the big win game state is finished, the number of variable display times of the special symbols that can be executed in the special state is set to the number of times corresponding to the winning type, such as 3 times, 15 times or 100 times. . If a big win occurs based on the variable display of special symbols before the end of the special state, after the end of the big win game state, the special state will continue until the number of times of variable display of the special symbols corresponding to the type of winning again. controllable.

In the setting of the hit type shown in FIG. 2, when the hit type is the first special-figure jackpot B, when the hit type is the first special-figure jackpot C, it is in a special state as the post-hit control state. Since the number of times of variable display that can be executed increases, a big win that is advantageous to the player is generated. When the winning type is the first special-figure jackpot A, the post-hits control state is a special state compared to the case where the winning type is either the first special-figure jackpot B or the first special-figure jackpot C. Since the number of times of variable display that can be executed is increased, a big win that is advantageous to the player is generated. In this way, the jackpot game states that can be controlled in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are, for example, the jackpot game state in the case of the first special jackpot C, which is the first advantageous state, and the first jackpot jackpot A. , a big win game state in any case of the first special figure big win B, which is a second advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state.

In the special state, shortening control is performed to shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbols and the performance symbols than in the normal state, but the shortening control does not have to be performed in the special state. While the high base control and the electric chew support control are performed in the special state, the shortening control is not performed. Also, the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state, and the period during which the game ball can easily pass through the second starting winning hole 14 can be sufficiently secured, and the player can enter the second starting winning hole 14 by hitting to the right. Makes it easier to pass the ball. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of 1/15. Therefore, when the variable display of the second special pattern is executed, the possibility of generating a big win via a small win is greatly increased as compared with the big win by the variable display of the first special pattern or the second special symbol big win. With such a setting, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the occurrence of the big win via the small win, and to increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big win via the small win. In the special state, the shooting of the game ball toward the second starting winning hole 14 is promoted by hitting to the right, and it becomes possible to realize a game property different from that in the normal state.

The first starting prize-winning port 13 is provided so that a prize can be won from the first path. Since the high base control and the electric chew support control are not performed in the normal state, which is the low base state, the game ball flowing down the first path is more likely to start winning than the game ball flowing down the second path. It is advantageous for the player in terms of The big hit variable winning ball device 20 and the V determination winning device 87 are provided so as to be able to win from the second path. During the jackpot game state, since the big win opening of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 and the V big winning opening of the V judgment winning device 87 are opened, the game ball flowing down the second path is the second one. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit than when game balls flow down one path. Since the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in the small winning game state, the game ball flowing down the second path is more likely to generate a big hit than the game ball flowing down the first path. It is advantageous for the player. It should be noted that it is advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the first path in the normal state, and in other game states, the second path is used. A configuration may be adopted in which the flow of the medium is more advantageous for the player. For example, the other winning openings are provided in the first path and the second path, and in the low base state as the normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second path, and the high In other states such as the base state, the big-hit game state, and the small-hit game state, a configuration may be adopted in which the second path is more likely to win the variable winning slot than the first path. The other prize winning opening may be another variable winning opening which may be for start winning or non-start winning.

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).

The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as 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 saved for a predetermined period. The predetermined period during which the contents of the RAM 55 can be stored may be the period from when the power supply is stopped until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes incapable of supplying power. At least, the data corresponding to the game state, ie, the control state of the game control means, such as the special symbol process flag, and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM54. Therefore, the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 or the CPU 56 executes control or processes specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31 .

A random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination. The random number for determination is used to determine whether or not to make a big hit or 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 and the upper limit are set. The initial value of numerical data may be 0, for example. The upper limit of numerical data may be 65535, for example. In the random number circuit 503, the numerical data to be read out becomes a random number based on the fact that the timing of the starting prize generated at random timing is the timing of reading out (extracting) the numerical data. Thus, the random number circuit 503 has a function of generating random numbers by updating or reading numerical data. 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 .

An input driver circuit 58 and an output circuit 59 are mounted on the main board 31 . The input driver circuit 58 receives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start prize opening switch 13a, the second start prize opening switch 14a, the V prize switch 87a, the V judgment prize switch 15a, and the V judgment discharge switch 15b. is provided to the game control microcomputer 560. The output circuit 59 includes a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 that opens and closes the V judgment winning device 87 (movable part 872), and V winning judgment winning. The solenoid 22 for opening/closing the device 87 (area 870 movable portion 87) and the solenoid 24 for opening/closing the V winning area 870 (opening/closing member) are driven according to commands from the game control microcomputer 560. The payout control board 37 controls the payout of paid balls by controlling the ball payout device 97 .

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 device. 18a, the display control of the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b and the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 is performed.

The performance control board 80 includes a performance 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 effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes the signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the direction of the effect 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.

The effect control CPU 101 receives operation detection signals from the trigger sensor 121 , tilting direction sensor unit 123 , and push sensor 124 via the I/O port section 105 . The operation detection signal from the trigger sensor 121 is an information signal indicating the detection of an action, such as a pushing/pulling operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, which will be the player's operation action. The operation detection signal from the tilting direction sensor unit 123 is an information signal indicating the detection of an action, such as a tilting operation on the operating rod of the stick controller 122, which is an act of manipulation by the player. The operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 is an information signal indicating detection of an action, such as an act of pressing the push button 120, which is an act of operation by the player. 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. As shown in FIG. 4, each random number is used as follows. Specifically, the random R is a hit determination random counter that determines whether or not to make a win including a small win and a big win. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, updated from 0 to the upper limit of 65535, and then updated from 0 again. In random 1, in the case of a big hit based on the first special pattern, the hit type is determined to be any one of the first special pattern jackpot A to the first special pattern jackpot C, and in the case of a big hit or a small hit based on the second special pattern. Secondly, it is a random counter for determining the type of hit, which determines the type of hit to be a second special big hit or a big hit X via a small hit to a big hit Z via a small hit. Random 2 is a random counter (for determining a post-variation pattern) that determines (variation time) a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a "post-variation pattern") corresponding to a post-variation among the fluctuation patterns. The post-fluctuation refers to the fluctuation in the second half of the fluctuations in the special design. Random 3 is a random counter (previous variation pattern determination) that determines a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as "previous variation pattern") (variation time) corresponding to the previous variation among the variation patterns. The previous fluctuation refers to the fluctuation in the first half of the special symbol fluctuation. Random 4 is a random counter (for normal design hit determination) that determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal design. Random 5 is a random counter that determines the initial value of random 4 (for random 4 initial value determination).

In this embodiment, it is determined based on the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Then, which of the plurality of types of jackpots is selected is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). At this time, the jackpot pattern may also be determined based on the random 1 value. Also, the post-variation pattern determination random number (random 2) is used to determine the post-variation pattern, and then the pre-variation pattern determination random number (random 3) is used to determine the pre-variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

The jackpot based on the first special symbol includes jackpots in a plurality of hit types, such as first special jackpot A to first special jackpot C. Small wins based on the second special symbols include small wins in a plurality of types of wins, such as a big win X through a small win to a big win Z through a small win. Based on the value of random R which is a random number for hit determination, when it is determined to be a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol, or when it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the variation display of the second special symbol. Then, the winning type is determined to be one of the types based on the value of random 1, which is the random number for determining the winning type. In the case of a big win via a small win, the determined big win becomes invalid unless a V winning occurs. When the winning type is determined, a fixed special symbol to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol is determined based on the value of random 1 which is a random number for determining the winning kind.

It should be noted that the variation patterns that can be selected when a small hit is made may be set so as to select those set at a specific variation time based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V judgment winning device 87. good. 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 players to escape the advantageous state in which the game ball enters the V judgment winning device 87.例文帳に追加

A variation pattern that can be selected when a small win is achieved may not be one in which a predetermined suggestive effect relating to a small win is executed. Variation patterns may be provided separately for when a small win, when a loss is made, and when a big win is made. Variation patterns are not classified according to whether the variation pattern is a small win, a loss, or a big win, and the range of the variation pattern type to be selected regardless of the variation display result. may be the same. Also, the variation pattern type and the variation pattern may be set separately, and the variation pattern may be determined by a two-stage lottery process. In that case, a random counter for determining the variation pattern type may be provided. .

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, a first special figure big hit type determination table, a second special figure big hit type determination table, and a small hit via big hit determination table. is. These tables are stored in the ROM54. The first special symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 5A is a data table for making a big hit determination for the first special symbol. The second special symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 5(B) is a data table for making a big hit determination and a small hit determination for the second special symbol. The first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5(C) is a data table for determining the hit type when the first special symbol is determined to be a jackpot. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5(D) is a data table for determining the hit type when the second special symbol is determined to be a jackpot. The small-hit via-big-hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5(E) is a data table for determining the type of hit when it is determined that the second special symbol is a small-hit.

As for the 1st special figure hit decision table, the big hit decision value which is compared with the value of random R which is the random number for hit decision should have been set. The big-hit probability by setting the big-hit determination value in the first special-hit determination table indicates the ratio of the big-hit in the variable display of the first special symbol. As for the 2nd special figure hit decision table, the big hit decision value and the small hit decision value which are compared with the value of random R which is the random number for hit decision are set. The big-hit probability by setting the big-hit determination value in the second special-hit determination table indicates the ratio of the big-hit in the variable display of the second special symbol. The small-hit probability by setting the small-hit determination value in the second special-hit determination table indicates the ratio of the small-hit in the variable display of the second special symbol.

When the CPU 56 detects the first start winning that is the starting winning to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning that is the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 generates a random number at a predetermined timing. Extract the random R count value from circuit 503 . 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 any 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 starting 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. In this case, 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 is one of the small hit determination values. If it matches the value, it is decided to make a small win with respect to the second special symbol. A decision to make a small win means a provisional decision to make a big win via a small win. In the case of a small win, since control is not made to a big win unless a V winning occurs, it is provisionally determined that a big win can occur but the big win has not yet been determined.

The determination of whether or not to make a big hit includes the determination of whether or not to shift to the big win game state, and the determination of whether or not to make the stopped symbols by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol a big winning symbol. , contains The determination of whether or not to make a small hit includes the determination of whether or not to shift to the small win gaming state, and the determination of whether or not to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small win symbol. I'm in. The first special symbol is set so as not to be judged as a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set so as to be judged as a small hit with a predetermined probability.

The first special figure jackpot type determination table, the second special figure jackpot determination table, and the small hit via jackpot determination table each have a hit type determination value that is compared with the value of random 1, which is a random number for hit type determination. Just do it. The hit type determination value in the first special-figure jackpot type determination table may be set corresponding to each of the first special-figure jackpot A to the first special-figure jackpot C. In the first special figure jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. The hit type determination value is set so that the first special figure jackpot C is determined at a ratio of /100. The hit type determination value in the second special figure big hit type determination table may be set corresponding to the second special figure big hit. In the second special figure big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5(D), the hit kind determination value is set so that the second special figure big hit is determined at a ratio of 100/100. The hit type determination value in the small hit via big hit type determination table may be set corresponding to each of the small hit via big hit X to the small hit via big hit Z. In the small hit via big hit type determination table shown in FIG. The hit type determination value is set so that the small hit via big hit Z is determined at a rate.

The hit type determination value is also used as a determination value for determining the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern and the jackpot pattern or small hit pattern of the second special pattern. Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the hit type corresponding to the hit type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and determines the random hit type as the jackpot pattern or the small win pattern. A big hit pattern or a small hit pattern with a matching value of 1 is determined. Thereby, the winning type and the big winning design or the small winning design corresponding to the winning type may be determined at the same time.

The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various production control commands to the production control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state. A plurality of types of effect control commands that can be transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 include, for example, a variation pattern command, a display result specification command, a first symbol variation specification command, a second symbol variation specification command, a symbol determination specification command, and a winning start. Specified command, large winning mouth open specified command, big winning mouth open specified command, winning end specified command, 1st start winning specified command, 2nd starting winning specified command, normal state specified command, special state specified command, first One of the reserved memory number designation command, the second reserved memory number designation command, the pattern designation command, the variation type command, the small hit start designation command, the small hit end designation command, the V winning designation command, and the V judgment winning ball detection designation command It is sufficient if it contains some or all of the commands.

The variation pattern command designates a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variably displayed special symbols. For example, when a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns, it is sufficient if there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. The variation pattern command is also a command for specifying the start of variation, and the performance control CPU 101 that receives the variation pattern command controls the performance display device 9 to start the performance corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. The display result designation command designates display results including a losing display result, a big hit type, a big hit display result for each small hit type, and a small hit display result. The first symbol variation specification command specifies to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The second symbol variation specification command specifies to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The design determination designation command designates to end the variation of the first special design and the second special design.

The hit start designation command designates the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type. The command for specifying during the opening of the big winning prize designates the display during the opening of the big winning prize or during the opening of the V big winning prize in each round. The designation command after opening the big winning prize gate designates the display according to the closing after the opening of the big winning prize gate in each round or the opening of the V big winning prize gate. The hit end designation command designates the end of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type. The first start winning designation command designates that there is a first starting winning. The second start winning designation command designates that there has been a second starting winning. The normal state designation command designates that the game state is the normal state, that is, the low base state. The special state designation command designates that the game state is a special state, that is, a high base state. The first reserved memory number designation command designates the first reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number designation command designates the second reserved memory number. The symbol designation command is a big hit or a small hit according to the judgment result of the big hit judgment, the small hit judgment, or the hit type judgment among the judgment results at the time of the start winning to the first start winning prize port 13 or the second start winning prize port 14 Whether or not it will be, whether or not it will be a small hit, and the determination result of the hit type are specified. The variation type command designates the determination result of the variation pattern determination among the determination results at the time of winning at the time of start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 .

The small hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit game state. The small-hit end designation command designates the end of the small-hit game state. The V prize designation command designates that there is a V prize. The V determination winning ball detection specification command designates detection of winning balls to the V determination winning device 87 including both V winning balls and winning balls other than V winning balls.

The RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 is provided with a first reserved storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer. The first pending storage buffer can store pending information regarding the first special symbol. The second pending storage buffer is capable of storing pending information regarding the second special symbol. In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number, such as 4, is reserved. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number, such as 4, is reserved. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are random R, which is a random number for determining a hit, as a hardware random number, random 1, which is a random number for determining a hit type, as a software random number, and a random number for determining a post-variation pattern. A random number 2 and a random number 3 for determining a previous fluctuation pattern can be stored in association with the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number. The data constituting the pending information stored in the first pending storage buffer is also referred to as first pending storage data. The data constituting the pending information stored in the second pending storage buffer is also referred to as second pending storage data. In this way, the first suspension storage buffer stores the suspension information based on the first suspension storage data such as the hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 . The second suspension storage buffer stores suspension information based on the second suspension storage data, such as a hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 .

Based on the winning to the first starting winning port 13, the CPU 56 extracts random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and stores them in the storage area in the first reserve storage buffer. Execute the process of storing and saving. Based on the winning to the second start winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and stores them in the storage area in the second reserve storage buffer. Execute the process of storing and saving. Storing such information about the initial winning in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is also referred to as pending storage.

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 substrate 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 (normal value per symbol determination random number generation counter update processing) etc. are executed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter also simply indicated as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process (S20) is executed to detect whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power has turned on). Next, in the switch process (S21), 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 detection signals of the V judgment discharge switch 15b are inputted, and their states are judged.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the display control process (S22), the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display device 18a, the second Display control of the special symbol reservation memory display 18b and the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 is performed. 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, the random number update process for judgment (S23) is executed, and the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as the random number for judgment of normal symbol hit used for game control and the random number for judgment of small hit type is updated. do. The CPU 56 further executes an initial value random number update process (S24) and a display random number update process (S25) to update the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number. Subsequently, the CPU 56 executes a special symbol process process (S26), and according to the special symbol process flag, the display states of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 are displayed. The operating openings of the V judgment winning device 87 including the big winning opening and the V big winning opening are controlled in a predetermined order. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated according to the game state.

Then, the normal design process processing (S27) is executed, and the display state of the normal design display device 10 is controlled in a predetermined order according to the normal design process flag. In the normal design process processing, the value of the normal design process flag is updated according to the game state. Further, the CPU 56 executes a production control command control process (S28) and sends a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100. FIG. Further, the CPU 56 executes an information output process (S29), and outputs data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability variation information to be supplied to the hall management computer, for example.

In addition, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing (S30), and sets 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 prize winning switch 25a. Subsequently, an output process (S31) is executed to output to the output port the contents of the ON/OFF state of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Then, the CPU 56 executes the special symbol display control process (S32), and sets the special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag to the special symbol display control data setting special symbol display control data. Set to output buffer. Further, the CPU 56 executes a normal symbol display control process (S33), and sets normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Set to output buffer. 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 timer interrupt processing ends. By the above control, the game control process is started at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 7 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, a starting port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, according to the internal state indicated by the value of the special symbol process flag, one of the processes of S300 to S310 is performed.

In the starting port switch passing process (S311), if the first starting port switch 13a is turned on, the number of first reserved memories does not reach an upper limit value such as 4, for example. The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number of stored data is incremented by 1, and numerical data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers. The numerical data extracted at this time may be numerical data including, for example, a hit determination random number, a post-variation pattern determination random number, and a pre-variation pattern determination random number. These numerical data are stored and saved in a save area in the first reserved storage buffer. In the starting port switch passing process, if the second starting port switch 14a is turned on, the second reserved memory data is stored on the condition that the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, for example, 4. The value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting numbers is increased by 1, and numerical data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers. The numerical data extracted at this time may be numerical data including, for example, a hit determination random number, a post-variation pattern determination random number, and a pre-variation pattern determination random number. These numerical data are stored and saved in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer.

The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit or a small win, and determining the hit type in the case of a big hit or a small win. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining a 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 performing control, etc. for opening the big winning hole in the big winning variable winning ball device 20 when a big winning game state is entered. The processing during opening of the big winning prize gate (S306) performs the control of transmitting the production control command for the round display during the jackpot game state to the production control microcomputer 100, the processing of confirming the establishment of the conditions for closing the big winning prize gate, and the like. 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 hit comes. The small-hit ending process (S310) is a process for shifting to a big-hit gaming state when a game ball has won a V-award in the V-winning area 870 in the big-hit variable winning ball device 20, and includes transmission of a big-hit start designation command and a big-hit game. Setting of display time, setting of jackpot opening mode, setting of shift of process flag of big winning port opening preprocessing, etc. This is the process of executing the process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 8 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 starting port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first reserved memory count has reached the upper limit in response to the detection of the first starting winning (S1212). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first reserved storage number is four. 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, a random number R for determining a hit, a random number 1 for determining a type of hit, a random number 2 for determining a subsequent variation pattern, and a random number 3 for determining a previous variation pattern are extracted. , is stored in the save area. In this case, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (S1215). In the prize-winning effect processing, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern regarding the fluctuation based on the detected first start prize-winning are determined in advance at the time of the start-winning prize before the fluctuation is executed.

After the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, and various data obtained at the time of the starting winning opening are stored as hold information, when the condition for starting the changing display is satisfied, the changing display is performed. At the timing of starting, in the special symbol normal processing (S300), based on the reservation information, the variation display result for the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variation display is started is made the big hit display result. Determination of whether or not, determination of whether or not the variable display result is to be a small hit display result, and determination of the hit type are determined by the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value, and the , based on the hit type determination value. Then, in the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern judgment value set corresponding to various random numbers.

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 holding information is stored by the starting winning in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the holding information storing various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is read in advance, and based on the read ahead holding information. Then, determination of whether or not a big win will occur, determination of whether or not a small win will occur, determination of the type of the big win, and determination of the variation pattern are determined in advance by a big win determination value set corresponding to various random numbers, Winning effect processing for prefetching determination based on the small hit determination value, the hit type determination value, and the variation pattern determination value is executed. As a result, 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, during the variable display of the performance symbols. It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice of a big hit or a notice of the possibility of a big win.

CPU56, based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning in S1215, the control of transmitting the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1216), the control of transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( S1217) is performed. In addition, the CPU 56 controls (S1218) to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and transmits the first reserved memory number designation command corresponding to the value of the first reserve memory number counter to the effect control microcomputer. Control for transmission to the computer 100 (S1219) is performed. By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, each time a start prize is entered in the first start prize opening 13 regardless of the game state such as a high probability state, a low probability state, a high base state, a low base state, a jackpot game state, etc. Both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 . By executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start winning prize designation command and the first reserved storage number designation command are sent collectively within one timer interrupt.

In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is in the ON state (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 confirms whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (S1222). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is 4 or not. 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 R for determining a hit, a random number 1 for determining a type of hit, a random number 2 for determining a subsequent variation pattern, and a random number 3 for determining a previous variation pattern are extracted. , is stored in the save area. After that, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect process similar to S1215 (S1225).

CPU56, based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning in S1225, the control of transmitting the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1226), the control of transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( S1227) is performed. In addition, the CPU 56 controls (S1228) to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and transmits the second reserve memory number designation command corresponding to the value of the second reserve memory number counter to the effect control microcomputer. Control for transmission to the computer 100 (S1229) is performed. By executing the processes of S1226 and S1227, every time a start prize is won in the second start prize opening 14 regardless of the game state such as a high probability state, a low probability state, a high base state, a low base state, a jackpot game state, etc. , Both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 . By executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start winning designation command and the second reserved storage number designation command are sent collectively within one timer interrupt. In addition, in the start opening switch passing process, even if the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value in S1222, the second start winning designation is specified because the second start opening switch 14a was in the ON state in S1221. The command may be controlled to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 .

FIG. 9 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 pending storage data constituting pending information in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). At this time, if there is no pending storage data in both pending storage buffers, a process (S80) for transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the process is terminated. 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 no reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53). The special symbol pointer is a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol. If there is reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer (S54). By the control of S52 to S54, if there is even one data of the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 8b based on the data of the second reserved memory is Priority is given to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first reserved storage.

Next, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the saving area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 in the reserved memory buffer corresponding to the setting of the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). For example, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", each random number stored in the save area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory buffer is read and the random number of RAM 55 is read out. Store in buffer. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each random value stored in the saving area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory buffer is read out and stored in the RAM 55. store in random number buffer. Then, the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S56). For example, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the contents of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer are shifted. On the other hand, 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 saving area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased. Thereby, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", it is stored in the saving area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 store each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM55 store each random value in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n-1.

Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number specifying command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). For example, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, control is performed to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command. On the other hand, when a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, control is performed to transmit the second reserve storage number designation command. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed, and the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol. can be standardized.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R, which is a hit determination random number, from the random number buffer, and executes a big hit determination module (S61). At this time, the hit determination random number extracted in S1214 of the starting switch passing process and S1224 of the starting switch passing process and stored in the reservation storage buffer and the random number buffer is read out, and the big hit is determined. The big hit judging module is a program that compares a predetermined hit judging value with a random number for judging a hit, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. That is, it is a program for executing a process of judging a big hit or a process of judging a small hit. When a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol if it coincides with one of the big hit determination values set by the first special symbol winning determination table. be done. When a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, if it matches with any of the big hit determination values set by the second special symbol hit determination table, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. be done.

When it is determined to be a big hit in S60, a big win flag indicating a big win is set (S71). Subsequently, 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). When the special symbol pointer is not "first", corresponding to the case of "second", the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(D) is selected (S74). After that, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type is determined as a jackpot type corresponding to a value coinciding with the value of random 1 which is the random number for hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. (S75).

If it does not coincide with any of the big hit determination values in S61, the big hit determination target is the second special symbol by confirming whether or not the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second". (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating the "second", the process proceeds to S82 corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer in S76, small hit determination processing is performed corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol (S77). At this time, if the random R which is the read random number for hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values set by the second special hit determination table, it is determined to be a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. be.

When it is determined to be a small hit in S77, a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78). Subsequently, the small-hit via-big-hit type determination table of FIG. 5(E) is selected (S79). After that, the hit type corresponding to the value of random 1, which is the hit type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area, is determined as the type of the small hit via big hit (S80). If it is determined in S77 that it is not to be a small hit, the process proceeds to S82. Data indicating the type of jackpot determined in S75 or S80 is stored in a jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81).

Next, the stop design of the special design is set (S82). For example, when neither the big-hit flag nor the small-hit flag is set, "-", which is a losing design, is set as the stop design of the special design. When the small-hit flag is set, one of the small-hit symbols corresponding to the winning type selected and determined in S80 is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbols. If the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols corresponding to the winning type selected and determined in S75 is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S83).

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process. As shown in FIG. 10, in the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern (087FS101). At this time, the CPU 56 first determines the post-variation pattern and then determines the pre-variation pattern based on the presence or absence of the big hit and the hit type, depending on whether or not the ceiling time is being shortened. In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to being controlled to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, even when the variable display (variable display) of the predetermined number of times (ceiling time saving number of times) in the low probability state is performed , If it is a normal state, it will be controlled to a time-saving state (it will be controlled to a time-saving state when a special condition is satisfied). Therefore, hereinafter, the case of being controlled to the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state is called the time-saving state via the big hit, and the case of being controlled to the time-saving state by the establishment of the special condition is called the ceiling time-saving state.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 101 (087FS102).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a variable time timer formed in the RAM 102 to a value corresponding to the variable time corresponding to the selected variable pattern (087FS103). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the design variation designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (087FS104), and updates the value of the special design process flag to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission processing (S302) (087FS105). ).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16, the content of the variation pattern and determination of the variation pattern will be described.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the variation pattern on the main side in a game state other than the ceiling time saving. As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, a game control microcomputer 560 on the main side sets a plurality of variations patterns. Each variation pattern is managed by a main variation number, and is composed of a combination of a pre-variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the pre-variation, and a post-variation pattern, which corresponds to the post-variation. It is designed to contain The preceding variation pattern corresponds to the preceding variation pattern command (80XX(H)), and the subsequent variation pattern corresponds to the subsequent variation pattern command (84XX(H)).

First, the previous variation pattern will be explained. Of the plurality of types of pre-variation patterns to which the pre-variation numbers are respectively assigned, the pre-variation number a1 is a pre-variation pattern command (8001 (H)) that designates normal variation (variation of the effect pattern over 13 seconds). . The previous variation number a2 is a previous variation pattern command (8002(H)) that designates a shortened variation (variation of the effect pattern over 7 seconds). The previous variation number a3 is a previous variation pattern command (8003(H)) that designates execution of normal reach.

The previous variation number a4 is a previous variation pattern command (8004 (H)) that designates execution of normal reach after performing pseudo variation once. The previous variation number a5 is a previous variation pattern command (8005 (H)) that designates development to SP reach after executing normal reach. Pre-variation number a6 is a pre-variation pattern command (8006 (H)) that specifies to execute normal reach after performing pseudo-variation once, and then to develop into SP reach.

Pseudo-variation is performed by temporarily stopping the variable display and then restarting the variable display from the start of the variable display (variable display) of the production pattern until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. , is a pseudo-continuous performance in which a variable display based on one reserved memory is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. In this way, the variable display that resumes after being temporarily stopped is also referred to as "re-variable display". In addition, the variation of the production pattern due to the pseudo variable display is referred to as "pseudo variation". In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the number of times of pseudo fluctuation is one is shown, but there may be a fluctuation pattern in which the number of times is two or more.

Next, the post-variation pattern will be described. Of the plurality of types of post-variation patterns to which the post-variation numbers are respectively assigned, the post-variation number b1 designates non-reach (losing) (fluctuation of the effect pattern that eventually becomes a losing mode without becoming a reach mode). This is the post-variation pattern command (8401(H)). The post-variation number b2 is a post-variation pattern command (8402(H)) that designates normal reach (losing) (fluctuation of the effect symbol that becomes a reach mode but ultimately loses mode). The post-variation number b3 is a post-variation pattern command (8403(H)) that designates SP reach (loss) (variation of effect symbol that develops into SP reach but ends up being a loss mode).

The post-variation number b4 is a post-variation pattern command (8404(H)) that designates normal reach (big win) (variation of effect symbol that becomes a reach mode but finally becomes a big win mode). The post-fluctuation number b5 is a post-fluctuation pattern command (8405 (H)) that designates SP reach (big hit) (variation of effect pattern that develops into SP reach and finally becomes a jackpot mode). The post-fluctuation number b6 is a post-fluctuation pattern command (8406 (H)) that designates normal reach (small hit) (fluctuation of effect symbol that becomes reach state and finally becomes small hit state). The post-fluctuation number b7 is a post-fluctuation pattern command (8407 (H)) that designates SP reach (minor hit) (fluctuation of effect pattern that develops into SP reach and finally becomes a mint hit mode).

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the variation pattern on the sub-side in the case of a game state other than the ceiling time saving. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set by the effect control CPU 101 on the sub side. Each variation pattern is managed by a sub-variation number, and is composed of a combination of a pre-variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the pre-variation, and a post-variation pattern, which corresponds to the post-variation. It is designed to contain

In addition, when the effect control CPU 101 receives a variation pattern command to which a main variation number is assigned from the game control microcomputer 560, it sets a sub-side variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command, and sets the set variation pattern command. A production is executed based on the variation pattern.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control CPU 101, the front variation pattern command (80XX (H)) is transmitted, and the rear variation pattern command (84XX ( H)) is sent. The effect control CPU 101 receives the previous variation pattern command first, and then, on the condition that the subsequent variation pattern command is received continuously without receiving other commands, the previous variation pattern command and the after variation pattern command. Set the variation pattern on the sub side based on the variation pattern command consisting of. It should be noted that the effect control CPU101, or if it receives the post-fluctuation pattern command before receiving the pre-fluctuation pattern command, or received the pre-fluctuation pattern command first, but before receiving the post-fluctuation pattern command other commands is received, the process based on the received variation pattern command is not executed.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 1 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 1, and is a variation pattern that becomes non-reach (loose) after performing normal variation. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 2 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 2, and is a variation pattern that becomes non-reach (missing) after shortening variation. The variation pattern assigned the sub variation number 3 corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 3, and is a variation pattern that becomes normal reach (loss). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 4 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 4, and is a variation pattern that becomes normal reach (loss) after one pseudo variation.

The variation pattern assigned sub variation number 5 corresponds to the variation pattern command of main variation number 5, and is a variation pattern that becomes SP reach A (lost) of SP reach after normal reach. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 6 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 5, and is a variation pattern that becomes the SP reach B (lost) of the SP reach after the normal reach. Thus, the variation pattern assigned sub variation number 5 and the variation pattern assigned sub variation number 6 both correspond to the variation pattern command of main variation number 5, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern assigned sub variation number 7 corresponds to the variation pattern command of main variation number 6, becomes normal reach after one pseudo variation, and then becomes SP reach A (loss). The variation pattern assigned sub variation number 8 corresponds to the variation pattern command of main variation number 6, becomes normal reach after one pseudo variation, and then becomes SP reach B (loss). Thus, the variation pattern assigned the sub variation number 7 and the variation pattern assigned the sub variation number 8 both correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 6, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 9 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 7, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach (big hit). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 10 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 8, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach (big hit) after one pseudo variation.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 11 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 9, and is a variation pattern that becomes the SP reach A (big hit) of the SP reach after the normal reach. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 12 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 9, and is a variation pattern that becomes the SP reach B (big hit) of the SP reach after the normal reach. Thus, the variation pattern assigned sub variation number 11 and the variation pattern assigned sub variation number 12 both correspond to the variation pattern command of main variation number 9, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 13 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 10, and is a variation pattern that becomes normal reach after one pseudo variation and then becomes SP reach A (big hit). The variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 14 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 10, and is a variation pattern that becomes normal reach after one pseudo-variation and then becomes SP reach B (big hit). Thus, the variation pattern assigned the sub variation number 13 and the variation pattern assigned the sub variation number 14 both correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 10, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 15 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 11, and is a variation pattern that becomes normal reach (minor hit). The variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 16 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 12, becomes normal reach after one pseudo-variation, and then becomes SP reach A (small hit) of SP reach. It's a pattern. The variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 17 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 12, becomes normal reach after one pseudo-variation, and then becomes SP reach B (small hit) of SP reach. It's a pattern. Thus, the variation pattern assigned sub-variation number 16 and the variation pattern assigned sub-variation number 17 both correspond to the variation pattern command of main variation number 12, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

In this way, the effect control CPU 101 sets the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the game control microcomputer 560, and even if the variation pattern command of the same main variation number is received, it is selected by, for example, lottery. Basically, any one of a plurality of variation patterns assigned sub-variation numbers different from each other can be set. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 can set one of two types of SP reach fluctuation pattern when receiving a fluctuation pattern command of the main fluctuation number to be SP reach. However, it is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of SP reach are prepared, and the effect control CPU 101, when receiving a variation pattern command of the main variation number to be the SP reach, changes one of the three or more types of SP reach. The pattern may be configurable. In addition, not only the SP reach, but also the normal reach, the final reach, the reach fanning effect, and other effects are prepared for a plurality of types of effects, and the effect control CPU 101 receives the variation pattern command of one main variation number. In this case, it may be possible to set one of the plurality of types of effects corresponding to the variation pattern command of the one main variation number.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the variation pattern on the main side in the case of the game state during the ceiling time reduction, and the variation pattern on the main side in the case of the game state other than the ceiling time reduction shown in FIG. Compared to , the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern of the same content is shorter. Specifically, in the shortened variation of the previous variation number a2 in the case of a game state other than the ceiling time saving shown in FIG. In the shortened variation of the previous variation number a22 in the case of the game state, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 13 is the variation pattern with the same content as that of FIG. Even if there is, the fluctuation time is short. It should be noted that the same applies to other preceding fluctuation patterns, and not only the preceding fluctuation pattern, but also the latter fluctuation pattern has a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG.

In the illustrated example, both the pre-fluctuation pattern and the post-fluctuation pattern have shorter fluctuation times than the same fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. In that case, the post-variation pattern may be the same post-variation pattern as the post-variation pattern shown in FIG. Also, for example, only some of the previous variation patterns may have shorter variation times, such as only the previous variation patterns for which the shortening variation is performed have a shorter variation time than the previous variation pattern shown in FIG. 11 . In the illustrated example, since it is during the ceiling time saving, the variation pattern of the main variation number 1 shown in FIG. However, there may be a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of main variation number 1 shown in FIG. In this case, a variation pattern may be used, which is shorter than the variation time of the variation pattern of main variation number 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the variation pattern on the sub side in the gaming state during ceiling time saving. Since the fluctuation pattern on the sub side shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the fluctuation pattern on the main side shown in FIG. 13, the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern on the sub side shown in FIG. Others are the same as the variation pattern shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side in a gaming state other than the ceiling time saving. In this embodiment, in the process of 087FS101 shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 first determines the post-variation pattern, and then determines the pre-variation pattern.

FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a post-variation pattern determination table on the main side in a gaming state other than the ceiling time saving. As shown in FIG. 15(A), the post-variation pattern is determined with different probabilities according to the hit type determined in advance (including the determination result as to whether or not it will be a big hit).

Specifically, if the pre-determined hit type is "lost", the non-reach of the post-variation number b1 (lost), the normal reach of the post-variation number b2 (lost), and the SP reach of the post-variation number b3 (lost) ), of which the number of possible determination values for the post-variation number b1 is the largest (highest determination probability), and the number of possible determination values for the post-variation number b2 is the second largest (determination probability is the second highest), and the number of decision values that can be taken for the decision probability of the post-fluctuation number b4 is the smallest (the decision probability is the lowest).

If the pre-determined hit type is "special figure 1 jackpot A", it is determined to be either SP reach (jackpot) of post-variation number b5 or normal reach (jackpot) of post-variation number b4, of which post-variation number The number of possible judgment values of b5 is large (the decision probability is the highest). If the pre-determined hit type is "special figure 1 jackpot B", it is determined to be either SP reach (jackpot) of post-variation number b5 or normal reach (jackpot) of post-variation number b4, of which post-variation number The number of possible judgment values of b5 is large (the decision probability is the highest). If the pre-determined hit type is "special figure 1 jackpot C", it is determined to be either SP reach (jackpot) of post-variation number b5 or normal reach (jackpot) of post-variation number b4, of which post-variation number The number of possible judgment values of b5 is large (the decision probability is the highest). In "special figure 1 big hit A" to "special figure 1 big hit C", as shown in FIG. is assigned a determining percentage. In addition, if the hit type determined in advance is "special figure 2 big hit", it is determined to be either SP reach (big hit) of post-variation number b5 or normal reach (big hit) of post-variation number b4, of which post-variation The number of possible determination values of number b5 is large (the decision probability is the highest). In the case of "special figure 2 big hit", since it is a so-called continuous state, compared with "special figure 1 big hit A" to "special figure 1 big hit C", the SP reach (jackpot) of the later fluctuation number b5 The decision ratio is assigned so that the ratio of SP reach increases, that is, the reliability of SP reach increases.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the post-variation pattern with different probabilities according to the hit type determined in advance, and does not become a ready-to-win mode when the result of the special figure game is lost. The post-variation pattern is determined so that the probability of losing is the highest, and when the result of the special game is the special figure 1 big hit C, the normal reach is more successful than the special figure 1 big hit A or the special figure 1 big hit B. Determine the post-variation pattern so that the probability of becoming will be high, and if the result of the special game is the special figure 1 jackpot A, the probability that the SP reach will hit the special figure 1 jackpot B or the special figure 1 jackpot C Determine the post-variation pattern to be higher than . Further, when the result of the special figure game is a special figure 2 big hit, the post-variation pattern is determined so that the probability of winning is maximized by the SP reach. As a result, when SP reach occurs, the probability of winning the most advantageous jackpot (jackpot with many times of time reduction control performed) for the player increases. For this reason, the SP reach is an advantageous reach for the player.

In addition, if the hit type determined in advance is "small hit" (in the case of jackpot X via small hit, jackpot Y via small hit, and jackpot Z via small hit), normal reach (small hit) of post-fluctuation number b6 It is determined to be either a post-fluctuation pattern or a post-fluctuation pattern of SP reach (small hit) of post-fluctuation number b7.

FIG. 15(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a previous variation pattern determination table on the main side in a gaming state other than the ceiling time saving. As shown in FIG. 15(B), the pre-variation pattern is determined with different probabilities according to the pre-determined post-variation pattern.

Specifically, when the pre-determined post-fluctuation pattern is non-reach (missing) of post-fluctuation number b1 and normal, it is determined to be the pre-fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation of pre-fluctuation number a1, pre- If the post-variation pattern determined to be non-reach (loss) of the post-variation number b1 and during time saving, the pre-variation pattern of the shortening variation of the pre-variation number a2 is determined. In addition, the time saving time in this case indicates the time saving state during the big hit via.

If the pre-determined post-fluctuation pattern is normal reach (loss) of post-fluctuation number b2, it is determined to be one of normal reach of pre-fluctuation number a3 and normal reach after one pseudo-fluctuation of pre-fluctuation number a4. , the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a3 is larger than the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a4 (the determination probability is the highest).

If the pre-determined post-fluctuation pattern is SP reach (disappearance) of post-fluctuation number b3, SP reach development after normal reach of pre-fluctuation number a5, and SP after normal reach after pseudo-fluctuation of pre-fluctuation number a6 once Among them, the number of determination values that can be taken by the previous variation number a5 is larger than the number of determination values that can be taken by the previous variation number a6 (highest determination probability).

If the pre-determined post-fluctuation pattern is normal reach (jackpot) of post-fluctuation number b4, it is determined to be one of normal reach of pre-fluctuation number a3 and normal reach after one pseudo-fluctuation of pre-fluctuation number a4. , the number of determination values that can be taken by the previous variation number a4 is larger than the number of determination values that can be taken by the previous variation number a3 (the determination probability is the highest).

If the pre-determined post-fluctuation pattern is SP reach (jackpot) of post-fluctuation number b5, SP reach development after normal reach of pre-fluctuation number a5, and SP after normal reach after pseudo-fluctuation of pre-fluctuation number a6 once Among them, the number of determination values that the previous variation number a6 can take is larger than the number of determination values that the previous variation number a5 can take (highest determination probability). In addition, when the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the post-variation number b6 normal reach (small hit), the pre-determined post-variation pattern is determined as the post-variation number a3 normal reach pre-variation pattern. In the case of SP reach (small hit) of number b7, it is determined to the previous variation pattern of SP reach development after normal reach after one pseudo-variation of previous variation number a6.

Thus, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the previous variation pattern with different probabilities according to the type of the previously determined post variation pattern. It should be noted that, as shown in the figure, the degree of expectation is higher when the pseudo fluctuation is performed than when it is not performed. The variation pattern command in which the variation pattern consisting of the front variation pattern and the back variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 560 in this way is determined is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control CPU 101. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the sub side variation pattern based on the variation pattern command (main variation number) received from the game control microcomputer 560 .

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern determination table on the main side in the case of the gaming state during ceiling time reduction. Specifically, FIG. 16(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a post-variation pattern determination table on the main side in the case of a game state during ceiling time reduction, and FIG. 16(B) is a game state during ceiling time reduction. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a previous fluctuation pattern determination table on the main side when . Even when the gaming state is during the ceiling time saving, similar to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The pre-variation pattern is determined with a different probability according to the pre-determined post-variation pattern. In addition, as described above, when the game state is during the ceiling time reduction, the fluctuation time is shorter than when it is a game state other than during the ceiling time reduction.

FIG. 17 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). For example, when 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. On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is ended. In addition, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). The symbol determination designation command set at this time is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 by the effect control command control process of S28 shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 clears the ceiling counter to 0 and resets the ceiling time saving flag and the time saving flag (S134). The ceiling counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations (for establishment of a special condition) for controlling the ceiling time saving. A ceiling time saving flag is a flag which shows whether it is a ceiling time saving state, and a time saving flag is a flag which shows whether it is a time saving state via a big hit. When both are set, it indicates that it is a ceiling time saving state or a time saving state via a big hit. After that, settings are made for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S135). The jackpot start designation command includes, for example, a jackpot start 1 designation command corresponding to the jackpot by the variable display of the first special symbol and a jackpot start 2 designation command corresponding to the jackpot by the variable display of the second special symbol. Just do it. Furthermore, the jackpot start 1 designation command may include a plurality of types of commands in which different values are set according to which one of the first special-figure jackpot A to first special-figure jackpot C the hit type is. .

Following S135, a value corresponding to the big win display time is set in the big winning hole control timer (S136). The jackpot display time may be a time for notifying, for example, the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred. In S305 shown in FIG. 7, the big winning hole control timer is decremented by 1 for each timer interrupt, and when it reaches 0, the big winning hole or V big winning hole is opened and the round is started. . Then, the opening mode is set according to the jackpot type (S137). The jackpot type is specified by the data indicating the hit type stored in the RAM 55 . The opening mode of the big winning opening and the V big winning opening in the round of the big winning game state is determined by referring to the opening pattern data corresponding to the big winning type among the opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54. The number of times, the upper limit time in the open time, the winning ball count upper limit value, the interval time between rounds, and the like can be set so that some or all of them are different for each jackpot type. In this way, as for the opening mode in the round of the jackpot game state, a plurality of modes are prepared for each jackpot type with respect to the winning opening to be opened and the number of times of opening. Data indicating the mode of opening the jackpot is set in a predetermined storage area. For example, data on the number of times of opening is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening. After that, 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 ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the big winning opening pre-opening process.

When the big hit flag is not set in S133, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set, the small hit opening mode is set (S140). At this time, the small hit open control timer used for the small hit open control is set to be the timer initial value. By referring to the small-hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the small-hit opening mode can set the number of times of opening, the opening time, and the interval time serving as the opening interval. Data indicating the small hit opening mode is set in a specific storage area. 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.

When the small hit flag is not set in S139, the CPU 56 increments the ceiling counter by 1 (013AKS012). It should be noted that, in a gaming machine (a game machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state) in which probability variable control is executed in which the probability of becoming a "jackpot" is higher than the normal state, whether or not the probability variable state is performed before the processing of 013AKS012 Check the state of the variable probability flag shown, and if it is not in the variable probability state (if it is in a low probability state), the ceiling counter should be +1. After performing the process of 013AKS012, it is confirmed whether the ceiling time saving flag or the time saving flag is set (S142). When neither the time saving flag of the time saving flag nor the time saving flag is set, it is determined whether the value of the ceiling counter is 100, which is the specified number (013AKS013), and if it is 100, the time saving flag is set. is set to the on state (013AKS014), and the state shifts to the ceiling time saving state. In addition, in the process of 013AKS014, setting for transmitting the ceiling special state designation command corresponding to the ceiling time saving state to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed according to the setting of the ceiling time saving flag. Then, 100 is set as an initial value to the total number of time saving counter (013AKS015). The total time saving number counter is a counter that indicates the number of times that the time saving control is performed, and is decremented by -1 each time the change is performed. It should be noted that the total time-saving number counter is set even when it is controlled to the time-saving state via the big hit. In that case, in the jackpot ending process of FIG. 18, a count initial value is set according to the hit type. After executing the processing of 013AKS015, the value of the ceiling counter is cleared to 0 (013AKS016). After executing the processing of 013AKS016 or when it is determined that the value of the ceiling counter is not 100 in 013AKS013, the processing proceeds to S152.

