JP7311273B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes games.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that displays a character stock corresponding to the type of big win (the number of rounds) during a big win game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-223378 A

As in the above-described prior art, various game features are exhibited by executing an effect using a character during a jackpot game.
However, in recent years, only gaming machines having similar game playability have been proposed, and novel game playability has been desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technology capable of improving the interest of a game by providing novel game characteristics.

The present invention employs the following solutions to solve the above problems. It should be noted that the following expressions in parentheses are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Further, the present invention can be an invention that includes at least one of the invention-specifying matters shown in the following means for solving the problem. Furthermore, each of the matters specifying the invention shown in the following solutions can be converted into a higher-level concept by adding elements that limit the matters specifying the invention, or by deleting elements that limit the matters specifying the invention. .

Solution 1: The game machine of the present solution has lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, and when the predetermined lottery is executed, the symbols are varied over a predetermined variation time. A symbol display means for stop-displaying the symbols in a mode corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery after displaying the symbols, and a special game executing means for executing a special game when the symbols are stop-displayed in the winning mode. Then, based on the occurrence of a predetermined event during execution of the special game, the special information indicating that the predetermined event has occurred can be updated and displayed, and after the special game is finished, the special information can be displayed. The game machine is provided with special information display means that enables continuous display.

The gaming machine of this solving means has the following configuration.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during the game (when the game ball enters the start winning hole), a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.

(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) above is executed, after the design (special design) is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time, in a manner according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery of (1) above. The symbol is stopped and displayed (determined display).

(3) When the symbol of (2) above is stopped and displayed in a winning mode, a special game (big win game, small win game) is executed.

(4) During the execution of the special game of (3) above, based on the occurrence of a predetermined event (one round of the round game (one open game) is executed, one round It is possible to update and display special information (pseudo round number information) indicating that a game equivalent to a minute round game (one or more times of a big win game or a small win game) has been executed) and that a predetermined event has occurred Then, after the special game of (3) above is finished, the special information can be continuously displayed.

According to this solution means, the special information indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event can be updated and displayed based on the occurrence of the predetermined event during execution of the special game, and the special information can be displayed after the special game is finished. In order to be able to continuously display the special game, it gives the player the impression that the special game is continuing even after the special game is over, and the possibility that the special game will be executed again. As a result, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by providing novel game characteristics.

Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution is capable of displaying suggestive information suggesting that a specified event occurs during execution of the special game in any of the above-described solution, Suggestive information display means for allowing the suggestive information to be continuously displayed after completion of the special game, wherein the special information display means continues the special information when the suggestive information is displayed at the end of the special game. This game machine is characterized in that it can be displayed by

According to this solution means, it is possible to display suggestive information (stock icon) suggesting that a specified event occurs during execution of a special game (that two rounds worth of round games can be digested), and a special game is executed. In order to allow the suggestive information to continue to be displayed after the end of the special game, the player will have the impression that the special game is continuing even after the special game is over, and the special game will be executed again. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by providing novel game characteristics.

Further, according to this solution means, when the suggestive information is displayed at the end of the special game, the synergistic effect of displaying two pieces of information, the suggestive information and the special information, in order to allow the special information to be displayed continuously. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variation of production.
In addition, the special information display means may be configured to continue to display the special information after the special game is finished when the suggestive information is displayed when the special game is finished.
Further, the special information display means may allow the special information updated and displayed during the special game to be continuously displayed when the suggestive information is displayed at the end of the special game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by providing novel playability.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a game board unit alone. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram showing various electronic devices installed in the pachinko machine. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (1/2) showing an example of a procedure of reset start processing; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (2/2) showing an example of a procedure of reset start processing; FIG. 7 is a flowchart specifically showing an example of a procedure of power failure occurrence check processing; 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of interrupt management processing; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of switch input event processing; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of a 1st special design memory|storage update process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of a 2nd special design memory|storage update process. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of effect determination processing at the time of acquisition; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a configuration example of a special symbol game process. It is a figure which shows the opening operation pattern of a variable winning device. It is a figure which shows the detail of the jackpot game according to winning design. It is a flow chart showing a procedure example of special symbol variation pre-processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change pattern selection table at loss; It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop design selection table at the time of a 1st special design big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop design selection table at the time of a 2nd special design big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of special design storage area shift processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of a process during a special design stop display. 6 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of display output management processing; It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable prize-winning apparatus management process at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening and closing operation process at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart showing a procedure example of a big winning opening closing process at the time of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of end processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart showing a configuration example of a variable winning device management process at the time of small hit. It is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening opening and closing operation process at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening closing process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of end processing at the time of a small hit. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed when it corresponds to a "4 rounds normal symbol" or a "4 rounds probability variation symbol" in normal mode. It is a diagram for explaining the game flow that is developed when "10 round probability variable symbols 1, 2" or "2 to 8 round probability variable symbols" is applied in the fireworks rush or coast mode. It is a continuous diagram showing an example of effect images corresponding to the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol. It is a continuous diagram showing the flow of the ready-to-win effect (super ready-to-win effect) executed at the time of the big hit (winning). It is a continuation diagram partially showing an example of the production during the big role when it corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern" etc. (1/3). It is a continuation diagram partially showing an example of the production during the big role when it corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern" etc. (2/3). It is a continuation diagram partially showing an example of the production during the big role when it corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern" etc. (3/3). FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram showing an example of a fireworks rush effect; FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram showing an example of a coast mode effect; It is a continuation diagram partially showing an example of the effect during the big role that is executed during the big hit game when it corresponds to the "2 to 8 round probability variation pattern". It is a continuation diagram partially showing an example of an effect during a big role executed during a big hit game when corresponding to "10 round probability variable symbols 1, 2". It is a continuous diagram showing an example of a wild bonus effect (1/5). It is a continuous diagram showing an example of a wild bonus effect (2/5). It is a continuous diagram showing an example of a wild bonus effect (3/5). It is a continuous diagram showing an example of a wild bonus effect (4/5). It is a continuous diagram showing an example of a wild bonus effect (5/5). It is a figure which shows another production example (first example) of the wild bonus production. It is a figure which shows another production example (2nd example) of a wild bonus production. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of production|presentation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of operation memory production|presentation management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of production|presentation design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of production|presentation design change pre-processing. It is a flow chart showing a configuration example of processing when the variable winning device is activated. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of wild bonus effect management processing;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as "pachinko machine") 1. As shown in FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. The pachinko machine 1 uses game balls as game media. In the game in the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and the privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, the game ball acquired by the player. can be converted into a game value based on the number of Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

〔overall structure〕
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4 and an inner frame assembly 7 (plastic frame, game machine frame) as its main body. An integrated door unit 4 is located on the frontmost side when viewed from the front facing the player. The inner frame assembly 7 is positioned on the rear side (deep side) of the integrated door unit 4 , and the outer frame unit 2 is arranged so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7 .

The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape. It is fixed using In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for the upper and lower short sides, and metal is used for the left and right long sides.

The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at its lower position. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and each of these operates in an opening/closing manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening/closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends vertically along the left end of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front.

A unified lock unit 9 is provided inside the right edge of the inner frame assembly 7 (left edge in FIG. 2) as viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, locking devices (not shown) are also provided on the right side edges (rear sides) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, when the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side locks the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly together with the lock. It disables the opening of 7.

A cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. As shown in FIG. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts the special key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 is actuated and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . When all of these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the integrated door unit 4 is unlocked while the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked, so that the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integral door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game parlor can remove obstacles such as clogged balls in the board surface. Further, when the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the tray unit 6 is also opened to the front side together.

The pachinko machine 1 also includes a game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4 . The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7, for example, with the integrated door unit 4 opened to the front side. The integrated door unit 4 has a vertically long circular window 4a formed in the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is mounted in the window 4a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut to match the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the rear side of the integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface, game board) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and the game area 8a can be visually recognized by the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integral door unit 4 is closed, a space is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface to allow the game balls to flow down.

The receiving tray unit 6 has a shape projecting from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper tray 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In the upper tray 6b, game balls lent to the player (rental balls) and game balls obtained by winning prizes (prize balls) can be stored. Further, the tray unit 6 is formed with a lower tray 6c below the upper tray 6b. The lower tray 6c stores the game balls that have been put out while the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (a model connected to a CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are sent from the payout device unit 172 on the back side to the tray unit 6 (upper side) separately from the prize balls. Dispensed onto the tray 6b or lower tray 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged in the lending operation unit 14. - 特許庁When the player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted into a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined number of degrees (for example, 5 degrees) (For example, 125) game balls are rented. For this reason, a frequency display (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium inserted in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display. By operating the return button 12, the player can receive the return of the valuable medium with remaining points. Although the CR machine is used as an example in this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) other than the CR machine.

On the upper surface of the receiving tray unit 6, an upper tray ball removing button 6d is provided in front of the upper tray 6b, and a lower tray ball removing lever 6e is provided in the center before the lower tray 6c. is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper tray 6b to flow down to the lower tray 6c by, for example, pressing the upper tray ball removal button 6d. Further, the player can drop and eject the game balls stored in the lower tray 6c by sliding the lower tray ball extraction lever 6e leftward, for example. The ejected game balls are received, for example, in a ball receiving box (not shown).

A handle unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6 . A player can operate the shooting control board set 174 by operating the handle unit 16 to shoot (hit) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball shooting device). The shot game ball rises from the lower edge of the game board unit 8 along the left edge, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (no reference numerals in the figure), etc. are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game ball flows down the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmills. The configuration of the inside of the game area 8a (board surface, game board) will be described later with reference to another drawing.

[Composition of the front of the frame]
The integrated door unit 4 is provided with a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 as components for presentation. Among them, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48 , and the upper right illumination unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50 . In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed in the integral door unit 4 so as to be continuous below the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49. These glass frame decoration lamps 52 are It extends from the left and right edges of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface of the receiving tray unit 6 so as to wrap around. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46, the left and right glass frame decorative lamps 48, 50, 52, etc. are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

The various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission from built-in LEDs (lighting, blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.). Further, on the upper part of the integrated door unit 4, the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49 are provided with glass frame top speakers 54 and 55, respectively. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated in the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2 . These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voices, etc. (general sound) to execute production.

