JP7252025B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of executing variable display of effect identification information.

Some conventional game machines are capable of executing variable display of the specific effect identification information, and also capable of temporarily stopping and re-variably displaying the specific effect identification information during the variable display. In such a game machine, there is a game machine that performs re-variable display after displaying a character after temporarily stopping the specific effect identification information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-131876 A

However, in Patent Literature 1, there is a problem that the display of the character cannot be effected in an appropriate period, and the amusement of the game cannot be improved.

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.

The game machine of means A is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display of performance identification information and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to a player ,
Equipped with production execution means capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
A predetermined sound output effect for outputting a predetermined sound during a period in which the variable display of the effect identification information is executed;
A first effect associated with the temporary stop of the effect identification information;
a second effect of displaying a character image as the variable display of the effect identification information is resumed after executing the first effect and outputting a first effect sound according to the progress of the effect;
After executing the second effect, the first information capable of specifying how many times the variable display is restarted in one variable display is displayed, and the second effect sound is output according to the progress of the effect. display performance and
a second information display effect of displaying second information corresponding to the first information and having lower visibility than the first information after executing the first information display effect;
stopping the output of the predetermined sound during the period of outputting the first effect sound, and not stopping the output of the predetermined sound during the period of outputting the second effect sound;
It is possible to execute the first information display effect during execution of variable display of the effect identification information resumed during execution of the second effect,
An effect that foretells that there is a high possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state, and is capable of executing a notice effect including a specific notice effect,
During the period when the first information is displayed, the specific notice effect is not newly executed ,
During the period in which the second information is displayed, the specific advance notice effect can be newly executed.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, the game machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display of performance identification information (eg, decoration pattern),
A production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of executing production is provided,
The production executing means is
A first effect (for example, a temporary stop notification effect) associated with the temporary stop of the specific effect identification information (for example, a special symbol displayed as “NEXT” shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), etc.);
After executing the first effect, a character image is displayed as the variable display of the specific effect identification information is resumed, and a first effect sound (for example, a re-variable display notification sound) is output according to the progress of the effect. Production (for example, re-variable display notification production),
After the execution of the second effect, information (for example, images such as “x2”, “x3”, “x4”, etc.) that can specify how many times the variable display is resumed in one variable display an information display effect (for example, a first variable display start frequency notification effect) for displaying and outputting a second effect sound (for example, a first variable display start frequency notification sound) in accordance with the progress of the effect; ,
The sound output means can also output a variable display sound (for example, BGM) according to the variable display of the effect identification information,
When the first effect sound is output, the output of the predetermined sound corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information is restricted, while when the second effect sound is output, the output of the predetermined sound is restricted. Not limited (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27, during the period when the re-variable display notification effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (during the re-variable display notification effect period), the BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R While the output is limited, the period outside the re-variable display notification effect period (during the period in which the first variable display start frequency notification effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (during the first variable display start frequency notification effect period) including) is the part where the output of BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is not restricted)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the production effect of the first production sound from being hindered by the output of the predetermined sound, and it is possible to improve the production effect of the second production sound by the output of the prescribed sound. Appropriate sound can be output by pressing the button, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine according to means 1,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
The effect executing means can execute the second effect in a plurality of different modes (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of a different character as a re-variable display notification effect according to the number of times of re-variable display. possible part),
The ratio of the advantageous state varies depending on the mode of the second effect (for example, when the image of character C is finally displayed, the expectation of a big hit is the highest, and when the image of character A is finally displayed, is the part where the expectation of the jackpot is set to the lowest)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the aspect of the second effect, and to enhance the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
A normal pseudo-continuous variable display (for example, a variable display for executing a temporary stop notification effect during a pseudo-continuous effect) and the normal pseudo-continuous variable display as the pseudo-continuous variable display including temporary stop and restart of the specific effect identification information can execute a different special pseudo-continuous variable display (for example, a variable display that executes a special temporary stop notification effect during the pseudo-continuous effect),
The effect executing means executes the first effect different in mode from the normal pseudo-continuous variable display in the special pseudo-continuous variable display, but does not execute the second effect and the information display effect (for example, , as shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22, as a special temporary stop notification effect, a first special background image, a second special background image, a third special The part where the display of any of the background images is started, and the part where the first variable display start count notification effect is not executed)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the effect of the special pseudo-continuous variable display being hindered by the second effect and the information display effect.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
The production executing means is
The first information (for example, images such as “x2”, “x3”, “x4”, etc.) is information that can specify how many times the variable display is restarted in one variable display. The information display effect of displaying information and outputting the second effect according to the progress of the effect can be executed as a first information display effect (for example, a first variable display start number notification effect),
After executing the first information display effect, second information corresponding to the first information and having lower visibility than the first information (for example, having a smaller size than the first variable display start frequency notification effect) image of "x2", "x3", "x4", etc.) can be executed to display a second information display effect (for example, a second variable display start count notification effect),
An effect that foretells that the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, and it is possible to execute a notice effect including a specific notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect),
When the first information is displayed, the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted,
When the second information is being displayed, the execution of the specific notice effect is not restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. First, when the first variable display start number notification effect is not executed, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the effect of the display of the first information being hindered by the specific advance notice effect.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The production executing means is
The first information (for example, images such as “x2”, “x3”, “x4”, etc.) is information that can specify how many times the variable display is restarted in one variable display. The information display effect of displaying information and outputting the second effect according to the progress of the effect can be executed as a first information display effect (for example, a first variable display start number notification effect),
When the first information is displayed, a special effect is displayed according to the number of restarts (for example, an effect image is displayed in a color corresponding to the number of re-variable displays on the image display device 5 as part of the first variable display start count notification effect. display part) can be executed, and
When executing the second effect, limit the execution of the special effect (for example, hot water shown in FIGS. 8-29 (K) and 8-30 (R), effect part that hides the image)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the effect of the execution of the second effect being hindered by the special effect.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Controllable to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and can be set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) with different degrees of advantage for the player. A gaming machine,
The production executing means is
A special mode of suggesting control to an advantageous state (for example, a special mode of suggesting control to a jackpot gaming state during variable display, as shown in modification 003SG-5), and suggestions about setting specific mode (for example, as shown in modification 003SG-5, a specific mode that suggests whether or not the set value has been changed since the last startup) A predetermined effect (for example, effect during variable display) can be executed by any one of the effect modes of
The predetermined effect can be executed multiple times,
When executing the predetermined effect in a first number of times out of a plurality of times, and when executing the predetermined effect in a second number of times after the first number of times out of a plurality of times, the predetermined effect in the specific mode is executed. It can be executed at the same rate (for example, as shown in modification 003SG-5, when the variable display effect is executed at the first number of times among a plurality of times, and at the second number after the first number) Part that can execute the variable display effect in a specific mode at the same rate when executing the variable display effect in
It is characterized by
According to this feature, regardless of whether the predetermined effect of the specific mode is executed the first number of times or the second number of times, the execution of the predetermined effect of the specific mode can be similarly expected.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table 2. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between variable display results and variation patterns; (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. (A) is a flow chart showing an example of a winning random number value determination process, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of a variable category command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing; It is a part of the flowchart which shows an example of production|presentation control process processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of pre-reading notice setting processing; (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display pattern determination ratio for pending storage of a big hit, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a display pattern determination ratio for pending storage of a loss. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; FIG. 11 is a timing chart of variable display for executing pseudo-continuous effects; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart of variable display for executing pseudo-continuous effects; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart of variable display for executing pseudo-continuous effects; FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart of variable display for executing pseudo-continuous effects; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of each effect period and effect contents in the pseudo-continuous effect; (A) is a flow chart showing an example of the announcement effect determination process (for execution of pseudo continuous effect), and (B) is a diagram showing whether or not the announcement effect is executed and the decision ratio of the announcement effect to be executed. (A) is a flow chart showing an example of the announcement effect determination process (for non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect), and (B) is a diagram showing whether or not the announcement effect is executed and the decision ratio of the announcement effect to be executed. (A) is a diagram showing a special temporary stop notification effect execution determination ratio, and (B) is a diagram showing a temporary stop notification effect period determination ratio. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an output mode of sound output from a speaker; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing pseudo-continuous effects in Modified Example 003SG-1. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect in Modified Example 003SG-2. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display mode of the image display device 5 in variable display for executing a pseudo-continuous effect in Modified Example 003SG-3.

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

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

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

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special game is "lost", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" (Also referred to as non-reach lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “reach lost”).

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

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

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

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

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

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

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

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

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

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

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small win" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

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

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

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

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

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

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

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

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

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

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

The process of waiting for the start of variable display in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production processing during variable display ends.

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

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

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Next, the characteristic portion 003SG (hereinafter abbreviated as the characteristic portion 003SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8-1(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this characteristic portion 003SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is only an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result will be a "big hit" as a result of judgment at the time of winning, the judgment result of the big hit type (probable variation, non-probability variation, or sudden probability) and whether it will be a small hit. is. In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating whether the random number for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", and "other" as a result of determination at the time of winning. is.

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

FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-2, in this characteristic portion 003SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination , and the random number MR4 for judging the result of normal/universal figure display are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby setting the random numbers MR1 to MR4. You may make it count the numerical data which show a part.

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

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

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

FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM101. In this feature part 003SG, as a special figure display result determination table, a common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this , Separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this characteristic part 003SG, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" or "loss".

In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data showing the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big win" to the big win game state. It is judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this feature part 003SG, when the gaming state is a variable probability state (high probability state), more determination values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), It is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (approximately 1/300 in this feature part 003SG), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big win" and controlled to the big win game state becomes higher (approximately 1 in this feature part 003SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a probability variable state (high probability state), it is determined to control to a big hit game state compared to when it is a normal state or a time saving state. Judgment data is assigned to the decision result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the probability of winning is increased.

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

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in this characteristic part 003SG, regardless of whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a probability variable state (high probability state), A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data showing the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is whether or not to control the special figure display result to the small hit game state as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the characteristic part 003SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" differs between the case of the special figure game of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure. there is Specifically, in the case of the special game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit". No judgment value is assigned. Therefore, as described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning prize formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control In the high base state where the winning to the mouth occurs and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, the "small hit" almost does not occur, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In a high base state in which game balls are likely to enter the prize winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of small hits in which a large number of game balls cannot be acquired, thereby preventing the game interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 8-4(A) shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The jackpot type determination table in the present characteristic part 003SG selects any of a plurality of types of jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the special figure display result as "jackpot" to the jackpot game state. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second 2 Special symbol game by special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for judging the jackpot type is “non-probability variable jackpot”, “probability variable jackpot A”, “ It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots, such as "probability variable big hit B" and "probability variable big hit C".

Here, when the jackpot type in the present characteristic portion 003SG is described using FIG. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and shift to a high probability high base state, and high probability low base state in which high probability control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state but time saving control is not executed. There are set a "probability variable big hit C" to shift and a "non-probability variable big hit" to shift to a low probability high base state by executing only time saving control after the end of the big win game state.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. On the other hand, the big-hit game state by the "probability variable big-hit B" is a normal open big-hit game in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. . In addition, the big win game state by the "non-probability variable big win" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. . Therefore, the "variable probability big hit A" may be called a 10 round (10R) variable probability big hit, and the "variable probability big hit B" may be called a 5 round (5R) probability variable big hit. Furthermore, in the big-hit game based on the "probability-variable big-hit C", two rounds (so-called two rounds) of changing the special variable winning-ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated, and a special It is a high-speed opening jackpot in which the opening period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter than other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 seconds). In addition, during the jackpot game of any jackpot type, the variable probability control and the time saving control are not executed.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, the small winning game state in this characteristic part 003SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 twice to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the opening time is the same as the probability variable big win C. It is an open period (0.1 seconds in this characteristic portion 003SG). In addition, after the end of the small winning game, the game state immediately before the small winning game is taken over.

In other words, in this characteristic part 003SG, when it is determined to be "probability variable big hit C" or "small hit", variable display is executed with the same variation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 8-5) In addition, as a result of the variable display, the chance number is stopped and displayed, and furthermore, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same. Since it is impossible to distinguish whether it is a ``variable probability big win C'' in which the variable probability control is executed or a ``minor win'' in which the previous game state is continued without executing the variable probability control, the variable probability big win C cannot be distinguished. After the end of the big win game or the small win game, the game can be continued while making the player expect that the variable probability control is executed.