When either the ceiling time saving flag or the time saving flag is set in S142, the total time saving number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S143). The total number of time saving counter is a counting means for counting the total value of the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol in the special state including the time saving state. The total time-saving number counter is set in the processing of 013AKS015, and in addition, in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 11, the count initial value corresponding to the hit type is set. 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). 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. When it is time to end the variable display of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 time reduction number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S146). The special figure 2 time saving number counter is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol when it is controlled to the special state including the time saving state after the end of the big hit game. The special figure 2 time saving number counter is set with a count initial value corresponding to the type of hit in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 11 . After that, it is checked whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). When the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter becomes "0", the process proceeds to S149 in order to end the special state. When the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter is not "0", proceed to S148 and check whether the count value of the total time saving number counter updated by subtraction in S143 has become "0". When the count value of the total time saving number counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S152. When the count value of the total time saving number counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149. In S149, the ceiling time saving flag and the time saving flag are reset. In addition, in S149, the time saving flag which is set may be reset. Then, the time saving number counter that has been set is reset (S150). In addition, the setting for transmitting the normal state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151). In addition, regardless of whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the upper limit number of variable display that can be executed in the special state is set, using only the total time reduction counter, the special symbol The processing related to the 2:00 reduction counter may not be executed.

When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, 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.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing a 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, the time saving number counter setting corresponding to the hit type is performed (S163). Here, the count initial value of the total time reduction number counter is set according to the control state after the hit for each hit type shown in FIG. For example, if the hit type is either the 1st special figure jackpot A, the 2nd special figure jackpot, or the small hit via jackpot X, the data indicating "100" is the initial count value of the total time reduction counter. set. In addition, if the hit type is either the first special figure jackpot B, the jackpot Y via the jackpot, or the jackpot Z via the jackpot, the data indicating "15" is set as the initial count value of the total time reduction counter. set. When the hit type is the first special figure jackpot C, data indicating "3" is set as the count initial value of the total time saving number counter.

Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a special state specifying command corresponding to the winning type to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S164). For example, if the hit type is any one of the first special figure jackpot A, the second special figure jackpot, and the small hit via jackpot X, a special state that can be continued until the variable display of the special symbols is executed 100 times. , a first special state designation command is transmitted. Further, when the hit type is any one of the first special figure jackpot B, the jackpot Y via the small jackpot, and the jackpot Z via the jackpot, the special state can be continued until the variable display of the special symbols is executed 15 times. , a second special state designation command is transmitted. When the hit type is the first special figure jackpot C, a third special status designation command is transmitted corresponding to the special status that can be continued until the variable display of the special symbols is executed three times. At this time, a time saving flag is set (S165). 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) (S166), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special design process shifts to special design normal processing.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 operates the movable part 872 to the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small win opening mode, and starts the opening operation of the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 ( 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). Also, the CPU 56 sets a V-judgment winning number counter (S413). The V determination winning number counter is a counting means for counting the number of winnings to the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 in the open state of the small hit. For example, "10" is set as the count initial value of the V-judgment prize winning number counter, and initial setting for down-counting the number of prizes to the V judgment prize-winning device 87 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. 20 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, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0" (S431). The V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10" as a count initial value in the small hit opening preprocessing of FIG. 12, and when 10 winning balls are counted, the count value becomes "0". When the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is "0", the process proceeds to S441. When the count value of the V judgment winning prize number counter is not "0", it is confirmed whether or not the small hit opening control timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S432). When the small hit open control timer times out, it advances to S441. When the small hit opening control timer has not timed out, based on the opening mode of the small hit, the movable part 872 is operated in the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 corresponding to the time value of the small hit opening control timer, A process for opening and closing the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is performed (S433).

After that, the V winning switch 87a is turned on in order to determine whether or not the V winning caused by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 which is in the open state inside the V judgment winning device 87 is detected. It is determined whether or not the state is established (S434). If it is on at this time, the V winning flag is set in response to the detection of the V winning (S435). Then, a process for transmitting a V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the detection of the V winning ball. Subsequently, the opening/closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning area 870 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 inside of the V judgment winning device 87 wins a V prize, the V winning area 870 is closed, and after that, the game ball entering inside the V judgment winning device 87 , are all guided to the winning ball area and detected by the V judgment winning switch 15b.

If it is not turned on at S434, it means that V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15b is turned on (S438). At this time, if it is not in the ON state, the process is terminated, and if it is in the ON state, the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is decremented by "-1" (S439). In addition, a process for transmitting a V-judgment winning ball detection designation command is performed (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the detection of game balls that have entered the inside of the V judgment winning device 87, and can also recognize the number of game balls that have entered inside the V judgment prize winning device 87. becomes possible.

When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0", the opening end condition of the small win is established by the fact that the number of winning prizes to the V determination winning device 87 reaches the upper limit value in the small winning game state. It is time. Further, when the small hit open control timer times out, it is the time when the open end condition of the small hit is satisfied due to the end of the open control of the small hit. At these times, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 to the closed state by controlling the solenoid 22, and closes the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 (SS441). 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 (SS442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small winning end processing ( S310) is updated (SS443), 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, the game ball can be detected even when the game ball passes through the V winning area 870 later than the normal passing time. can be done. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if someone illegally attempts to win a prize in the V prize area, it is only detected during that period, so fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing small hit end processing (S310) in the special symbol process processing. In the process after finishing 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 valid period timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag has already been 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 in the ON state here, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is on, it means that the V winning is detected during the V winning effective period, and the V winning flag indicating the detection of the V winning 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, a process 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 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 a big win will be made, and the big win flag is set (S449). Also, the data indicating the hit type of the big hit via the small hit is stored in the big hit type buffer (S450). The data indicating the hit type of the small hit via big hit may be stored in the big hit temporary type buffer by S81 in the special symbol normal process of FIG. At S450, in response to the determination of the official jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize, the data indicating the hit type of the jackpot via small hit is formally stored in the jackpot type buffer. At this time, the ceiling counter is cleared to 0, and the ceiling time saving flag and the time saving flag are reset (S451). Subsequently, a jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted (S452). The jackpot start designation command may include, for example, a jackpot start 3 designation command corresponding to the jackpot via the small hit. The jackpot start 3 designation command may include a plurality of types of commands in which different values are set according to which of the jackpot X through the small hit to the jackpot Z through the small hit is the hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the start of the jackpot game state by the jackpot start designation command. Also, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time is set in the jackpot control timer (S453). In addition, the opening mode is set according to the jackpot type (S454). 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 prize flag is not set in S448, the jackpot game state does not occur, so the stored data of the jackpot type is erased (S456), and the value of the special pattern process flag corresponds to the special pattern normal process (S300). (S457), and the process ends. 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. 22 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.

Effect control processing includes command analysis processing (S704), effect control process processing (S705), random number update processing (S706), and pending storage display control processing (S707). In the command analysis process, the received effect control command is analyzed, and a flag corresponding to the received effect control command is set. For example, 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, 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.

In the performance control process processing, according to the content of the performance control command analyzed in the command analysis processing, performance control is executed for performing various performances such as performances corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the performance display device 9 or the like. In the effect control process process, the effect control process flag is updated according to the current control state, and the process corresponding to the effect control process flag is selected from among the processes according to the control state. In the random number update process, the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers, such as random numbers for selecting and determining various effects, is updated. In the pending storage display control process, control is performed to update the pending display image displayed on the effect display device 9 when a predetermined display update condition is satisfied.

FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process. In the production control process processing, the production control CPU 101 executes mode setting processing (013AKS021) and prefetch processing (S501), and then performs any one of S800 to S810 according to the value of the production control process flag. . 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. The control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one common effect control process. In the effect control process, in a mode that can be displayed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols, control related to the effect corresponding to the variable display of the normal symbols is also executed.

In the mode setting process, based on the fact that the player has performed a mode selection operation or the fact that a predetermined condition has been established, a selection notice is given to selectably display the settable setting modes, and the selected mode is set. Processing for setting as a mode is performed. It should be noted that the mode selection operation is determined by whether or not a command transmitted from the main board 31 side when the mode selection operation is performed by the player is received. The predetermined condition may be a change from one player to another player. If the touch sensor provided inside does not detect a detection signal for a predetermined period of time, it can be determined that the player has changed to another player (it can be determined that a predetermined condition has been met). .

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of mode setting processing. In the mode setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the player has performed a mode selection operation, or whether or not a predetermined condition has been established (013AKS022). If the mode selection operation has not been performed and the predetermined condition has not been satisfied, the mode setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when a mode selection operation is performed, or when a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether the game state is the ceiling time saving or the normal state (013AKS023). Specifically, in the processing of 013AKS023, it is determined that the ceiling special state designation command corresponding to the ceiling time saving state transmitted in the processing of 013AKS014 in FIG. 17 is received, and the normal state designation command is sent. It may be determined that it is in the normal state when it is received, and when the first special state designation command to the third special state designation command are received, it may be determined that it is neither in the ceiling time reduction nor in the normal state.

In the case of the ceiling time saving or normal state, the effect control CPU 101 selectably displays the three modes of the normal mode, the premier vibration mode, and the red up mode as the selectable setting modes, the pattern 1 notification. (013AKS024). In the case of the ceiling time saving or not in the normal state, that is, in the case of the time saving state via the big hit, the production control CPU 101 can select 3 modes of the normal mode, the premier vibration mode, and the red up mode as the selectable setting modes. , is performed in the notification mode of pattern 2 (013AKS025).

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a premium effect in which it is determined that the variable display result will be a win (both a big win and a minor win) when executed. The premium effect includes a premium vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are vibrated integrally, and a hit confirmation sound, and the game frame lamp 013AK555 installed so as to cover the game area is lit in rainbow colors. There are three types: a premium effect A (performing rainbow light emission) (see FIG. 45(A)) and a premium effect B (see FIG. 45(B)) in which a premium character is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a winning song is output. can be executed. The normal mode is a basic mode in which the execution ratio of these premium effects is the default execution ratio, and the premium vibration mode is a mode in which the execution ratio of the premium vibration effects is higher than other modes. The mode is a mode in which the execution ratio of the premium effect other than the premium vibration effect (more specifically, the premium effect A) is higher than the other modes. The red up mode is a mode that increases the reliability when a highly anticipated announcement effect is executed among the effects that predict a big hit such as a cut-in notice that is executed during variable display, and the execution ratio of the premium effect is a mode that has the same execution ratio as the normal mode. Specifically, with regard to the cut-in notice effects with higher expectations in the order of blue < green < red, the red mode cut-in notice effects are executed at a rate that improves the reliability of the red cut-in notice effects. It will happen. Although details will be described later, the premium vibration effect in this embodiment is a effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate in accordance with the melody sound of the music being output, so the premium effect is executed. A player who is playing the pachinko game machine 1 can recognize that the game has been played, but it is difficult for other players who are not playing the pachinko game machine 1 to recognize it. is. Therefore, when the premium vibration performance is executed, the performance of the premium performance is prevented from attracting the attention of other players, and the player who wants to play at his/her own pace is protected. In addition, the player playing the pachinko game machine 1 can be given a special feeling. On the other hand, in the premium performance A and the premium performance B, the game frame lamp 013AK555 is turned on, the performance display device 9 is displayed, and the jackpot determination sound and jackpot music are output, and the pachinko game machine 1 is not played. The effect is such that the player can also recognize that the premium effect has been executed. Therefore, when the premium performance A or the premium performance B is executed, the player playing the pachinko game machine 1 can attract the attention of other players and feel superior. In this embodiment, a premium vibration mode, which is a mode in which the execution ratio of the premium vibration effect is higher than the other modes, and a premium effect other than the premium vibration effect (more specifically, the premium effect A) are executed at a higher rate than the other modes. Since it is possible to select the premier up mode, which is higher than the mode, players who do not like to attract the attention of other players, players who like to attract the attention of other players, etc. It is possible to set the setting mode according to the preference of the player, and it is possible to execute a premium effect according to the preference of the player and improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, as for the selection notification in this embodiment, the selection notification of pattern 1 is performed during the ceiling time saving or normal state, and the selection notification of pattern 2 is performed when it is a time saving state via a big hit. Pattern 1 is a pattern of a display form (a conspicuous form) that is easier for the player to recognize than pattern 2 (see FIG. 46). Pattern 2 is a pattern of a display mode (inconspicuous mode) that is more difficult for a player to recognize than pattern 1, but when it is in a time-saving state after a big hit, it is a so-called consecutive game, so the selection notification is made conspicuous. It is less necessary to give an impact to the player. On the other hand, in the ceiling time saving mode and the normal mode, it is important to execute the premium effect and the advance notice effect according to the taste of the player. can give. In this manner, the selection notification can be performed in an appropriate pattern according to the situation, and the interest in the game can be improved. On the contrary, the pattern 2 may be displayed in a more conspicuous manner than the pattern 1. FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, when the ceiling time is shortened or in the normal state, the selectable setting modes are normal mode, premier vibration mode, and red up mode. In some cases, there are three selectable setting modes: normal mode, premier vibration mode, and red-up mode. A common setting mode regardless of the game state and a different setting mode depending on the game state can be selected. It is possible. Therefore, since the selectable setting modes differ according to the game state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to prevent the decline in the interest in the game.

After executing the process of 013AKS024 or 013AKS025 in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 101 sets the selected mode as the setting mode (013AKS026), and ends the mode setting process.

In the look-ahead processing (S501) of FIG. 23, the hold display information corresponding to the hold information held by the game control microcomputer 560 is stored, and the hold display information can be used for look-ahead effect. In the look-ahead performance, before the turn of variable display of special symbols based on certain suspension information arrives, the reservation display information is read ahead to determine the contents of the variable display of special symbols based on the corresponding suspension information, To make it possible to suggest how the future variable display of special symbols will be by a notice or the like at an earlier stage. The hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is also referred to as target hold information. Further, the variable display of the special symbol based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is also called target variation. Further, in the look-ahead process (S501), a process of setting a premium vibration effect limit flag for prohibiting the execution of the premium vibration effect at the timing of the fluctuation start is performed according to the number of reservations.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing (processing in S501) performed in the prefetch processing (S501). In the processing in S501, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of reservations is less than 2 (013AKS031). The number of reservations may be determined by confirming the stored reservation display information.

If the number of reservations is 2 or more, the process in S501 ends. On the other hand, if the number of reservations is less than 2, the effect control CPU 101 sets the premium vibration effect limit flag at the start of the fluctuation so that the premium vibration effect is not executed at the timing of the start of the fluctuation (013AKS032 ), the process in S501 is terminated. In this way, in a situation where the number of reservations is small, the premium vibration effect is prohibited at the timing of the start of fluctuation. According to this, by executing the premium vibration effect in a situation where the number of reservations is small, it is possible to notify the player that the game will be a big hit before the player's expectation is increased, and that the effect of the effect is rather reduced. can be prevented. Note that the premium vibration performance limit flag at the time of fluctuation start may be provided in association with each hold storage, for example, for the first hold, the premium vibration performance limit flag at the time of start of fluctuation is set to the ON state and the fluctuation starts. Although the premium vibration performance at the timing of the hour is prohibited, for the second suspension, the premium vibration performance restriction flag at the start of fluctuation is not set to the ON state, and the premium vibration performance at the timing of the fluctuation start is executed. . According to this, it is possible to control the execution timing of the premium vibration effect according to the number of reservations at the time of winning to the start winning opening (simply referred to as the number of reservations at the time of winning).

In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) of FIG. 23, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. For example, it checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. In the performance symbol variation start process (S801), control is performed so that the performance at the time of variation, which is the performance corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols, 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. In the effect pattern changing process (S802), the switching timing of each state constituting the effect pattern is controlled, and it is monitored whether or not the effect time measured by the effect time timer has expired. In the production pattern variation stop processing (S803), the production time is ended or based on the receipt of the design confirmation designation command, the production at the time of fluctuation is ended, and the fixed special pattern that is the result of the fluctuation display of the special pattern is displayed. Control is performed to display the corresponding effect result.

In the big-hit display process (S804), display control such as fanfare effect control is performed when a big-hit occurs. The fanfare performance when a big win occurs includes a big win display for notifying the occurrence of a big win on the performance display device 9. - 特許庁In the round process (S805), display control during the big hit round is performed. 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). In round post-processing (S806), display control between big hit rounds is performed. 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). In the big-hit end effect processing (S807), the effect display device 9 performs display control for informing the player that the big-hit game state has ended.

In the small hit display process (S808), when a small win occurs, display control is performed, such as control to perform a fanfare effect for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). The fanfare effect when a small win occurs includes a small win display for informing the production display device 9 of the occurrence of a small win. In small hit opening processing (S809), various effects control during opening of the V determination winning device 87 is performed in the small hit. In the small hit 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 the hitting ball promotion effect processing (not shown), and the ball 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-handed promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the gate 32 and the second starting prize-winning port 14 of the variable prize-winning device 15 by hitting right in the high base state. The small-hit right-handed promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion presentation for making the game ball aim to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 by hitting rightward in the small-hit game state. The jackpot right-hand hitting promotion notification is a hitting ball promotion for making the game ball enter the big prize opening of the jackpot variable prize ball device 20 or the V big prize prize opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 by hitting to the right in the jackpot game state. It is a performance.

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. different images depending on the game control state, 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. good too. 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.

As the pachinko game machine 1, an enclosed type game machine may be employed in which game media are enclosed and game points (scores) are added without paying out the game media to the player according to the occurrence of winning. 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 ( An enclosed 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.

Expressions for comparison of various ratios such as execution ratios of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) may include that one is a ratio of “0%”. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”. For example, within the range of 0% to 100%, values including 0%, values including 100%, and values excluding 0% and 100% may be used.

As the means for detecting the action of the player, detection means capable of directly detecting the action of the player, such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor, may be used.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process of FIG. In the performance symbol variation start process, the performance control CPU 101 determines a final stop symbol of the performance symbols and the like (AKS011). The final stop design of the production design is the final stop design, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31, or the display of the special design specified by the display result specification command. It can be determined based on variable display content, such as results. The variable display contents corresponding to the display results of the variation pattern and the special symbol may include "non-reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", "first win" to "third win". For example, when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is the non-reach variation pattern among the loss variation patterns, the variable display content becomes "non-reach (loss)". Further, when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is the reach variation pattern among the loss variation patterns, the variable display content becomes "reach (loss)". On the other hand, when any one of the first special figure jackpot A, the second special figure jackpot, and the small hit via jackpot X is specified as the display result of the special symbol specified by the display result specification command , the variable display content is "first hit". As the display result of the special symbol specified by the display result specification command, when any one of the first special figure big hit B, the big hit Y via the small hit, and the big hit Z via the small hit is specified, variable The displayed content becomes "Second win". When the hit type of the first special figure jackpot C is specified as the display result of the special symbol specified by the display result specifying command, the variable display content becomes "third win".

A fixed performance pattern to be a final stop pattern of performance patterns is determined so as to be a non-matching performance pattern in which the left pattern and the right pattern are different when the variable display content is ``non-reach (lost)''. For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data to be a random number for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like for generating a software random number, and prepares a determined left symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 102. , etc., to determine the left confirmed effect symbol to be stop-displayed in the effect symbol display area 9L among the confirmed effect symbols. Next, numerical data to be a random number for determining the right finalized pattern, which is updated by a random counter or the like for generating a software random number, is extracted, and a table for determining the right finalized pattern prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 102 is referred to. Then, the right confirmed effect symbol to be stop-displayed in the effect symbol display area 9R among the confirmed effect symbols may be determined. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined effect symbol to be different from the symbol number of the left determined effect symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data to be medium-definite pattern determination random numbers updated by a random counter or the like for generating software random numbers are extracted, and a medium-definite pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 102 is referred to. Then, among the confirmed effect symbols, the middle confirmed effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9C may be determined.

The final stop pattern of the performance pattern is determined so that the left pattern and the right pattern are the same and match when the variable display content is ``reach''. For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data to be a random number for determining left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter for generating software random numbers, etc., and prepares a determined right and left symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 102. By referring to , the effect symbols having the same symbol number to be stop-displayed together in the effect symbol display area 9L and the effect symbol display area 9R among the confirmed effect symbols may be determined. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data that will be medium-definite pattern determination random numbers updated by a random counter for generating software random numbers, etc. , among the confirmed effect symbols, the middle confirmed effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9C may be determined. Here, for example, when the pattern number of the middle confirmed effect pattern is the same as the pattern number of the left confirmed effect pattern and the right confirmed effect pattern, when the confirmed effect pattern becomes a winning combination, for example, 1 By adding or subtracting an arbitrary value to or from the pattern number of the medium finalized production pattern, the finalized production pattern is not a hit combination but a ready-to-win combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium finalized performance pattern, the pattern difference, which is the difference between the pattern numbers of the left finalized performance pattern and the right finalized performance pattern, may be determined, and the medium finalized performance pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

When the variable display content is any one of ``first win'' to ``third win'', the left pattern, the middle pattern, and the right pattern are the same and match with the final stop pattern of the production pattern. It is determined so as to be a production pattern. For example, when the variable display content is "1st hit", it is sufficient that the determined effect symbol of the winning combination using the effect symbol of Gold 7 can be determined. Further, when the variable display content is "second win", it is sufficient that the determined effect symbol of the winning combination using the red 7 effect symbol can be determined. When the variable display content is "3rd win", the effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data that will be a random number for determining a winning design that is updated by a random counter for generating a software random number, for example. Subsequently, by referring to a hit fixed pattern determination table prepared in advance and stored in the ROM 102, a fixed effect pattern of a winning combination using any of the production patterns showing the numbers 1 to 6, 8, and 9 is determined. It should be possible to decide.