In addition, an effect switching button 45 is installed in front of the upper plate 6b on the center left side of the receiving plate unit 6 (first operating means). The effect switching button 45 is an operating means that is frequently used during the game and has a high frequency of use. The player presses and operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the effect content (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42), for example, during the fluctuation of the pattern, during the confirmation display of the big win, or during the big win game. It is possible to generate some kind of production (notice production, probability change promotion production, promotion production during big role, etc.).

Further, a jog dial 45a is installed around the effect switching button 45 so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input means, rotary selector). By rotating the jog dial 45a, the player can change the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, for example.

Furthermore, in the center of the upper plate 6b of the receiving plate unit 6, an operating member 45b (second operating means) is installed so as to protrude upward from the upper plate 6b. The operating member 45b is operating means that is used less frequently than the effect switching button 45. As shown in FIG. The operating member 45b is a pistol-like device, and can be operated by pulling a trigger (not shown).

Then, when the player operates the operation member 45b, an input signal is input to the effect control device. Thereby, the effect control device switches the effect contents (for example, the effect contents displayed on the liquid crystal display), or generates some effect during the variation of the pattern or during the jackpot game.

[Composition of the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 includes a power control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a payout device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a payout control board unit 176. , back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) that constitute the power system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed.

The dispensing device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference numerals). , can store game balls replenished from a replenishment path (not shown). The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are led to the prize ball case through an upper prize ball gutter (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game balls delivered from the payout device unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

The external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, hall computer, etc.). and various external information signals representing maintenance status etc. .

The power cord 164 secures the power supply (electric power) necessary for the pachinko machine 1 to operate, for example, by being connected to a power supply (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of the game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island equipment to secure the grounding of the pachinko machine 1 .

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. The game board unit 8 has a game board 8b serving as a base, and a game area 8a is formed on the front side of the game board 8b. The game board 8b is made of, for example, a transparent resin board, and when the game board unit 8 is fixed to the inner frame assembly 7, the front surface of the game board 8b is parallel to the glass unit. On the front surface of the game board 8b, a game area 8a is formed inside a substantially circular launch rail (no reference numeral).

In the game area 8a, a relatively large production unit 40 is arranged at its central position, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left part, a right part and a lower part centering on the production unit 40. - 特許庁The left part of the game area 8a is the first game area (left hitting area) used in the normal game state (low probability non-time reduction state), and the right part of the game area 8a is the special game state (jackpot game state , Small hit game state, low probability time shortening state, high probability time shortening state, etc.) is used in the second game area (right hitting area, specific area). The left portion of the game area 8a is also used in the high-probability non-time reduction state (advantageous game state). In addition, in the game area 8a, around the production unit 40, there are a middle starting winning opening 26, a starting gate 20, normal winning openings 22, 24, a variable starting winning device 28, a first variable winning device 30, and a second variable winning device. 31 etc. are distributed and installed.

Among them, the middle start winning opening 26 is arranged in the center of the lower part of the game area 8a. The starting gate 20, the variable starting winning device 28, the second variable winning device 31 and the first variable winning device 30 are arranged in this order from the top on the right side of the game area 8a. Here, the first variable winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the middle starting winning port 26 , and the second variable winning device 31 is arranged on the upper right of the first variable winning device 30 . Furthermore, the three normal winning holes 22 on the left side are arranged in the left part of the game area 8a, and the single normal winning hole 24 (predetermined winning hole) on the right side is arranged below the variable starting prize winning device 28. .

Four obstacle nails are arranged above the variable start-up winning device 28, and a ball entrance 19a and an ejection opening 19b are further arranged above them. The inlet port 19a and the outlet port 19b are connected by a communication passage (not shown) on the back side. A game ball that enters the ball inlet 19a is decelerated and rectified through this communication passage and released from the outlet 19b.
Furthermore, an out port 19c (predetermined ball entrance) is arranged on the right side of the starting gate 20 . The game ball discharged from the discharge port 19b basically falls straight and passes through the starting gate 20, but if it is flipped to the right by an obstacle nail, it enters the out port 19c.

A game ball thrown into the game area 8a enters a middle starting prize winning port 26 and normal winning prize ports 22 and 24 in the process of flowing down, passes through a starting gate 20, and is a variable starting prize winning device at the time of operation. 28, the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, and the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. Here, the game ball flowing down the left side area of the game area 8a may enter mainly the middle start winning opening 26 or the normal winning opening 22.例文帳に追加On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right side area of the game area 8a enters the ball entrance 19a and is discharged from the discharge opening 19b, and mainly passes through the starting gate 20 or enters the variable starting winning device 28 when activated. There is a possibility of entering the ball, entering the first variable prize winning device 30 during the opening operation, entering the second variable prize winning device 31 during the opening operation, or entering the normal winning hole 24. - 特許庁The game ball that has passed through the starting gate 20 continues to flow down in the game area 8a, but there are a middle starting winning opening 26, normal winning openings 22, 24, a variable starting winning apparatus 28, a first variable winning apparatus 30, and a second variable winning opening. A game ball that enters the device 31 and the out port 19c is collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through a through hole formed in the game board (plywood material, transparent board, etc. that constitute the game board unit 8).

Here, in the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), when a game ball is entered into the middle start winning opening 26 or the normal winning opening 22, the left side area (left-handed hitting) in the game area 8a It is necessary to hit a game ball (perform a so-called "left hit") in the area).

On the other hand, when the game ball is entered into the variable start-up winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, or the normal winning opening 24, the area of the right side of the game area 8a (right-handed area ) (executing the so-called “right-handed hitting”).

In this embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner), and accordingly, the right start It is possible to enter the ball into the winning hole 28a (predetermined ball entry hole) (ordinary electric accessory). The variable start-up winning device 28 is provided with a tongue-type opening/closing member 28b. In the illustrated state, the opening/closing member 28b is at a position (retreat position) that is retracted from the board surface, making it impossible for the game ball to enter the right start winning hole 28a. On the other hand, when the opening/closing member 28b moves to a position (driving position) protruding forward from the board surface, the opening/closing member 28b receives the game ball flowing down from above and guides the game ball to the right starting winning hole 28a. The variable start-up winning device 28 may be a device that opens the right start-up prize opening by displacing the opening/closing member so as to fall forward with its lower edge portion as a hinge.

The first variable winning device 30, when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big win or a small win) and a predetermined first condition (for example, from the second round of the big win game) It operates when the conditions that it is the 10th round and the condition that the small winning game is open) are satisfied, and allows the ball to enter the first big winning hole 30b (special electric accessory, first Special entry event generating means).

The first variable winning device 30 is a device (so-called lower attacker) arranged on the right side of the middle start winning opening 26, and has, for example, one opening/closing member 30a. The first variable winning device 30 is of a type in which the opening/closing member 30a slides inside the board surface (sliding attacker). The opening/closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using, for example, a solenoid (not shown). The opening/closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state in which it protrudes from the board surface toward the player side. cannot be entered (the first big winning hole 30b is closed). Then, when the first variable prize winning device 30 operates, the opening/closing member 30a is pulled into the inside of the board to open the first big prize winning port 30b (open state). During this time, the first variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not disabled, and the phenomenon of the ball entering the first big winning hole 30b can be generated.

The second variable winning device 31, like the first variable winning device 30, when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode), a predetermined second condition (for example It operates when the condition that it is the first round of the jackpot game) is satisfied, and allows the ball to enter the second big winning hole 31b (specific winning hole) (special electric accessory, second special winning ball event generating means).

The second variable winning device 31 is a device arranged on the upper right side of the first variable winning device 30 (so-called upper attacker), and has one opening/closing member 31a, for example. The second variable winning device 31 is of a type in which the opening/closing member 31a slides inside the board surface (sliding attacker). The opening/closing member 31a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface, for example, by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown). The opening/closing member 31a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of protruding from the board surface toward the player side. cannot be entered (the second big winning hole 31b is closed). Then, when the second variable prize winning device 31 operates, the opening/closing member 31a is pulled into the inside of the board to open the second big prize winning port 31b (open state). During this time, the second variable winning device 31 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not disabled, and the event of the ball entering the second big winning hole 31b can be generated.

Further, inside the second variable winning device 31, a guiding passage 31c for guiding a game ball entering the second variable winning device 31 is arranged. The guiding path 31c extends downward from the second big prize winning opening 31b, turns left from there, extends downward to the left, and then extends downward again.

A second count switch 85 is arranged upstream of the guide passage 31c, and a variable probability region blade member 31d and a variable probability region hole 31e are arranged midstream of the guide passage 31c. A discharge port 31f is arranged downstream of the .

A game ball entering the second variable winning device 31 is first detected by the second count switch 85 as entering. Here, when the probability variable region solenoid for operating the probability variable region blade member 31d is ON, the probability variable region blade member 31d rises to guide the game ball to the probability variable region hole 31e. On the other hand, when the probability variable region solenoid for operating the probability variable region blade member 31d is OFF, the probability variable region blade member 31d does not rise, so the game ball passes through the upper part of the probability variable region blade member 31d, It is guided to the outlet 31f.

[Probable variable area (specific area)]
Further, a variable probability region (no reference numeral) is provided inside the variable probability region hole 31e. The variable probability area is an area through which the game ball cannot pass when the second variable winning device 31 is in a closed state, and the blade member 31d for the variable probability region operates when the second variable winning device 31 is in an open state. If it is, it is an area through which the game ball can pass.

The probability variable area blade member 31d operates when the second variable winning device 31 is opened during the big hit game. The operation pattern of the variable probability region blade member 31d opens the production region for a short period of time (for example, 0.1 seconds) at the same time as the start of the round, and then closes the variable probability region for a long period of time after closing it for several seconds (about 2 to 3 seconds). It is a pattern of long opening (for example, about 20 seconds). In addition, since the game ball does not reach the blade member 31d for the probability variable region in the short-term opening executed at the same time as the start of the round, the game ball is not guided to the probability variable region by this operation. Further, even if the variable probability area blade member 31d operates, the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area when the second variable winning device 31 is short-opened.

A performance unit 40 is installed on the game board unit 8 from its central position to its right side. The effect unit 40 has an upper edge 40a that functions as a guide member for changing the direction of flow of the game ball, and has various decorative parts 40b and 40c inside. The decorative parts 40b and 40c enhance the decorativeness of the game board unit 8 by their three-dimensional shape, and can perform dramatic actions by emitting transmitted light from, for example, built-in light emitters (LEDs, etc.). . In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the production unit 40, and various production images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, including production patterns corresponding to special patterns. . Thus, the game board unit 8 impresses the player with the features of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface and the decorativeness of the effect unit 40. - 特許庁Further, when the game board 8b is a transparent resin board (for example, an acrylic board) as in the present embodiment, various decorations (including movable bodies and light-emitting bodies) are arranged not only on the front side but also behind the game board 8b. ) can add decorativeness.