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

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature part 003SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times The game ends when a big win game state is entered before the game is executed.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 8-5 shows the variation pattern in this characteristic portion 003SG. In this characteristic part 003SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "loss", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance so as to correspond to cases where the display result is a "big win" or a "minor win". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. In addition, in this characteristic portion 003SG, two types of normal reach fluctuation patterns are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Only the type may be used. Moreover, even in the super reach variation pattern, a plurality of super reach variation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, . . . may be provided.

In addition, the variation pattern in this characteristic part 003SG includes a special winning variation pattern ( PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach production of the normal reach in this characteristic portion 003SG is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation pattern.

In addition, the normal reach variation pattern in the characteristic portion 003SG includes a variation pattern in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and re-variably displayed during variable display, and a pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and a pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during variable display. There is a variation pattern. In addition, in the normal reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed during the variable display is set to have a special figure variation time shorter than the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display.

Furthermore, as for the super reach variation pattern in this characteristic portion 003SG, there are a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous effects are performed twice during variable display, and a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous effects are performed three times during variable display. In addition, in the super reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display is set to have a special figure variation time shorter than the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display. .

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, since it is set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit in which the variable display result is "big hit" in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

That is, with respect to the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern in the characteristic portion 003SG, the greater the number of simulated continuous effects performed during the variable display, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, in the present characteristic unit 003SG, as described later, the type of variation pattern is first determined, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Then, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and from the random number for determining the type of variation pattern The type of variation pattern may be determined first, and then the variation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram of the determination method of the variation pattern in the characteristic portion 003SG. In this characteristic part 003SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is changed according to the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-6, when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to determine the variation pattern. PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of one-time jackpot of normal reach pseudo-continuous production), PB1-3 (variation pattern of two-time jackpot of super reach pseudo-continuous production), PB1-4 (super Reach pseudo continuous performance 3 times big hit variation pattern). Also, if the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table B, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table B to set the variation pattern to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot) Variation pattern), PB1-2 (Normal reach pseudo continuous effect 1 time big hit variation pattern), PB1-3 (Normal reach pseudo continuous effect 2 times big hit variation pattern), PB1-4 (Normal reach pseudo continuous effect 3 times big hit variation pattern) ).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the determination ratio for PB1-1 to PB1-4 is different between the big-hit variation pattern determination table A and the big-hit variation pattern determination table B. Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 20%, PB1-4 are determined at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and PB1- 4 is determined at a rate of 45%. That is, in the present characteristic portion 003SG, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B, the variable display result is determined to be the super reach variation pattern at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability variable jackpot. It's becoming Furthermore, focusing on the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, when the variable display result is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B, more pseudo-continuous effects are performed during the variable display than when the variable display result is the non-probable variable jackpot. easier to implement. Therefore, in the present characteristic portion 003SG, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the variation pattern in the variable display and the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect.

Also, if the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot C or a small hit, select the special hit variation pattern determination table, and use the special hit variation pattern determination table to set the variation pattern to PC1-1 (special hit variation pattern). That is, in the present characteristic portion 003SG, since the variable display is performed in the same variation pattern when the variable display result is the probability variable big win C and when the variable display result is the small win, the player can perform the variable display from the variation pattern. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a variable probability big win C or a small win.

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for loss, Using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, the fluctuation pattern is PA1-1 (variation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous effect 1 time loss variation pattern ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern of missing two super ready-to-win pseudo-continuous performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern of losing three times of super ready-to-win pseudo-continuous performance).

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 3, the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected, and the loss Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous effect 1 time fluctuation pattern of loss ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern of missing two super ready-to-win pseudo-continuous performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern of losing three times of super ready-to-win pseudo-continuous performance).

In addition, when the variable display result is "loss" in the normal game state (low base state), and the number of pending memories of the variation special figure is 4, select the variation pattern determination table C for loss, and the loss Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous effect 1 time fluctuation pattern of loss ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern of missing two super ready-to-win pseudo-continuous performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern of losing three times of super ready-to-win pseudo-continuous performance).

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

In other words, if the variable display result in the present characteristic unit 003SG is "missing", the number of pending storage of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, etc., or based on the time saving state, the special figure Since the rate of execution of variable display increases due to the shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose variation time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being delayed.

The RAM 102 in the characteristic portion 003SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . The game control data holding area includes a first special figure reservation storage unit, a second special figure reservation storage unit, a general figure reservation storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. Area 003SG190 is provided. The production control data holding area 003SG190 shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) includes a production control flag setting unit 003SG191, a production control timer setting unit 003SG192, a production control counter setting unit 003SG193, and a production control buffer setting unit 003SG194. I have.

The effect control flag setting unit 003SG191 stores a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. is flagged. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 003SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 003SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 003SG192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting unit 003SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 003SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 003SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 003SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this characterizing section 003SG, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A as shown in FIG. In the start winning command buffer 003SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory Corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-4 ”) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed. When there is a start prize to the first start prize mouth or the second start prize mouth, start mouth prize designation command (first start mouth prize designation command or second start mouth prize designation command), pattern designation command, variation category designation Four commands, a command and a pending memory number notification command (first pending memory number notification command or second pending memory number notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A are these starting entrance winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command, A storage area (entry) is reserved for storing the number of pending memories notification command in association with the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory.

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

Furthermore, in the start winning command buffer 003SG194A of the characterizing part 003SG, whether or not the determination of the display pattern associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the pre-reading notice setting process (FIG. 7) is undecided. Or, in other words, due to the occurrence of a new start winning prize, the display pattern determination is undecided due to the newly stored starting entrance winning designation command, pattern designation command, variation category designation command, and pending memory number notification command. A display undecided flag indicating a, a pending display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the pending memory display is set, and a first special figure pending memory and a second special figure pending memory Each corresponding to A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with the buffer number.

In addition, in the start winning command buffer 003SG194A of this characteristic part 003SG, a storage area so that the effect limit flag can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage is secured for each storage area (entry). In addition, the effect limit flag means that in the command analysis process (Fig. 8-14), the start winning occurred at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, but the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, the number of reserved memories A flag indicating that the entry is not subject to the pre-reading advance notice effect when the notification command is not received within a first reserved memory number notification waiting time or a second reserved memory number notification waiting time, which will be described later.

It should be noted that the pending display flag stores "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal pending memory display when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is not determined in the pre-reading notice setting process to be described later. As a result, the reserved memory display in a normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D and the second reserved memory display area 003SG5U provided at the bottom of the image display device 5. When the execution of the reading notice effect is determined, a special mode different from the normal display mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) corresponding to the display pattern of the pending memory display "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)) is set, the reserved memory display in a special mode different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D and the second reserved memory display area 003SG5U. , and in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory display, it is announced that there is a high possibility of a big hit or super reach.

At the time of start winning to the first start winning opening, the effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the start winning command buffer 003SG194A. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer 003SG194A at the time of starting winning (the entry with the youngest buffer number). go. At the time of starting winning, from the starting opening winning designation command to the reservation storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the starting entrance winning designation command , pattern designation command, variation category designation command, and reserved storage number notification command.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 003SG194A shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) is an entry (buffer Entry number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2-0") corresponding to the pending storage of the starting variable display is deleted. -1”) and the storage contents of the entries after the pending storage of the starting variable display are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variable display of the decoration pattern of the first special figure reservation storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1". The commands shifted and stored in areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the starting winning judgment processing of the characterizing portion 003SG executed in step S101 of FIG. 5 will be described based on FIG. 8-8. In the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not it is in the state (step 003 SGS101). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 003SGS101; Y), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it has a value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 003 SGS102). CPU103, for example by reading the 1st reservation storage number count value which is the storage value of the 1st reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, it should have specified the number of the 1st special figure reservation storage. At step 003SGS102, when the number of first special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (step 003SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "1" (step 003SGS103).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at step 003SGS101 (step 003SGS101; N), when the number of first special figure pending storage has reached the upper limit at step 003SGS102 (step 003SGS102; Y), variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state ( step 003 SGS 104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 003SGS104; Y), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it has reached a value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 003 SGS105). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation memory number count value is the stored value of the second reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, it is sufficient if it can identify the number of second special figure reservation memory. At step 003SGS105, when the number of second special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (step 003SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (step 003SGS106).

After executing either of the processes of step 003SGS103 and step 003SGS106, the special figure pending storage number corresponding to the start buffer value, which is the stored value of the start buffer, is updated by adding 1 (step 003SGS107). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (step 003SGS108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, may be updated so as to add 1.

After executing the process of step 003 SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for the fluctuation pattern determination and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step 003 SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the start buffer value (step 003 SGS110). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start buffer value is "2", the first Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the 2 special figure reservation storage unit.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display and the random number MR2 for judging the type of the big hit determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "big hit", and whether or not the variable display result is determined. It is used to determine the jackpot type in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols. The CPU 103 executes the process of step 003 SGS109 to extract numerical data representing all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the result of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time.

Following the processing of step 003SGS110, the transmission setting of the start-up prize designation command according to the start-up buffer value is performed (step 003SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for transmitting the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. transmitted.

Following the processing of step 003 SGS111, the winning random number determination processing is executed (step 003 SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 003 SGS113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this manner is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. transmitted.

After executing the process of step 003SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start buffer value is "1" (step 003SGS114). At this time, if the start buffer value is "1" (step 003SGS114; Y), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step 003SGS115). move on. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2" (step 003SGS114; N), after clearing the start buffer and initializing the stored value to "0" (step 003SGS116), End the process. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8-9(A) is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step 003 SGS112 of FIG. 8-9 as the winning random number determination process. In this characteristic part 003SG, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIGS. result) is regarded as "big hit", and it is determined whether or not to control to the big hit game state. Also, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 5, FIGS. 8-11), which will be described later, determination of variation patterns that specifically define the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the random value determination process at the time of winning in step 003 SGS112. By doing so, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the jackpot symbol is to be displayed as a special figure display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, that is, before the start of the variable display, it is decided whether or not to make a big hit. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the variable display mode, and based on the determination result, the effect control CPU 120 etc. , as will be described later, a preview effect such as a pre-reading preview effect is executed.

In the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), the CPU 103 first, for example, by checking the state of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit etc., Pachinko game machine 1 (step 003 SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability flag is on when the variable probability flag is on, specifies that the time saving state is when the variable probability flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are specified. When it is off, it should be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the processing of step 003SGS121, the special figure display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 8-3 is selected and set (step 003SGS122). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result extracted at step 003SGS109 in FIG. 8-8 is within a predetermined jackpot judging range (step 003SGS123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected by the processing of step 003 SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and each determination It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum (lower limit) and maximum (upper limit) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum and maximum values of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "big hit".

When it is determined that it is not within the jackpot determination range at step 003SGS123, that is, when it is determined that the variable display does not hit the jackpot (step 003SGS123; N), the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 2 is selected and set (step 003 SGS124). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted at step 003SGS109 in FIG. 8-8 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step 003SGS125).

When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the variable display will result in a small hit (step 003 SGS125; Y), the variable display result is "small hit". Execute the transmission setting of the sixth symbol designation command, which is the symbol designation command according to the event (step 003SGS126), select and set the special winning variation pattern determination table (step 003SGS127), and proceed to step 003SGS138. .

When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is not within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, when the variable display result is "loss" in the variable display, a pattern corresponding to the variable display result being "loss" Execute the transmission setting of the first symbol designation command which is the designation command (step 003 SGS128), and determine whether the time saving flag is on, that is, whether the current game state is the time saving state (step 003 SGS129). If the time saving flag is off (step 003SGS129; N), select and set the variation pattern determination table A for loss, and if the time saving flag is on (step 003SGS129; Y), determine the variation pattern for loss Table D is selected and set (step 003SGS131). Note that the deviation variation pattern determination table A is a deviation variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of pending memories is two or less. In addition, the variation pattern determination table for loss D is a variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when the game state is the high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

In addition to these variation pattern determination table A and D, the characteristic portion 003SG includes a variation pattern determination table B for loss, which is used when the number of pending memories is 3. , A deviation variation pattern determination table C that is used when the number of pending memories is 4 is prepared in advance. , For example, 498 (approximately 50%) determination values from 0 to 497 out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the non-reach variation pattern are assigned, and the deviation variation pattern In the determination table B, 598 (about 60%) determination values from 0 to 597 out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the non-reach variation pattern are assigned. In the fluctuation pattern determination table C, 698 (approximately 70%) judgment values from 0 to 697 are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns in the range that the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C for deviation, 100 (about 10%) judgment values from 898 to 997 out of the range that the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take for the super reach fluctuation pattern is assigned.