When the variable display content is any one of ``first win'' to ``third win'', it may be determined whether or not to execute a pattern promotion performance such as a re-lottery performance or a promotion performance during a big win. . In the re-lottery performance, the performance symbols of the winning combination using any of the performance symbols showing the numbers 1 to 6, 8, and 9 are temporarily displayed while the performance symbols are variablely displayed, so that the winning type is the first. It is once possible to recognize that it is a special big win C or a big win Z via a small win, and by the re-variation of again variably displaying the performance symbols, the determined performance symbols of the winning combinations using the performance symbols of gold 7 or red 7 are stopped. By being displayed, it is possible for the player to be recognizably notified that the winning type is advantageous to the player. In addition, after the production pattern is changed again by the re-lottery production, the fixed production pattern of the winning combination using any of the production patterns showing the numbers 1 to 6, 8, and 9 is stopped and displayed. In some cases, it is not notified that the winning type is advantageous to the player. When it is decided to execute the re-lottery performance, the combination of performance symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed before execution of the re-lottery performance may be determined together with the fixed performance symbols.

After executing the processing of AKS011 in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 performs a ceiling suggesting effect execution setting process for setting execution of a ceiling suggesting effect suggesting control to the ceiling time saving state (013AKS01). The ceiling suggestion production is a production that suggests that a special condition, which is a condition for controlling the ceiling time saving state, is established (see FIG. 46(B)).

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process executed in 013AKS01 of FIG. In the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the game state is the normal state (013AKS041). In the processing of 013AKS041, the normal state may be determined based on the normal state designation command. If it is not in the normal state, that is, if it is the ceiling time saving state or the time saving state via the jackpot, the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, in the normal state, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the ceiling suggestive effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28, and ends the ceiling suggestive effect execution setting process. It should be noted that there may be a plurality of modes of the ceiling-indicative effect, and the variation closer to the 100-time variation included in the special condition may be displayed larger. Also, the ratio of execution may be increased according to the number of times of change so that the probability of execution of the ceiling-indicating effect increases as the change is closer to the 100 times of change included in the special condition. Note that the ceiling-indicating effect may be executed without fail in the 100th change included in the special condition. For example, a command indicating the value of the ceiling counter is transmitted from the main substrate 31, and whether or not the change is close to the 100 times change included in the special condition can be specified by the command. Furthermore, a premium ceiling suggesting effect may be executed in a mode in which control to the ceiling time saving state is definitely notified. According to this, the range of effects can be expanded, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

After executing the processing of 013AKS01 in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 performs execution setting processing for execution of various effects such as a premium effect (013AKS02).

FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing an example of execution setting processing such as a premium effect executed in 013AKS02 of FIG. 29, the performance control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the opening performance is to be executed (013AKS051). The opening effect is a effect that gives the player a sense of expectation by informing the player that the change in the effect pattern will start from now on. Specifically, in 013AKS051, as shown in FIG. 30, whether or not to execute the opening effect is determined according to the determination ratio according to the variable display contents. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the determination percentages are assigned so that the percentage of execution of the opening effect increases in the order of first win>second win>third win>other than the above. Since the number of fluctuations in the special state (the number of fluctuations in which the time saving control is performed) is increasing in the order of the first hit> the second hit> the third hit, the first hit> the second hit> the third hit> other than the above Advantages increase in order. Therefore, when the opening effect is executed, the degree of advantage is higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation for the execution of the opening effect can be improved. It should be noted that the variable display content of "other than the above" indicates the variable display content of "non-reach (loss)" and "reach (loss)".

After executing the processing of 013AKS051 in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 101 performs execution setting processing such as promotion effect (013AKS052). In the execution setting processing such as the promotion effect, the execution setting of the promotion effect, which is the effect for prompting the player's operation, and the promotion suggestion effect, which suggests that the promotion effect will be executed, is performed. It should be noted that the promotion effect in this embodiment is an effect that prompts the player to operate as a so-called final effect, and may be executed as part of the final effect. In addition, the final effect is the effect performed at the end of the SP reach, and the player's operation (including the expiration of the valid period) may result in a big win (including a small win). It is a performance that informs you of what will happen.

FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing an example of execution setting processing such as promotion effect performed in 013AKS052 of FIG. In the execution setting processing such as promotion performance shown in FIG. 31, the performance control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the promotion performance is executed according to the variation pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32(A) (013AKS061). In 013AKS061, execution/non-execution of the promotion effect may be determined based on the sub-side variation pattern set corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the main substrate 31 side.

As shown in FIG. 32(A), the promotion effect in this embodiment is a effect that prompts the player to operate as a so-called final effect. (In the case of a variation pattern that does not perform SP reach effect, 100% is determined without execution). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the ready-to-win effect of the normal reach is performed, it is possible to execute a so-called final effect together with the promoting effect. Further, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the ratio of execution of the promotion effect is higher in the case of winning (big win or small win) than in the case of losing, and SP reach The decision ratio is assigned so that the ratio of execution of the promotion effect is higher when the ready-to-reach effect of SP reach B is executed than that of A. - 特許庁Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of anticipation for execution of the promotion effect, and to attract the player's attention to the type of ready-to-win effect to be executed. Incidentally, the decision ratio may be assigned so that the SP reach B has a higher execution ratio of the suggestive effect than the SP reach A. - 特許庁

Returning to FIG. 31, after executing the processing of 013AKS061, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the promotion effect, that is, whether or not it is determined to execute the promotion effect at 013AKS061 (013AKS062 ). When the promotion effect is not executed, that is, when it is decided not to execute the promotion effect, the execution setting process for the promotion effect etc. is terminated.

On the other hand, when the promotion effect is executed, that is, when it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution mode of the promotion effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. (013AKS063). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32(B), the determination ratio is set so that the ratio determined to the promotion effect of mode 2 increases in the order of the first win>second win>third win>other than the above. assigned. Therefore, when the promotion effect of mode 2 is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a big win or a small win is higher than when the promotion effect of mode 1 is executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the promotion effect to be executed. Note that the mode 1 promotion effect is a mode promotion effect that promotes the operation of the trigger button 125 provided on the stick controller 122 (see FIG. 42(N)), and the mode 2 promotion effect This is a promotion presentation in a mode of promoting the operation (see FIG. 44(E)).

Returning to FIG. 31, after executing the process of 013AKS063, the effect control CPU 101 performs setting (promoting suggestive effect setting) for performing the promoting suggestive effect corresponding to the mode determined in 013AKS063 (013AKS064), and performs the promoting effect. Terminate the equal execution setting process. In the 013AKS064 promotion suggesting effect setting, if the mode determined in the processing of 013AKS063 is mode 1, the promotion suggesting effect is set to suggest that the promoting effect promoting the operation of the trigger button 125 will be executed. If the mode determined by the process is mode 2, the setting of the promotion suggesting effect is performed to suggest that the promotion effect for promoting the operation of the stick controller 122 is to be executed. In the promotion suggestive effect in this embodiment, the effect of assembling the trigger button 125 and the stick controller 122 is executed (see FIGS. 43(K)-(L) and FIGS. 44(B)-(D)). Further, in the promotion suggestion effect, the assembly process is more complicated for the promotion suggestion to assemble the stick controller 122 than for the promotion suggestion effect to assemble the trigger button 125, and the promotion suggestion effect to assemble the stick controller 122 is more The effect period is longer than the promotion suggestive effect for assembling the trigger button 125, and the time until the player recognizes the promotion suggestive effect corresponding to the stick controller 122 is also longer.

Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the premium effect can be executed at the timing during execution of the promotion suggestive effect (timing of T5 in FIG. 36). In this embodiment, the execution timing of the premium effect differs between the promotion suggesting effect of assembling the trigger button 125 and the promoting suggesting effect of assembling the stick controller 122 . Specifically, the period from the start of the promotion-suggestion effect to the execution of the premium effect differs between the promotion-suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled and the promotion-suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled. In the case of the prompting suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled, the period should be longer than in the case of the prompting suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled. Note that the period may be longer in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled.

Returning to FIG. 29, after executing the processing of 013AKS052, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display result is a hit, and whether or not the variable display content is any of the first to third hits. (013AKS053). If the variable display contents are not any of the first win to the third win, the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution setting processing such as the premium effect as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in 013AKS053 that the variable display contents are any of the first to third wins, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the premium effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33 (013AKS054 ).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the determination percentages are assigned so that the percentage of execution of the premium effect increases in the order of the first win>the second win>the third win. It should be noted that a uniform determination ratio may be set regardless of the variable display content. Further, for example, different determination ratios may be set according to the setting mode that is set. Specifically, when set to premier vibration mode or premier up mode, the rate of execution is higher than when it is set to normal mode or when it is set to red up mode. You may make it In addition, fluctuations corresponding to special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot (variation in the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot) and fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the ceiling time saving end (remaining after the ceiling time saving end Suspended variation), when the premium vibration mode is set, regardless of the content of the variable display, it may be determined to be executed without fail.

Returning to FIG. 29, after executing the processing of 013AKS054, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined at 013AKS054 that the presence of the premium effect is to be executed (013AKS055). When it is decided not to execute the premium effect, the process of setting execution of the premium effect etc. is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of premium effect according to the variable display contents according to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 (013AKS056).

Specifically, when the set setting mode is the normal mode or the red-up mode, the type of premium effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34(A). When the normal mode is set or when the red-up mode is set, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34(A) is assigned as the initial value of the execution ratio of each premium effect.

If the setting mode that is set is the premier vibration mode, whether it is during the ceiling time saving, whether it is a change in the special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot, or the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving 34(B-1) to 35(B-4), the type of premium effect to be executed is determined. When the setting mode is the premium vibration mode, as shown in FIGS. 34(B-1) to 35(B-4), the premium effect of the premium vibration mode is executed more than when other setting modes are set. Determining percentages are assigned so that a higher percentage of Specifically, when the set mode is the premium vibration mode and other than during ceiling time saving, the type of premium effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34(B-1). In addition, even if the setting mode is the premium vibration mode and other than during the ceiling time saving, the fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the normal state is the remaining pending fluctuation, so FIG. 35(B-4) determines the type of premium presentation (details will be described later).

When the setting mode that is set is the premium vibration mode and the ceiling time saving mode is set, the type of premium effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34(B-2). As shown in FIG. 34 (B-1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), during the ceiling time saving, the proportion determined to be the premium vibration effect is higher than when not during the ceiling time saving. That is, before the ceiling time reduction and after the ceiling time reduction, in other words, before and after the special condition is established, after the ceiling time reduction (after the special condition is established), before the ceiling time reduction (before the special condition is established) Premier vibration production is executed more frequently. According to this, since the execution ratio of the premium vibration effect differs before and after the special condition is established, the premium vibration effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

If the setting mode that is set is the premier vibration mode, and if it is a fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 in the normal state, if after the end of the time saving via the jackpot, the decision ratio shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) determines the type of premium effect to be executed. If the setting mode is the premier vibration mode and the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 in the normal state, if after the ceiling time saving ends, the premier production to be executed according to the determined ratio shown in FIG. 35 (B-4) determine the type of In addition, whether after the time saving via the jackpot or after the ceiling time saving ends, for example, out of the ceiling time saving flag and the time saving flag, the command corresponding to the flag reset at S149 in FIG. 17 is sent. Then, the determination may be made based on the command. As shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), in this embodiment, the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the time saving via the jackpot (remaining pending after the time saving via the jackpot Fluctuation of) is higher than the fluctuation corresponding to special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving (variation of the remaining hold after the ceiling time saving end). According to this, it is possible to change the execution pattern of the premium vibration effect, and to improve the game interest. In addition, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3), in the case of fluctuation corresponding to special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot (fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot), the setting mode is the premium vibration mode In this case, the premium vibration effect is always executed regardless of the hit of any of the variable display contents. Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pull back of the hit during the remaining hold, and to improve the game interest. Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (B-4), in the case of fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the ceiling time saving ends (changes in the remaining hold after the ceiling time saving ends), if the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, The premium vibration effect is executed with a high probability even if any of the variable display contents is hit. Therefore, even after the ceiling time saving is finished, it is possible to give a special feeling to the return of the hit during the remaining hold, and to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the remaining pending period (the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving are completed) Regarding the setting mode change, it is possible to restrict the change of the setting mode. According to this, it is possible to continue the state in which the premier vibration effect is executed with a high probability, and it is possible to feel special by changing to another setting mode. can be prevented from decreasing. Also, if the set setting mode is the premier vibration mode, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), the remaining hold fluctuation 2 and the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction) (Figure 34 (B-3) and Figure 35 (B-4)), otherwise (Figure 34 (B- 1) and FIG. 34(B-2)), the premium vibration effect is executed at a higher rate, and the premium effect A is executed at a lower rate (the same applies to the premium effect B). Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pull back of the hit during the remaining hold, and to improve the game interest. It should be noted that the premium effect A and the premium vibration effect may be executed in a composite manner in the fluctuation of the remaining hold. In this case, for example, by first executing the premium vibration effect and then executing the premium effect A, after announcing the winning, the premium effect A can be executed as a celebratory effect to celebrate the win, It is possible to improve the performance effect. In addition, the remaining pending period, such as the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving are completed , For example, it may be a period until a predetermined variation ends, such as from the transition from a special state (time saving state) to a normal state to the end of 10 variations. Also, for example, if the variation is performed in the order of winning, such as special figure 2, special figure 1, special figure 2 order, etc., special figure 1 variation is included between special figure 2 variations In, it may be a period until the variation of the special figure 2 ends. In addition, the period after the transition from the special state (time saving state) to the normal state is the remaining pending period, and it is decided by lottery whether to end the period, and the period until it is decided to end may be used as the remaining pending period. Also, in this embodiment, the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot (variation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot) corresponds to the special figure 2 after the ceiling time saving end It shows an example in which the proportion of premium vibration effects executed is higher than the fluctuation (fluctuation of the remaining hold after the ceiling time saving ends), but on the contrary, it corresponds to the special figure 2 after the ceiling time saving ends The fluctuation (variation in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction) is more premier vibration production than the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the big hit (variation in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot) The percentage of execution may be high.

Also, in the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the hit with the highest degree of advantage is assigned the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect. (the second hit and the third hit are not assigned a determination ratio for the premium vibration effect), while the big hit as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4) In the case of change in the remaining hold after the end of the short time via the way or change in the remaining hold after the end of the short time on the ceiling, the decision ratio for the premium vibration production is assigned to any variable display content from the first to the third hit. A common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the player falls from the time-saving state to the normal state. On the contrary, in the case shown in FIG. 34 (B-1) and FIG. Allocate a decision ratio, and in the case of change in the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot or change in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time saving, the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the premium only for the hit with the highest degree of advantage You may make it allocate the determination ratio about vibration production|presentation. In addition, in the normal state, the determination ratio of the premium vibration performance is assigned to any of the variable display contents of the first hit to the third hit, and in the time saving state, the variable display content is the first win, that is, the advantage is the highest. You may make it assign the determination ratio about premium vibration production only to a hit.

When the set mode is the premier-up mode, the type of premier effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35(C). When the premier-up mode is set, as shown in FIG. 35(C), the ratio is determined so that the premium effect of the premier effect A is executed at a higher rate than when the other setting modes are set. is assigned.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34(A) to 35(C), the remaining hold fluctuation (variation corresponding to special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and 2) ((B-3) in FIG. 34 and (B-4) in FIG. 35), the premium effect B is common regardless of which mode the setting mode is. are assigned a determined proportion of On the other hand, as for the premium vibration performance and the premium performance A, since the execution ratio differs depending on the set mode, the execution ratio can be suitably changed according to the kind of the premium performance, and the game interest is improved. can be done. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when the premier vibration mode is set, whether it is during the ceiling time saving, whether it is a change in the special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot, or after the ceiling time saving end 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), depending on whether it is a variation of the special figure 2, an example of different determination ratios of the premium vibration effect is shown, but not limited to the premium vibration effect, It may be a premium production A. For example, similar to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), in the case where the premier-up mode is set, whether or not the ceiling time saving is in progress, and the time saving via the jackpot Depending on whether it is the variation of the special figure 2 after the end or the variation of the special figure 2 after the ceiling time saving is completed, the determination ratio of the premium effect A may be different. In addition, if the remaining pending fluctuation (variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving) (Figure 34 (B-3) and Figure 35 ( Regarding B-4)) as well, with respect to the premium effect B, a common determination ratio may be set regardless of the setting mode, and in that case, the premium vibration effect may also be executed. should be That is, the premium effect B and the premium vibration effect should be executed in combination, and in that case, the premium vibration effect should be executed first.

Returning to FIG. 29, after determining the type of premium effect at 013AKS056, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution timing of the premium effect according to the set mode according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36 (013AKS057 ), the process for setting the premium effect etc. is terminated.

Specifically, if the type of the determined premium effect is the premium vibration effect, depending on whether or not the ceiling time is shortened, the state of the premium vibration effect restriction flag at the time of fluctuation start, and whether or not the opening exercise is executed, The execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined according to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 36(A) to (C). The execution timing of the premium effect A or the premium effect B is determined according to the determined ratio shown. Although the execution timing determination ratio is common depending on whether it is the premier effect A or the premier effect B, it is assumed that the execution timing determination ratio is different between the premier effect A and the premier effect B. can be Further, even when the type of the determined premium effect is the premium effect A or the premium effect B, the execution timing determination ratio differs depending on whether the ceiling time is being shortened and whether the opening exercise is being performed. good too. In this embodiment, as the execution timing of the premium effect, the timing T1 is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, the timing T2 is the timing at the end of the opening effect, the timing T3 is the timing during the normal reach, and the timing at the time of the development of the SP reach. Six timings are provided, that is, a timing T4, a timing T5 during promotion suggestive performance, and a timing T6 during relief performance, but for example, more timings may be provided. In addition, in the case of normal reach (normal reach (big hit) or normal reach (small hit)), the execution timing may be determined according to the variation pattern, such as being determined at one of the timings T1 to T3. In addition to these timings, for example, the timing of the fanfare of the jackpot, the timing of the final round in the case of a jackpot with a small number of rounds, the timing of the ending, the timing of the notification of hitting to the right, etc., may be executed. In this case, the premier vibration effect at the timing should just notify that the player will be promoted to a more advantageous state, such as an increase in the number of rounds. Also, for example, it may be notified that there is a hit hold in the stored hold information. Furthermore, it may be possible to execute the premium vibration effect at the display timing of the probability variation or time reduction entry screen, and notify that the probability variation or time reduction rush is made. That is, the content to be notified may differ depending on the timing of execution. In this embodiment, an example in which one of the timings T1 to T6 is determined is shown, but a plurality of timings may be determined. In that case, if the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the number of times of execution will be greater than in other setting modes (for example, only once in setting modes other than the premier vibration mode). It would be good if the ratio of

FIG. 36A shows the execution of the premium vibration effect when the determined premium effect type is the premium vibration effect and is other than during the ceiling time saving, and the premium vibration effect limit flag at the time of fluctuation start is in the off state. 4 shows an example of timing determination. As shown in the figure, when the premium vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation is in the off state, that is, when the number of pending prizes at the time of winning is 2 or more, the determination ratio is assigned to timing T1, which is the timing at the start of fluctuation. there is

On the other hand, when the opening effect is executed, as shown in the figure, no decision ratio is assigned to the timing T1, which is the timing at which the variation starts. That is, when the opening production is executed, the determination ratio is assigned to the timing T2, which is the timing when the opening production ends, while when the opening production is not executed, the timing T1, which is the timing when the fluctuation starts, is assigned. Decision percentages are assigned (similar to FIGS. 36(B) and 36(D)). Therefore, when the opening performance is executed, the premium vibration performance is not executed at the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, and the premium vibration performance is executed at the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the opening performance from deteriorating due to the performance of the premium vibration performance before the opening performance is performed. Similarly, with respect to the premiere effect A and the premiere effect B, when the opening effect is executed, it is not executed at the timing T1, which is the timing at which the fluctuation starts, and at the timing T2, which is the timing at which the opening effect ends. An effect is executed (see FIG. 36(D)). Note that the timing T2 is a timing executed only when the opening effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36(A), in this embodiment, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the timings T1, T2, and T5 are more likely than when the setting mode is the normal mode. A higher percentage of decisions are made. (The same applies to FIG. 36(B)). Also, when the setting mode is changed from the normal mode to the premier vibration mode, the ratios determined at the timings of the timing T1, the timing T2, and the timing T5 are the timing T4 (predetermined Timing) is set to increase more than the determined ratio (the same applies to FIG. 36(B)). Since the timing T1 and the timing T2 are timings in the early stage after the fluctuation is started, the player can be given a special feeling when the premium vibration effect is executed. Further, the timing T5, which is the timing during the prompting suggestion effect, is the timing when the player's expectation is rising because it is the timing when the excitement reaches the climax as the variation approaches the end. Therefore, even when changing to a premium vibration mode in which the execution ratio of the premium vibration effect is high, instead of uniformly increasing the execution ratio, by increasing the execution ratio at the timing when the premium vibration effect can be effectively executed. , can effectively perform premier vibration production. It should be noted that the timing T2 does not necessarily have to be synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect, and may be, for example, the timing after the opening effect ends and the variation of the effect symbols starts. Further, when the setting mode is the premium vibration mode, compared with when the setting mode is the normal mode, the rate at which the premium vibration effect is executed at the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggesting effect, is set to be the highest. , the decision ratio at the timing T5 increases the most (the same applies to FIGS. 36(B) and 36(C)). As described above, the timing T5 is the timing when the fluctuation reaches its final stage and the excitement reaches its climax. can be executed, the premium vibration performance can be executed at a suitable timing, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, when the set mode is the premier vibration mode, the ratio determined at the timing T3, which is the timing during normal reach, is lower than in the case of the normal mode. (The same applies to FIGS. 36(B) and 36(C)). Therefore, the premium vibration performance executed in the premium vibration mode has a higher rate of execution at the start timing of the performance such as when the SP reach develops or when the fluctuation starts than in the normal mode. Therefore, by executing the premium vibration performance at the start of another performance, the premium vibration performance can be effectively executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, as shown in the figure, the premium vibration effect that is executed when the setting mode is the premium vibration mode is at timing T6 (timing during relief effect), which is a timing (special timing) that is not determined in other setting modes. On the other hand, a decision ratio is assigned (similar to FIGS. 36(B) and 36(C)). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of specialness, and promote the premium vibration mode to improve the game interest. Note that the relief effect is an effect in which, after being notified that the game is lost in the so-called fixed effect, it is reported that the winning game will be revived. The relief effect may be executed at a predetermined rate (for example, 3%) in the case of SP reach (big hit), and the timing T6 may be a timing that can be determined when the relief effect is executed. good.