In addition, inside the production unit 40, a movable body 40f for production (for example, a decoration imitating a vehicle in which a female character is riding) and a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) are attached. The rendering movable body 40f can execute rendering involving the action of a tangible object, in addition to the rendering using an image by the liquid crystal display 42 and the rendering by the light emitting device. The effect using these movable bodies 40f can exert appealing power different from the effect using a two-dimensional image.

A ball guide passage 40d is formed on the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed on the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened diagonally upward to the left in the game area 8a, and when a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide passage 40d, it passes through the interior and rolls. It is released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface, on which the game ball can freely roll in the horizontal direction. The game ball rolling on the rolling stage 40e eventually flows down into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40k is formed at the center position of the rolling stage 40e, and the game ball guided to the ball discharge path 40k from the rolling stage 40e easily flows into the middle starting winning opening 26 directly below it. .

In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and game balls that do not enter (win a prize) in various winning ports are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32.例文帳に追加In addition, the game area including the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the middle starting winning opening 26, the right starting winning opening 28a, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the game ball entering the out opening 19c All the game balls hit into 8a are recovered to the back side of the game board unit 8. - 特許庁The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and join the replenishment route of the island facility (not shown).

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an enlarged part of the game board unit 8 (lower left position in the window 4a). That is, in the game board unit 8, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a are provided at the lower left position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35. And a game state display device 38 is provided. Among them, the normal design display device 33 alternately lights two lamps (LEDs), for example, to variably display the normal design, and stops displaying the normal design by lighting or extinguishing the lamp. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays the number of memories of 0 to 4 by a combination of extinguishing, lighting, and blinking of two lamps (LED), for example. For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are turned off, the stored number is displayed as 0, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a stored number is displayed as 1, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. The number of memories is displayed as 2, the number of memories is 3 in the display mode in which one lamp is blinking and the other lamp is lit, and the number of memories is 4 in the display mode in which both lamps are blinking. For example, to display an individual. Although two lamps (LED) are used here, four lamps (LED) may be used to form the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a. In this case, the number of working memories can be displayed by the number of lamps that are lit.

Each time a game ball passes through the starting gate 20, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a changes to a display mode after increasing one by one in the sense of memorizing that the passage that triggers the operation lottery has occurred. (up to 4), and with the passing as a trigger, the display mode changes to the display mode after the decrease by 1 each time the variation of the normal pattern is started. In this embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball passes through the starting gate 20 in a state where the normal symbol can already start to change (at the time of stop display). However, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (up to 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages in which the normal symbol variation has not yet started at that time.

In addition, the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 display the fluctuation state and the stop state of the corresponding first special symbol or the second special symbol by, for example, 7-segment LEDs (with dots), respectively. (symbol display means). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 may have a form in which a plurality of dot LEDs are arranged geometrically (for example, in a circular shape).

In addition, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a are, for example, two lamps (LED) extinguished or lit, depending on the display mode composed of a combination of blinking, each 0 to 4 (memory number display means). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are turned off, the stored number is displayed as 0, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a stored number is displayed as 1, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. The number of memories is displayed as 2, the number of memories is 3 in the display mode in which one lamp is blinking and the other lamp is lit, and the number of memories is 4 in the display mode in which both lamps are blinking. For example, to display an individual.

The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is displayed after increasing by one in the sense of memorizing that the game ball has entered the middle start winning opening 26 each time the game ball enters the middle starting winning opening 26. It changes to a mode (up to 4), and changes to a display mode after decreasing one by one each time the variation of the special symbol is started with the entry ball as a trigger. In addition, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a increases by one in the sense that each time a game ball enters the variable starting prize winning device 28, the game ball enters the right starting prize opening 28a. (up to 4), and every time the special symbol starts to change with the entry ball as a trigger, it changes to the display mode after decreasing by one. In addition, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first special symbol is already in a state where the fluctuation can be started (at the time of stop display). The display mode does not change even if a game ball enters the ball. In addition, when the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball enters the variable start winning device 28 in a state where the second special symbol can already start to change (at the time of stop display). The display mode does not change even if the ball is thrown. That is, the number of memories (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a is the number of entering balls whose variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not yet started at that time. represents the number of times

The gaming state display device 38 includes LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c, probability variation state display lamp 38d, time saving state display lamp 38e, and firing position designation lamp 38f. In addition, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, the second special The symbol operation memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are mounted on one integrated display board 89 and attached to the game board unit 8. - 特許庁

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices installed in the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control device 70 (main control computer) that serves as the center of the control operation, and this main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. there is Note that the main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 .

In addition, the main control unit 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. RWM) 76 or the like is integrated as an LSI. The main controller 70 is also equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77 . Of these, the random number generator 75 is for generating a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for judging the jackpot of the special symbol lottery or the winning judgment of the normal symbol lottery. is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77 . In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input/output (I/O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter/timer circuit (CTC), and the like. Mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or an inner layer portion).

The starting gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting passage of a game ball. In addition, the game board unit 8 includes a middle start winning opening 26, a variable starting winning apparatus 28, a middle starting winning opening switch 80 and a right starting winning opening corresponding to the first variable winning apparatus 30 and the second variable winning apparatus 31, respectively. A switch 82, a first count switch 84 and a second count switch 85 are provided. Each starting winning prize port switch 80, 82 is for detecting entry of a game ball into the middle starting winning prize port 26 and the variable starting prize winning device 28 (right starting prize winning port 28a). Also, the first count switch 84 is for detecting the entry of game balls into the first variable winning device 30 (first big winning hole) and counting the number. Furthermore, the second count switch 85 is for detecting the entry of game balls into the second variable prize winning device 31 (second big prize winning port 31b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the variable probability area switch 95 is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the variable probability area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 (detection means).

Similarly, the game board unit 8 includes a first winning hole switch 86 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the normal winning hole 22 and a second winning hole switch for detecting the entry of a game ball into the normal winning hole 24. 81 are equipped. In addition, for the three normal winning openings 22 on the left side, the configuration using the common winning opening switch 86 is exemplified, but for example, three winning opening switches are installed, and the game ball for each normal winning opening 22 Incoming balls may be detected individually.

In any case, winning detection signals from these switches are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input/output driver (not shown). In addition, due to the configuration of the game board unit 8, in this embodiment, the gate switch 78, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the first winning opening switch 86, the second winning opening switch 81, the variable area switch 95 Winning detection signals are transmitted via the panel relay terminal board 87, and the panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with wiring patterns, connection terminals, etc. for relaying respective winning detection signals.

The above-described normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a and game The display operation of the status display device 38 is controlled based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 . The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals to these display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. Further, these display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and lamps 33a, 34a, 35a are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted to the display substrate 89 from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal board 87 .

In addition, the game board unit 8 includes a variable starting prize winning device 28, a first variable prize winning device 30, a second variable prize winning device 31, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 corresponding to each upstream of the probability variable region, and a first big prize winning port. A solenoid 90, a second big winning opening solenoid 97 and a variable probability region solenoid 99 are provided. These solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 are operated (excited) based on control signals from the main control CPU 72, and open and close the variable starting prize winning device 28, the first variable prize winning device 30 and the second variable prize winning device 31 ( operation) or move the variable probability area blade member 31d. Control signals for these solenoids 88 , 90 , 97 and 99 are also transmitted from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal plate 87 .

In addition, a glass frame open switch 91 is installed in the integrated door unit 4 and a plastic frame open switch 93 is installed in the inner frame assembly 7 . When the integrated door unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and the inner frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame unit 2. Then, a contact signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When detecting the open state of the integrated door unit 4 or the inner frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door open information signal as an external information signal.

A payout control device 92 is equipped on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. - 特許庁This payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted, and this payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI integrated with a CPU core (not shown) and semiconductor memories such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98. It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as an external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

A payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor) and a payout device board 100 are installed in a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172. The payout device board 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. there is The payout device board 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94), and pays out the indicated number of game balls from the prize ball case. let out The paid out game balls are sent to the receiving tray unit 6 through the payout channel in the channel unit 173 .

In addition, for example, a payout road ball disconnect switch 104 is installed at the upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at the downstream position of the payout motor 102 . Each time the payout motor 102 is driven to actually pay out the prize balls, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device board 100 . Also, when the ball runs out at the upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device board 100 . The payout device board 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device board 100 .

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full tank switch 161, for example, inside the lower tray 6c (at the back when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The actually paid out prize balls (game balls) are discharged to the upper tray 6b through the channel unit 173, but when the upper tray 6b is filled with game balls, more game balls are paid out as described above. flows into the lower plate 6c. Furthermore, when the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is thereby turned on, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, the payout control CPU 94 temporarily suspends further prize ball motions even if a prize ball instruction command is received from the main control CPU 72, and stores the remaining number of prize balls that have not been paid out in the RAM 98.例文帳に追加The memory in the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is turned off, so even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the remaining number of unpaid prize balls will not be lost. .

Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with a firing control board 108. - 特許庁Also, a ball feed solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6 . The firing control board 108, the firing solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the aforementioned firing control board set 174. Of these, the firing control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the firing solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among them, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation to feed the game balls stored in the receiving tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined shooting position within the launcher case. Also, the shooting solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the shooting position, and continuously (intermittently) launches the game balls one by one toward the game area 8a as described above. In addition, the shooting interval of game balls is, for example, an interval of about 0.6 seconds (within 100 balls per minute).

On the other hand, the handle unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch . Of these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the amount of operation (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. Also, the touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the handle unit 16 (firing handle) from changes in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal therefor. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) according to the player's operation.

A firing relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the receiver unit 6, and each signal from the firing lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the firing stop switch 116 is transmitted to the firing control board 108 via the firing relay terminal plate 118. be done. A drive signal from the firing control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the firing relay terminal plate 118 . When the player operates the firing handle, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) according to the amount of operation, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength of hitting the game ball is adjusted according to the amount of operation by the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. do. In addition, a game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120 is connected to the shooting relay terminal plate 118, and when the CR unit is not connected to this game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120, similarly the shooting control board The drive circuit at 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 .