Therefore, in step 003SGS126, by determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always non-reach or super reach even if the number of pending memories changes after the determination Therefore, the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used for determination at the time of starting winning.

Further, when it is determined in step 003SGS123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that a big hit will occur during the variable display (step 003SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 8-9(A) , based on the random number MR2 for judging the type of the big hit, the type of the big hit is determined (step 003 SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103, according to the variable special figure ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the start buffer value , select table data for big hit type determination from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for judging big hit types, it is judged which of the plurality of types the big hit type is judged to be.

Also, the symbol designation command according to the determined big hit type, that is, the second symbol designation command in the case of the probability variation big hit A, the third symbol designation command in the case of the probability variation big hit B, and the probability variation big hit C in the case of the probability variation big hit C Executes the transmission setting of the 4th symbol designation command, and if it is a non-variable jackpot, executes the transmission setting of the 5th symbol designation command (step 003 SGS133), and then determines whether the determined jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (Step 003 SGS 134a). If the determined jackpot type is non-probable variable jackpot (step 003SGS134a; Y), select and set a jackpot variation pattern determination table A as a table for determining jackpot variation patterns (step 003SGS135), and step 003 Go to SGS138.

If the determined jackpot type is not the non-probability variable jackpot (step 003SGS134a; N), it is further determined whether the determined jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B (step 003SGS134b).

If the determined jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B (step 003 SGS 134b; Y), select and set the jackpot variation pattern determination table B as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step 003SGS136), go to step 003SGS138.

When the judged jackpot type is not the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B (step 003 SGS134b; N), that is, when the judged jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot C, a special winning variation pattern judgment table is selected and set. (Step 003SGS137) and proceed to Step 003SGS138.

After executing any of the processing of step 003SGS127, step 003SGS130, step 003SGS131, step 003SGS135, step 003SGS136, and step 003SGS137, each variation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is used to determine a variation category according to the range of determination values including the random number MR3 (step 003 SGS138). In this characteristic part 003SG, as shown in FIG. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "super reach", and a variable display mode (for example, normal reach) other than "non-reach" and "super reach" A variable category of "other" is provided, It suffices if it can be determined whether or not it is determined to be in such a fluctuation category based on the random value MR3.

After that, after performing the setting for transmitting the variable category designation command according to the determination result by the process of step 003SGS138 to the effect control board 12 (step 003SGS132), the random value determination process at the time of winning is ended.

FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 8-10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step 003SGS141). The number of second special symbol pending storage is the number of pending storage of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 003 SGS141, it is sufficient to read out the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

In step 003SGS141, when the second special figure pending storage number is other than "0" (step 003SGS141; N), the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the second special figure pending storage unit As such, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (step 003 SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Subsequent to the processing of step 003 SGS142, by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value and updating it, subtract 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number Update so as to allow, and update the data of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 003 SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer to "2" (step 003SGS144), it moves to step 003SGS149.

On the other hand, at step 003SGS141, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 003SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 003SGS145). . The number of first special figure reserved storage is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 003 SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0" good. Thus, the processing of step 003SGS145 is executed when it is determined that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" at step 003SGS141, and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Determine whether or not As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

When the first special figure pending storage number is other than "0" at step 003SGS145 (step 003SGS145; N), the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the first special figure pending storage unit As such, the numerical data representing the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (step 003 SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Subsequent to the processing of step 003 SGS146, by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value and updating it, etc., the 1st special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number are subtracted by 1 Update so as to allow, and update the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 003 SGS147).

Then, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "1" (step 003SGS148), it moves to step 003SGS149.

In step 003 SGS149, the special symbol display result determination shown in FIG. Select and set Table 1. Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment stored in the variable random number buffer is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss" , determines whether the special figure display result is a "jackpot" or a "loss" (step 003 SGS 150a). In addition, in this step 003 SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (variable probability state) in which the variable probability flag is on, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a high probability state (variable probability state ), it is determined as a “big hit” if it falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, and if not, it is determined as a “loss”. Also, if the probability variation flag is off low probability state, if the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as "big hit", and if not, it is determined as "off" judge.

Thus, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 003SGS149, different determination values are assigned to "big hit" corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , in the processing of step 003 SGS 150a, depending on whether the gaming state when the variable display of the special game or the like is started is a high probability state, using different determination data (determination value) special figure display result is determined to be a ``big hit'', when the game state is a high-probability state, it is determined (determined) as a ``big hit'' with a higher probability than when it is a low-probability state.

When it is judged to be a "jackpot" at step 003SGS150a (step 003SGS150a; Y), the game control flag setting unit turns on the jackpot flag (step 003SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types (step 003 SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variable jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table A”, “variable probability big win B”, and “variable probability big win C”, according to which one of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type matches, determines which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be (step 003 SGS 154 ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 003 SGS154, the game state after the jackpot game state is terminated is any one of the time saving state and the probability variable state having a higher advantage for the player than the time saving state. It is determined before deriving the fixed special symbol as a result of variable display whether to control to . Corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value, which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 003 SGS155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable big hit" corresponding to non-probable variable big hit, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probable variable A" corresponding to probability variable big hit A, it is set to "1". If it is "variable probability B" corresponding to B, it is "2", and if it is "variable probability C" that corresponds to variable probability big hit C, it is "3".

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a "big hit" at step 003SGS150a (step 003SGS150a; N), the process proceeds to S150b, and the special figure display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 8-3 is selected and set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination stored in the variable random number buffer is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "small hit", and the special figure It is determined whether or not the display result is to be a "small hit" (step 003SGS150c). In step 003 SGS150c, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" using the judgment value corresponding to the first special figure. , When the variable special figure is the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" using the determination value corresponding to the second special figure.

When it is determined at step 003SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 003SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting section is turned on (step 003SGS151).

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the special figure display result is "small hit" in step 003SGS150c (step 003SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 003SGS156.

In step 003 SGS156, whether to control to the big hit game state (whether the big hit flag is turned on) as a result of the prior determination, whether to control to the small hit game state (the small hit flag is turned on) Determined special symbols are set according to the result of prior determination of (whether or not the game is played) and the result of determination of the type of jackpot in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, in response to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is to be "missed", a special symbol indicating a sign of "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. Also, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" at step 003 SGS 150a, if the big hit type at step 003 SGS 154 is "probability variable big hit A", a special symbol showing the number "7" is displayed. Set as a fixed special pattern. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot B", a special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", a special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as a fixed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", a special symbol showing the symbol "2", which is a small winning symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. Incidentally, these fixed special symbols are examples, and fixed special symbols other than these may be set, and a plurality of types of symbols may be set as the fixed special symbols.

After setting the fixed special symbol in step 003SGS156, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 003SGS157), the special symbol normal processing is terminated. .

It should be noted that when the reserved memory number of the special game using the first special figure is "0" at step 003SGS145 (step 003SGS145; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step 003SGS158), End the special symbol normal process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether or not the transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the command has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is completed.

FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 003SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is turned on (step 003SGS161; Y), the jackpot type is specified from the jackpot type buffer value (step 003SGS162).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "variable probability big hit C" (step 003 SGS163), and if it is not "variable probability big hit C", that is, "variable probability big hit A", "variable probability big hit B", "non- In the case of either "probability variable jackpot" (step 003 SGS163; N), the jackpot variation pattern determination table A or the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified jackpot type. Specifically, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected and set, and the specified jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A" or "probability variable jackpot B". , the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected and set.

On the other hand, when the identified jackpot type is "variable probability jackpot C" (step 003SGS163; Y), a special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 003SGS165).

In the judgment in step 003SGS161, if the big hit flag is not turned on (step 003SGS161; N), it is further judged whether or not the small hit flag is turned on (step 003SGS166). If the small hit flag is turned on (step 003SGS166; Y), select and set the special hit variation pattern determination table (step 003SGS167), and proceed to step 003SGS175.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step 003 SGS166; N), by determining whether the time saving flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit, the game state is a probability variable state or a time saving state. In step 003 SGS168, it is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed. Then, if the time saving flag is turned on (step 003 SGS168; Y), select and set the deviation pattern determination table D as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( step 003 SGS 169).

On the other hand, when it is not during the time saving control, that is, when the time saving flag is not turned on (step 003 SGS168; N), for example provided in the game control counter setting unit, the storage value of the pending memory number counter of the variable special figure By reading, etc., specify the number of pending storage of the fluctuation special figure, and determine whether or not the specified number of holding storage of the specified fluctuation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 003 SGS170).

When the reserved storage number of the specified fluctuation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 003 SGS170; N), the fluctuation pattern judgment table A for loss is used as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Select and set (step 003 SGS171).

In addition, when the reserved storage number of the specified fluctuation special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 003SGS170; N), it is further determined whether the reserved storage number of the specified fluctuation special figure is 3 (step 003SGS172 ).

If the number of pending memories of the specified fluctuation special figure is 3 (step 003 SGS172; Y), the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss is selected as the table used for determining one of the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. (step 003 SGS173).

In addition, if the number of reserved storage of the specified fluctuation special figure is not 3, that is, if the number of reserved storage of the specified fluctuation special figure is 4 (step 003 SGS172; N), the variation pattern is any of a plurality of types Select and set the variation pattern determination table C for failure as a table to be used for determining (step 003SGS174), and proceed to step 003SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 003SGS164, step 003SGS165, step 003SGS167, step 003SGS169, step 003SGS171, step 003SGS173, and step 003SGS174, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern stored in, for example, the random number buffer for variation Based on the numerical data indicating, by referring to any of the selected (set) variation pattern determination table for the big hit, the variation pattern determination table for the special hit, or the variation pattern determination table for the loss A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 003SGS175).

Incidentally, when the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is set to "reach" by determining the variation pattern in the process of step 003 SGS175. That is, the process of step 003 SGS170 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decoration pattern should be the ready-to-win state when the variable display result is "missing".

After determining the variation pattern in step 003SGS175, according to the variation special symbol designation buffer value, special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol (step 003 SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the processing of step 003SGS176, settings are made for transmitting various commands for when the special symbols start to fluctuate (step 003SGS177). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the game state designation command, the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result In order to sequentially transmit the specified command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (top address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is set to the game control buffer setting unit Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the provided send command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the specified command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is sent to the game control buffer setting unit. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer.

After executing the process of step 003 SGS172, the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (step 003 SGS173). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the required time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is stopped and displayed. It's time. Thereafter, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 003 SGS174), the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 003SGS172, every time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. A designation command, a first fluctuation start command or a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result designation command, a first reserved memory number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command are transmitted in sequence. Become. In addition, the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. , the game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command.

FIG. 8-12 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 turns on the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing of step S112 to end the variation of the special symbols, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 003 SGS180). In addition, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the fluctuation of the first special design in the first special design display device 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. In addition, the control which transmits the design decision command to production control board 12 is done (step 003SGS181). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is turned on (step 003SGS182), and when the big hit flag is turned off (step 003SGS182; N), the small hit flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not there is (step 003 SGS183).

When the small hit flag is turned on, the effect control board 12 is set to transmit the hit start 5 designation command corresponding to the small hit (step 003 SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time is set in the small hit display time timer (step 003 SGS190b). Also, the number of opening times (for example, two times) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step 003 SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" (step 003SGS190d), which is the value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step S118), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is turned on (step 003 SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability variable flag and the time saving flag and turns them off (step 003 SGS182; Y). 003 SGS 184), hit start 1 designation command (probability variable jackpot A), hit start 2 designation command (probability variable jackpot B), hit start 3 designation command (probability variable jackpot C) according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12 ), the setting for transmitting the hit start 4 designation command (non-probable variation) is performed (step 003 SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state specifying command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 003 SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the big win display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the big win in the image display device 5) is set in the big win display time timer (step 003 SGS187). In addition, the number of openings (for example, 10 times in the case of a non-probability variable jackpot or a probability variable jackpot A, 5 times in the case of a probability variable jackpot B, and 2 times in the case of a probability variable jackpot C) is set in the big winning opening opening counter. (step 003 SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) (step 003 SGS189).