FIG. 36(B) shows the execution timing of the premium vibration effect when the determined premium effect type is the premium vibration effect and the ceiling time reduction is in progress, and the premium vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation is in the OFF state. shows an example of the determination of As illustrated, in this embodiment, the execution timing determination ratio differs between the case during the ceiling time saving and the case other than the ceiling time saving (FIG. 36(A)). Specifically, when the ceiling time is shortened, timing T1, which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, is determined (timing T2, which is the timing at the end of the opening effect if the opening effect is to be executed). percentage is high. Therefore, in the state before entering the ceiling time saving and the state after entering the ceiling time saving, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premium vibration production is different, and the premium vibration production can be executed appropriately according to the situation. A game interest can be improved. In addition, the ratio of determining the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is different between the case of the time saving state via the big hit and the time saving state of the ceiling time saving state, and the premium vibration effect can be executed appropriately according to the situation. Interest can be improved. In addition, in FIG. 34, during the ceiling time saving and other than during the ceiling time saving, the determination ratio of the premium vibration production is different as the type of the premium production to be executed. If the decision ratio of the premier vibration production is common in the case of the time saving state of the ceiling time saving, the execution ratio of the premier vibration production is common in the case of the time saving state via the jackpot and the time saving state of the ceiling time saving. However, the execution timing determination ratio can be changed, the range of effects can be widened, and the premium vibration effect can be executed appropriately according to the situation.

FIG. 36(C) shows an example of determination of the execution timing of the premium vibration effect when the determined type of premium effect is the premium vibration effect and the limit flag of the premium vibration effect at the start of variation is ON. In this example, it is a common determination ratio regardless of whether it is in the ceiling time saving, but like the example shown in FIG. 36 (A) and FIG. 36 (B), whether it is in the ceiling time saving The decision ratio at each timing may be different depending on the timing. As shown in FIG. 36(C), when the premium vibration performance limit flag at the start of fluctuation is in the ON state, that is, when the number of pending prizes at the time of winning is less than 2, it is determined for timing T1, which is the timing at the start of fluctuation. No percentage assigned. Therefore, when the number of pending games at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect is not executed at timing T1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from deteriorating due to the abrupt execution of the premium vibration production. In addition, if the number of pending prizes at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect at timing T1 is not executed. Also in the variable display corresponding to the suspension, the premium vibration effect is not executed at the timing T1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from being lowered due to the abrupt execution of the premium vibration performance. When the number of pending prizes is less than 2, execution of the premium vibration effect at timing T1 is restricted, but execution of the premium vibration effect at other timings is not restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the premium vibration effect from being excessively limited, and to secure the execution frequency of the premium vibration effect. In addition, in this embodiment, when the number of reservations at the time of winning is less than 2, the execution of the premium vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is limited. may be restricted to less than In this case, instead of uniformly limiting the execution of the premium vibration effect, for example, even if the number of pending memories is 2, the fluctuation corresponding to the first stored hold has a long fluctuation time such as SP reach In the case of fluctuation, the execution of the premium vibration effect may not be restricted. Further, for example, in the case where shortening variation is performed if a predetermined number or more of suspensions are stored, the number of suspensions for performing the shortening variation is the same as the number of suspensions that allows the premium vibration effect to be executed at the start of variation. It can be a number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36(C), in this embodiment, the execution rate of the premium vibration effect at other timings is high because the execution of the premium vibration effect is restricted at the start of fluctuation. In addition, when the set mode is the normal mode and the premier vibration mode, regardless of whether or not the opening effect is executed, the determination ratio for the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestive effect, is common. On the other hand, in the case of the red-up mode or the premier-up mode, the decision ratios for the timings T3 to T4 differ depending on whether or not the opening effect is to be executed. Therefore, there is a timing when the determination ratio changes depending on whether or not the opening performance is executed and a timing when it is not, and the timing differs depending on the setting mode, so that the premier vibration performance can be executed at a suitable timing, A game interest can be improved.

FIG. 36(D) shows an example of determination of the execution timing of the premium vibration effect when the determined type of premium effect is the premium effect A or the premium effect B. FIG. In this example, the determination ratio is common to both the premier effect A and the premier effect B, but depending on whether it is the premier effect A or the premier effect B, the determination ratio at each timing is made different. good too. Furthermore, the determination ratio at each timing may be different depending on whether or not it is during the ceiling time saving. As shown in the figure, when the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed, when the set mode is the premier up mode, a large determination ratio is assigned to the timing T4, which is the timing when the SP reach is developed. there is Therefore, when the setting mode is set to the premium-up mode, the rate at which the premier effect A and the premier effect B are executed at the timing when the SP reach is developed increases. Therefore, since the timing at which the premium effect is likely to be executed differs depending on the setting mode and the type of the premium effect, the effect of the effect can be improved.

As shown in the figure, when the type of the determined premium effect is the premium effect A or the premium effect B, the timing T1, which is the timing at which the variation starts, and the timing T2, which is the timing at which the opening effect ends, are set. While the determination ratio is common regardless of the type of setting mode used, the determination ratios for other timings are different depending on the setting mode. Therefore, when the type of the determined premium presentation is the premium presentation A or the premium presentation B, unlike the premium vibration presentation, the timing is a common determination ratio regardless of the set mode. Therefore, the timing at which the determination ratio is different depending on the setting mode and the timing at which the determination ratio is common regardless of the setting mode differ depending on the type of premium production, so that the range of production is widened and the game is interesting. can be improved.

Further, when the type of the determined premium effect is the premium effect A or the premium effect B, regardless of whether or not the premium vibration effect limit flag at the time of fluctuation start is set to the ON state, the timing at the time of the fluctuation start. A determination ratio is assigned to the timing T1. Therefore, when the number of pending games at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect is not executed at the timing T1, but the premium effect A and the premium effect B can be executed. Therefore, the premium effect can be executed at a suitable timing according to the type of the premium effect, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Note that, in this embodiment, the premium effect A and the premium effect B are performed at timings T1 to T5 that are the same as the premium vibration effect (timing T6 is the same as the premium vibration effect when the premium vibration mode is set). However, the execution timing of the premium effect A and the premium effect B may be different from the timing of the premium vibration effect. In addition, it may be determined from a plurality of timings, which are the same timing as the premium vibration effect and a different timing.

Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the processing of 013AKS02, the effect control CPU 101 also performs settings for executing effects during variable display including the variable display operation of the effect symbols (013AKS03). In the processing of 013AKS03, setting may be made to execute the notice effect during fluctuation other than the premium effect. The notice effect during fluctuation is a notice effect that foretells the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the effect pattern executed corresponding to the special game in which the start condition is established. good.

Next, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (AKS014). The production control pattern includes control data for controlling the production by various production devices according to the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the production design during the variable display of the production design (during the variable display). Just do it. When the effect control pattern is determined, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 103 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command (AKS015). In addition, the setting for starting the variation of the performance symbols on the screen of the performance display device 9 is performed (AKS016). At this time, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern to the VDP 109, the production pattern display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R change in production patterns and the small pattern display area 9K It is only necessary to make it possible to start the fluctuation of the small symbols in . Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated (AKS017) to a value corresponding to the process during effect symbol fluctuation (S802), and the process is terminated.

FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing in S803, which is the processing performed in the effect symbol variation stop processing in S803 of FIG. In the processing in S803 shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the time saving via the big hit has ended (013AKS071). In 013AKS071, by confirming the effect control command specifying the game state transmitted from the main substrate 31, it is determined whether or not the time saving via the big hit has ended. In addition, it may be determined whether or not the time saving via the big hit is completed by counting the number of times of variation performed during the time saving state and whether or not the set number of times of time saving has been changed. In addition, about the set number of times of time saving, the production|presentation control command which shows the said number of times from the main board 31 shall be transmitted.

When it is determined that the time saving via the big hit has ended, the effect control CPU 101 sets the setting mode to the premium vibration mode (013AKS072), and ends the processing in S803. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving via the jackpot has not ended, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a special condition, which is a condition for controlling the ceiling time saving state, has been established (013AKS073). In 013AKS073, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the special condition is satisfied by whether or not the ceiling special state designation command is received from the main board 31 . Note that it is also possible to count the number of fluctuations and determine whether or not the special condition has been established based on whether or not the set number of fluctuations have occurred in the normal state.

If it is determined that the special condition is not established, the processing in S803 is terminated. When it is determined that the special condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 101 selects the three modes of the normal mode, the premier vibration mode, and the red up mode as the selectable setting modes, and the pattern 1 is the notification of the selection. mode (013AKS074), and the processing in S803 ends. In addition, in 013AKS074, as the notification of selection, notification to select whether or not to set the normal mode may be performed. In this way, the player can preferably select which setting mode is selected by performing the selection notification that allows the normal mode to be set at the timing when the ceiling time saving state is controlled.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing in S807, which is the processing performed in the jackpot end effect processing in S807 of FIG. In the processing in S807 shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 101 first sets the setting mode to the normal mode (013AKS076). As a result, the set mode becomes the normal mode after the end of the big win game state, that is, at the timing of shifting to the time saving state via the big win. Note that the processing of 013AKS076 may be executed only when the setting mode is set to the premier vibration mode. In the time-saving state via the big win, special state start notification is performed on the screen of the performance display device 9, and right-handed promotion notification is also performed. Therefore, other players can easily recognize what kind of game state the pachinko gaming machine 1 is currently in. Therefore, in such a situation, the effect of preventing the type of premium effect to be executed from attracting the attention of other players by setting the type of premium effect to be executed is reduced. Therefore, in 013AKS076, after the end of the jackpot game state, that is, at the timing of shifting to the time saving state via the jackpot, the setting mode is set to the normal mode, and the performance effect is changed so that the type of premium performance executed according to the game state is different. Adjustments have been made so that an appropriate type of premium effect will be performed during the growing period. In 013AKS077, which will be described later, it is possible to set the premium vibration mode again, so it is possible to set the setting mode according to the player's desire. In addition, even in the time-saving state via the big hit, if the setting mode is set to the premium vibration mode, the premium vibration mode may be taken over as it is. In that case, the premier vibration mode may be taken over even when the time-saving state via the big hit is terminated after that and the control is performed to the normal state.

After executing the processing of 013AKS076, the effect control CPU 101 changes the selection notification to selectably display the three modes of the normal mode, the premier vibration mode, and the premier up mode as the selectable setting modes to the notification mode of the pattern 2. (013AKS077). For example, in 013AKS077, without executing the processing of 013AKS076, as the selection notification, notification to select whether or not to set the normal mode may be performed. In addition, in the selection notification in 013AKS077, two modes, the normal mode and the premium up mode, may be selectable, and the premium vibration mode may not be selectable. In this case, the premier vibration mode may be set after the time-saving state via the big hit ends.

After executing the processing of 013AKS077, the effect control CPU 101 sets the selected mode as the setting mode (013AKS078), and ends the processing in S807.

Thus, at the end of the jackpot game state, that is, at the timing when the time-saving state via the jackpot is controlled, the selection notification is performed in the pattern 2 notification mode. Further, when the special condition is satisfied as the condition for shifting to the ceiling time saving state, selection notification is performed in the notification mode of pattern 1 in 013AKS074 of FIG. 37 . Then, when it is determined that it is in the ceiling time saving or normal state in 013AKS023 of FIG. Selection notification is performed. Therefore, since the notification mode of the selection notification differs according to the game state, it is possible to expand the range of effects and improve the game interest. In addition, the notification mode of the selection notification performed when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state and the notification mode of the selection notification performed when it is controlled to the time saving state via the jackpot are different. Since the notification mode of the selection notification differs depending on whether it is not or not, the production effect can be improved. Specifically, as described above, the notification mode of pattern 2 is a pattern of a display mode (inconspicuous mode) that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the notification mode of pattern 1 . Therefore, although selection notification is performed in an unobtrusive manner during consecutive games, when a special condition is established rather than during consecutive games, control is performed to the ceiling time-saving state as a special state advantageous to the player. , the selection notification in a conspicuous manner is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the seat in spite of being controlled to the ceiling time saving state, and it is possible to enhance the production effect.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing execution timings of various effects such as the opening effect and the premium effect. The variation shown shows the variation of the special design (special design), and the variation of the production design, when the opening production is performed, the fluctuation starts after the opening production ends, and the opening production is performed. If not, it is performed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. Although the premium effect in this embodiment is executed at any one of the timings T1 to T6 (timing T6 is only the premium vibration effect), the premium effect is executed at a plurality of timings. good too.

As described above, when the opening performance is executed, the premium performance is not executed at the timing T1, which is the timing when the variation starts, but is executed at the timing T2, which is the timing when the opening performance ends. Therefore, when the opening effect is not executed and the execution timing of the premium effect is determined to be the timing T1, the determined type of premium effect is performed at the timing T1 shown in the figure. It should be noted that, as described above, when the number of pending prizes at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect at the timing T1 is not executed. On the other hand, in the case where the opening effect is executed, if the execution timing of the premium effect is determined to be the timing T2, the determined type of premium effect is executed at the timing T2 shown in the figure. As shown, the timing T2 is synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect, but as described above, it may not necessarily be synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect. It may be the timing after the pattern variation has started. In the illustrated example, the execution timing of the ceiling suggestive effect is omitted, but for example, it may be executed during the execution period of the opening effect. Otherwise, the execution mode of the ceiling suggestive effect may be different between the case where the ceiling suggestive effect is executed together with the opening effect and the case where only the ceiling suggestive effect is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 41(B-1), the opening effect is a effect in which the character displays the line "Let's Go!!" 46(B), while the character displays the line "Let's Go!!" , only the display of "May be time saving!?" may be performed.

Subsequently, when the normal reach timing comes, the reach state is entered, and the reach performance of the normal reach is executed. In addition, when the pseudo fluctuation is performed, the pseudo fluctuation is performed before reaching the reach state. After entering the ready-to-win state, when the execution timing of the premium effect is determined to be the timing T3, the determined type of premium effect is performed at the timing T3 shown in the figure. After that, when it develops into SP reach, the reach performance of SP reach is executed. Accordingly, when the execution timing of the premium effect is determined to be the timing T4, the determined type of premium effect is performed at the timing T4 shown in the figure, that is, at the timing when the SP reach is reached. As described above, in this embodiment, when the set mode is the premier vibration mode, the ratio of determination at the timing T3, which is the timing during normal reach, is lower than in the case of the normal mode. The ratio of execution at the start timing of production, such as when SP reach develops or when fluctuation starts, is high. Therefore, when the setting mode is the premium vibration mode, the rate at which the premium vibration effect is executed at the timing T4 is higher than the rate at which the premium vibration effect is executed at the timing T3.

Subsequently, when it is time to execute the promotion suggesting effect, the promotion suggesting effect suggesting that the promotion suggesting effect is to be executed is performed. In the illustrated example, for the sake of simplification, an example in which the execution period of the promotion-suggestion effect is constant is shown. A promotion-suggestion effect suggesting that the effect (the promotion effect of mode 1) will be executed, and a promotion-suggestion effect that suggests that the promotion effect (promoting effect of mode 2) to promote the operation of the stick controller 122 will be executed. , and the promotion suggesting effect of assembling the stick controller 122 has a longer effect period than the promoting suggesting effect of assembling the trigger button 125 . Therefore, the execution period of the promotion suggesting effect is different between the case where the mode 1 promotion effect is performed and the case where the mode 2 promotion effect is performed. After the promotion suggestive effect is started, when the execution timing of the premium effect is determined to be the timing T5, the determined type of premium effect is executed at the timing T5 shown in the figure, but the promotion to assemble the trigger button 125 is performed. In the case of the suggesting effect and in the case of the promoting suggesting effect of assembling the stick controller 122, it is only necessary that the period from the start of the promoting suggesting effect to the execution of the premium effect be different. It is sufficient that the period is longer in the suggesting effect than in the prompting suggesting effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled. In other words, the timing T5 may be later in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled. On the contrary, the timing T5 may be earlier in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled. Further, the period may be shorter in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled.

When the promotion suggesting effect ends and the promotion effect period starts, the promotion effect of mode 1 or mode 2 is executed, and the operation of the trigger button 125 provided on the stick controller 122 or the operation of the stick controller 122 is promoted. Then, when an operation is performed by the player or the effective period elapses, a so-called final effect is executed, and the result of the variable display (variable display) is notified. As shown in the figure, when the player performs an operation or when the valid period has passed, the promotion effect ends, and the SP reach also ends. Then, in the case where the relief effect is executed, it is reported as the relief effect that the win will be revived after being once notified of the loss. When the execution timing of the premium effect is determined to be the timing T6, the premium vibration effect is executed (at the timing T6) in accordance with the execution timing of the relief effect. It should be noted that, as described above, the timing T6 (timing at the time of relief effect) is the timing of the premium vibration effect that can be executed only when the setting mode is the premium vibration mode.

Although illustration is omitted, for example, when the operation is performed by the player before the effective period ends, the promotion effect and the SP ready-to-win are terminated, and the so-called final effect is executed. , after the result of the variable display is notified, until the predetermined variable time is over, if the variable display result is a win, a celebratory production is performed to congratulate the win. You can do it like this. In addition, when it is notified that the player's operation is performed without the premium effect being executed and that the player has failed, the player is made to look forward to the next variation until the predetermined variation time ends. Such disappointing performance should be performed.

In addition, although the illustrated example shows an example in which the effect period of the premium effect executed at each of the timings T1 to T6 is constant, the effect period may differ depending on the type of the premium effect, for example. good too. Further, even for the same kind of premium effect, the effect period may be different according to the execution timing. Furthermore, the performance period may differ according to both the type and timing of the premium performance. For example, as for the premium vibration effect, as described above, it is a effect that is difficult for players other than the player who is executing the pachinko game machine 1 to recognize. The performance period may be longer. In addition, since the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestive effect, is the timing when the fluctuation reaches the end and the excitement reaches its climax, the premium effect executed at the timing T5 is executed at another timing. The production period may be longer than the premiere production. Also, the performance period may be gradually lengthened from the start of the fluctuation to the end. According to this, since the presentation period of the premium presentation differs depending on the execution timing, the range of presentation can be widened and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, when the premium effect is executed at a plurality of timings (when executed a plurality of times), the execution period of the premium effect may be lengthened each time the number of times of execution increases. In addition, since the player may not notice the premium vibration effect, the effect period is lengthened each time the number of times of execution increases. The presentation period may be shortened. Also, while the premium vibration effect can be executed a plurality of times, the premium effect A and the premium effect B can be executed only once. In the case where the premium effect is executed a plurality of times in this manner, a plurality of execution patterns such as a pattern executed at timings T1 and T5, and a pattern executed at timings T1, T3, and T5 are determined in advance. , the execution pattern may be determined from the plurality of patterns in the processing (013AKS057 in FIG. 29) for determining the execution timing of the premium effect. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from not noticing the execution of the premium vibration performance, and since the premium performance is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to give a special feeling and improve the amusement of the game. . Note that the number of times the premium effect is executed may differ according to the set value, for example, the higher the set value, the greater the number of times the premium effect is executed. Furthermore, even if the premium effect can be executed a plurality of times, when the premium vibration effect is executed at the timing T6, which is the timing of the relief effect, it is executed only at the timing T6, and at any one of the timings T1 to T5. The timing may also be restricted so that the premium presentation is not executed. According to this, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the premium vibration presentation at the time of the relief presentation, and to improve the amusement of the game.

FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing an example of execution timing of premium vibration effect and vibration timing. The illustrated example shows an example in which the premium vibration effect is executed at timing T3. The premium vibration effect in this embodiment is the effect of rhythmically vibrating in accordance with the output of the illustrated melody sound (for example, the melody sound of the theme song) during the period of the premium vibration effect from timing T3. In addition, the premium vibration production is a production that vibrates in accordance with the melody sound that is being output as part of the production being executed. The vibration mode is different from that of the premium vibration effect), and no sound is output from the speaker 27 as the premium vibration effect. Note that the premium vibration effect in this embodiment may be executed for five seconds after starting execution at timing T3. Similarly, when the premium vibration effect is executed at a timing other than the timing T3, the vibration may be performed in accordance with the melody sound being output, and may be performed for 5 seconds after the start of the vibration. As described above, in the case where the presentation period of the premium vibration presentation differs depending on the execution timing, the vibration may be made in accordance with the melody sound for a period corresponding to the presentation period.

Next, an example of the effect operation when various effects such as the opening effect and the premium vibration effect are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43. FIG. Note that T1 to T6 in the figure correspond to timing T1 to timing T6 in FIG. When the variable display of the special symbols ends, the variable display of the performance symbols also ends as shown in FIG. 41(A). Subsequently, when the variable display of a new special pattern is started (when the variation corresponding to the next hold is started), when the execution setting of the opening production is made, the variable display of the new special pattern 41(B-1), an opening effect is performed in accordance with the start of the game. In the opening production, as shown in FIG. 41(B-1), a character 013AK71 is displayed, and a message display 013AK72 of "Let's Go!" . In addition, as described above, when the ceiling suggestive effect is performed together with the opening effect, the message display 013AK72 may be displayed together with the line "It might be time saving!?".