Further, the tray unit 6 incorporates a frequency display board 122 and a lending/returning switch board 123 . Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with an indicator (3-digit 7-segment LED) for the frequency display section. In addition, the lending and returning switch board 123 is mounted with switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the returning button 12, respectively. And it is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120 . Also, from the CR unit, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120 . A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives a display based on the frequency signal to numerically display the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. Further, when no valuable medium is inserted into the CR unit or when the remaining points of the inserted valuable medium become 0, the display circuit of the point display board 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (valuable medium ) can also be displayed.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a performance control device 124 (computer for controlling performance) as a control configuration. This performance control device 124 controls the performance accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 . The performance control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which a performance control CPU 126, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The production control CPU 126 incorporates a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The performance control device 124 is provided at a position covered by a back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. - 特許庁

The performance control device 124 is equipped with an input/output driver and various peripheral ICs (not shown), as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and a sound driving circuit 134 . The production control CPU 126 controls the production based on the production command sent from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134 to light the various lamps 46 to 52 and the board lamp 53. Also, processing for actually outputting sound effects, voices, etc. from the speakers 54 , 55 , 56 is performed.

The production control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other, for example, via a communication harness (not shown). However, communication between them is performed only in one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the opposite direction is not performed. In addition, the communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus width of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and each driver IC (I / O) A serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration.

The lamp drive circuit 132 includes switching elements such as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) ICs and MOSFETs (not shown). ) to manage its operation such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decorative lamps 48, 50 and 52, the various lamps include a board surface lamp 53 installed in the game board unit 8 for decoration and presentation. The board lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the production unit, or an LED built in the variable starting prize winning device 28, the first variable prize winning device 30, the second variable prize winning device 31, and the like. Although an example in which the glass-framed decorative lamp 52 is connected to the glass-framed decorative substrate 136 is given here, the tray-shaped decorative lamp 52 is installed in the tray unit 6, and the glass-framed decorative lamp 52 is connected to the tray-shaped decorative substrate. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132 through the substrate.

The acoustic drive circuit 134 is a sound generator containing, for example, a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, etc. (not shown). to output sound.

In this embodiment, a glass-framed electric board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integrated door unit 4, and the driving signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134 are sent to various lamps 46 via the glass-framed electric board 136. 52 and speakers 54, 55 and 56. In addition, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric decoration board 136 , and when the player operates the effect switching button 45 , the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame electric decoration board 136 . be. Further, a jog dial 45 a is connected to the glass frame illumination board 136 , and when the player rotates the jog dial 45 a , the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame illumination board 136 . Furthermore, the operating member 45 b is connected to the glass-framed electrical board 136 , and when the player operates the operating member 45 b , an operation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass-framed electrical board 136 . Here, an example in which the effect switching button 45, the jog dial 45a, and the operation member 45b are connected to the glass-framed illumination board 136 is given. The member 45b may be connected to the receiving plate electrical board.

In addition, a panel illumination board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8 , and a movable body motor 57 is connected to the panel illumination board 138 in addition to the board surface lamp 53 . The movable body motor 57 drives the movable body 40f via, for example, a link mechanism (not shown). A driving signal from the lamp driving circuit 132 is applied to the board surface lamp 53 and the movable body motor 57 via the panel illumination board 138 .

The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8 , and its display screen is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8 . In addition, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and this inverter board 158 generates AC power applied to the backlight of the liquid crystal display 42 (for example, a cold cathode tube). Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation of the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. FIG. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 as a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 as a display processor is mounted. Among them, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 are integrated together with a processor core (not shown). A part of the storage area of the VRAM 156 can be used as a frame buffer.

The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program relating to the control of the effect, and the effect control CPU 126 executes control of the effect according to this program. Control of effects includes control of effects using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, 56 as described above, and control of effects by image display using liquid crystal display 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives this transmits a specific image for effect based on the basic information. Control the display.

The display control CPU 146 outputs further detailed control signals to the VDP 152 . The VDP 152 having received this accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads the necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156 . Furthermore, the VDP 152 expands the image data on the VRAM 156 into a frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time), and converts each pixel (full-color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the image data buffered here. drive separately.

In addition, a power control unit 162 (power control means) is provided on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7 . This power supply control unit 162 incorporates a switching power supply circuit, and when it takes in external power (for example, AC 24V, etc.) from the island equipment through the power cord 164, it can generate necessary power (for example, DC +34V, +12V, etc.). The power generated by the power control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70 , the payout control device 92 , the performance control device 124 and the inverter board 158 . Further, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the terminal board 120 for lending equipment such as game balls. Low-voltage power (for example, DC +5 V) for logic is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Also, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded to the island facility through the ground wire 166 .

The external terminal board 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) are sent from the external terminal board 160 to the outside via the payout control device 92. is output to The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72 ) and payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94 ) can output external information signals to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160 . Signals output from the external terminal board 160 are counted, for example, by a hall computer (not shown) of the game arcade. In addition, although the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example here, the configuration may be such that the external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 .

The above is an example of the configuration relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1 . Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main controller 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts reset start processing. The reset start process prepares the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 by restoring the game state (so-called power recovery) based on the backup information saved at the time of the previous power shutdown, or by clearing the backup information. This process is for Further, the reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for ensuring stable game operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjustment of the initial state.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of reset start processing. Each procedure of the processing performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described below.

Step S101: The main control CPU 72 first sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector type interrupt mode (mode 2) and modifies the default RST type interrupt mode (mode 0). As a result, the main control CPU 72 can thereafter refer to any address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute the specified interrupt handler.

Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a reset standby process here. This process secures a certain amount of waiting time (for example, about several thousand milliseconds) at the time of reset start (for example, turning on the power), and checks the main power interruption detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the standby time, it bit-checks the input port of the main power interruption detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power failure detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitor IC, which is a peripheral device. When the input of the main power interruption detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the processing from the beginning. As a result, it is possible to protect the system even if the main power switch (not shown) is repeatedly turned on and off within a short period of time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

Step S104: Next, the main control CPU72 permits access to the work area of the RAM76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value of the work area is reset (00H). As a result, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted thereafter.

Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 initializes the mask register to set the interrupt mask. Specifically, a value that enables the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the previously saved input signal from the RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switched ON). If the RAM clear switch has not been operated (No), then step S107 is executed.

Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether the backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup was successfully completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, "A55AH") is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

Step S108: The main control CPU72 performs a sum check on the backup information in the RAM76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (user work area including use-prohibited area and stack area) except for the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the sum check result is normal (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Also, the main control CPU 72 clears the command that was waiting for transmission immediately before the previous power failure occurred.

Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes effect control return processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 to the effect control device 124, a return command (for example, model designation command, special pattern probability state designation command, special figure destination determination effect command, working memory number increase production command, working memory number Effect command at the time of decrease, number of times cutting counter remaining number command, special game state designation command, etc.) are transmitted. In response to this, the effect control device 124 changes the effect state that was being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown (for example, internal probability state, display mode of the effect pattern, effect display mode of the working memory number, sound output content, various lamps light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the game state that was being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown (for example, the display mode of special symbols, the internal probability state, working memory contents, various flag states, random number update state, etc.). Also, the main control CPU 72 restores the value of the PC register that was backed up.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is operated when the power is turned on (step S106: Yes), if the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or if the backup information is not normal (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the storage contents of the RAM 76 other than the prohibited area. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents thereof are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU72 also initializes the RAM76.

Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 outputs a command (a command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after initial setting.

Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes payout control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command to the payout control device 92 to start paying out prize balls.

Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing to initialize the CTC (counter/timer circuit) which is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and also sets an interrupt count value (eg 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when the next CTC interrupt occurs, the main control CPU 72 can continue processing from the program address of the backed-up PC register.

After executing the above procedure in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A→A).

Steps S118 and S119: The main control CPU 72 prohibits interrupts, and then executes power failure check processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power interruption detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power interruption (drop in drive voltage). When a power cutoff occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big winning opening solenoid 90, the second big winning opening solenoid 97, the probability variable area solenoid 99, etc., and the RAM 76 back up the entire contents of the work area except for the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer, and store the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores a valid value (for example, "A55AH") in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops processing (NOP). On the other hand, if power shutdown does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. It should be noted that there is a well-known example of programming that causes the CPU to execute such processing when power failure occurs as non-maskable interrupt (NMI) processing.

Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers (for example, jackpot design random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) except for the jackpot determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) and the hit determination random numbers corresponding to normal symbols (hardware random numbers) is generated programmatically. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9). ) is changed. The initial value update random number is used to randomly change this initial value, and in step S120, the initial value update random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S118 is that the same processing is executed in another interrupt management processing (step S202 in FIG. 9). ) is to prevent In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the winning determination random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle thereof is faster (eg, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (eg, several ms). Therefore, there is no need to update the initial values of the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers.

Steps S121, S122: The main control CPU 72 permits interrupts and executes random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to determination of winning types (hit types) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 9). The content of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically showing an example of the procedure of power failure occurrence check processing.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 sets the conditions for checking the occurrence of power failure. This check condition can be set, for example, as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power interruption detection signal is continuously output.

Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power interruption detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power interruption detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly shown, a main power disconnection detection switch is mounted, for example, in the main controller 70. This main power disconnection detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power supply disconnection detection signal is output. Note that the main power disconnection detection switch may be incorporated in the power control unit 162 . When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power interruption detection signal is not output at this time (No), it exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the main power disconnection detection signal has been output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above-described check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether the result is 0 or not. If the on-counter value is still not 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and checks the main power interruption detection switch input port again. Then, when the loop from step S134 to step S132 is repeated and the check condition is satisfied (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S136.

Step S136: The main control CPU 72 has output ports corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big winning opening solenoid 90, the second big winning opening solenoid 97, and the variable probability area solenoid 99, as well as test signal terminals and command control. Clear the output port buffer associated with the signal.

Steps S138, S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents of the work area of the RAM 76, excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer, in 1-byte units, and repeats the addition for all areas until the addition is completed. .
Step S142: When sum calculation is completed for all areas (step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 saves the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores a valid value in the backup validity determination flag area.
Step S146: In addition, the main control CPU 72 stores "01H" indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibited area and stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop, and stops all other processes in preparation for the shutdown of the main power supply. After the main power supply is cut off, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70). held without. The backup power supply circuit may be built in the power control unit 162, for example.

Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (to be added to the sum) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. In addition, the retained memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming that the checksum is normal in the previous reset start process (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several milliseconds) based on an interrupt request signal from the counter/timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S200: First, the main control CPU72 saves the values of the registers (each pair of the accumulator A and the flag register F, and the general-purpose registers B to L) used during the execution of the main loop to the saving area of the RAM76. Another value can be written to the registers (A to L) after saving the values during the interrupt management process.

Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes lottery random number update processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and looped within a prescribed range. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

Step S202: The main control CPU 72 also executes the initial value update random number update process here. The contents of the processing are the same as those described above.

Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input/output (I/O) port 79 . Specifically, the passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and the probability variable region switch 95, the middle start winning opening switch 80, the right starting winning opening switch 82, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the first winning opening The input state (ON/OFF) of the winning detection signal from the switch 86 and the second winning port switch 81 is read.

Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, an event occurring during the game is determined based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the middle start winning opening switch 80, and the right starting winning opening switch 82. Then, depending on the event that occurred, another process is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event processing will be described later using another flowchart.

In this embodiment, when the winning detection signal (ON) is input from the middle start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol respectively It is determined that an event that serves as a trigger (lottery trigger) has occurred. Also, when the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event that triggers the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. When determining that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes processing according to each occurrence event. The process executed when the winning detection signal is input from the middle start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82 will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S205, step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes the special symbol game process and the normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically advancing the game in the pachinko machine 1 . Among these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, or the first special symbol display device 34 and the second It controls the variable display and stop display by the 2 special symbol display device 35, and controls the operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 according to the display result. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later using another flowchart.

In addition, in the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. to control. For example, the main control CPU72 stores the random number (determined random number per normal symbol) acquired with the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event process (step S204), and in this normal symbol game process A random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery executing means). When the random number falls within the winning range, the normal symbols are variably displayed by the normal symbol display device 33, and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner. It is excited to operate the variable starting prize winning device 28 (movable piece operating means). On the other hand, if the random number is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs stop display of normal symbols in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signal input from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), the number of prize balls is instructed to the payout control device 92. Output a ball pointing command.

Also, the main control CPU 72 outputs a prize ball content command for transmitting the content of the number of prize balls to the effect control device 124 in the prize ball payout process. When the winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 corresponding to the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, it corresponds to the first profit (12 game balls). Generate a prize content command. Also, when a winning detection signal is input from the second winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the normal winning opening 24, a prize ball content command corresponding to the second profit (four game balls) is generated. The prize content command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

[Regarding the number of prize balls and the number of winning game balls]
The number of prize balls for the start opening of the first special symbol and the number of prize balls for the start opening of the second special symbol are each set to a prescribed number of one or more. Also, the number of winning balls may be different between the starting opening of the first special symbol and the starting opening of the second special symbol. In addition, the minimum number of prize balls is set based on the winning probability of special symbols and the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired (average number of balls obtained in a series of periods from the first hit to the end of the time reduction state). You may Furthermore, the probability of winning a special pattern, the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired, the number of times the large winning opening is opened, the opening time of the large winning opening, the maximum winning number of the large winning opening, and the number of winning balls in the large winning opening are specified. When the conditions are satisfied, a big win may be set in which the number of game balls acquired by one big win is less than 1/4 of the maximum number of acquired game balls.

Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs external information signals (e.g. winning ball information, door opening information, number of pattern confirmation information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in the request buffer.

In this embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 5" are output as jackpot information to the outside, so that an external electronic device (data display (external information signal output means). That is, by dividing the jackpot information into a plurality of "jackpots 1" to "jackpots 5" and outputting them, the types of jackpots (types of winnings) can be tallied and managed by a hall computer (not shown) from these combinations. Occurrence of small hits that are not classified as "big hits" even if they recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or the shortened state of symbol fluctuation time (hit that does not operate the conditional device) even if it is not winning. can be aggregated and managed. Also, based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each machine is currently jackpotting. Alternatively, it is possible to recognize whether or not the current symbol variation time is shortened for each machine. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls in detail the respective output states (set of ON or OFF) of "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 5".

Step S209: The main control CPU 72 also executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its own internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). and store them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70, for example.

Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 includes the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol. It controls lighting states of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, and the like. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206) is port-output. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner, a stop display, a working memory number display, a game state display, etc.).

Step S211: The main control CPU 72 also executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). In addition, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving signals of the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big winning opening solenoid 90, the second big winning opening solenoid 97 and the probability variable area solenoid 99 stored in the port output request buffer, and the test signal. Signals, etc. are combined and output to the port.

Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 in the command buffer to check whether there is a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (command necessary for effect control), if there is an unsent command command to be output port output.

Step S213: Then, the main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored in this CTC interrupt.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing of steps S205 to S212 (game control program module) is executed as a timer interrupt processing, but these processing are executed by incorporating them into the main loop of the CPU. There are also known programming examples.

Step S214: After completing the above processing, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) designating the end of the interrupt in the interrupt program counter and ends the CTC interrupt.

Steps S215, S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the values of the saved registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. After that, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (the program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of switch input event processing (step S204 in FIG. 9). Each procedure will be described below.

Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input (a lottery opportunity has occurred) from the middle start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. The specific contents of the processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input (a lottery opportunity has occurred) from the right start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here, similarly, the specific contents of the processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

Step S<b>18 : The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 corresponding to the first big winning port of the first variable winning device 30 . When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes the first big winning opening counting process. In the first big winning hole counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the first variable winning device 30 for each round during the big winning game. On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S21a.

Step S21a: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the second count switch 85 corresponding to the second big winning port of the second variable winning device 31 . When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S21b and executes the second big winning opening counting process. In the second big winning hole counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the second variable winning device 31 during the big win game. On the other hand, if the winning detection signal has not been input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

Step S22: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a passage detection signal has been input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of this passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes normal symbol memory update processing. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether the current normal symbol working memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, acquires a random number per normal symbol. do. Also, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol working memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the obtained random number value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 . On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S26.

Step S26: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the variable probability area switch 95 corresponding to the variable probability area provided inside the second variable winning device 31 . When the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S28 and executes the probability changing area passing process. As the probability variation area passage time process, the main control CPU72 executes the process of setting the value of the probability variation function operation flag (01H) as the game state flag in the flag area of the RAM76 (high probability state transition means, probability variation function operation means , advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means). This probability variation function operation flag is reset when the special symbol varies a predetermined number of times (100 times) without obtaining a winning result after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a probability variable region passing command as the probability variable region passage time process. The variable probability area passing command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). It should be noted that the main control CPU72 may execute the probability variable area passing process only within a specific valid time (for example, within the time during which the probability variable area solenoid 99 is operated during the jackpot game). On the other hand, if there is no detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory updating process (step S12 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory updating process will be described step by step.

Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter, and confirms whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of the jackpot determination random numbers, the jackpot pattern random numbers, etc. stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 . Here, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into eight sections (for example, 2 bytes each) commonly used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Random numbers can be stored in sets (groups) one by one. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

Step S31: The main control CPU72 adds one to the first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol working memory number counter is stored, for example, in the working memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the value of the counter added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

Step S32: Then, the main control CPU 72 acquires a big hit determination random value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (first lottery element acquisition means, lottery element acquisition means). A random number is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75 . When the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, address designation is performed in two batches of 1 byte each for the upper and lower bytes. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number from the specified address, it saves it as the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol at the transfer destination address.

Step S33: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. Acquisition of this random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot design random number from the designated address, it saves it as the jackpot design random number corresponding to the first special design at the transfer destination address.

Step S34: In addition, the main control CPU72 sequentially acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM76 as the random value related to the variation condition of the first special symbol (variation pattern determination element acquisition means, element acquisition means). Acquisition of these random numbers is similarly performed by designating the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, when the main control CPU 72 acquires the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number from the specified address, it saves them to the transfer destination address.

Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern random number, reach determination random number, and fluctuation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and stores these random numbers in the empty section of the area. (storage means, lottery element storage means). An order (for example, 1st to 4th) is set for a plurality of sections, and if all the 1st to 4th sections are empty at the present stage, each random number is stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, each random number is stored in order from the second section. Note that reading from the random number storage area is in FIFO (First In First Out) format.

Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current special game management status (game state) is in the middle of a big hit. If it is other than during a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38. If it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the performance based on the prediction is not performed for the ball entering during the big hit.

Step S37: If it is not during the big hit (step S36: No), the main control CPU72 executes the effect determination process at the time of acquisition with respect to the first special symbol. In this process, the result of the internal lottery is determined in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot pattern random number obtained in the previous steps S32 to S34, respectively, and the content of the effect is determined accordingly. It is for judgment (so-called "look-ahead"). The specific contents of the processing will be further described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S38: When returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU72 next sets the upper byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command (for example, "B8H") with respect to the first special symbol. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is "for the special figure destination determination production for the first special symbol". In addition, since the lower byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition time effect determination process (step S37), here, by synthesizing the upper byte with the lower byte, for example, a one word length command will be generated.

Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the production command when the number of working memories increases with respect to the first special symbol. Specifically, a one-word-length command is obtained by adding the increased number of working memories (eg, "01H" to "04H") to the lower byte of the preceding value (eg, "BBH") of the upper byte representing the type of command. Generate production commands. At this time, the second digit of the low-order byte is set to "0" by default to indicate that the value is "the result of an increase in the number of working memories (change information)". In other words, if the lower byte is "01H", it indicates that the current working memory number is "01H" as a result of incrementing by one from the previous working memory number "00H". Similarly, if the lower byte is ``02H'' to ``04H'', it means that the number of working memories ``01H'' to ``03H'' up to the previous time has increased by 1, resulting in the number of working memories ``02H'' to ``02H'' to `` 04H”. It should be noted that the preceding value "BBH" is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S39: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process regarding the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting to the effect control device 124 the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38, the effect command for increasing the number of working memories generated in step S38a, and the starting entrance winning sound control command. It is.
After completing the above processing, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory updating process (step S16 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory updating process will be described step by step.

Step S40: The main control CPU72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter and checks whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol working memory number counter also indicates the number (number of sets) of the jackpot decision random numbers and jackpot pattern random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 . At this time, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter reaches the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S41 and subsequent steps.