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step 003SGS183; N), at step 003SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time saving number counter is "0". When the value of the time saving counter is "0" (step 003SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 003SGS196.

On the other hand, if the value of the time saving number counter is not "0" (step 003 SGS190; N), that is, if the high base state in which the number of time saving times remains, the value of the time saving number counter is decremented by -1 (step 003 SGS191). Then, it is determined whether the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is "0" (step 003SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 003SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 003SGS196, and the value of the time saving number counter is "0" (step 003SGS193; Y), in order to end the time-saving control, after clearing the time-saving flag to turn off (step 003SGS194), corresponding to the state of the probability variable flag or time-saving flag After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state (specifically, the low probability/low base) (step 003SGS195), the process proceeds to step 003SGS196.

In step 003 SGS196, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-13 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the jackpot ending process.

In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is in operation, that is, the timer is counting (step 003 SGS201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (step 003SGS201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (jackpot end display time) for displaying the jackpot end display on the image display device 5. is set (step 003SGS204), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is in operation (step 003SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 003SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big win end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big win end display time has elapsed (step 003 SGS204). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 003SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is non-probability variable jackpot (step 003SGS205).

If the stored jackpot type is not the non-probability variable jackpot (step 003 SGS205; N), it is further determined whether or not the stored jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot C (step 003SGS206).

When the stored jackpot type is variable probability jackpot C (step 003SGS206; Y), after turning on the variable probability flag (step 003SGS210), the process proceeds to step 003SGS213.

On the other hand, when the stored jackpot type is not the variable probability jackpot C, that is, when the jackpot type is the variable probability jackpot A or the variable probability jackpot B (step 003 SGS206; N), the variable probability flag is turned on (step 003 SGS207), After turning on the time saving flag (step 003SGS208) and setting "0" to the time saving frequency counter (step 003SGS209), the process proceeds to step 003SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot (step 003SGS205; Y), by executing steps 003SGS211 and 003SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set to the time saving number counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 003SGS213.

In step 003 SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and transmission setting of a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (step 003SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission setting of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the probability variable flag and the time saving flag that are turned on (step 003 SGS215), the value of the special process flag is changed to a special It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 003SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 8-14 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 6 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 8-14, the effect control CPU 120 first receives data from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by checking the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is a command (step 003 SGS221). At this time, if there is no received command (step 003SGS221; N), it is determined whether or not the first or second pending storage count notification waiting time set at step 003SGS223 or step 003SGS225, which will be described later, has elapsed. (Step 003SGS237) If the first or second reserved storage number notification wait time has not elapsed (Step 003SGS2375; N), the command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first or second reserved memory number notification waiting time has passed, that is, the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command or the second If the pending storage number notification command is not received (step 003 SGS237; Y), the display undecided flag of the entry for which the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command is not stored is turned on. At the same time, the effect restriction flag of the entry that has not been stored is turned on (step 003 SGS238), and the command analysis process is terminated.

If there is a received command at step 003SGS221 (step 003SGS221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start winning prize designation command. (Step 003 SGS222). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step 003SGS222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step 003SGS223). For example, in the process of step 003SGS223, the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set to the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 003SG192 Just do it.

If the received command is not the first starting opening winning designation command at step 003SGS222 (step 003SGS222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step 003SGS224). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (step 003SGS224; Y), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step 003SGS225). For example, in the process of step 003 SGS225, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the waiting time for receiving the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

At step 003SGS224, if the received command is not the second starting opening winning designation command (step 003SGS224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the design designation command (step 003SGS226). If the received command is not a design designation command at step 003SGS226 (step 003SGS226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variation category command (step 003SGS227). If the received command is not a variable category command at step 003SGS227 (step 003SGS227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step 003SGS228). Then, when it is the first reserved storage number notification command (step 003SGS228; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step 003SGS229). .

If the received command is not the first reserved storage number notification command at step 003SGS228 (step 003SGS228; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved storage number notification command (step 003SGS230). Then, when it is the second reserved storage number notification command (step 003SGS230; Y), the waiting time for notification of the second reserved storage number is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step 003SGS231). .

After executing either step 003SGS229 or step 003SGS231, the display undecided flag of the stored entry is turned on, and if there is an unreceived command, the production restriction flag is turned on (step 003 SGS232).

If the command received at step 003SGS226 is a design designation command (step 003SGS226; Y), or if the command received at step 003SGS227 is a variable category command (step 003SGS227; Y), or step 003SGS223, step 003SGS225, step 003SGS232 After executing any of the processes, the received command is stored at the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 003SG194A shown in FIG.

In addition, when the reservation storage number notification command (first reservation storage number notification command or second reservation storage number notification command) is received together with the fluctuation start command (first fluctuation start command or second fluctuation start command), the reservation storage The number notification command may not be stored in the receive command buffer 003SG194A at the time of start winning. That is, it is sufficient if the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the start winning receive command buffer 003SG194A.

If the received command in step 003SGS230 is not the second pending storage number notification command (step 003SGS230; N), settings are made according to other received commands (step 003SGS234). Then, it is determined whether or not the first or second reserved storage number notification waiting time set in step 003SGS223 or step 003SGS225 has passed (step 003SGS235), and the first or second reserved storage number notification waiting time has passed. If not (step 003SGS235; N), the process returns to step 003SGS221. On the other hand, if the first or second reserved memory number notification waiting time has passed, that is, the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command or the second If the pending storage number notification command is not received (step 003 SGS235; Y), the display undecided flag of the stored entry is turned on, and the effect limit flag of the corresponding entry that has not been stored is turned on. After that (step 003SGS236), the process returns to step 003SGS221.

8-15 are part of a flow chart showing an example of the effect control process processing. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect in the pre-reading notice setting process and determines the effect pattern of the pre-reading notice effect (the display pattern of the pending memory display) (S161), Next, a pending display update process is performed to update the pending memory display in the first pending memory display area 003SG005D and the second pending memory display area 003SG005U of the image display device 5 to the display corresponding to the storage contents of the start winning command buffer 003SG194A. Execute (step 003 SGS162).

FIG. 8-16 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 5 as the pre-reading notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not variable display is being executed (step 003 SGS240a). Whether or not variable display is being executed may be determined by whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is any one of 1-3.

If the variable display is not being executed (step 003SGS240a; N), the process proceeds to step 003SGS241, and if the variable display is being executed (step 003SGS240a; Y), it is during the execution period of the first variable display start frequency notification effect. (step 003 SGS240b). Note that the first variable display start count notification effect is a pseudo-continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. After that, it is an effect for notifying the number of times the variable display of the decoration pattern including the re-variable display is started during one variable display. Further, in step 003 SGS 240a, it is possible to determine whether or not the execution period of the first variable display start number notification effect is being executed by referring to the process data of the variable display being executed.

If it is not during the execution period of the first variable display start count notification effect (step 003SGS240b; N), the process proceeds to step 003SGS241, and if it is during the execution period of the first variable display start count notification effect (step 003SGS240b; Y), step Proceeding to 003SGS 250 sets the pending display flag to "0", which corresponds to the normal display mode, as will be described later. In other words, during the execution period of the first variable display start frequency notification effect, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed.

At step 003SGS241, the effect control CPU 120 checks the reception command buffer 003SG194A at the time of start winning. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new stored command at the time of starting winning by whether or not there is an entry whose display undecided flag is ON (set to "1") (step 003 SGS242). .

If there is no entry whose display undecided flag is ON (step 003SGS242; N), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry whose display undecided flag is ON (step 003SGS242; Y) , Whether the design designation command of the entry is the 4th design designation or the 6th design designation command, that is, it is determined whether the design designation command is a design designation command indicating a probability variation big hit C or a small hit ( Step 003 SGS 243a). If the symbol designation command is a symbol designation command indicating a variable probability big hit C or a small hit (step 003SGS243a; Y), by proceeding to step 003SGS250, as will be described later, "0" corresponding to the normal display mode is changed. , the pending display flag is set. In other words, the pre-reading announcement effect is not executed with respect to the holding memory for the probability variable big win C or the small win.

On the other hand, if the symbol designation command is not a symbol designation command indicating a probability variation big hit C or a small hit, whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry is the first design designation command, that is, the symbol designation command is a command indicating a loss (Step 003SGS243b). If the symbol designation command of the entry is not the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a jackpot (either of probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, or non-probability variation jackpot) (step 003 SGS243b; N), the entry The jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command (step 003 SGS244).

Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-reading notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting part, etc. By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern in the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect (step 003 SGS245).

In step 003 SGS245, for example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern (foreign notice type) are determined at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. 8-17(A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-17(A), the determination ratio of the presence/absence of pre-reading notice effects and the display pattern (notice type) is changed according to the jackpot type specified in the process of step 003 SGS244. .

Specifically, two types of display pattern α and display pattern β are provided as the display pattern (preview type) of the pre-reading preview effect. Among these, when the display pattern of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the reserved memory display is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D or the second reserved memory display area 003SG5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the reserved memory display is a white star (☆) in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D or the second reserved memory display. Displayed in area 003SG5U.

In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit other than the probability variable jackpot C, there is no case where the pre-reading notice effect is decided not to be executed, and the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is always decided and the display pattern (notice type) Either the display pattern α or the display pattern β (announcement type) is determined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A", the ratio of display pattern β to be determined as the display pattern (notice type) is determined by display pattern α. is set higher than the On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot B" or "non-probability variable jackpot", the rate at which display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is higher than the rate at which display pattern α is determined. set low.

With such a setting, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the jackpot type is higher than when the display pattern α is displayed. is the variable probability big win A, and the player's expectation for the variable probability big win A can be increased.

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, when the variable display result is a "jackpot" other than the probability variable jackpot C, execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is always determined to display the pending memory display in a white square (◇). Either the display pattern α or the display pattern β displayed in a white star (☆) is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even in cases other than "jackpot", it may be possible to determine non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect in the same manner as in the case where the variable display result is "loss".

Also, in step 003SGS243b, if the symbol designation command of the entry whose display undetermined flag is ON is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a failure (step 003SGS243b; Y), display undetermined The variation category indicated by the variation category designation command of the entry whose flag is on is specified (step 003 SGS247). Specifically, if the variation category designation command of the entry is C600H, specify that it is a category of "non-reach" variation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is a category of "super reach" variation pattern. If it is specified and C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of "other" fluctuation pattern including normal reach.

Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-reading notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, etc., and the category of the variation pattern specified in step 003 SGS247. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) in the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect are determined by referring to the hourly pre-reading notice effect determination table (step 003 SGS248).

At step 003 SGS248, for example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern (foreign notice type) are determined at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. 8-17(B). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), depending on the category of the variation pattern specified in the process of step 003 SGS247, whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are set. making it different.

Specifically, two types of display pattern α and display pattern β are provided as the display pattern (notice type). Of these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the reserved memory display is a white square (◇), which is a specific mode, in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D or the second reserved memory display area. 003SG5U, and when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern β, the reserved memory display is a white star (☆), which is a specific mode, in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D or the second reserved memory display area. It is displayed in the storage display area 003SG5U. Incidentally, when the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined to be non-execution, the reserved memory display is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D or the second reserved memory display area 003SG5U in a round shape (○) which is the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), when the variable display result is "missing" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", the variable display result is "missing" and the category of the variation pattern is "non-reach", the rate at which the pre-reading forewarning effect is executed (the rate determined for other than "no forewarning effect") is set higher. In addition, when the variable display result is "missing" and the category of the variation pattern is "super reach", it is more likely than the case where the variable display result is "missing" and the category of the variation pattern is "others". The rate at which the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed (the rate at which other than "no notice effect" is determined) is set high.

When the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined when the variable display result is "miss", if the fluctuation category is "other", than if the fluctuation pattern category is "non-reach" Also, the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set high. Further, when the category of the variation pattern is "super reach", the percentage of display pattern α determined is set higher than when the category of the variation pattern is "others". Furthermore, when the execution of the pre-reading announcement effect is determined when the variable display result is "miss", the category of the variation pattern is "non-reach" when the category of the variation pattern is "others". The percentage of display pattern β determined is set higher than in the case, and when the category of the variation pattern is "super reach", the display pattern is higher than when the category of the variation pattern is "other" The rate at which β is determined is set high.