On the other hand, when the opening effect is not executed, the effect symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (B-2) in synchronization with the variable display of the new special symbol. Then, when the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined to be the timing T1, the premium vibration effect is executed in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally as illustrated. In the premium vibration effect, for example, a lamp provided on the trigger button 125 is illuminated so that the player playing the pachinko game machine 1 can visually recognize that the premium vibration effect is being executed. You may do so. As described above, the premium vibration effect vibrates rhythmically according to the melody sound of the song being output. The vibration pattern is different from the vibration pattern in production other than premium vibration production). Therefore, even when the lamp provided to the trigger button 125 is caused to emit light in the premium vibration effect, the light emission pattern may be different from the light emission pattern in the effects other than the premium vibration effect. For example, when the lamp provided on the trigger button 125 emits rainbow light, in an effect other than the premium vibration effect (an effect other than the premium vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate together), In contrast to the rainbow light emission that emits rainbow light by smoothly changing the light emission color of the lamp, in the premium vibration effect, the light emission color of the lamp changes more clearly to perform rainbow light emission that emits rainbow light. Although light emission is performed in a manner similar to that performed in an effect other than the premium vibration effect (an effect other than the premium vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally), the light emission is made clearer in the premium vibration effect. It is acceptable as long as it is in the form described. In addition, unlike this, the lamp provided on the trigger button 125 in the premium vibration effect may also be lighted rhythmically in accordance with the melody sound of the music being output.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, an example in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are provided integrally is shown, but the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are provided separately. The premium vibration effect executed in this case vibrates the trigger button 125 if the promotion effect mode is the mode 1, and vibrates the stick controller 122 if the promotion effect of the mode 2 is executed. , and in other cases, the trigger button 125 may be vibrated. According to this, it is possible to expand the range of the premium vibration effect and improve the amusement of the game.

When the opening effect shown in FIG. 41(B-1) is completed, the variable display of the effect symbols is performed as shown in FIG. 41(C). When the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined to be timing T2, which is the timing at the end of the opening effect, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally as shown in the figure. is executed. After the premium vibration effect ends at timing T1 shown in FIG. 41(B-2), as shown in FIG. is not executed.

Subsequently, when the ready-to-win state is reached, as shown in FIG. 41(D), a combination of performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win state is displayed, and the normal ready-to-win state to enter the ready-to-win effect period. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of a variation pattern in which a pseudo variation is performed, the reach state is entered after the pseudo variation is performed. The illustrated example shows an example in which characters 013AK73 of "reach!" are displayed together with a display frame in normal reach. For example, a plurality of colors such as blue, green, and red may be prepared for the frame in which the characters “Reach!” Then, when the setting mode is set to the red-up mode, the reliability should be high when the display frame of the characters 013AK73 of "Reach!" is displayed in red.

At timing T3, which is the timing during normal reach, as shown in FIG. A vibrating premium vibration presentation is executed. After that, when it develops into SP reach, as shown in FIG. 41(F), a battle effect is executed in which the friend character 013AK74 and the enemy character 013AK75 battle. The effect symbol is displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 9 as a small symbol 013AK76. Then, when the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined to be timing T4, which is the timing when the SP reach is developed, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally as shown in the figure. is executed.

After the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIGS. 41(G), 41(H) and 42(I), the battle between the friendly character 013AK74 and the enemy character 013AK75 continues, and the friendly character 013AK74 wins. Do or lose is incited.

Then, when it is determined at 013AKS061 in FIG. 31 that there is promotion effect execution, as shown in FIG. be done. In the illustrated example, first, a message 013AK77 such as "It might be settled soon!?" As for the color of the display frame of the message display 013AK77, expectations are high in the order of blue<green<red, similar to the display frame of the character "Reach!" shown in FIG. Also, when the setting mode is set to the red-up mode, it is sufficient that the reliability is high when the display frame is displayed in red.

Subsequently, a display is made to suggest to the player whether the mode 1 promotion effect is to be performed or the mode 2 promotion effect is to be performed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42(K), an effect for assembling each part 013AK78 of the trigger button 125 is executed, thereby displaying a suggestion that the mode 1 promotion effect will be performed. is shown. Then, when the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined to be timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestive effect, the premium vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally as shown in the figure is performed. executed.

After that, when the assembly of each part 013AK78 of the trigger button 125 shown in FIG. 42(K) is completed, the image 013AK79 of the trigger button 125 is displayed as shown in FIG. 42(L), and the trigger button 125 is operated. is definitely displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 42(K), each part of the trigger button 125 is 013AK78 at the stage of assembling each part, but at the stage of FIG. It may be determined that the promotion effect of mode 2, in which the stick controller 122 is operated, will be performed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the prompting suggestion display, and to improve the game interest.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 42(M), a start notification display 013AK80 for notifying that the promotion suggestive effect is finished and the promotional effect is started is performed. Thus, in the promotion suggestive effect, first, as shown in FIG. 42(J), a message display 013AK77 is performed as a preparation display to urge the player to prepare for the promotional effect, and then as shown in FIG. 42(K). By performing an effect of assembling each part 013AK78 of the trigger button 125, the mode of the suggestive effect to be executed, such as the suggestive effect of mode 1 or the suggestive effect of mode 2, is suggested. After the mode of the suggested effect to be executed as shown is confirmed and displayed, a start notification display 013AK80 for notifying that the promotion effect is started is performed. Therefore, the promotion suggesting effect in this embodiment is performed in a plurality of stages such as the preparation display of the promoting effect, the suggesting mode of the promoting effect, the confirming display of the promoting effect mode, and the notification display of the start of the promoting effect.

After the end of the promotion suggesting effect, the promotion effect is executed as shown in FIG. 42(N). The illustrated example shows an example in which the promotion effect of mode 1 is executed. In the promotion effect of mode 1, as illustrated, the images of the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are integrally displayed, and an operation promotion image 013AK81 for operating the trigger button 125 is displayed. In addition, an operation effective period display 013AK82 for metering the effective period is also displayed.

When the trigger button 125 is operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 42(O), the promotion effect ends and the result notification image 013AK83 for displaying the result of the battle effect is displayed, and the revival effect is executed. If so, as shown in FIG. 42(P), a display that the ally character 013AK74 is once defeated is displayed. At this time, the small symbol 013AK76 that constitutes the loss is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 42(Q), the ally character 013AK74 is revived and gives a finishing blow to the enemy character 013AK75, and as shown in FIG. be done. At this time, the small symbol 013AK76 that constitutes the win is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that when the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined to be timing T6, which is the timing of the relief effect, as shown in FIG. A premium vibration effect that vibrates integrally is executed.

In addition, when it is determined in 013AKS061 of FIG. 31 that promotion effect is not executed, after the end of the reach effect period of SP reach shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the teammate character 013AK74 wins and is notified of the win, and the small symbols 013AK76 forming the win are stopped and displayed. If the variable display result is a win and the resurrection effect is not executed, after the result notification image 013AK83 shown in FIG. Winning, winning is notified, and the small pattern 013AK76 constituting the winning is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 42(R), after the teammate character 013AK74 wins and is notified of the win, the combinations of effect symbols that constitute the win are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 43(S). .

On the other hand, if the change display result is a failure, the resurrection effect is not executed, and after the result notification image 013AK83 shown in FIG. is defeated, and accordingly, the small symbols 013AK76 that make up the loss are stopped and displayed. It should be noted that, if it is determined in 013AKS061 in FIG. 31 that no promotion effect is executed, after the end of the reach effect period of SP reach shown in FIG. As shown in , a display is made that the ally character 013AK74 is defeated, and accordingly, the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the loser is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 43(T), after the ally character 013AK74 has been defeated and it has been notified that it is a loss, as shown in FIG. .

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an effect operation example when the promotion effect of mode 2 is performed. When the promotion effect of aspect 2 is executed, as shown in FIG. Similarly to (J)), a message display 013AK77 is performed as a preparation display for urging the player to prepare for the promotion effect.

Subsequently, as a display that suggests to the player whether the mode 1 promotion effect is to be performed or the mode 2 promotion effect is to be performed (suggestion of mode of promotion effect), as shown in FIG. Execution of the effect of assembling each part 013AK85 of the mode 2 suggests that the promotion effect of mode 2 will be performed. Although not shown, if the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is determined to be timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggesting effect, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are pressed at the timing T5. A premium vibration effect that vibrates integrally is executed. Further, as described above, in the prompting suggestion effect in this embodiment, the process of assembling the prompting suggestion to assemble the stick controller 122 is more complicated than the prompting suggestion effect to assemble the trigger button 125. is longer than the promotion suggesting effect of assembling the trigger button 125, and the time until the player can recognize that the promoting suggesting effect corresponds to the stick controller 122. is also longer. Therefore, in the promotion suggesting performance of assembling the stick controller 122, the timing T5 as the timing of executing the premium vibration performance is later than in the case of the promoting suggesting performance of assembling the trigger button 125.例文帳に追加

After that, when the assembly of each part 013AK85 of the stick controller 122 is completed, an image 013AK86 of the stick controller 122 is displayed as shown in FIG. is definitely displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 44(D), a start notification display 013AK80 for notifying that the promotion effect is started is performed. For example, the start notification display 013AK80 when mode 2 of the promotion effect is performed may be displayed in a different mode from the mode when mode 1 of the promotion effect is performed, such as a different display color. The promotion suggestive effect is executed in a common mode at the beginning of execution, when the promotion effect of mode 1 is executed and when the promotion effect of mode 2 is executed. This is an effect in which the player cannot recognize whether there is one, and then whether the mode 1 or the mode 2 is recognizable. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player to which aspect of the promotion effect is to be performed, and to increase the degree of attention to the promotion suggestive effect.

After the start notification display 013AK80 shown in FIG. 44(D) is performed, the promotion suggesting effect is terminated, and the promotion effect of mode 2 is executed as shown in FIG. 44(E). In the mode 2 promotion effect, as illustrated, the images of the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are integrally displayed, and an operation promotion image 013AK87 for operating the stick controller 122 is displayed. In addition, as in the case of the first mode, the operation valid period display 013AK82 that displays the valid period with a meter is also displayed. The effective period may be indicated by performing countdown display in which is displayed decreasing with the passage of time, or the effective period display may be performed in a pattern different from the promotion effect of mode 1.

Next, the premium effect A and the premium effect B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 shows an effect operation example of the premium effect A and the premium effect B. FIG. In the premium effect A, as shown in FIG. 45A, the game frame lamp 013AK555 installed so as to cover the game area lights up in rainbow color (performs rainbow light emission), and the hit determination sound is emitted from the speaker 27. output. Specifically, the game frame lamp 013AK555 in this embodiment is a luminous body composed of a plurality of LEDs. The left emitter lights up red, and towards the right emitter it lights up purple. In addition, in the premium effect A, as time passes, the luminous bodies that were lit in red become orange and yellow, and the luminous bodies that were lit in orange become yellow and green, respectively. sequentially switches the lighting color over time. Therefore, when the premium effect A is executed, rainbow light emission is performed so as to flow from the left side to the right side for the player, and the effect of the effect can be improved. It should be noted that the luminous bodies that have been lit in purple may be lit in red as the next lighting color.

In the premium effect B, as shown in FIG. 45(B), a plurality of characters 013AK90 are displayed on the effect display device 9, and the plurality of characters 013AK90 sing a song announcing that they are winning. , the winning song is output. Although an example in which different sounds are output for the premium effect A and the premium effect B, a common sound may be output for deterministically informing that both games are winning. As shown in FIG. 45, the premium effect A in this embodiment is an effect in which the game frame lamp 013AK555 lights up in rainbow color (rainbow light is emitted) and a win determination sound is output from the speaker 27. Effect B is an effect in which a plurality of characters 013AK90 singing a song announcing a win are displayed on the effect display device 9, and the winning song is output from the speaker 27. The performance is easily recognizable even by a player who does not play the machine 1. - 特許庁As described above, the premium effect may be executed at a plurality of times. is executed, and the premium effect A or the premium effect B is executed at a later timing, so that when the premium effect A or the premium effect B is executed at the earlier timing, the premium vibration effect is executed at the later timing. It should not be executed. When the premier performance A or the premier performance B is executed at the previous timing, since it is already recognized by a player who has not played the pachinko game machine 1, the premier vibration performance is performed after that. Even if the player who is playing the pachinko game machine 1 is notified of the determination of winning, the performance effect is lowered. Therefore, when the premium performance A or the premium performance B is executed at earlier timing, the deterioration of the performance effect can be prevented by not executing the premium vibration performance at the later timing.

FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation when the ceiling suggestion effect and the selection notification are executed and the ceiling time saving state is controlled. Note that the illustrated example shows a case where the opening effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 46(A), at the timing when the variable display of the performance pattern is started, it becomes the performance period of the ceiling suggestion performance. Then, as shown in FIG. 46(B), a message 013AK91 such as "It might be time saving!?" is displayed. As described above, when the opening effect is executed, the character's lines in the opening effect are displayed as "Let's Go!"

Subsequently, when the mode selection operation is performed by the player, or when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a predetermined time has elapsed since receiving the customer waiting demo designation command), the ceiling time saving state or normal state For example, as shown in FIG. 46(C), selective notification 013AK92 of the notification mode of pattern 1 is performed. Incidentally, as shown in the figure, the effect symbol is displayed in the upper left portion of the effect display device 9 as a small symbol 013AK76. On the other hand, if it is a time-saving state via a big hit, as shown in FIG. As described above, the pattern 2 selection notification has a display mode (mode that is less conspicuous) that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the pattern 1 selection notification. Depending on whether or not the game state is a time-saving state via a big hit, that is, whether or not the player is in a so-called continuous game, a selection notification with different recognizability for the player is performed, so selection notification according to the situation is performed. It is possible to improve performance effects.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (E), when the variable display (variable display) of the predetermined number of times in the low probability state (the ceiling time saving number of times) is completed, the special condition will be established if it is in the normal state, It will be controlled to the ceiling time saving state. In this embodiment, the processing of 013AKS074 in FIG. 37 is executed at this timing, so that selective notification 013AK92 of the notification mode of pattern 1 is performed as shown in FIG. 47(F). Thus, in this embodiment, selection notification is performed at the timing when the ceiling time saving state is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to change the setting mode according to the taste of the player at the timing when the ceiling time saving state is controlled. As shown in the figure, the premium vibration performance can be selected even at the timing when the ceiling time saving state is controlled, and unlike the case of the time saving state via the big hit, the normal mode is not automatically set. Therefore, when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state, the selection notification is performed in a state where the setting mode set before the special condition is established continues as it is. Therefore, it becomes a different mode between the case of the time saving state via the big hit and the case of the ceiling time saving state, and the game interest can be improved. It should be noted that, by the selection operation of the player, it may be possible to select not to perform the selection notification at the timing of being controlled to the ceiling time saving state. In this embodiment, the timing to be controlled to the ceiling time saving state, the timing at the end of the big hit game state, that is, the timing to be controlled to the time saving state via the big hit, but the selection notification is performed, but the game By the selection operation by a person, for example, it may be possible to select so that the selection notification is performed only at the timing of being controlled to one of the time saving states. In addition, at the timing of control to the time saving state, it is possible to select so that the selection notification is not performed in any time saving state, according to the player's preference, execution of selection notification during time saving state control The presence or absence may be selectable.

When the setting mode is selected in the selection notification 013AK92 shown in FIG. 47(F), as shown in FIG. 47(G), variable display in the ceiling time saving state is performed. During the time-saving state of the ceiling, similarly to the time-saving state via the big hit, it is a hitting ball promotion performance for aiming the entry of the game ball to the gate 32 and the second start winning hole 14 of the variable winning ball device 15 by hitting to the right. A display 013AK95 of "Right shot!" is displayed as a right-handed promotion notification.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47(H), when the variable display is performed 100 times without winning, the ceiling time saving state ends. In addition, when the ceiling time saving state ends, the setting mode set before being controlled to the ceiling time saving state may be set. Specifically, if the setting mode that was set before being controlled to the ceiling time saving state is the premier vibration mode, the setting mode is stored, and at the timing when the ceiling time saving state ends, the premier vibration mode is set. do it.

FIG. 48 shows an example of a cut-in effect. Whether or not the cut-in effect is to be executed and how it is to be executed may be determined according to the variable display content and the set setting mode, for example, by the process of 013AKS03 in FIG. The cut-in effect can be executed at a predetermined timing during execution of the ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win after establishment of ready-to-win in which variable display of the effect pattern is in the ready-to-win mode. In the cut-in effect, for example, a character effect image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown. In the cut-in effect, the variable display result as the variable display content becomes "hit" at a ratio depending on whether or not the reach effect that becomes the SP reach is executed, or at a ratio according to the effect mode when executed. be forewarned. The cut-in effect is the content of the message notified by the character, the type, size, shape, pattern, color of the character, the type, size, shape, pattern, color of the frame that will be the outer frame, the type, size, and shape of the effect display. , patterns, colors, and other arbitrary effects, as long as it can be executed in different effects.

As shown in FIGS. 48A to 48D, four cut-in mode display images are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for the cut-in effect. The number of prepared display images that can be used for the cut-in effect is not limited to four, and may be any number of images based on any design. The first display image shown in FIG. 48A is an effect image of a character with a white background. The second display image shown in FIG. 48B is an effect image of a character with a blue background. The third display image shown in FIG. 48C is an effect image of a character with a green background and a red background. The fourth display image shown in FIG. 48(D) is an effect image of a red character. The cut-in effect in this embodiment has a higher probability of winning when executed in the order of white<blue<green<red (higher expectation of winning). In addition, even if the red cut-in effect is executed, the change display result may be lost, and as described above, if the setting mode is set to the red up mode, the red cut-in effect is executed, the percentage of losing is lower than when set to other setting modes (that is, the percentage of winning when the red cut-in effect is executed is high, and the The reliability of the red cut-in effect is higher than when it is set in other setting modes). Furthermore, when the red-up mode is set, the execution frequency of the red cut-in effect may be increased. That is, for the red cut-in effect in the case of losing, the execution ratio is lower than when it is set in another setting mode, and the red cut-in effect in the case of winning is set in another setting mode. It is sufficient if the execution ratio is higher than when

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an execution example of a pull-back effect when the time-saving state via a big hit ends. As shown in FIG. 49(A), when the jackpot game state ends and the variation starts, right-handed promotion notification is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 49(B), when the fluctuation of the number of fluctuations corresponding to the hit type is finished, the time-saving state via the big hit is finished. In this state, as shown in the figure, four pending display images 013AK98 are displayed as the pending display corresponding to the special figure 2, and the period during which the variable display corresponding to these pending displays is performed is the remaining pending period. becomes. In the remaining pending period, after the end of the time-saving state or the ceiling time-saving state via the big hit, the variable display corresponding to the holding display corresponding to the special figure 2 stored during the time-saving state or the ceiling time-saving state via the big hit ends. Any period up to

Then, as shown in FIG. 49(C), when the fluctuation corresponding to one of the four holding display images 013AK98 is started, the remaining holding period is started, and as shown in the figure, "~Pullback mode~ ” is displayed. The pull-back effect is a effect suggesting that the game is controlled again to the time-saving state by winning during the remaining pending period, that is, the so-called continuous period will continue. During the remaining suspension period, for example, a variation pattern exclusively for variation during the remaining suspension period may be determined, and the variation time may be longer than the variation display performed during a period other than the remaining suspension period. According to this, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of expectation during the remaining pending period, and to improve the performance effect. In addition, for example, when the result display such as the number of balls won or the number of consecutive games is displayed at the timing of the end of the so-called consecutive game, the result will not be displayed during the remaining reservation period, and the remaining reservation period will end. The result should be displayed on . Also, if a win is achieved during the remaining pending period, the winning during the remaining pending period may be included in the result display.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of selection notification performed at the end of the jackpot game state. When the round game in the jackpot game state ends, as shown in FIG. 50(A), a display is performed to notify that the jackpot game state is finished. Then, the setting mode becomes the normal mode by the processing of 013AKS076 in FIG. is notified that the mode has changed to the normal mode. Further, by performing the processing of 013AKS077 in FIG. 38, as shown in FIG. 50B, as selectable setting modes, three modes of normal mode, premier vibration mode, and premier up mode are selectably displayed. Selection notification is performed in the pattern 2 notification mode. In addition, as described above, as the notification of selection, notification to select whether or not to set the normal mode may be performed. Note that such control may be performed only when the premium vibration mode is set. Alternatively, two modes, the normal mode and the premier-up mode, may be selectable, and the premier vibration mode may not be selectable. In this case, the premier vibration mode may be set after the end of the time-saving state via the big hit. Then, the setting mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. 50(C), fluctuation in the time saving state via the big hit is started. It should be noted that after the end of the jackpot game state, if it is a so-called multi-station state, the multi-streets state will continue, otherwise the multi-streets state will be started. In this way, since the player can select the setting mode at the timing of switching the game state, the performance in the time-saving state can be performed according to the taste of the player, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing contents, determination ratios, and methods of determining various effects in the flow charts shown in the above embodiments and modifications are examples, and the same effects as those in the above embodiments can be obtained. It may be arbitrary as long as the effect can be suitably executed. Also, the example of the production operation shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate if the same production effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which setting modes indicating the contents of the variable display being executed can be selected, such as normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up mode, and red up mode. This is an example. For example, in addition to this, there may be a setting mode indicating the contents of the future variable display, such as a pre-reading notice mode in which the execution ratio of the pre-reading effect is increased. In addition to the setting mode indicating the contents of the variable display being executed, a setting mode indicating the contents of the future variable display, such as a look-ahead warning mode, may be set in a superimposed manner. Specifically, it is sufficient that the setting mode for the future variable display can be selected in addition to the setting mode for the variable display being executed from the menu screen by the player's operation. In this case, in addition to the setting mode for the variable display being executed, the setting mode for the future variable display should also be selectable in the selection notification performed at each timing shown in the above embodiment. In addition to the setting mode for the variable display being executed, in the case where the setting mode for the future variable display can be selected, if the player selects the normal mode, the currently set, running Both the setting mode for the variable display and the setting mode for the future variable display may be reset and set to the normal mode. According to this, for example, when one player changes to another player, the setting mode set by the previous player can be reset according to the preference of the current player. It is possible to suitably perform selection notification. In addition to resetting by selecting the normal mode, an operation for resetting may be provided separately.

Further, in the above embodiment, the timing (013AKS016 in FIG. 17) when the special condition is established, the timing when the big hit (S134 in FIG. 17), and the timing when the big hit occurs via the small hit (S451 in FIG. 21). At this timing, an example of clearing the ceiling counter that counts the number of fluctuations (for the establishment of a special condition) to 0 is shown. While cleared, the value of the ceiling counter may not be reset when a power-off signal is output and the power is turned off.