Step S41: The main control CPU72 adds one to the second special symbol working memory number (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similar to the previous step S31 (FIG. 11), based on the value of the counter added here, the lighting state of the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9). will be

Step S42: Then, the main control CPU 72 acquires a big hit determination random value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (second lottery element acquisition means, lottery element acquisition means). The method of obtaining the random number value is the same as in step S32 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S43: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. The method of obtaining the random value is the same as in step S33 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S44: In addition, the main control CPU72 sequentially acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means, element acquisition means). Acquisition of these random numbers is also performed in the same manner as in step S34 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and stores these random numbers in the empty section in the area. stored as a set in (storage means). The method of storage is the same as that of step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management status (game state) is in the middle of a big hit. Then, if it is other than during the big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. Conversely, if the jackpot is in progress (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that, likewise, an effect based on prediction is not performed for a ball entering during a big hit.

Step S46: If it is other than during the big hit (step S45a: No), then the main control CPU72 executes the effect determination process at the time of acquisition with respect to the second special symbol. In this process, the result of the internal lottery is determined in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the second special symbol jackpot determination random number and the jackpot pattern random number obtained in the previous steps S42 to S44, respectively, and the effect contents are determined accordingly. It is for judging. Note that the specific contents of the processing will be described later.

Step S47: When returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU72 next sets the upper byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command (for example, "B9H"). This high-order byte data describes that the command type is "for the special figure destination determination performance regarding the second special symbol". Similarly here, since the lower byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition time effect determination process (step S46), here, by synthesizing the upper byte with the lower byte, for example, one word A long command will be generated.

Step S48: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the production command when the number of working memories increases with respect to the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-length effect command is obtained by adding the increased working memory number (eg, "01H" to "04H") to the lower byte of the preceding value (eg, "BCH") of the upper byte representing the command type. to generate Similarly, for the second special symbol, by setting the second digit of the low-order byte to "0" by default, it is possible to express that the value is "the result of an increase in the number of working memories (change information)". can. It should be noted that the preceding value "BCH" is a value indicating that the current production command is the working memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S49: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes the effect command output setting process regarding the second special symbol. As a result, preparations are made to transmit to the effect control device 124 the special figure destination determination effect command, the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories, the start opening winning sound control command, etc. with respect to the second special symbol.
After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10).

[Production determination process when acquired]
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition. The main control CPU72 executes this acquisition time effect determination process in the previous first special symbol memory update process and second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 11, step S46 in FIG. 12) (preliminary determination means). As described above, this processing is executed for each of the first special symbol (when the ball enters the middle start winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when the ball enters the variable start winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to the processing related to the first special symbol or the processing related to the second special symbol. The contents of the processing will be described below along each procedure.

Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte (for example, "00H") of the special figure destination determination effect command (first determination information). Note that the byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of failure).

Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the big hit determination random number as the first judgment random number. The random number loaded here is stored in the RAM 76 in the previous first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). .

Step S54: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the winning value range (here, below the lower limit value) (lottery result destination determination means, prior determination means). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit) in the A register and subtracts the loaded random number from this comparison value. Incidentally, the comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1 . Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether the calculation result is 0 or a positive value, for example, from the value of the flag register. As a result, if the loaded random number is out of the hit value range (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S80.

Step S80: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes fluctuation pattern information pre-determination processing at the time of deviation (fluctuation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the time of deviation. The fluctuation pattern destination determination command generated here reflects prior judgment information regarding the fluctuation time (or fluctuation pattern number) especially at the time of operation of the "time reduction function". For example, if the current state is the time of operation of the "time reduction function", the main control CPU 72 is based on the loaded reach determination random number, and the fluctuation time corresponds to "loss reach fluctuation (non-shortened fluctuation time)". determine whether there is As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to "missing reach fluctuation (non-shortened fluctuation time)", the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to "non-shortened fluctuation time". In addition, in the case of reach fluctuation, it is also possible to determine "reach group (type of reach)" from the reach mode random number and generate a fluctuation pattern destination determination command from the result. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time does not correspond to the "missing reach fluctuation (non-shortened fluctuation time)", the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the "time reduction medium reduction fluctuation time". Alternatively, if the current state is when the "time reduction function" is not in operation (low probability state), the main control CPU 72 is based on the loaded reach determination random number, and the fluctuation time corresponds to "normal deviation reach fluctuation" Determine whether or not As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to the "normal deviation reach fluctuation", the main control CPU72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the "normal deviation reach fluctuation time". On the other hand, if the fluctuation time does not correspond to the "usual deviation reach fluctuation", the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the "normal deviation fluctuation time". Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49). In this process, the main control CPU 72 may generate a variation pattern destination determination command for the variation pattern at the time of the small hit, similarly to the process at the time of loss described above.

When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU72 ends the effect determination process at the time of acquisition after executing the determination result management process of step S82, and calls the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol Return to the memory update process (FIG. 12). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not out of the hit value range but within the hit value range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

Step S56: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value in the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the hit determination random number that has been stored so far, the hit pattern random number that is paired with this is "a pattern that can pass through the probability variable area (4 rounds) Any probability pattern other than the normal pattern. )”, the probability state schedule flag is set to, for example, “A0H”. This value represents a flag value for setting a high-probability state in advance determination (prefetch determination) of the jackpot determination random number obtained after the jackpot determination random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, and if the jackpot pattern random numbers paired with it correspond to "non-variable (normal) patterns", the probability state For example, "01H" is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting a normal (low) probability state at the time of preliminary determination (prefetch determination) of the jackpot determination random number obtained after the jackpot determination random number. If there is no winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). Further, the value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. In this example, the "probability state schedule flag" is used to strictly perform preliminary hit determination. Steps S58, S60, S62, S76, etc. may be omitted.

If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S66.

Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 next sets the comparison value for the low probability (normal time) to the A register. The comparison value for low probability is also defined in advance according to the winning probability of the pachinko machine 1 at low probability.

Step S68: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the "current probability state flag". This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state is high probability (during probability change), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76 . If the current probability state is high probability (during variable probability), the value "01H" is set as the state flag, and if it is low probability (normal medium), the value of the state flag is reset ("00H ”).

Step S70: Then, the main control CPU72 confirms whether the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not indicate a high probability (≠01H), and as a result, if it indicates a high probability (No ), and then step S64 is executed.

Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparative value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The comparison value for high probability is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the pachinko machine 1 at high probability.

In this way, if the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result has not been set yet and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and then the next step S72 is performed. will be executed. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is out of the hit value range (lottery result destination determination means). That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the big hit determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Then, the main control CPU 72 similarly determines whether or not the operation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register. ), the main control CPU 72 executes the fluctuation pattern information pre-determination process at the time of loss (step S80). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the hit value range but is within the hit value range (No), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S74.

Step S74: The main control CPU72 executes a jackpot symbol type determination process. This processing is for judging the jackpot type (winning type) at that time based on the jackpot design random number paired with the jackpot determination random number. For example, the main control CPU72 loads the jackpot symbol random number for each symbol stored in the previous first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). Then, as in step S54, the calculation using the comparison value is executed, and from the result, the jackpot type is "difficult to pass the probability variable area pattern (4 rounds normal pattern)" or "possible pattern to pass the probability variable area (4 rounds normal pattern). Determine which one of the probability variation patterns)” corresponds. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

Step S76: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag according to the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents the "variable probability area difficult symbol", the main control CPU72 sets the probability state schedule flag to the value "01H". On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value represents "probability variable area passable symbol", the main control CPU 72 sets the probability state schedule flag to the value "A0H". As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that "flag has been set" in step S56.

Step S78: The main control CPU72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. For example, the special symbol first determination value is set to "01H" when it corresponds to the "probability variable area difficult pattern", and is set to "A0H" when it corresponds to the "probability variation area passable symbol". In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data "00H" set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

Step S79: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit time variation pattern information pre-determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the above-described variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the time of the big hit. In the variation pattern first determination command generated here, for example, prior determination information regarding the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of the big hit is reflected. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49).

The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag is set according to the previous determination result (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, if the prior hit determination is made based only on the current probability state, there is no need to execute the following steps S56, S58, S60, S62, and S76.

Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the probability state schedule flag has already been set (Yes), it then executes step S58.

Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets the low-probability (normal) comparison value in the A register.

Step S60: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the "probability state schedule flag". The probability state schedule flag is for setting the probability state in the subsequent pre-determination based on the immediately preceding pre-determination result, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76 . If the probability state based on the previous determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (variable probability), "A0H" is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag, and conversely, the probability state based on the previous determination result is scheduled to return to low probability (normal), "01H" is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

Step S62: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the loaded probability state schedule flag does not indicate a high probability schedule (≠01H), and as a result, if it indicates a high probability schedule ( No), then step S64 is executed to set a high-probability comparison value.

In this way, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result has already been set and the value is for a high probability, the comparative value is rewritten for the high probability and then the next step S72 and subsequent steps is performed. will be executed. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule but indicates a normal (low) probability schedule (Yes), the main control CPU 72 steps S64 is skipped and the next step S72 and subsequent steps are executed. As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to determine a big hit in advance by taking into consideration subsequent changes in the internal state based on the previous determination result (normal probability state→high probability state, high probability state→normal probability state). .

After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12).

[Special symbol game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of special symbol game processing. The special symbol game processing includes execution selection processing (step S1000), special symbol variation preprocessing (step S2000), special symbol variation during processing (step S3000), special symbol stop display processing (step S4000), and variable winning device at the time of big hit. It is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of management processing (step S5000) and variable winning device management processing (step S6000) at the time of a small hit. Here, first, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the "jump table". For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the special symbol game process in the stack pointer as the address of the return destination.

Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbols have not yet started variable display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation preprocessing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation process (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and special symbol variation is in progress. If the process is completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop display process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified in the "jump table" to select the process. There are also known programming examples in which the CPU selects which process to execute next. In such a programming example, the CPU calls each process, and at the beginning step, it refers to the flags one by one and performs conditional branching (continuation/return). There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

Step S2000: In the special symbol variation preprocessing, the main control CPU72 performs the work of preparing the conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbols. The specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S3000: In the special symbol fluctuation process, the main control CPU72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1-byte data) is output to each segment and dot (numbers 0 to 7) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, and thereby the variable display of the special symbols is performed.

Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. In this case as well, an ON or OFF drive signal is output to each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Step S5000: The variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of the big win in the previous special symbol stop display process. When the special symbol is stop-displayed in a jackpot mode, an opportunity is generated to shift from the previous normal state to a jackpot game state (advantageous special game state for the player). During the big hit game, the jump destination is set to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the variable display of the special symbols is not performed. In the jackpot time variable winning device management process, the first big winning opening solenoid 90 or the second big winning opening solenoid 97 waits for a certain period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds or until 10 game balls are counted). ), it is excited for a preset number of continuous operations (for example, 10 times), whereby the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 open and close in a predetermined pattern. During this time, the game balls are focused on the first variable prize winning device 30 and the second variable prize winning device 31, thereby giving the player an opportunity to collectively win many prize balls (special game means of execution). The opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit is called "round", and if the number of consecutive operations is 10 times in total, these are called "10 rounds". may be collectively referred to.

In this embodiment, the second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed in the first round, and the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in the second to tenth rounds.

In addition, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds, the number of opening and closing operations per round, the opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit, the first variable winning device 30 for one round Alternatively, the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1 each time the opening/closing operation of the second variable winning device 31 is completed. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Also, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big win game (big role) for that round only.

Then, when the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU72 changes the state after the jackpot game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag) ( high-probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means). In the "high-probability state", the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is, for example, about 10 times higher than normal (specified game state transition means, high-probability state transition means, high-probability state setting means). For example, if the winning probability of the special symbol lottery in the low probability state is about 1/319, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery in the high probability state is about 1/31.9 to 1/150. In addition, in the "time shortening state", the time shortening function is activated, the probability of the operation lottery of the normal symbols is high, and the variation time of the normal symbols is shortened, and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended. The number of opening times increases (so-called electric chewing support is performed). Regarding the "high-probability state" and the "shortened-time state", the control may shift to only one of them, or may shift to both of them.

Step S6000: The variable winning device management process at the time of the small hit is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of the small hit in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a small winning mode, an opportunity is generated to shift from the previous normal state to a small winning game state. During the small-hit game, the jump destination is set to the small-hit time variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the small winning game, although the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes only a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 times) in a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.1 second), winning to the first big winning port hardly occurs. do not.

[Multiple winning types]
In this embodiment, the following winning types are provided as a plurality of winning types.
(1) “10 rounds definite variable jackpot 1”
(2) "10 rounds variable jackpot 2"
(3) "8 rounds variable jackpot"
(4) "6 rounds variable jackpot"
(5) "4 rounds of variable hits"
(6) "4 round normal jackpot"
(7) “2 rounds of variable hits”
Incidentally, in this embodiment, jackpots other than rounds 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 may be provided.

The winning kind corresponds to the kind of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stop-displayed at the time of winning. For example, "10 round probability variable jackpot 1" corresponds to "10 round probability fluctuation pattern 1" jackpot, and "10 round probability variable jackpot 2" corresponds to "10 round probability fluctuation pattern 2" jackpot. Further, the "8 round probability variable big win" corresponds to the "8 round probability variable pattern" big win, and the "6 round probability variable big win" corresponds to the "6 round probability variable pattern" big win. In addition, the "4 round probability variation jackpot" corresponds to the "4 round probability variation pattern" jackpot, the "4 round normal jackpot" corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern" jackpot, and the "2 round probability variation jackpot" corresponds to "2 rounds Corresponds to the big hit of "Probable variation pattern". For this reason, hereinafter, the "winning type" is appropriately referred to as "winning design".

[Opening operation pattern of variable winning device]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an opening operation pattern of the variable winning device. The contents of the opening of the big winning opening and the probability variable area corresponding to each winning symbol will be explained.

[10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2]
In the special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the mode of "10 round probability variable symbols 1, 2", an opportunity to shift from the normal state to the big hit game state occurs (special game execution means ). In this case, in the first round, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Also, from the second round to the tenth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Therefore, the jackpot game of "10 round probability variable symbols 1, 2" provides the player with 10 rounds worth of balls (prize balls).

Here, in the first round when it corresponds to "10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2", since the second big winning opening is long open, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Then, when it corresponds to "10 round probability variable pattern 1, 2" and the game ball passes through the probability variable area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round, after the big hit game , the "probability variation function" is activated, and it shifts to the "high probability state".

Also, if it corresponds to "10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2", regardless of whether or not the probability variation area is passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game until then, the big hit game By activating the "time reduction function" after the end of, it shifts to the "time reduction state".

[8 round probability variation pattern]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "8 round probability variable symbol", an opportunity is generated to shift from the previous normal state to the jackpot game state (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Also, from the second round to the eighth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Therefore, the jackpot game of "8 round probability variation pattern" provides the player with 8 rounds worth of balls (prize balls).

Here, in the first round when it corresponds to the "8 round probability variation pattern", since the second big winning opening is long open, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Then, when it corresponds to the "8 round probability variable pattern" and the game ball passes through the probability variable area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round, after the big hit game "probability "Variation function" is activated and shifts to "high probability state".

Also, if it corresponds to the "8 round probability variation pattern", regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game so far, after the end of the big hit game By activating the "time reduction function", it shifts to the "time reduction state".

[6 round probability variation pattern]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of "6 round probability variable symbol", an opportunity is generated to shift from the previous normal state to the jackpot game state (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Also, from the second round to the sixth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Therefore, the jackpot game of "6 round probability variable pattern" provides the player with balls (prize balls) for 6 rounds.

Here, in the first round when it corresponds to the "6 round probability variation pattern", since the second big winning opening is long open, there is a possibility that the game ball passes through the probability variation area. Then, when it corresponds to the "6 round probability variable pattern" and the game ball passes through the probability variable area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round, after the big hit game "probability "Variation function" is activated and shifts to "high probability state".

Also, if it corresponds to the "6 round probability variation pattern", regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game so far, after the end of the big hit game By activating the "time reduction function", it shifts to the "time reduction state".

[4 round probability variation pattern]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of "4 round probability variable symbol", an opportunity is generated to shift from the normal state to the jackpot game state (special game executing means). In this case, in the first round, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Also, in the second round to the fourth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Therefore, the jackpot game of "4 round probability variation pattern" provides the player with 4 rounds worth of balls (prize balls).

Here, in the first round when it corresponds to the "4 round probability variation pattern", since the second big winning opening is long open, there is a possibility that the game ball passes through the probability variation area. Then, when it corresponds to the "4 round probability variable pattern" and the game ball passes through the probability variable area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round, after the big hit game "probability "Variation function" is activated and shifts to "high probability state".

Also, if it corresponds to the "4 round probability variation pattern", regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game so far, after the end of the big hit game By activating the "time reduction function", it shifts to the "time reduction state".

[Normal design for 4 rounds]
In the special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the mode of "4 round normal symbols", an opportunity is generated to shift from the previous normal state to the jackpot game state (special game executing means). In this case, in the first round, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is short-opened (for example, opened for 0.1 second). Also, in the second round to the fourth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Therefore, the jackpot game of "four rounds of normal symbols" substantially provides the player with three rounds worth of balls (prize balls).

Here, it is difficult (impossible) for the game ball to pass through the probability variable area in the first round when the "four round normal pattern" is applied, because the second big winning hole is opened short. Therefore, the "probability variation function" is not operated after the big win game is over, and the game does not shift to the "high probability state".

Also, if it corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern", even if the "time reduction function" was inactive in the game until then, by activating the "time reduction function" after the end of the jackpot game , transitions to the "time reduction state".

[2 round fixed pattern]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of "2 round probability variable symbol", a chance to shift from the normal state to the jackpot game state is generated (special game executing means). In this case, in the first round, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). Also, in the second round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened for a long time (for example, open for 29.0 seconds). For this reason, the jackpot game of "two-round probability variation pattern" provides the player with two rounds worth of balls (prize balls).

Here, in the 1st round when it corresponds to the "2 round probability variation pattern", since the second big winning opening is long open, there is a possibility that the game ball passes through the probability variation area. Then, when it corresponds to the "2 round probability variable pattern", when the game ball passes through the probability variable area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round, after the big hit game "probability "Variation function" is activated and shifts to "high probability state".

Also, if it corresponds to the "2 round probability variation pattern", regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game so far, after the end of the big hit game By activating the "time reduction function", it shifts to the "time reduction state".

Here, the first big winning port of the first variable winning device 30 is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse when a specified number of winnings (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) occur within one round. be done. In addition, the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 similarly, when winning a specified number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) occurs in one round, without waiting for the longest opening time to pass Closed.

In any case, if the winning pattern corresponds to "any probability variable pattern other than the 4th round normal pattern" and the game ball passes through the probability variable area during the big win game, the internal state will be changed to "high probability" after the big win game ends. A player is provided with a privilege for transitioning to the "time reduction state". On the other hand, if the winning pattern corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern", it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variable area during the big win game, so the internal state shifts to the "low probability time reduction state" after the big win game ends. do. In addition, even if the winning pattern corresponds to "any probability variable pattern other than the 4th round normal pattern", if the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area during the jackpot game, the internal state will be "low probability time" after the jackpot game ends Move to shortened state.

[small hit]
In addition, in this embodiment, a small win is provided as a winning type other than non-winning. When a small win is won, a small win game is performed separately from the big win game, and the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes (special game executing means). That is, in the previous special symbol stop display process, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small winning mode, a small winning game (the first variable winning device 30 is activated in the normal probability state or the high probability state) game) is executed. In such a small winning game, although the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes only a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), winning to the first big winning opening hardly occurs. In addition, even if the small winning game ends, the "probability variation function" does not operate, and the "time reduction function" does not operate, so the "high probability state" or "time reduction state" No migrating benefits are granted (and are not a prerequisite for doing so). Also, even if you win a small hit in the "high probability state", the "high probability state" will not end after the small win game is over, and even if you win a small win in the "shortened time state", The "time reduction state" does not end after the winning game ends (except when the upper limit number of times is reached). However, when a small prize is won in the "time reduction state", the "time reduction state" may be ended. In addition, in the present embodiment, the game specification is such that a small win is set, but it is also possible to adopt a game specification that does not set a small win.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the details of the jackpot game for each winning symbol.
Here, the opening (OP) time is the time set from the start of the big win game to the opening of the big winning opening. During the opening time, an opening effect is mainly executed.
Further, the open time is the time during which the large winning opening is opened, and the closing time (interval time) is the time during which the large winning opening is closed.
Furthermore, the ending (ED) time is the time set after the end of the closing time of the final round. At the ending time, the ending effect is mainly executed.
The unit of numerical values in the figure is ms (milliseconds).