In addition, when the variable display result is "miss", the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be non-execution regardless of whether the category of the variation pattern is "non-reach", "other", or "super reach" is set to be the highest, and the rate at which the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined to be executed and the display pattern β is determined is set to be the lowest.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-17(A), when the variable display result is "big hit", the pre-reading notice effect is not determined to be non-execution (no notice effect). The rate at which the advance notice effect is determined to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined is the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any of the variation pattern categories when the variable display result is "loss". is set higher than the

Furthermore, when the variable display result is "loss (non-reach)", "loss (super reach)", or "loss (other)", the display pattern α is set higher than the rate at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability variable A)", when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined, the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is the rate at which the display pattern α is determined. is set higher than

With such settings, when the display pattern α or the display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-reading notice effect, the display pattern α or the display pattern β is not executed (displayed) There is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" than , especially when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the variable display result is a "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable big hit A". Since the ratio of , the expectation of the player can be increased.

After executing step 003SGS248, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined in step 003SGS247, that is, determines the display pattern (preview type) to be either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. (step 003 SGS249).

After execution of step 003SGS245 or when execution of pre-reading announcement effect is determined (step 003SGS249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set to the pending display flag of the entry (step 003 SGS246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 003SGS245 or step 003SGS248 is the display pattern α indicating the pending memory display with "◇", the pending display flag of the entry is set to "1", and step If the display pattern (notice type) determined in 003SGS245 or step 003SGS248 is the display pattern β indicating the pending memory display with "☆", the pending display flag of the entry is set to "2", and then the process proceeds to step 003SGS251.

Further, in step 003SGS249, if the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is not determined (step 003SGS249; N), after setting the pending display flag of the entry to "0" indicating a white "o" (step 003SGS250), go to step 003SGS251.

After executing step 003SGS246 or step 003SGS250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry to "0" (step 003SGS251). After that, the pending display is updated based on the stored contents of the receive command buffer 003SG194A at the time of start winning (step 003SGS252). As a result, the pending memory newly stored in the receive command buffer 003SG194A at the time of start winning is displayed in a display mode corresponding to one of "0", "1" and "2" set in the pending display flag. be. Also, when the variable display is executed and the storage contents of the start winning command buffer 003SG194A are shifted, the image display device 5 can be displayed according to the storage contents of the start winning command buffer 003SG194A after the shift. The reserved display in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D and the second reserved memory display area 003SG5U provided in the lower position is updated.

Specifically, if the number of the first special figure pending memory is one, one pending memory display is displayed. As the display mode of this reserved memory display, when the flag value of the reserved display flag corresponding to the reserved memory is "0", it is displayed in the display mode of "○", and the flag value of the reserved display flag is If it is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and if the flag value of the pending display flag is "2", it is displayed in the display mode of "☆". In addition, if the number of the first special figure pending memory is two, two pending memory display is displayed, each pending memory display mode corresponding to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D. Also, if the number of the first special figure pending memory is three, three pending memory display is displayed, each pending memory display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D. Also, if the number of first special figure pending storage is four, four pending storage displays are displayed, each pending storage display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D.

In addition, if the second special figure pending memory number is one, one pending memory display is displayed. As the display mode of this reserved memory display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the reserved display flag corresponding to the reserved memory is "0", it is displayed in the display mode of "○" When the flag value of the pending display flag is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and when the flag value of the pending display flag is "2", "☆" is displayed. displayed in the form. In addition, if the number of second special figure pending storage is two, for example, two pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage For example, 1 reserved memory display is displayed in the display mode of "○", and 1 reserved memory display is displayed in the display mode of "☆" in the second reserved memory display area 003SG5U. Also, if the number of second special figure pending storage is three, three pending storage display is displayed, each pending storage display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage is displayed in the second reserved storage display area 003SG5U. Also, if the number of second special figure pending storage is four, four pending storage displays are displayed, each pending storage display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage is displayed in the second reserved storage display area 003SG5U.

Then, each time the variable display is executed, the reserved memory display is also shifted in a predetermined shift direction (toward the center of the screen in this characteristic portion 003SG) in accordance with the decrease (consumption) of the reserved memory.

In other words, if the pending memory in the start winning time reception command buffer 003SG194A is shifted by consuming the pending memory in the variable display start setting process which is executed at the start of the variable display and will be described later, then the after shifting start winning time Based on the pending memory of the received command buffer 003SG194A, the pending memory display in the first pending memory display area 003SG5D and the second pending memory display area 003SG5U is also shifted and displayed, and there is a new pending memory due to the start winning. In this case, the display pattern of the reserved memory is determined and set to the reserved display flag, and the first reserved memory display area 003SG5D and the second reserved memory display area 003SG5D are displayed in a display mode according to the flag value set to the reserved display flag. It will be displayed in the storage display area 003SG5U.

In addition, in this characterizing section 003SG, the form of executing the processing of step 003SGS252 in the pre-reading notice setting processing is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. And the process for updating the pending display of the second pending storage display area 003SG5U may be executed separately as a process (for example, pending display update process) different from the pre-reading notice setting process.

Further, in this characteristic part 003SG, on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning in step 003SGS242, execution or non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the holding storage at the starting winning is determined. New storage of the command at the time of start winning in both the first special figure and the second special figure in step 003SGS242 due to the simultaneous occurrence of the start winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening If it is determined that there is, that is, if the entry whose display undecided flag is on exists in both the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage, both entries are pre-read notice It is a target for determining whether to execute the performance or not. Both the pending memory in which the command at the time of starting winning in the first special plan is newly stored and the pending memory in which the command at the time of starting winning in the second special plan are newly stored are stored depending on whether the pre-reading notice effect is executed or not. In the case of a determination target, if there is no entry of the pending display flag of "1" or "2" indicating the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pending display of the pending storage of the first special symbol and the pending display of the second special symbol There is a case where the pre-reading forewarning effects are simultaneously executed in both displays.

Also, in this feature part 003SG, as described above, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occur at the same time, the command at the time of starting winning in the first special figure is Both the newly stored pending memory and the newly stored pending memory command at the time of starting winning in the second special figure are subject to the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect, but the present invention is this In such a case, the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special plan, the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special plan Only one of them may be determined to execute.

Specifically, when the game state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the determination of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved storage in the first special symbol is suspended in the second special symbol. Priority is given to the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-reading foretelling effect in memory. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special plan, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special plan is unambiguously determined to be non-execution, and the first special plan When it is decided not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special figure.

On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state in which high opening control is performed (high probability high base state/low probability high base state), execution and non-execution of pre-reading notice effect in pending storage in the second special figure is determined with priority over the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice performance in the reserved storage in the first special figure. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special plan, it is unambiguously decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special plan, and the second special plan When it is determined not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure.

8-18 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is ON (step 003 SGS271). If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 003SGS271; Y), to the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 003SG194A Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 003 SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

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

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is off at step 003SGS271 (step 003SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is on (step 003SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is off (step 003SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is on (step 003SGS273; Y), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the reception command buffer 003SG194A at the time of start winning, 1 buffer number each Shift up (step 003 SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

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

After executing step 003SGS272 or step 003SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 003SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) and the variation pattern (step 003 SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 003SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that the three symbols are "7" as the stop symbols. ”Determines a combination of matching decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", (combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variable big hit C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778" which are the same chance numbers as the small hit. decide from within. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, select a decorative pattern in which three patterns are even-numbered patterns as the stop pattern. Determine the combination (jackpot pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the sixth variable display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778" which are the same chance numbers as the probability variable big hit C. decide from within. Further, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss and the variation pattern of the variable display is the non-reach variation pattern, the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols. A combination of symbols other than the above-described chance symbols (lost symbols) is determined. Further, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss and the variation pattern of the variable display is the reach variation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but the middle A combination of reach-losses with different symbols (losing symbols) is determined.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect during variable display (step 003 SGS277). If the variation pattern is a variation pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect during variable display (step 003 SGS277; Y), advance notice effect determination processing for variable display to execute a pseudo-continuous effect (for non-execution of pseudo-continuous effect) to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect during the variable display and the advance notice effect to be executed (step 003 SGS278).

After executing step 003 SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern. If the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern (003SGS279; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute a special temporary stop notification effect instead of the temporary stop notification effect based on the variable display result (step 003SGS280). . The temporary stop notification effect is an effect for notifying the player of the temporary stop of the decorative symbols by outputting a temporary stop notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect. , The special temporary stop notification effect is to temporarily stop the background image displayed on the image display device 5 in addition to outputting a temporary stop notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect. The decoration pattern is temporarily stopped by updating the background image according to the number of times (first special background image if the number of times of temporary stop is 1, second special background image if it is 2, and third special background image if it is 3). is an effect for informing the player of

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined (step 003SGS281). If it is decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect (step 003SGS281; Y), a process table corresponding to the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is selected, and the process proceeds to step 003SGS287 (step 003SGS282).

When the variation pattern is the normal reach variation pattern (003SGS279; N) or when it is determined not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect (003SGS281; N), the temporary stop notification effect period is set to 2 seconds based on the variable display result. 1.5 seconds (step 003SGS283). Then, a process table is selected according to the temporary stop notification effect period and variation pattern determined in step 003SGS283, and the process proceeds to step 003SGS287 (step 003SGS284).

Further, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern that does not execute a pseudo-continuous effect during variable display (step 003 SGS277; N), an advance notice effect determination process for variable display that does not execute a pseudo-continuous effect is executed and variable display is being performed. It determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect to be executed (step 003 SGS285). After determining whether or not to execute the notice effect and the notice effect to be executed in step 003SGS285, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected and the process proceeds to step 003SGS287 (003SGS286).

At step 003SGS287, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected at any one of 003SGS282, 003SGS284, and 003SGS286 (step 003SGS287).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 003 SGS288). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characterizing section 003SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 003 SGS289). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 003 SGS290). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 003SGS291).

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 each time the effect process during variable display is executed, and determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has not timed out, the effect device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer, and if the process timer has timed out, the next process data is switched to and the next process is started again. By starting a timer and controlling the performance device according to the next process data, variable display of the decoration pattern is executed. Note that the effect control CPU 120 can execute a notice effect execution process for executing a notice effect in the effect process during variable display when execution of the notice effect is determined in the variable display start setting process. .

Next, the flow of variable display for executing the pseudo continuous effect will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), when the variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed once during variable display, first, a temporary stop suggestion that suggests a temporary stop of the decorative pattern. A performance is performed. In addition, the temporary stop suggestion effect in this characteristic portion 003SG is such that after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R, the decorative design is displayed in the "middle" decorative design display area 5C. It is an effect that performs variable display at a lower speed than usual. The length of the temporary stop suggestion effect period differs according to the length of the temporary stop notification effect period determined in step 003SG283 of the variable display start setting process.

When the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds), the temporary stop suggestion effect ends at the first temporary stop timing A, and the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped. is executed, and the temporary stop notification effect is executed for 2 seconds. Further, when the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds), the temporary stop suggestion effect ends at the first temporary stop timing B, and the decoration A temporary stop of the symbol is executed and a temporary stop notification effect is executed for 1.5 seconds. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-19(A), the temporary stop notification effect period A and the temporary stop notification effect period B have the same timing, that is, the temporary stop notification effect has effect periods of 1.5 seconds and 2 seconds. It is always set to end at a specific timing regardless of whether it is determined in seconds.

Then, when the temporary stop notification effect ends, the re-variable display notification effect is executed. In the re-variable display notification effect, in addition to outputting re-variable display notification sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, a character image corresponding to the number of re-variable displays is displayed on the image display device 5 (if the number of re-variable displays is the first time, character A , the image of character B for the second time, and the image of character C for the third time) to inform the player that the re-variable display of the decoration pattern will be executed.