Further, when the player operates the trigger button 125 in a state where the premium vibration effect is executed and the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are vibrating integrally in the above embodiment, the premium vibration effect is performed. Execution may be terminated forcibly. In addition, a predetermined period after the start of execution of the premium vibration effect may be a period in which forced termination is not possible, and a period after the predetermined period has elapsed may be set as a period in which forced termination is possible, and the period in which forced termination is possible is from timing T1 to timing. The period may be different depending on at which timing of T6 the premium vibration effect was performed. At timing T5, which is the timing during execution of the promotion suggestive effect, the promotion effect is performed after that, and the player needs to perform an operation. There may be no period during which termination is impossible, and forced termination may be possible from the start of execution of the premium vibration presentation.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the premium effect is executed when the variable display result is a win, that is, when the variable display result is a big win or a small win. Also, when the variation display result is a big win, the ratio of execution of the premium vibration performance as the type of premium performance is higher than that of other types of premium performance, and in the case of a small win, the premium vibration performance is executed. The degree of advantage of the variable display content may differ depending on the type of premium effect to be executed, such as the ratio of may make it easier for premium vibration effects to be executed). On the contrary, in the case of variable display content with a high degree of advantage, the execution ratio of the premium vibration effect may be low and the execution ratio of other types of premium effects may be high.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in addition to the end of the jackpot gaming state, even if the variable display (variable display) of the predetermined number of times (ceiling time saving number of times) in the low probability state is performed, even in the normal state (Controlled to the time-saving state when special conditions are established) is shown, but in addition to this, for example, the time-saving design, which is a predetermined effect design, is stopped and displayed. You may make it control to a time saving state from the next variable display noting that a special condition was materialized by having done it. In this case, when the time-saving symbols are stopped and displayed, the selective notification may be performed in the notification mode of pattern 1, as in FIG. 47(F) in the above-described embodiment. In addition, there may be multiple types of time saving patterns, and the number of times of variable display in which time saving control is performed may be different depending on the type of time saving pattern to be stopped and displayed. When the time saving pattern of the type to be performed is stopped and displayed, a premium effect such as a premium vibration effect may be executed during the variable display in which the time saving pattern is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), an example was shown in which the premium vibration effect is executed at a high rate in the variable display during the remaining pending period. For example, when entering the remaining holding period, that is, at the end of the time saving state, if there is a winning hold in the stored holding information, the premium vibration performance may be executed. According to this, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the player's expectation for the termination of the time saving state.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the special condition is established, by setting 100 to the total time saving number counter in 013AKS015 of FIG. Although the example to set was shown, this is an example, for example, when special conditions are satisfied, you may determine the period controlled to a ceiling time saving state by lottery. Also, for example, it may be controlled to the ceiling time-saving state until it hits, and when controlled to such a type of ceiling time-saving state, the premium vibration production is executed when the special condition is satisfied. may

Also, it is possible to make it possible to execute a deferment suggestion effect that suggests that the value of the ceiling counter has not been cleared. For example, only during a predetermined period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed 100 times, a character (mini-character), which is not displayed in the advance notice effect for the variable display result, is displayed as a stationary suggestion effect, so that the ceiling counter is increased. It may also suggest that the value has not been cleared. In this case, in the 100 variable displays, the higher the number of appearances of the mini-character, the higher the degree of expectation of stationary (percentage of the value of the ceiling counter not being cleared). Also, when a specific mini-character appears, the degree of expectation of the stationary (percentage of the value of the ceiling counter not being cleared) may be increased.

In addition, in the period from when the power is turned on until the first hit, the effect when the SP reach is lost and the effect of displaying the eye-catching image, the effect image and the eye-catching image when the SP reach is lost are specified. It is also possible to make it possible to execute a deferred suggestion effect.

Furthermore, in the variable display that is performed first after the power is turned on, it is possible to perform a specific operation of a performance accessory provided in the game area, to vibrate the trigger button 125, and to perform a trigger button such as a so-called button tapping. A deferment suggestion effect may be performed by operating 125 for a moment. In this case, it may be notified that deferment is confirmed by the action, or that deferment is highly expected. In addition, for example, in a game machine capable of executing stage transition effects, if the transition stage is a specific stage in the first variable display after the power is turned on, a stationary suggestive effect such as a high expectation for the stationary stage is displayed. may be performed.

Further, when the performance symbol at the time of loss of normal reach is a specific combination, a deferment suggestive effect may be performed such that the degree of expectation of deferment is high. Also, for example, every time the variable display is performed 100 times, a predetermined light emitting body (game frame lamp 013AK555, etc.) emits light. Such a deferment suggestion effect may be performed. In this case, the stationary state may be suggested when a predetermined luminous body emits light in a specific luminous color different from that in normal times. It should be noted that the specific effect may not be performed every 100 times of variation display, and may be performed, for example, at the time of a small hit.

In addition, for example, in a game machine provided with a dedicated mode that can be shifted only for a predetermined period after the power is turned on, if the number of times of transition to the dedicated mode exceeds a certain number of times, the deferment is highly expected. A suggestive presentation may be performed. In addition, when the performance with a higher expectation level than other performances is performed in the normal state (excluding the remaining pending period), if the result of the variable display is lost, the expectation level of the deferment is high. A deferment suggestion effect may be performed.

In addition, in a game machine that can execute point acquisition effects that allow points to be earned and benefits to be obtained, deferment suggestive effects such as a difference in the percentage of points that can be earned depending on whether the expectation of deferment is high or not may be performed.

In addition, in a game machine that can execute stage transition effects, even if a deferment suggestion effect is performed such that if the transition rate to a specific stage in the normal state (excluding the remaining hold period) is high, the expectation of deferment is high. good. In addition, a deferment suggestive effect may be performed such that the degree of expectation for deferment is high when a state different from normal occurs in a specific stage. In addition, among the notice effects that are executed in the normal state (excluding the remaining pending period), if there is a specific line in the line notice where the line is displayed, a deferment suggestion effect will be performed such that the expectation of deferment is high. may It should be noted that the dialogue announcement may be performed by the player's button operation, for example.

In addition, when the game frame lamp 013AK555 emits light in a specific light emission pattern in the SP ready-to-win that is performed in the normal state (except during the remaining holding period), a deferment suggestion effect may be performed such that the degree of expectation of deferment is high. In addition, a deferment suggesting effect may be performed such that the degree of expectation of deferment is high if the effect at the time of SP reach development is in a specific mode. Further, a deferment suggestive effect may be performed such that the expectation of deferment is high if the game develops into a specific type of SP reach.

The present invention includes the following features such as feature 013AK, feature 014AK, feature 019AK, and feature 020AK.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 013AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 013AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
detection means (for example, trigger sensor 121, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player;
A promotion performance executing means (for example, a promotion performance and a promotion suggestive performance) capable of executing a promotion performance to promote the action of the player and a promotion suggestive performance to suggest that the promotion performance will be executed before the promotion performance is executed. production control CPU 101 etc.) and
A notification effect executing means (for example, capable of executing a so-called fixed effect Production control CPU 101, etc.) and
A special notification effect executing means capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in the advantageous state at a plurality of timings before the execution of the notification effect (for example, a premium vibration effect can be executed at timings T1 to T6) Production control CPU 101, etc.) and
Performance state control capable of controlling a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special information performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance state based on the player's selection action. means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode); including at least a special timing within a special period until the promotion effect is executed and a predetermined timing different from the special timing (for example, including timing T5 and other timing);
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). percentage, etc.),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. determination ratio at timing T5 shown in 36),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution ratio at the special timing, which is the effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution ratio of the special notification effect. , can improve the game interest.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The promotion effect execution means is capable of executing, as the promotion effects, a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect in which the rate of control to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first promotion effect (for example, aspect 1 promotion production and mode 2 promotion production can be executed, etc.),
When executing the promotion suggesting effect suggesting that the first promoting effect is executed and when executing the promoting suggesting effect suggesting that the second promoting effect is executed, the promoting suggestion The period from the execution of the effect to the execution of the special notification effect is different (for example, at timing T5, the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled is more likely than the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled). is too late, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the special notification effect at an appropriate timing according to the type of promotion effect.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
A specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 capable of executing the opening effect) that can execute a specific effect when starting the variable display is further provided,
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes a specific timing after a specific period of time has elapsed since the start of execution of the specific effect (for example, including timing T2),
the predetermined timing is a timing different from the special timing and the specific timing (for example, a timing other than timing T5 and timing T2);
When the second effect state is controlled, the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the specific timing is higher than the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing (for example, the determined rate shown in FIG. 36 such as determining the execution timing of the premium vibration effect according to),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even when the performance state is changed to a state in which the execution ratio of the special notification performance is high, the execution ratio is not uniformly increased, but the special notification performance is executed at the timing when it can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The specific timing is the timing at which the specific effect ends (for example, timing T2 is synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even when the performance state is changed to a state in which the execution ratio of the special notification effect is high, the execution ratio is not uniformly increased, but the special notification effect is executed at the timing when it can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, effect control CPU 101 for performing variable display of effect patterns) is further provided,
It is possible to execute a predetermined ready-to-win effect in response to the fact that the identification information in the variable display has become a specific mode (for example, it is possible to execute a ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win after developing into SP ready-to-win),
The predetermined timing is the timing to start the reach effect (for example, timing T4, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by making the player pay attention to the start timing of the ready-to-win effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The special notification effect executing means is capable of executing, as the special notification effects, a first special notification effect and a second special notification effect having a higher degree of recognition for the player than the first special notification effect ( For example, the premium vibration effect and the premium effect of the premium effect B can be executed),
The first special notification effect is executed at a higher rate when being controlled to the second effect state than when being controlled to the first effect state, and the second special notification effect is The execution ratio is common between the case of being controlled to the first effect state and the case of being controlled to the second effect state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the premium vibration effect is When the premium vibration mode is set, the execution ratio is high, and for the premium effect B, the determination ratio is common in any setting mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably change the execution ratio according to the type of the special notification effect, thereby improving the game interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
further comprising sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speaker 27, etc.),
The special notification effect executing means is capable of executing, as the special notification effects, a first special notification effect and a second special notification effect having a higher degree of recognition for the player than the first special notification effect ( For example, the premium vibration effect and the premium effect of the premium effect B can be executed),
The first special notification effect does not include the effect of outputting sound from the sound output means (for example, the premium vibration effect is an effect of vibrating according to the melody sound being output as part of the effect being executed, sound is not output from the speaker 27, etc.),
The second special notification effect includes an effect of outputting a sound from the sound output means (for example, in the premium effect B, a plurality of characters 013AK90 singing a song notifying that a win is displayed on the effect display device 9). and the winning song is output from the speaker 27, etc.),
It is possible to limit the execution of the first special notification effect after the second special notification effect is executed during one variable display (for example, the premium effect B and the premium vibration effect are executed in combination). In some cases, premium vibration production is executed first, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the first special information performance from being lowered due to the execution of the first special information performance after the execution of the second special information performance, thereby reducing the interest in the game. can be prevented.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
As execution patterns of the special notification effect, a first pattern in which the special notification effect is executed corresponding to the start timing of another effect different from the special notification effect, and the above-described pattern not corresponding to the start timing of the other effect. A second pattern for executing a special notification effect (for example, including timings T1 to T6),
When it is controlled to the second effect state, the special notification effect of the first pattern is executed at a higher rate than when it is controlled to the first effect state, and the special notification effect of the second pattern is executed. Execute at a lower rate than when it is controlled in the first production state (for example, the premium vibration production that is executed in the case of the premium vibration mode is higher than in the normal mode when the SP reach develops or when the fluctuation starts etc., the ratio of execution at the start timing of the production is high,
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols) is further provided,
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings during the variable display when being controlled to the first effect state, and can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings during the variable display when being controlled to the second effect state. The special notification effect can be executed at a special timing that is not included in a plurality of timings (for example, among timings T1 to T6, timing T6 can be determined only in the case of the premium vibration mode),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a special feeling in the second effect state, and to enhance the game interest by promoting the control to the second effect state.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met);
When a new reserved memory occurs during the execution of variable display, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory starts (for example, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timing T1. Such),
When a new pending memory occurs while the variable display is not being executed, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts (for example, in a situation where the number of pending is small, the variable Prohibition of premium vibration production at the start timing, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the sudden execution of the special notification performance.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met);
When a new pending memory occurs in a state where the pending memory stored in the pending memory means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts ( For example, if the number of reservations at the time of winning is 2 or more, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timing T1, which is the timing at the start of fluctuation, etc.),
When a new pending memory occurs in a state where the pending memory stored in the pending memory means is less than a predetermined number, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts ( For example, if the number of reservations at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect is not executed at timing T1, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the sudden execution of the special notification performance.

(12) In the gaming machine described in (11) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a first timing at which variable display starts and at a second timing different from the first timing (for example, timing T1 and timing T1). Other timings such as timing T2 to timing T6),
When a new pending memory occurs in a state where the pending memory stored in the pending memory means is less than a predetermined number, the special notification performance is executed at the first timing during execution of the variable display corresponding to the pending memory. is restricted, while the execution of the special notification effect at the second timing is not restricted (for example, although the execution of the premium vibration effect at timing T1 is restricted, the execution of the premium vibration effect at other timings is not restricted, etc.) ,
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special notification effect from being excessively limited, and ensure the execution frequency of the special notification effect.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12) above,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, until the variable display of special symbols is executed 100 times A game control microcomputer 560 capable of controlling a first special figure jackpot A capable of continuing a special state and a first special figure jackpot C enabling a special state to be continued until variable display of special symbols is executed three times. etc,
Game state control means (for example, normal state) capable of controlling a first state and a second state having a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first state, which is a game state different from the advantageous state and a game control microcomputer 560 etc.) that can be controlled in a special state,
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B- 1) and as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect is assigned to the hit with the highest degree of advantage),
Said game state control means, when controlled to said advantageous state in a predetermined period after being controlled from said second state to said first state, any one including said first advantageous state and said second advantageous state Even when it is controlled to an advantageous state, it is controlled to the second state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, by winning during the remaining pending period, it is controlled again to the time saving state, the so-called Renso's duration, etc.),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to be in the advantageous state during the predetermined period, the special notification effect execution means is common even when it is controlled to be in any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is possible to execute the special notification effect at a ratio (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the ceiling time saving after the end In the case of remaining pending fluctuation, the determination ratio for the premium vibration effect is assigned to any variable display content of the first to third hits, and the common determination ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(14) In the gaming machine described in (13) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met);
The predetermined period is a period until the variable display corresponding to the pending storage stored in the storage means when the control is performed from the second state to the first state (for example, a time-saving state via a big hit Or after the end of the ceiling time saving state, the period until the variable display corresponding to the holding display corresponding to the special figure 2 stored during the time saving state via the jackpot or the ceiling time saving state ends),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(15) In the gaming machine described in (13) above,
In the predetermined period, it is possible to execute a special suggestive effect that suggests that the control will be performed again to the second state (for example, it is possible to execute a pullback effect, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of anticipation for the return to the second state, and it is possible to improve the presentation effect.

(16) In the gaming machine described in (13) above,
The special notification effect executing means always executes the special notification effect when being controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period and when being controlled to the second effect state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-3)). As shown in , in the case of fluctuations corresponding to special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot (fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot), if the setting mode is premier vibration mode, any variable display content Even if it hits, the premium vibration effect will always be executed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pull-back by the special notification effect, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(17) In the gaming machine described in (12) above,
The special notification effect executing means is capable of executing, as the special notification effects, a first special notification effect and a second special notification effect having a higher degree of recognition for the player than the first special notification effect ( For example, the premium vibration effect and the premium effect of the premium effect B can be executed),
The first special notification effect is executed in a mode in which the degree of recognition is high for a player who is playing the gaming machine, but in a mode in which the degree of recognition for a player different from the player is low (for example, premium The vibration performance is a performance that can be recognized by a player who is playing the pachinko game machine 1, but is a performance that is difficult for other players who are not playing the pachinko game machine 1 to recognize. etc.),
The second special notification effect is executed in a manner that is highly recognizable to a player who is different from the player during the game (for example, the premium effect A and the premium effect B are performed when the pachinko game machine 1 is used. (e.g., a player who is not playing can recognize that the premium effect has been executed),
The special notification effect executing means executes the first special notification effect at a higher rate during the predetermined period than during the period other than the predetermined period in the first state, and performs the first special notification effect during the period other than the predetermined period in the first state. Execute the second special notification effect at a rate lower than -1) and FIG. 34 (B-2)), the premium vibration effect is executed at a higher rate, and the premium effect A is executed at a lower rate (the same applies to the premium effect B), etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pullback by the special notification effect, and to improve the game interest.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 014AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 014AK,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, until the variable display of special symbols is executed 100 times A game control microcomputer 560 capable of controlling a first special figure jackpot A capable of continuing a special state and a first special figure jackpot C enabling a special state to be continued until variable display of special symbols is executed three times. etc,
Game state control means (for example, normal state) capable of controlling a first state and a second state having a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first state, which is a game state different from the advantageous state and a game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled in a special state),
A special notification effect execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 101 capable of executing a premium vibration effect) that can execute a special notification effect that notifies that the control is in the advantageous state,
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B- 1) and as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect is assigned to the hit with the highest degree of advantage),
Said game state control means, when controlled to said advantageous state in a predetermined period after being controlled from said second state to said first state, any one including said first advantageous state and said second advantageous state Even when it is controlled to an advantageous state, it is controlled to the second state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, by winning during the remaining pending period, it is controlled again to the time saving state, the so-called Renso's duration, etc.),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to be in the advantageous state during the predetermined period, the special notification effect execution means is common even when it is controlled to be in any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is possible to execute the special notification effect at a ratio (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the ceiling time saving after the end In the case of remaining pending fluctuation, the determination ratio for the premium vibration effect is assigned to any variable display content of the first to third hits, and the common determination ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. is assigned, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met);
The predetermined period is a period until the variable display corresponding to the pending storage stored in the storage means when the control is performed from the second state to the first state (for example, a time-saving state via a big hit Or after the end of the ceiling time saving state, the period until the variable display corresponding to the holding display corresponding to the special figure 2 stored during the time saving state via the jackpot or the ceiling time saving state ends),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the predetermined period, it is possible to execute a special suggestive effect that suggests that the control will be performed again to the second state (for example, it is possible to execute a pullback effect, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse the player's sense of anticipation for the return to the second state, and it is possible to improve the presentation effect.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special notification effect executing means always executes the special notification effect when being controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period and when being controlled to the second effect state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-3)). As shown in , in the case of fluctuations corresponding to special figure 2 after the end of the time saving via the jackpot (fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot), if the setting mode is premier vibration mode, any variable display content Even if it hits, the premium vibration effect will always be executed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pull-back by the special notification effect, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special notification effect executing means is capable of executing, as the special notification effects, a first special notification effect and a second special notification effect having a higher degree of recognition for the player than the first special notification effect ( For example, the premium vibration effect and the premium effect of the premium effect B can be executed),
The first special notification effect is executed in a mode in which the degree of recognition is high for a player who is playing the gaming machine, but in a mode in which the degree of recognition for a player different from the player is low (for example, premium The vibration performance is a performance that can be recognized by a player who is playing the pachinko game machine 1, but is a performance that is difficult for other players who are not playing the pachinko game machine 1 to recognize. etc.),
The second special notification effect is executed in a manner that is highly recognizable to a player who is different from the player during the game (for example, the premium effect A and the premium effect B are performed when the pachinko game machine 1 is used. (e.g., a player who is not playing can recognize that the premium effect has been executed),
The special notification effect executing means executes the first special notification effect at a higher rate during the predetermined period than during the period other than the predetermined period in the first state, and performs the first special notification effect during the period other than the predetermined period in the first state. Execute the second special notification effect at a rate lower than -1) and FIG. 34 (B-2)), the premium vibration effect is executed at a higher rate, and the premium effect A is executed at a lower rate (the same applies to the premium effect B), etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pull-back by the special notification effect, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
detection means (for example, trigger sensor 121, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player;
A promotion performance executing means (for example, a promotion performance and a promotion suggestive performance) capable of executing a promotion performance to promote the action of the player and a promotion suggestive performance to suggest that the promotion performance will be executed before the promotion performance is executed. production control CPU 101 etc.) and
A notification effect executing means (for example, capable of executing a so-called fixed effect Production control CPU 101, etc.) and
Performance state control capable of controlling a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special information performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance state based on the player's selection action. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode),
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings before execution of the notification effect (for example, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timings T1 to T6),
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes at least a special timing within a special period from the start of execution of the promotion suggestive effect to the execution of the promotion effect, and a predetermined timing different from the special timing. (e.g. including timing T5 and other timings),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). percentage, etc.),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. determination ratio at timing T5 shown in 36),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution ratio at the special timing, which is the effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution ratio of the special notification effect. , can improve the game interest.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The promotion effect execution means is capable of executing, as the promotion effects, a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect in which the rate of control to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first promotion effect (for example, aspect 1 promotion production and mode 2 promotion production can be executed, etc.),
When executing the promotion suggesting effect suggesting that the first promoting effect is executed and when executing the promoting suggesting effect suggesting that the second promoting effect is executed, the promoting suggestion The period from the execution of the effect to the execution of the special notification effect is different (for example, at timing T5, the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled is more likely than the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled). is too late, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the special notification effect at an appropriate timing according to the type of promotion effect.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) or (7) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
A specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 capable of executing the opening effect) that can execute a specific effect when starting the variable display is further provided,
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes a specific timing after a specific period of time has elapsed since the start of execution of the specific effect (for example, including timing T2),
the predetermined timing is a timing different from the special timing and the specific timing (for example, a timing other than timing T5 and timing T2);
When the second effect state is controlled, the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the specific timing is higher than the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing (for example, the determined rate shown in FIG. 36 such as determining the execution timing of the premium vibration effect according to),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even when the performance state is changed to a state in which the execution ratio of the special notification effect is high, the execution ratio is not uniformly increased, but the special notification effect is executed at the timing when it can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The specific timing is the timing at which the specific effect ends (for example, timing T2 is synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even when the performance state is changed to a state in which the execution ratio of the special notification effect is high, the execution ratio is not uniformly increased, but the special notification effect is executed at the timing when it can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, effect control CPU 101 for performing variable display of effect patterns) is further provided,
It is possible to execute a predetermined ready-to-win effect in response to the fact that the identification information in the variable display has become a specific mode (for example, it is possible to execute a ready-to-win effect of SP ready-to-win after developing into SP ready-to-win),
The predetermined timing is the timing to start the reach effect (for example, timing T4, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by making the player pay attention to the start timing of the ready-to-win effect.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10) above,
The special notification effect executing means is capable of executing, as the special notification effects, a first special notification effect and a second special notification effect having a higher degree of recognition for the player than the first special notification effect ( For example, the premium vibration effect and the premium effect of the premium effect B can be executed),
The first special notification effect is executed at a higher rate when being controlled to the second effect state than when being controlled to the first effect state, and the second special notification effect is The execution ratio is common between the case of being controlled to the first effect state and the case of being controlled to the second effect state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the premium vibration effect is When the premium vibration mode is set, the execution ratio is high, and for the premium effect B, the determination ratio is common in any setting mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably change the execution ratio according to the type of the special notification effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (11) above,
further comprising sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speaker 27, etc.),
The special notification effect executing means is capable of executing, as the special notification effects, a first special notification effect and a second special notification effect having a higher degree of recognition for the player than the first special notification effect ( For example, the premium vibration effect and the premium effect of the premium effect B can be executed),
The first special notification effect does not include the effect of outputting sound from the sound output means (for example, the premium vibration effect is an effect of vibrating according to the melody sound being output as part of the effect being executed, sound is not output from the speaker 27, etc.),
The second special notification effect includes an effect of outputting a sound from the sound output means (for example, in the premium effect B, a plurality of characters 013AK90 singing a song notifying that a win is displayed on the effect display device 9). and the winning song is output from the speaker 27, etc.),
It is possible to limit the execution of the first special notification effect after the second special notification effect is executed during one variable display (for example, the premium effect B and the premium vibration effect are executed in combination). In some cases, premium vibration production is executed first, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the first special information performance from being lowered due to the execution of the first special information performance after the execution of the second special information performance, thereby reducing the interest in the game. can be prevented.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above,
As execution patterns of the special notification effect, a first pattern in which the special notification effect is executed corresponding to the start timing of another effect different from the special notification effect, and the above-described pattern not corresponding to the start timing of the other effect. A second pattern for executing a special notification effect (for example, including timings T1 to T6),
When it is controlled to the second effect state, the special notification effect of the first pattern is executed at a higher rate than when it is controlled to the first effect state, and the special notification effect of the second pattern is executed. Execute at a lower rate than when it is controlled in the first production state (for example, the premium vibration production that is executed in the case of the premium vibration mode is higher than in the normal mode when the SP reach develops or when the fluctuation starts etc., the ratio of execution at the start timing of the production is high,
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect and improve the amusement of the game.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (13) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols) is further provided,
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings during the variable display when being controlled to the first effect state, and can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings during the variable display when being controlled to the second effect state. The special notification effect can be executed at a special timing that is not included in a plurality of timings (for example, among timings T1 to T6, timing T6 can be determined only in the case of the premium vibration mode),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a special feeling in the second effect state, and to enhance the game interest by promoting the control to the second effect state.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (14) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met);
When a new reserved memory occurs during the execution of variable display, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory starts (for example, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timing T1. Such),
When a new pending memory occurs while the variable display is not being executed, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts (for example, in a situation where the number of pending is small, the variable Prohibition of premium vibration production at the start timing, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the sudden execution of the special notification performance.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (15) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that performs variable display of special symbols);
storage means capable of storing information on variable display as pending storage (for example, a first pending storage buffer or a second pending storage buffer for storing information on variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met);
When a new pending memory occurs in a state where the pending memory stored in the pending memory means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts ( For example, if the number of reservations at the time of winning is 2 or more, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timing T1, which is the timing at the start of fluctuation, etc.),
When a new pending memory occurs in a state where the pending memory stored in the pending memory means is less than a predetermined number, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts ( For example, if the number of reservations at the time of winning is less than 2, the premium vibration effect is not executed at timing T1, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the sudden execution of the special notification performance.

(17) In the gaming machine described in (16) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a first timing at which variable display starts and at a second timing different from the first timing (for example, timing T1 and timing T1). Other timings such as timing T2 to timing T6),
When a new pending memory occurs in a state where the pending memory stored in the pending memory means is less than a predetermined number, the special notification performance is executed at the first timing during execution of the variable display corresponding to the pending memory. is restricted, while the execution of the special notification effect at the second timing is not restricted (for example, although the execution of the premium vibration effect at timing T1 is restricted, the execution of the premium vibration effect at other timings is not restricted, etc.) ,
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special notification effect from being excessively limited, and ensure the execution frequency of the special notification effect.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 019AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 019AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled to a special state (time saving state), etc.) that can be controlled to a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state;
Special notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 101 capable of executing premium vibration effect) capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in the advantageous state;
Performance state control capable of controlling a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special information performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance state based on the player's selection action. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premium vibration mode),
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state based on the fact that the number of times of execution of variable display becomes the special number of times and the special condition is established (for example, a predetermined number of times in a low probability state (ceiling time reduction number of times) When variable display (variable display) is performed, if it is a normal state, it is controlled to a time saving state, etc.),
The effect state control means is capable of continuing control to the second effect state in the special state when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled while the second effect state is being controlled. (For example, if it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state, the setting mode that was set before the special condition was established continues as it is),
The special notification effect execution means is controlled to the second effect state before the special condition is satisfied and after the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled at a different rate It is possible to execute the special notification production (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), during the ceiling time saving, the premium vibration production higher percentage of decisions),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is established, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is established, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state),
When it is controlled to the second effect state, when starting the control of the special state after the end of the advantageous state, it is controlled to the first effect state and the game determines which effect state to control. (For example, when the round game in the jackpot game state is completed, the setting mode becomes the normal mode by the processing of 013AKS076 in FIG. 38, and as shown in FIG. 50(B), As selectable setting modes, selection notification is performed to selectably display three modes: normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the player can select the performance state at the timing of switching the game state, the performance in the special state can be performed according to the taste of the player, and the game interest can be improved. can be done.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The production state control means is
Controllable into a third rendering state different from the first rendering state and the second rendering state, and a fourth rendering state different from the third rendering state (for example, normal mode, premium vibration mode, premium up mode, etc.) mode, red-up mode setting mode, etc.),
Based on the selection operation of the player in the normal state, it is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state and the third effect state (for example, normal mode, premium vibration mode by selection notification of pattern 1 , red-up mode, etc.),
It is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state and the fourth effect state (for example, pattern 2) based on the player's selection operation in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state. Can be set to one of the setting modes of normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up mode by selective notification, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the selectable effect state differs depending on the game state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to prevent the decrease in the interest in the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The special notification effect can be executed at a common execution ratio in the case of being controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition and the case of being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. , The timing at which the special notification effect can be executed is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, in the case of the time saving state via the jackpot and the time saving state of the ceiling time saving, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation, and the game interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a rate different from before the special condition is satisfied in a special period after the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled (for example, During the ceiling time saving, the percentage of premium vibration production is higher than when it is not during the ceiling time saving, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect differs before and after the special condition is established, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings (for example, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timings T1 to T6),
The timing at which the special notification effect is executed is determined at a different rate between the special period in which the special condition is established and the special state is controlled and the period before the special condition is established (for example, the ceiling In the state before entering the time saving and the state after entering the ceiling time saving, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premium vibration production is different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the premium vibration effect according to the situation, and to improve the game interest.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, until the variable display of special symbols is executed 100 times A game control microcomputer 560 capable of controlling a first special figure jackpot A capable of continuing a special state and a first special figure jackpot C enabling a special state to be continued until variable display of special symbols is executed three times. etc.),
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B- 1) and as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect is assigned to the hit with the highest degree of advantage),
After being controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, the game state control means controls to the normal state from the special state, a specific period after being controlled to the normal state is controlled to the advantageous state, regardless of whether it is controlled to the advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the special state is controlled after the advantageous state ends. (For example, by winning during the remaining pending period, it is controlled again in a time-saving state, and the so-called continuous period continues, etc.)
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state during the specific period, the special notification effect execution means is common even when it is controlled to any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is possible to execute the special notification effect at a ratio (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the ceiling time saving after the end In the case of remaining pending fluctuation, the determination ratio for the premium vibration effect is assigned to any variable display content of the first to third hits, and the common determination ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, until the variable display of special symbols is executed 100 times A game control microcomputer 560 capable of controlling a first special figure jackpot A capable of continuing a special state and a first special figure jackpot C enabling a special state to be continued until variable display of special symbols is executed three times. etc.),
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B- 1) and as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect is assigned to the hit with the highest degree of advantage),
After the game state control means is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, when the special state is controlled to the normal state, in a predetermined period after being controlled to the normal state, the advantageous state is controlled to any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, control is performed to the special state (for example, the remaining By winning during the pending period, it is controlled again to the time saving state, and the so-called continuous period continues),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to be in the advantageous state during the predetermined period, the special notification effect execution means is common even when it is controlled to be in any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is possible to execute the special notification effect at a ratio (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the ceiling time saving after the end In the case of remaining pending fluctuation, the determination ratio for the premium vibration effect is assigned to any variable display content of the first to third hits, and the common determination ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The special notification effect execution means changes the state from the special state after the end of the advantageous state to the normal state more than a specific period after the special state is controlled to the normal state based on the establishment of the special condition. In the predetermined period after being controlled, the special notification effect can be executed at a higher rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. The change corresponding to the later special figure 2 (variation in the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot) is better than the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving (change in the remaining hold after the ceiling time saving end) (e.g., the rate at which premium vibration effects are executed is high),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution pattern of the special notification effect and improve the game interest.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state),
It is possible to execute a selection notification to select whether or not to control to the first effect state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition different from the selection operation of the player when the control is performed to the second effect state. Selection notification execution means (for example, when a predetermined time has passed after receiving a customer waiting demo designation command, or when a detection signal by a touch sensor provided inside the hitting operation handle 5 is detected for a predetermined period It further includes a production control CPU 101 etc.) that can execute selection notification when it does not
The selection notification executing means can execute the selection notification in the normal state, the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and the special state after the special condition is established (for example, Selection notification can be executed at the timing of control to the ceiling time saving state, the timing of control to the time saving state via the big hit, the timing of the player's operation, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player can preferably select whether or not to control from the second effect state to the first effect state by the selection notification.

(12) In the gaming machine described in (11) above,
The effect state control means can control a special effect state different from the first effect state and the second effect state (for example, it can be set to a setting mode indicating the content of future variable display, such as a pre-reading notice mode). is, etc.),
The special effect state is at least a controllable effect state that overlaps with the second effect state (for example, in addition to a setting mode that indicates the content of the variable display being executed, a future variable display such as a look-ahead warning mode setting mode that indicates the contents of the can be set in a superimposed manner),
In the case where the selection notification is executed in the situation where the second effect state and the third effect state are controlled, when the player selects to control to the first effect state, the second effect state is selected. Control from the production state and the third production state to the first production state (for example, when the player selects the normal mode, the currently set setting mode for the variable display being executed and the future fluctuation reset both display configuration modes and set to normal mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when one player is changed to another player, etc., the effect state set by the previous player can be reset according to the preferences of the current player. can be performed, and selection notification can be preferably performed.

(13) In the gaming machine described in (11) above,
The selection notification executing means is
In the special state based on the normal state and the establishment of the special condition, the selection notification can be executed in the first mode (for example, in the case of the ceiling time reduction or normal state, the selection notification of pattern 1 is executed possible, etc.),
In the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the selection notification can be executed in a second mode different from the first mode (for example, in the case of a time saving state via a big hit, the selection notification of pattern 2 is executable, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the selection notification can be performed in an appropriate pattern according to the situation, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above,
detection means (for example, trigger sensor 121, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player;
A promotion performance executing means (for example, a promotion performance and a promotion suggestive performance) capable of executing a promotion performance to promote the action of the player and a promotion suggestive performance to suggest that the promotion performance will be executed before the promotion performance is executed. production control CPU 101 etc.) and
A notification effect executing means (for example, capable of executing a so-called fixed effect Production control CPU 101, etc.) and
Performance state control capable of controlling a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special information performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance state based on the player's selection action. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode),
The special notification effect executing means can execute a special notification effect that notifies that the control is in the advantageous state at a plurality of timings before execution of the notification effect (for example, premium vibration at timings T1 to T6). performance can be executed, etc.),
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes at least a special timing within a special period from the start of execution of the promotion suggestive effect to the execution of the promotion effect, and a predetermined timing different from the special timing. (e.g. including timing T5 and other timings),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). percentage, etc.),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. determination ratio at timing T5 shown in 36),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution ratio at the special timing, which is the effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution ratio of the special notification effect. , can improve the game interest.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 020AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 020AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled to a special state (time saving state), etc.) that can be controlled to a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state;
Special notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 101 capable of executing premium vibration effect) capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in the advantageous state;
Performance state control capable of controlling a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special information performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance state based on the player's selection action. Means (for example, production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including normal mode and premium vibration mode),
It is possible to execute a selection notification to select whether or not to control to the first effect state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition different from the selection operation of the player when the control is performed to the second effect state. Selection notification execution means (for example, when a predetermined time has passed after receiving a customer waiting demo designation command, or when a detection signal by a touch sensor provided inside the hitting operation handle 5 is detected for a predetermined period Effect control CPU 101 etc.) that can execute selection notification when it does not,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state (for example, a jackpot game state) based on at least the end of the advantageous state and the establishment of a special condition when the number of executions of the variable display becomes the special number of times. After the end, or when a variable display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined number of times (the number of times the ceiling time is reduced) in a low-probability state, it is controlled to a time-saving state if it is in the normal state, etc.),
The selection notification executing means can execute the selection notification in the normal state, the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and the special state after the special condition is established (for example, Selection notification can be executed at the timing of control to the ceiling time saving state, the timing of control to the time saving state via the big hit, the timing of the player's operation, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the player can preferably select whether or not to control from the second effect state to the first effect state by the selection notification.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect state control means can control a special effect state different from the first effect state and the second effect state (for example, it can be set to a setting mode indicating the content of future variable display, such as a pre-reading notice mode). is, etc.),
The special effect state is at least a controllable effect state that overlaps with the second effect state (for example, in addition to a setting mode that indicates the content of the variable display being executed, a future variable display such as a look-ahead warning mode setting mode that indicates the contents of the can be set in a superimposed manner),
In the case where the selection notification is executed in the situation where the second effect state and the third effect state are controlled, when the player selects to control to the first effect state, the second effect state is selected. Control from the production state and the third production state to the first production state (for example, when the player selects the normal mode, the currently set setting mode for the variable display being executed and the future fluctuation reset both display configuration modes and set to normal mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when one player is changed to another player, etc., the effect state set by the previous player can be reset according to the preferences of the current player. can be performed, and selection notification can be preferably performed.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The selection notification executing means is
In the special state based on the normal state and the establishment of the special condition, the selection notification can be executed in the first mode (for example, in the case of the ceiling time reduction or normal state, the selection notification of pattern 1 is executed possible, etc.),
In the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the selection notification can be executed in a second mode different from the first mode (for example, in the case of a time saving state via a big hit, the selection notification of pattern 2 is executable, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the selection notification can be performed in an appropriate pattern according to the situation, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect state control means is capable of continuing control to the second effect state in the special state when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled while the second effect state is being controlled. (For example, if it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state, the setting mode that was set before the special condition was established continues as it is),
The special notification effect execution means is controlled to the second effect state before the special condition is satisfied and after the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled at a different rate It is possible to execute the special notification production (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), during the ceiling time saving, the premium vibration production higher percentage of decisions),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is established, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is established, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (4) or (5) above,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state),
When it is controlled to the second effect state, when starting the control of the special state after the end of the advantageous state, it is controlled to the first effect state and the game determines which effect state to control. (For example, when the round game in the jackpot game state is completed, the setting mode becomes the normal mode by the processing of 013AKS076 in FIG. 38, and as shown in FIG. 50(B), As selectable setting modes, selection notification is performed to selectably display three modes: normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the player can select the performance state at the timing of switching the game state, the performance in the special state can be performed according to the taste of the player, and the game interest can be improved. can be done.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6) above,
The production state control means is
Controllable into a third rendering state different from the first rendering state and the second rendering state, and a fourth rendering state different from the third rendering state (for example, normal mode, premium vibration mode, premium up mode, etc.) mode, red-up mode setting mode, etc.),
Based on the selection operation of the player in the normal state, it is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state and the third effect state (for example, normal mode, premium vibration mode by selection notification of pattern 1 , red-up mode, etc.),
It is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state and the fourth effect state (for example, pattern 2) based on the player's selection operation in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state. Can be set to one of the setting modes of normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up mode by selective notification, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the selectable effect state differs depending on the game state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to prevent the decrease in the interest in the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (7) above,
The special notification effect can be executed at a common execution ratio in the case of being controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition and the case of being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. , The timing at which the special notification effect can be executed is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, in the case of the time saving state via the jackpot and the time saving state of the ceiling time saving, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premium vibration effect is different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation, and the game interest can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (8) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a rate different from before the special condition is satisfied in a special period after the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled (for example, During the ceiling time saving, the percentage of premium vibration production is higher than when it is not during the ceiling time saving, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect differs before and after the special condition is established, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game interest can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (9) above,
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings (for example, the premium vibration effect can be executed at timings T1 to T6),
The timing at which the special notification effect is executed is determined at a different rate between the special period in which the special condition is established and the special state is controlled and the period before the special condition is established (for example, the ceiling In the state before entering the time saving and the state after entering the ceiling time saving, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premium vibration production is different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the premium vibration effect according to the situation, and to improve the game interest.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (10) above,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, until the variable display of special symbols is executed 100 times A game control microcomputer 560 capable of controlling a first special figure jackpot A capable of continuing a special state and a first special figure jackpot C enabling a special state to be continued until variable display of special symbols is executed three times. etc.),
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B- 1) and as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect is assigned to the hit with the highest degree of advantage),
After being controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, the game state control means, when controlled from the special state to the normal state, a specific period after being controlled to the normal state is controlled to the advantageous state, regardless of whether it is controlled to the advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the special state is controlled after the advantageous state ends. (For example, by winning during the remaining pending period, it is controlled again in a time-saving state, and the so-called continuous period continues, etc.)
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state during the specific period, the special notification effect execution means is common even when it is controlled to any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is possible to execute the special notification effect at a ratio (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the ceiling time saving after the end In the case of remaining pending fluctuation, the determination ratio for the premium vibration effect is assigned to any variable display content of the first to third hits, and the common determination ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (11) above,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, until the variable display of special symbols is executed 100 times A game control microcomputer 560 capable of controlling a first special figure jackpot A capable of continuing a special state and a first special figure jackpot C enabling a special state to be continued until variable display of special symbols is executed three times. etc.),
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B- 1) and as shown in FIG. 34 (B-2), the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the determination ratio of the premium vibration effect is assigned to the hit with the highest degree of advantage),
After the game state control means is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, when the special state is controlled to the normal state, in a predetermined period after being controlled to the normal state, the advantageous state is controlled to any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, control is performed to the special state (for example, the remaining By winning during the pending period, it is controlled again to the time saving state, and the so-called continuous period continues),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to be in the advantageous state during the predetermined period, the special notification effect execution means is common even when it is controlled to be in any advantageous state including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. It is possible to execute the special notification effect at a ratio (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot and the ceiling time saving after the end In the case of remaining pending fluctuation, the determination ratio for the premium vibration effect is assigned to any variable display content of the first to third hits, and the common determination ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of specialness and improve the amusement of the game when the pullback is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(13) In the gaming machine described in (11) or (12) above,
The special notification effect execution means changes the state from the special state after the end of the advantageous state to the normal state more than a specific period after the special state is controlled to the normal state based on the establishment of the special condition. In the predetermined period after being controlled, the special notification effect can be executed at a higher rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. The change corresponding to the later special figure 2 (variation in the remaining hold after the end of the time saving via the jackpot) is better than the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time saving (change in the remaining hold after the ceiling time saving end) (e.g., the rate at which premium vibration effects are executed is high),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution pattern of the special notification effect and improve the game interest.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above,
detection means (for example, trigger sensor 121, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player;
A promotion performance executing means (for example, a promotion performance and a promotion suggestive performance) capable of executing a promotion performance to promote the action of the player and a promotion suggestive performance to suggest that the promotion performance will be executed before the promotion performance is executed. production control CPU 101 etc.) and
A notification effect executing means (for example, capable of executing a so-called fixed effect Production control CPU 101, etc.) and
Performance state control capable of controlling a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special information performance is more likely to be executed than the first performance state based on the player's selection action. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode),
The special notification effect executing means can execute a special notification effect that notifies that the control is in the advantageous state at a plurality of timings before execution of the notification effect (for example, premium vibration at timings T1 to T6). performance can be executed, etc.),
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes at least a special timing within a special period from the start of execution of the promotion suggestive effect to the execution of the promotion effect, and a predetermined timing different from the special timing. (e.g. including timing T5 and other timings),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). percentage, etc.),
When the control is performed from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. determination ratio at timing T5 shown in 36),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution ratio at the special timing, which is the effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution ratio of the special notification effect. , can improve the game interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 11... Main board 12... Effect control board

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
a storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as pending storage;
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is executed, a special notification effect can be executed at a plurality of timings during the variable display to notify that the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display. comprising means and
The special notification effect execution means is capable of executing the special notification effect at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory is started when a new pending memory occurs during execution of the variable display,
When a new pending memory occurs while the variable display is not being executed, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts.
A gaming machine characterized by: A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
a storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as pending storage;
When the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is executed, a special notification effect can be executed at a plurality of timings during the variable display to notify that the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display. comprising means and
When a new pending memory occurs in a state in which a predetermined number or more of pending memories are stored in the storage means, the special notification effect executing means performs the special notification at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory starts. A notification effect can be executed,
When a new pending memory is generated in a state in which the storage means stores less than the predetermined number of pending memories, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the pending memory is started. Ru
A gaming machine characterized by: a state control means capable of controlling a normal state and a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state;
The state control means is capable of controlling to the special state based on establishment of a special condition in which variable display is performed a predetermined number of times without being controlled to the advantageous state in the normal state,
The special notification effect execution means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate after the special condition is satisfied than before the special condition is satisfied.
3. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that:

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