Note that the first re-variable display is executed during the re-variable display notification effect. When the re-variable display notification effect ends, the first variable display start frequency notification effect is executed from the end timing of the re-variable display notification effect. In the first variable display start number notification effect, the number of variable display times of the decoration pattern including the number of re-variable display times is displayed on the image display device 5, and effect images of colors corresponding to the number of variable display times are displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. It is a production that displays In other words, the first variable display start number notification effect corresponding to the first re-variable display is to display "x2" on the image display device 5 and to display blue effect images on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. In the first variable display start number notification effect corresponding to the second re-variable display, "x3" is displayed on the image display device 5, and green effect images are displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. , and the first variable display start number notification effect corresponding to the third re-variable display is to display "x4" on the image display device 5, and red This is a production that displays an effect image.

Then, when the first variable display start frequency notification effect ends, the second variable display start frequency notification effect is executed from the end timing of the first variable display start frequency notification effect. The second variable display start frequency notification effect is an effect for displaying the variable display frequency of the decoration pattern including the re-variable display frequency on the image display device 5 in a smaller size than the first variable display start frequency notification effect.

After the second variable display start frequency notification effect is completed, the decoration pattern changes to a ready-to-win mode, and a normal ready-to-win ready-to-win effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-19(B), when the non-execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined and the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed twice during the variable display, As in the case where the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-19 (A) is the normal reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display, the temporary stop suggestion effect and the first decorative pattern temporary stop and restart After the variable display, temporary stop notification effect, re-variable display notification effect, first variable display start frequency notification effect, second variable display start frequency notification effect, first temporary stop and re-variable display are executed, the second time Temporary stop and re-variable display of decorative patterns, temporary stop notification effect, re-variable display notification effect, first variable display start frequency notification effect, second variable display start frequency notification effect, and super reach reach effect are performed. be done.

If the first temporary stop notification effect is executed during the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds), the second temporary stop notification effect is also executed during the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds). , If the first temporary stop notification effect is executed during the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds), the second temporary stop notification effect is also executed during the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds). is executed.

Further, as described above, in the second re-variable display notification effect, the image of the character (character B) different from that in the first re-variable display effect is displayed on the image display device 5 . In addition, in the second variable display start frequency notification effect and the second variable display start frequency notification effect, the first variable display start frequency notification effect and the second variable display start frequency notification effect are performed on the image display device 5 . In contrast, "x3" (in the second variable display start count notification effect, "x3" of a smaller size than the second variable display start count notification effect) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the special temporary stop notification effect is not to be executed and the variation pattern is a super ready-to-reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during variable display, FIG. As in the case where the variation pattern shown in 19 (B) is the super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous performance is executed twice during variable display, the temporary stop suggestion performance and the temporary stop and re-variation of the decorative symbols up to the second time are respectively. Display, temporary stop notification effect, re-variable display notification effect, first variable display start frequency notification effect, second variable display start frequency notification effect, temporary stop and re-variable display of the third decoration pattern, temporary A stop notification effect, a re-variable display notification effect, a first variable display start frequency notification effect, and a second variable display start frequency notification effect are executed, and a super ready reach effect is also executed.

If the first and second temporary stop notification effects are executed during the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds), the third temporary stop notification effect is also executed during the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds). If the first and second temporary stop notification effects are executed during the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds), the third temporary stop notification effect is also executed during the temporary stop notification effect period B ( 1.5 seconds).

Further, as described above, in the third re-variable display notification effect, the image of the character (character C) different from the first and second re-variable display effects is displayed on the image display device 5 . In addition, in the third variable display start count notification effect and the second variable display start count notification effect, the image display device 5 performs the second variable display start count notification effect and the second variable display start count notification effect. In contrast, "x4" (in the third second variable display start count notification effect, "x4" of a smaller size than in the third first variable display start count notification effect) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-21, when the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined and the variation pattern is the super ready-to-win variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, the temporary stop is first performed. Suggestion production is executed.

In the variable display, when the first temporary stop timing A is reached, the temporary stop notification effect is completed, the temporary stop of the decoration pattern is executed, and the special temporary stop notification effect is executed for 2 seconds. . That is, in the variable display in which the special temporary stop notification effect is executed, unlike the variable display in which the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed (the temporary stop notification effect is executed), the temporary stop suggestion effect period and the special temporary stop notification The performance period remains unchanged.

After the end of the special temporary stop notification performance, the first re-variable display of the decoration pattern is executed without executing the re-variable display notification performance and the first variable display start frequency notification performance. In addition, after a while, the second variable display start count notification effect is executed. That is, in the variable display, after the first special temporary stop notification effect is executed, the image of the character (character A) is displayed as the first re-variable display notification effect, or the first variable display start frequency notification effect is displayed. The display of "x2" on the image display device 5 is not executed, and the image display device 5 as the second variable display start count notification effect displays "x2" in a size smaller than the first variable display start count notification effect. " is displayed only.

After the temporary stop and re-variable display of the first decoration pattern, the special temporary stop notification effect, and the second variable display start number notification effect are executed, the second temporary stop and re-variable display of the decoration pattern, special After the provisional stop notification effect and the second variable display start frequency notification effect are executed, the super ready-to-win reach effect is further executed.

As the second variable display start count notification effect for the second time, the image display device 5 displays "x3" in a size smaller than the first variable display start count notification effect, as in FIG. 8-19(B). is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-22, when execution of the special temporary stop notification effect has been determined and the variation pattern is a super ready-to-win variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during variable display, FIG. 8-21 Similarly, after the temporary stop suggestion effect, the temporary stop and re-variable display of the decorative pattern up to the second time, the special temporary stop notification effect, and the second variable display start number notification effect are executed, the third decorative pattern provisional A stop and re-variable display, a special temporary stop notification effect, and a second variable display start times notification effect are executed, and a super ready-to-win reach effect is executed.

As for the third variable display start count notification effect, the image display device 5 displays "x4" in a size smaller than the first variable display start count notification effect, as in FIG. 8-19(B). is executed.

It should be noted that, as partially described above, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the temporary stop notification effect in this characteristic portion 003SG is that the temporary stop notification sound is output to the speaker 8L from the timing when the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect. , 8R to inform the player that the decorative symbols have temporarily stopped, and is executed for 2 seconds or 1.5 seconds.

In the special temporary stop notification effect, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect, and in addition, the background image displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily stopped. (1st special background image if the number of times of temporary stop is 1st, 2nd special background image if it is 2nd, 3rd special background image if it is 3rd) according to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern This is an effect to notify the player. Note that the special background image displayed on the image display device 5 as the special temporary stop notification effect is an image that is displayed until the next special background image is updated or until the variable display is completed. The sound output period (special temporary stop notification effect period) is 2 seconds, which is the same as part of the temporary stop notification effect.

The re-variable display notification effect is outputting a re-variable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and displaying a character image corresponding to the number of re-variable displays on the image display device 5 (if the re-variable display count is the first time, the character A image, character B image for the second time, and character C image for the third time) to inform the player that the decorative symbols are re-variably displayed. Note that the duration of the re-variable display notification effect (the character image display period on the image display device 5 and the re-variable display notification sound output period from the speakers 8L and 8R) is 3 regardless of the number of times the re-variable display is performed. seconds. In addition, as described above, in the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect, the larger the number of times of execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (the number of times of temporary stop and re-variable display), the higher the expectation of the big hit is set. As for the display/notification effect, the degree of expectation for the big win is set to be the highest when the image of the character C is finally displayed, and the degree of expectation for the big win is set to be the lowest when the image of the character A is finally displayed.

The first variable display start count notification effect is for notifying the number of times the variable display of decorative symbols including the re-variable display is started during one variable display after the re-variable display is started as a pseudo-continuous effect. The number of times the variable display of decorative patterns including these re-variable displays has been started on the image display device 5 ("x2" in the first variable display start number notification effect, and the second first variable display The effect is to display "x3" in the number-of-starts notification effect, and to display "x4" in the third-time variable-display start-numbers notification effect. It should be noted that the effect period of the first variable display start frequency notification effect is one second regardless of the number of variable display times of the decorative symbols including the re-variable display.

The second variable display start number notification effect is an effect for notifying the number of times the variable display of the decoration pattern including the re-variable display is started during the variable display of 1 after the first variable display start number notification effect. , the number of times the variable display of decorative patterns including these re-variable displays has been started in the image display device 5 ("x2" in the first variable display start number notification effect, the second first variable display start number notification effect This is an effect in which "x3" is displayed in the effect, and "x4" is displayed in the third time also in the first variable display start frequency notification effect in a size smaller than that of the first variable display start frequency notification effect. It should be noted that the effect period of the second variable display start frequency notification effect is two seconds regardless of the number of variable display times of the decorative symbols including the re-variable display.

FIG. 8-24(A) is a flow chart showing the advance notice effect determination process (for execution of the pseudo-continuous effect) of the variable display start setting process in FIG. 8-18. In the announcement effect determination process (for execution of the pseudo-continuous effect), the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (step 003 SGS301). Then, a random value for determining the execution of the announcement effect is extracted, and the random value and a table for determining the announcement effect (not shown) are used to determine whether or not the announcement effect is executed in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the announcement to be executed. A production is determined (step 003 SGS302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-24(B), when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 20%. , the execution of the group notice effect is decided at a ratio of 45%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect is decided at a ratio of 30%.

Note that the cut-in notice effect is a effect in which a cut-in image is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-28(F), and the group notice effect is shown in FIG. This is an effect in which a large number of characters are displayed across the display area of the image display device 5 as shown.

If the variable display result is out and the super reach variation pattern (super reach out) is determined, non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 40%, execution of the cut-in notice effect is decided at a rate of 30%, and the group The execution of the notice performance is determined at a rate of 25%, and the execution of the cut-in notice performance and the group notice performance is determined at a rate of 5%. In addition, if the variable display result is out and the normal reach variation pattern (normal reach out) is determined, the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 90%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 8%. The execution of the notice performance is determined at a rate of 2%, and the execution of the cut-in notice performance and the group notice performance is determined at a rate of 0%.

In other words, in the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the feature part 003SG, the expectation for the big hit is set to the lowest when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and the cut-in notice effect is set as the notice effect. When only is executed, the expectation of a big hit is set higher than when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and when only the group notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the cut-in notice effect The expectation of a big hit is set higher than when only is executed, and the expectation of a big hit is set highest when both the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect are executed as the notice effect (pseudo continuous Expectations for big hits related to advance notice effects in variable display that executes effects: cut-in advance notice effects + group advance notice effects>group advance notice effects>cut-in effects>non-execution).

After executing step 003 SGS302, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the notice effect has been determined (execution of at least one of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect has been determined) (step 003 SGS303). If execution of any of the advance notice effects has not been determined (step 003SGS303; N), the advance notice effect determination processing (for execution of pseudo continuous effects) is terminated, and execution of any of the advance notice effects is determined (step 003SGS303; Y) stores the determined announcement effect, sets the announcement effect start waiting timer, and ends the announcement effect determination process (for execution of pseudo continuous effect) (step 003SGS304, step 003SGS305).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-27, the period during which these advance notice effects can be executed overlaps the re-variable display notification effect period and the first variable display start frequency notification effect period. In particular, when it is decided to execute both the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect as the notice effect, these cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect are executed during the re-variable display notification effect period and the first variable display start times notification effect period. The production is performed in duplicate.

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, when execution of any of the announcement effects is determined in the announcement effect determination process (for execution of the pseudo-continuous effect), the same announcement effect is executed in all the re-variable display notification effect periods. (See Figures 8-28 to 8-30).

FIG. 8-25(A) is a flow chart showing the advance notice effect determination process (for non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect) of the variable display start setting process in FIG. 8-18. In the announcement effect determination process (for non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect), the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (step 003 SGS311). Then, a random value for determining the execution of the announcement effect is extracted, and the random value and a table for determining the announcement effect (not shown) are used to determine whether or not the announcement effect is executed in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and the announcement to be executed. A production is determined (step 003 SGS312).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-25(B), when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 30%. , and execution of the group announcement effect is determined at a rate of 65%.

If the variable display result is lost and the super reach fluctuation pattern (super reach failure) is determined, non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 40%, execution of the cut-in notice effect is decided at a rate of 35%, and the group Execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 25%. In addition, if the variable display result is out and the normal reach variation pattern (normal reach out) is determined, the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 90%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 8%. Execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 2%.

In other words, in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed in the feature part 003SG, the expectation for the big hit is set to the lowest when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and the cut-in notice effect is set as the notice effect. When only is executed, the expectation of a big hit is set higher than when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and when only the group notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the cut-in notice effect The expectation of big hit is set higher than when only is executed (expectation of big hit regarding advance notice effect in variable display for executing pseudo-continuous effect: group notice effect>cut-in effect>non-execution).

After executing step 003SGS312, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the advance notice effect is determined (step 003SGS313). If the execution of the notice effect has not been decided (step 003SGS313; N), the notice effect decision processing (for non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect) is terminated, and if the execution of the notice effect has been decided (step 003SGS313; Y), The determined announcement effect is stored, and the announcement effect start waiting timer is set to end the announcement effect determination process (for non-execution of pseudo continuous effect) (step 003SGS314, step 003SGS315).

In addition, when the notice effect is executed in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, the notice effect may be executed during any period from the start timing of the variable display to the ready-to-reach timing.

FIG. 8-26(A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio when the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect at step 003SG280 in FIG. 8-18. At step 003SG280 in FIG. 8-18, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the special temporary stop notification effect (execute the temporary stop notification effect) at a rate of 20% if the variable display result is a big hit (super reach jackpot). Execution of the special temporary stop notification effect (non-execution of the temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is lost (super reach lost), non-execution of the special temporary stop notification effect (execution of the temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 80%, and execution of the special temporary stop notification effect ( non-execution of temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 20%.

That is, in the present characteristic portion 003SG, when executing the special temporary stop notification effect in the variable display for executing the pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern and the image When the special background image is displayed on the display device 5), when the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed (when the temporary stop notification sound is only output from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern; When the temporary stop notification effect is executed), the expectation of the big hit is set higher than .

Further, as described above, focusing on the case where the special temporary stop notification effect is executed, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed once during the variable display, the image is displayed in response to the first temporary stop of the decoration symbol. Although only the first special background image is displayed on the display device 5, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, the image display device 5 is displayed in response to the temporary stop of the decoration symbol for the first time. After the first special background image is displayed on the second special background image, the second special background image is displayed on the image display device 5 in place of the first special background image (the first special background image ), and the third special background image is displayed on the image display device 5 in place of the second special background image (from the second special background image) in response to the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern. (updated to the third special background image).

In other words, with respect to the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the greater the number of pseudo-continuous effects executed during the variable display, the higher the expectation for the big hit is set. is the third special background image, the expectation for the big win is set to be the highest, and the expectation for the big win is the lowest for the background image finally displayed on the image display device 5 being the first special background image. The set (big hit expectation regarding the special background image finally displayed on the image display device 5 in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect: 3rd special background image > 2nd special background image > 1st special background image ).

FIG. 8-26(B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio when the effect control CPU 120 determines the temporary stop notification effect period based on the variable display result in step 003SG283 in FIG. 8-18. At step 003SG283 in FIG. 8-18, if the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines the temporary stop notification effect period to be the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds) at a rate of 60% and 40%. is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds). On the other hand, if the variable display result is incorrect, the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds) at a rate of 40%, and the temporary stop notification effect period B (1 second) is determined at a rate of 60%. .5 seconds). That is, in the case where the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed, if the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect is set to 2 seconds, the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect is 1. The big hit expectation is set higher than when it is set to 5 seconds (the big hit expectation regarding the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect when the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect : Temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds) > Temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds)).

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, the form in which the temporary stop notification effect period can be determined from 2 seconds and 1.5 seconds has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temporary stop notification effect period is It may be determined uniquely in one period, or may be determined from three or more periods.

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, the longer the temporary stop notification effect period is, the higher the expectation of the big hit is than the short temporary stop notification effect period, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a short temporary stop notification effect period may have a higher expectation for a big hit than a long temporary stop notification effect period.

Next, the output mode of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R during variable display will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-27, first, the speakers 8L and 8R are capable of outputting BGM (music) based on the progress of the variable display. The BGM is output during the variable display except for the re-variable display notification effect period. The speakers 8L and 8R are capable of outputting a temporary stop suggesting sound, a temporary stop notification sound, a re-variable display notification sound, and a first variable display start frequency notification sound. Of these, the temporary stop suggesting sound is output only during the temporary stop suggesting production period, the temporary stop information sound is output only during the temporary stop information production period, the re-variable display information sound is output only during the re-variable display information production period, The 1 variable display start count notification sound is output only during the first variable display start count notification effect period.

Further, the speakers 8L and 8R are capable of outputting a cut-in notice effect sound and a group notice effect sound. Of these, the cut-in notice effect sound is output only during the cut-in notice effect execution period when execution of the cut-in notice effect has been decided, and the group notice effect sound is output only when execution of the group notice effect has been decided. If there is, it is output only during the execution period of the group announcement effect.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8-27, during the variable display in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. While the BGM output is limited, the BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R is not limited during the variable display except for the re-variable display notification effect period. Furthermore, two types of sounds, BGM and temporary stop suggesting sound, are output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the temporary stop suggesting effect period, while the speakers 8L and 8R output the first variable display start count notification effect period. In addition to the first variable display start frequency notification sound, a maximum of four types of sounds including BGM, cut-in notice effect sound, and group notice effect sound are output.

Next, regarding the display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the feature part 003SG, an example of the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect three times is shown in FIGS. 8-28 to 8-32. will be explained based on

First, when it is decided not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect at the start of the variable display, as shown in FIGS. Decorative designs are temporarily stopped in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R. Then, as the first temporary stop suggesting effect, a special symbol (symbol displayed as "NEXT" shown in FIG. 8-28(B)) indicating execution of a pseudo continuous effect in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. Variable display is performed at a slower speed than usual. Then, the special symbols are temporarily stopped at the same time when the temporary stop replay period ends. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28(D) to 8-28(G), when the output of the temporary stop notification sound is finished, the first re-variable display of the decoration pattern is started. Further, as a re-variable display notification effect, the image of the character A is displayed on the image display device 5, and re-variable display notification sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, if execution of the cut-in notice effect or the group notice effect is determined at the start of the variable display, these cut-in notice effects and the cut-in notice effect are overlapped with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start times notification effect. A group announcement effect is executed.

Then, when the re-variable display notification effect is completed, as the first variable display start frequency notification effect for the first time, an image of "x2" is displayed on the image display device 5, and both the left and right ends of the image display device 5 are displayed. , the blue effect image starts to be displayed. When the first variable display start frequency notification effect is completed, the first second variable display start frequency notification effect is displayed at the upper left part of the image display device 5, and the size of "x2" smaller than that of the first variable display start frequency notification effect is displayed. image is displayed.

Shortly after the first second variable display start count notification effect is completed, as shown in FIG. Along with the stop, the special symbol (symbol displayed as "NEXT" shown in FIG. 8-29 (J)) indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is temporarily stopped in the decoration symbol display area 5C. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-29(K) to 8-29(O), when the output of the temporary stop notification sound is finished, the re-variable display of the decoration pattern is started for the second time. Furthermore, as a re-variable display notification effect, the image of the character B is displayed on the image display device 5, and re-variable display notification sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Note that the blue effect image is hidden during execution of the second re-variable display notification effect. In addition, when execution of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect is determined at the start of the variable display, these cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect are overlapped with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start times notification effect. A preview effect is executed.

Then, when the re-variable display notification effect is completed, as the second first variable display start frequency notification effect, the image display device 5 displays an image of "x 3", and the left and right ends of the image display device 5 are displayed. , the green effect image starts to be displayed. When the first variable display start count notification effect is completed, a second variable display start count notification effect is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5, and a size of “×3” smaller than that of the first variable display start count notification effect is displayed. image is displayed.

Shortly after the second variable display start count notification effect is completed, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the special symbols (symbols displayed as "NEXT" shown in FIG. 8-30(Q)) are temporarily stopped in the decoration symbol display area 5C. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-30(R) to 8-30(V), when the output of the temporary stop notification sound is completed, the re-variable display of the decorative symbols for the third time is started. Further, as a re-variable display notification effect, the image of the character C is displayed on the image display device 5, and re-variable display notification sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Note that the green effect image is hidden during execution of the third re-variable display notification effect. In addition, when execution of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect is determined at the start of the variable display, these cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect are overlapped with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start times notification effect. A preview effect is executed.

Then, when the re-variable display notification effect is completed, as the third first variable display start frequency notification effect, an image of "x4" is displayed on the image display device 5, and both the left and right ends of the image display device 5 are displayed. , the display of the red effect image is started. When the first variable display start count notification effect is completed, a third variable display start count notification effect is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5, and a size of “×4” smaller than that of the first variable display start count notification effect is displayed. image is displayed.

After that, the ready-to-win performance of super-reach is executed, and decorative symbols are derived and displayed in combination indicating a big hit or a loss as a variable display result. It should be noted that the effect images displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5 during the variable display may end at the timing when the ready-to-win effect of super reach starts, or at the timing when the variable display ends. You can end the display.

Next, when the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined at the start of the variable display, as shown in FIGS. Decorative designs are temporarily stopped in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R. Then, as the first temporary stop suggesting effect, a special symbol (symbol displayed as "NEXT" shown in FIG. 8-31(B)) indicating execution of a pseudo continuous effect in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. Variable display is performed at a slower speed than usual. Then, the special symbols are temporarily stopped at the same time when the temporary stop replay period ends. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-31 (D) to 8-31 (H), when the output of the temporary stop notification sound is completed, the display of the first special background image is started on the image display device 5, and the first special background image is displayed. The re-variable display of the decoration pattern of is started. At this time, when execution of cut-in notice effect and group notice effect is determined at the start of variable display, these cut-in notice effect and group notice effect are executed overlapping with re-variable display notification effect.

Then, when the cut-in effect and the group advance notice effect are completed, the first second variable display start frequency notification effect is executed without executing the first variable display start frequency notification effect.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 8-32 (I) to FIG. 8-32 (N), the first special background displayed on the image display device 5 is executed by temporarily stopping the second decorative pattern. While the image is displayed on the second special background image, the re-variable display of the decorative pattern, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, and the second second variable display start number notification effect are executed, and the third decorative pattern is displayed. By executing the temporary stop, the second special background image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed on the third special background image, and the re-variable display of the decoration pattern, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, A third second variable display start count notification effect is executed. Then, the ready-to-win effect is executed and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit or a loss.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 003SG, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the temporary stop notification effect accompanying the temporary stop of the decorative symbol, and after the temporary stop notification effect, the decorative symbol is reproduced. It is possible to execute a re-variable display notification effect in which a character image is displayed along with the variable display to notify execution of the re-variable display, and after the re-variable display notification effect, the number of times of re-variable display can be specified. 2”, “×3”, “×4”, etc., can be executed, and the number of times of re-variable display is specified after the first variable display start number notification effect. It is possible to execute a second variable display count notification effect in which images such as possible “x2”, “x3”, “x4” are displayed in a smaller size than the first variable display start count notification effect. .

Of the effects that can be executed by the effect control CPU 120, the effect period of the re-variable display notification effect is set to 3 seconds, while the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect is set to 1.5 seconds or 2 seconds. there is That is, in the re-variable display notification effect, the re-variable display notification effect in which the character image that the player pays attention to is displayed is executed over a longer period of time than the temporary stop notification effect, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, in this characterizing portion 003SG, the form in which the re-variable display notification effect is executed for a longer period of time than the temporary stop notification effect has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temporary stop notification effect is performed. It may be executed over a longer period of time than the re-variable display notification effect.

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, images such as "x2", "x3", and "x4" that can specify the number of times of re-variable display are displayed on the image display device 5 as the second variable display start number notification effect. Although the form in which the upper left part is displayed in a size smaller than the first variable display start count notification effect has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the visibility is higher than that of the first variable display start count notification effect. If it is possible to display it in a reduced state, images such as "x2", "x3", "x4" that can specify the number of times of these re-variable displays in the second variable display start number notification effect are displayed in an arbitrary manner. may be displayed. For example, in the second variable display start count notification effect, images such as “x2”, “x3”, and “x4” that can specify the number of times of re-variable display are displayed more than the first variable display start count notification effect. display in a smaller size, change the display area of the image display device 5 in the first variable display start count notification effect, change the display color or brightness in the first variable display start count notification effect, change the display color or brightness depending on the movable object or other image For example, the display may be hidden.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27, the speakers 8L and 8R can output BGM as a sound corresponding to the variable display of the decoration pattern, and during the period when the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. During the re-variable display notification effect period, the BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R is restricted, while the period outside the re-variable display notification effect period (first variable display start frequency notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R) is output (including the first variable display start count notification effect period), the output of BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is not limited, so the output of the BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R will notify the re-variable display. It is possible to prevent the production effect of the sound from being hindered, and the output of the BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R can improve the production effect of the first variable display start frequency notification sound, so that an appropriate sound can be produced according to the production. The sound can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, the output of BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is limited as a form in which the output of the BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is restricted during the period in which the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume of the BGM output from the speakers 8L, 8R during the period in which the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L, 8R BGM output may be limited by lowering the .

In addition, in this characteristic part 003SG, a mode is illustrated in which the output of BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is restricted during the period in which the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The output of BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R does not have to be restricted even during the period when the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the present characteristic portion 003SG, the output of BGM is not restricted while the temporary stop suggesting sound is being output from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the speaker The BGM output may be restricted while the temporary stop suggesting sounds are being output from 8L and 8R. By doing so, the performance effect of the temporary stop suggesting sound is not hindered by the BGM, so that the player can easily recognize the mowing stop suggesting sound, and the game interest can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27, during the period in which the temporary stop suggesting sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, BGM is output together with the temporary stop suggesting sound, while the first variable During the period in which the display start count notification sound is output, BGM, cut-in notice effect sound, and group notice effect sound may be output together with the first variable display start count notice sound. makes it easier for the player to recognize the temporary stop suggesting sound, so that the attention of the temporary stop suggesting effect can be increased. Since the sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be varied, the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can display a different character image on the image display device 5 as a re-variable display notification effect, and finally determines the degree of expectation for a big hit according to the character image displayed on the image display device 5. Since it can be made different, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect mode of the re-variable display notification effect, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not to execute a special temporary stop notification effect in place of the temporary stop notification effect at the start of the variable display for executing the pseudo continuous effect. In the case of execution, by not executing the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start frequency notification effect after the temporary stop of the decorative pattern, the effect of the special temporary stop notification effect is the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display. It is possible to prevent the deterioration of the interest in the game caused by being disturbed by the number-of-starts notification effect.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a look-ahead advance notice effect as a effect suggesting that the variable display result will be a big hit, and can hold the start winning during the execution period of the first variable display start frequency notification effect. As for the memory, since the pre-reading advance notice performance is not executed (holding display is displayed by ``○''), it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the hindrance of the first variable display start number informing performance by the pre-reading notice performance.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 003SG, the specific advance notice effect in the present invention is exemplified as a look-ahead notice effect. In addition to the pre-reading advance notice effect that can be executed regardless of timing, the effect that is executed from a specific timing of variable display may be used.

Further, in this characteristic part 003SG, as an example of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect during the execution of the first variable display start count notification effect, the form in which the pre-reading notice effect is not executed was exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a form of limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect during the execution of the first variable display start times notification effect, the pre-reading notice effect is performed at a lower rate than when the first variable display start times notification effect is not executed. It may be executable, and during the execution of the first variable display start frequency notification effect, it is only possible to execute it with a specific display pattern of the look-ahead notice effect (for example, the display pattern α with a lower expectation of a big hit than the display pattern β). may be

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 to 8-30, the effect control CPU 120, as a part of the first variable display start count notification effect, at the left and right ends of the image display device 5, according to the re-variable display count These effect images can be displayed, and these effect images are hidden during the execution of the re-variable display notification effect, so that the effect image prevents the effect of the re-variable display notification effect from decreasing the interest in the game. can be prevented.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 003SG, the effect control CPU 120 can execute display of an effect image corresponding to the number of times of re-variable display at the left and right end portions of the image display device 5 as a special effect in the present invention, and can perform re-variable display notification. Although the mode of restricting the execution of the special effect by hiding these effect images during the execution of the effect is exemplified, the invention is not limited to this. As a form of restricting the execution of the special effect, the effect image may be displayed in a display area different from that when the re-variable display notification effect is not executed, or the size may be smaller than when the re-variable display notification effect is not executed. You may display an effect image by . Furthermore, during execution of the re-variable display notification effect, the effect image may be displayed at a lower rate than when the re-variable display notification effect is not executed.

Although the characteristic portion 003SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. .

For example, in the characteristic part 003SG, the pachinko game machine 1 is exemplified with a form in which the movable body is not provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. A movable body 003SG005K that can move between a retracted position that does not interfere with the display of the image display device 5 and a front position (performance position) of the image display device 5 may be provided. When the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with the movable body 003SG005K as described above, during the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous performance, the movement of the movable body 003SG005K from the retracted position to the performance position is performed during the re-variable display notification performance period. On the other hand, the movement of the movable body 003SG005K from the retracted position to the presentation position may not be restricted during the first variable display start count notification presentation period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the movable body 003SG005K from moving to the performance position during the re-variable display notification effect period, thereby preventing the display of the re-variable display notification effect, the cut-in notice effect, and the group notice effect from being obstructed. In addition, since the first variable display count notification effect can be emphasized by the operation of the movable body 003SG005K during the first variable display count notification effect period, the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the characterizing section 003SG, an example has been exemplified in which the decorative pattern is variably displayed from the top to the bottom of the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified example 003SG-2. As shown in FIG. 8-34(A), the variable display direction of the decorative pattern may be executed from the back side of the screen of the image display device 5 toward the front side, or from the right side of the image display device 5 to the left side. You may perform toward the direction (or from the left to the right).

Further, in the characteristic portion 003SG, when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect, the special symbols are temporarily stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C as an example, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (B) and 8-34 (C) of modification 003SG-2, as a pseudo-continuous effect, even if the decorative pattern showing normal numbers temporarily stops good. It should be noted that, in the case of temporarily stopping decorative symbols showing normal numbers as a pseudo continuous effect, combinations of so-called gaps such as "112" and "556" and consecutive numbers such as "123" and "456" are used. , and combinations of even or odd numbers such as "135" and "246" may be temporarily stopped. That is, in the characteristic portion 003SG, the specific effect identification information in the present invention is exemplified as a special pattern (a pattern displayed as "NEXT" shown in FIG. 8-28(B), etc.). is not limited to this, and the specific effect identification information in the present invention is a combination of so-called gaps such as "112" and "556", and a combination of consecutive numbers such as "123" and "456". , ``135'', ``246'', and other combinations of even or odd numbers, or combinations of decoration patterns showing ordinary numbers other than these. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (B) and 8-34 (C), if the decoration pattern includes a character image, as shown in FIG. An effect in which the character jumps out of the decoration pattern may be executed as the notification effect. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the re-variable display notification effect, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characteristic part 003SG, in the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the same special symbol always temporarily stops regardless of the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (A) to 8-35 (C) as a modification 003SG-3, the special symbols to be temporarily stopped are re-variable display times executed after the temporary stop can be different. By doing so, the player can easily recognize the number of times of re-variable display each time the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the characteristic part 003SG, it is possible to determine the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect from 2 seconds and 1.5 seconds at the start of the variable display, and during the variable display, all the temporary stops are performed during the determined effect period. In the above example, the notification effect can be executed, that is, the effect period is the same for the first and second times of the temporary stop notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is a modified example. As 003SG-4, the performance period of the temporary stop notification effect can be determined by each temporary stop notification effect (the temporary stop notification effect can be executed with the first effect period and the second effect period different) may be Especially in such a case, the production period of each re-variable display notification effect should not be different (the production period of the re-variable display notification effect should not be different between the first time and the second time) and each first variable The effect period of the number-of-display-starts notification effect may not be different (the effect period of the first variable number-of-display-starts notification effect may not be different between the first time and the second time). By doing so, the effects of the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start frequency notification effect can be maintained, and the execution period of the temporary stop notification effect can be varied for each execution count. , the variation of the temporary stop notification performance can be increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

As described above, in this characteristic part 003SG, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times during the variable display, all temporary stop notification effect periods are set to the period determined in step 003SG283. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times during the variable display, different periods may be determined for each temporary stop notification effect period.

Further, in the characteristic part 003SG, when non-execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined in the variable display for executing the pseudo continuous effect, the re-variable display notification effect is executed as the second effect of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect, the replay is performed regardless of whether the special temporary stop notification effect is executed or not. The variable display notification effect may not be executed.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 263SG, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention can be controlled to a jackpot game state, and can set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) by operating a predetermined setting changeover switch, and the setting It may be applied to a pachinko game machine (a pachinko game machine with a setting function) in which the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is different according to the set value. In other words, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine having advantage setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values with different advantages for the player.

In this way, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, as a modification 003SG-5, during the variable display, a special mode that suggests being controlled to the jackpot game state and a suggestion about the set value ( For example, a setting value that has been set or a specific mode that suggests whether or not the setting value has been changed since the previous startup). may be executable.

In particular, when such a variable display effect can be executed a plurality of times during variable display, when the variable display effect is executed a first time among the plurality of times, and after the first time, the effect during variable display is executed. When the effect during variable display is executed in the second number of times, the effect during variable display in the specific mode can be executed at the same rate, so that the effect during variable display in the specific mode can be executed the first number of times and the second number of times. Even if it is executed in either case, the same expectation can be expected for the execution of the specific aspect of the variable display effect.

Further, in this way, when a plurality of setting values can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit is changed according to the set setting value, temporary stop suggestion effect, temporary stop The set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the effect mode of the pseudo continuous effect such as the notification effect, the re-variable display notification effect, the first variable display start frequency notification effect, the second variable display start frequency notification effect, etc. , it may be possible to suggest that the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 has been changed. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect mode of the effect related to the pseudo-continuous effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 003SG, even when the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times, which is the maximum number of times during the variable display, the variable display result may be wrong. For example, if it is the characteristic part 003SG, it is possible to execute the pseudo-continuous effect up to four times during the variable display, and the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed four times is provided only for the big hit variation pattern. Then, the variable display result may always be a big win when the pseudo continuous effect is executed the maximum number of times during the variable display.

Incidentally, when it is determined that the variable display result will be a big hit by executing the pseudo continuous effect the maximum number of times during the variable display, the variable display result will be the big win after the pseudo continuous effect is executed the maximum number of times. It is also possible to execute a big hit determination effect to notify that the player has won the game, and not to execute other effects such as the first variable display start frequency notification effect and the second variable display start frequency notification effect. In this way, by not executing the first variable display start frequency notification performance and the second variable display start frequency notification performance during the big win finalization performance, the player can be made to pay attention to the big win determination performance, and the amusement of the game can be improved. .

Further, in the characterizing part 003SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 to 8-30, the effect control CPU 120 starts the second variable display start times notification effect after the first variable display start times notification effect ends. Although the starting form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 starts the second variable display start count notification effect while the first variable display start count notification effect is being executed. You may

Further, in the characterizing part 003SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine that performs a predetermined game is at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko game machine 1, a slot machine or a general game machine may be used as long as it performs

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display of performance identification information and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to a player ,
Equipped with production execution means capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
A predetermined sound output effect for outputting a predetermined sound during a period in which the variable display of the effect identification information is executed;
A first effect associated with the temporary stop of the effect identification information;
a second effect of displaying a character image as the variable display of the effect identification information is resumed after executing the first effect and outputting a first effect sound according to the progress of the effect;
After executing the second effect, the first information capable of specifying how many times the variable display is restarted in one variable display is displayed, and the second effect sound is output according to the progress of the effect. display performance and
a second information display effect of displaying second information corresponding to the first information and having lower visibility than the first information after executing the first information display effect;
stopping the output of the predetermined sound during the period of outputting the first effect sound, and not stopping the output of the predetermined sound during the period of outputting the second effect sound;
It is possible to execute the first information display effect during execution of variable display of the effect identification information resumed during execution of the second effect,
An effect that foretells that there is a high possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state, and is capable of executing a notice effect including a specific notice effect,
During the period when the first information is displayed, the specific notice effect is not newly executed ,
During the period in which the second information is displayed, the specific advance notice effect can be newly executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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