[10 round probability variation pattern 1]
If it corresponds to 10 round probability variation pattern 1, the opening (OP) time is set to 1500 ms, the opening time of 1 to 10 rounds is set to 2900 ms, the closing time of 1 round is set to 1100 ms, 2, 4, 6 , The closing time of the 8th round is set to 6500ms, the closing time of the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th rounds is set to 200ms, and the closing time of the 10th round is set to 100ms. Ending (ED) time is set to 11,300 ms, and ending time is set to 3,300 ms in the case of winning with electric chew support. The opening time and ending time are the same for other winning symbols.

The reason why the closing time of one round is set to 1100 ms is to ensure the processing during the closing time of the second variable winning device 31 equipped with the variable probability area.
The closing time of the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th rounds is set to 6500 ms in order to ensure the duration of special effects to be executed during the closing time. Note that even if the closing time is set to 200 ms, a special effect can be executed over the closing time and the next opening time. These points are the same for the following winning symbols.

[10 round probability variation pattern 2]
If it corresponds to 10 round probability variation pattern 2, the opening time of 1 to 10 rounds is set to 2900 ms, the closing time of 1 round is set to 1100 ms, the closing time of 2 to 9 rounds is set to 200 ms, 10 rounds The closing time is set to 100ms.

[8 round probability variation pattern]
If it corresponds to the 8 round probability variation pattern, the opening time of the 1st to 8th rounds is set to 2900ms, the closing time of 1st round is set to 1100ms, the closing time of 2nd to 7th rounds is set to 200ms, and the 8th round is closed. The time is set to 100ms.

[6 round probability variation pattern]
If it corresponds to the 6 round probability variation pattern, the opening time of the 1st to 6th rounds is set to 2900ms, the closing time of 1st round is set to 1100ms, the closing time of 2nd and 4th rounds is set to 6500ms, 3rd and 5th rounds is set to 200 ms, and the closing time of 6 rounds is set to 100 ms.

[4 round probability variation pattern]
If it corresponds to the 4 round probability variable pattern, the opening time of the 1st to 4th rounds is set to 2900ms, the closing time of the 1st round is set to 1100ms, the closing time of the 2nd round is set to 6500ms, and the closing time of the 3rd round is set to It is set to 200ms and the closing time for 4 rounds is set to 100ms.

[Normal design for 4 rounds]
If it corresponds to 4 rounds normal pattern, the opening time of 1 round is set to 100 ms, the opening time of 2 to 4 rounds is set to 2900 ms, the closing time of 1 round is set to 1100 ms, and the closing time of 2 and 3 rounds The time is set to 200ms and the closing time for 4 rounds is set to 100ms.

[2 round fixed pattern]
When it corresponds to the 2 round probability variable pattern, the opening time of the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to 2900ms, the closing time of the 1st round is set to 1100ms, and the closing time of the 2nd round is set to 100ms.

[Special symbol change preprocessing]
FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of special symbol variation preprocessing. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S2100: First, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be performed by referring to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76 . When the working memory numbers of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the demonstration setting process of step S2500.

Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the demonstration setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, as described above, it returns to the end address (same hereafter).

On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preferentially reads out the lottery random numbers (big hit decision random numbers, big hit pattern random numbers) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 and those corresponding to the second special design. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then shifts (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ). The read random number is saved, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next big hit determination process. As a result, in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. It should be noted that the program may be a program in which the random numbers are simply read out in the order in which they are stored without providing such a priority order for each special symbol. Also, in this process, the main control CPU72 subtracts one from the value of the working memory number counter (the first special symbol or the second special symbol, whichever shifted the random number) stored in the RAM76, and subtracts The latter value is set as the "number of working memories at the start of fluctuation". As a result, the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a changes (decrease by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9). After completing the procedure up to this point, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2300.

Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes big hit determination processing (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets the range of the jackpot value, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time differs between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). be. Then, if the random number value read at this time is included in the range of the jackpot value, the main control CPU 72 sets the jackpot flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

If the big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 next sets the range of the small hit value in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). . The "minor win" referred to here is anything other than non-winning (lose), but has a different nature from the "big win". In other words, the "big hit" generates an opportunity (game turning point) to shift to the "high probability state" or the "shortened time state", but the "minor win" does not generate such an opportunity. However, the "minor win" is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the first variable winning device 30, like the "big win". It should be noted that the range of the small winning value set at this time may be different or the same between the normal probability state and the high probability state (at the time of operation of the probability variation function). In any case, if the read random number is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. Thus, in this embodiment, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance as the hit range other than the non-winning, but the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table for each state are prepared in advance. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and compared with the random number to determine the big hit.

Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the big hit flag has been set to the value (01H) in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set to the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

Step S2402: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) has been set to the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the small hit flag is not set to the value (01H) (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2404. In addition, the main control CPU 72 may determine a big hit (for example, set 01H) or a small hit (for example, set 0AH) by the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes stop symbol determination processing when losing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of loss by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 . Also, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (when lost) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

In addition, in this embodiment, since 7-segment LEDs are used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of loss is always one segment (center The stop symbol number data can be fixed to one value (for example, 64H) with only the lighting display of the bar "-"). In this case, the storage capacity used on the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes fluctuation pattern determination processing at the time of deviation. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of loss for the special symbol (variation pattern selection means). The variation pattern number distinguishes the type (pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol, or corresponds to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss varies depending on whether it is in the "time reduction state" or not, the main control CPU 72 loads the game state flag in this process, and determines whether the current state is the "time reduction state". confirm whether or not If it is a "time reduction state", the fluctuation time at the time of loss is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) except for the case where reach fluctuation is basically performed (shortened fluctuation time determination means ). Also, even if it is not in the "time shortening state", except when performing reach fluctuation, the fluctuation time at the time of loss is based on the "number of working memories at the start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)" set in step S2200, for example. It may be shortened (for example, the number of working memories at the start of variable display is 0 → about 12.5 seconds, the number of working memories at the start of variable display is 1 → about 8 seconds, the number of working memories at the start of variable display is 2 → 5 Seconds, the number of working memories at the start of the fluctuation display is 3 → about 2.5 seconds). It should be noted that the stop display time of the symbol at the time of loss is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variable time (at the time of loss) to the variable timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time at the time of loss to the stop symbol display timer.

In this embodiment, as a result of the internal lottery, when it corresponds to non-winning, control is performed such that, for example, a "ready-to-win effect" is generated on the effect to make it a loss, or a loss is made without generating a "ready-to-win effect". and Then, in the "loss change pattern selection table", a plurality of types of effects are defined in advance, such as "non-reach effect" and "reach effect". One of the variation patterns is selected from among them. The reach performance includes various reach performances such as a normal reach performance, a long reach performance, and a super reach performance.

[Example of fluctuation pattern selection table at loss]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a deviation pattern selection table.
This selection table is a table used when losing (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). Also, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "fluctuation pattern number" are stored in sets of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The "comparison value" includes a plurality of stepwise different values "101", "201", "211", "221", "231", "235", "241", "243", "245", "247", "249", "251", "253", "255 (FFH)" are provided, and "1" to "14" of "variation pattern number" for each "comparison value" is assigned.

Variation pattern numbers ``1'' and ``2'' correspond to variation patterns in which the ready-to-win performance is not performed and is lost, and the variation pattern number ``3'' corresponds to the variation pattern in which the ready-to-win performance is not performed after the pseudo continuous notice performance. It corresponds to a variation pattern (so-called pseudo 1-guess effect pattern) that will be missed.

In addition, the variation pattern number "4" corresponds to a variation pattern that will be lost after the ready-to-win effect, and the variation pattern numbers "5" and "6" will be lost after the ready-to-win effect is performed after the pseudo continuous notice effect. It corresponds to the fluctuation pattern (pseudo 1, 2). It should be noted that the ready-to-win production here corresponds to the normal ready-to-win production.

Furthermore, the variation pattern number "7" corresponds to a variation pattern that is lost after the long reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers "8" to "10" are lost due to the long reach effect being performed after the pseudo continuous notice effect. (Pseudo 1 to 3). The long reach effect is a reach effect that has a longer fluctuation time than the normal reach effect and a shorter change time than the super reach effect.

Furthermore, the variation pattern number "11" corresponds to a variation pattern that is lost after the super ready-to-win production, and the variation pattern numbers "12" to "14" correspond to the super ready-to-win production after the pseudo continuous notice production. It corresponds to the fluctuation pattern that becomes a deviation (pseudo 1 to 3). Note that the super reach effect is a reach effect whose fluctuation time is longer than that of the long reach effect.

Such a variation pattern selection table may have different table contents according to the number of working memories at the start of variation, internal state (low probability state or high probability state, non-reduced time state or reduced time state), etc. The variation pattern may be determined separately for the table for the second half and the table for the second half variation (the same applies when winning).

Here, the pseudo 1 variation (pseudo 1: first pseudo variation) corresponds to the variation in which the pseudo variation of the production pattern is executed once, and the pseudo 2 variation (pseudo 2: The second pseudo variation) corresponds to the variation in which the pseudo variation of the effect symbol is executed twice. In addition, the pseudo 3 fluctuations (pseudo 3: third pseudo fluctuation) corresponds to the fluctuation in which the pseudo fluctuation of the production pattern is executed three times, and the pseudo 4 fluctuation (pseudo 4: 4 The pseudo variation of the first time corresponds to the variation in which the pseudo variation of the production pattern is executed four times.

The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern differ greatly in the length of fluctuation time to be set. That is, the "non-reach fluctuation pattern" basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 3.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds depending on the number of working memories), whereas the "reach fluctuation pattern" It corresponds to a longer fluctuation time (for example, 15 seconds or more).

Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the "comparison value" in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the comparison value Select the corresponding variation pattern number (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", when compared with the first comparison value "101", the random number value exceeds the comparison value, so the main control CPU72 determines the next comparison value " 201” and the random number. In this case, since the random number value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects "2" as the corresponding variation pattern number.

A variation pattern having an extremely short variation time (for example, a variation time of about 0.1 to several seconds) is selected for the 1st to 4th variation (immediate continuous period, holding continuous period, etc.) after the end of the jackpot game. be able to. This point is the same at the time of winning the big hit and the time of winning the small win. The fourth variation after the end of the big win game may be a variation pattern having a constant variation time (several seconds to several tens of seconds) in order to execute the ending performance of the wild bonus performance when the game is lost.

[See Figure 17: Special symbol variation pre-processing]
The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is lost (other than non-winning), but when the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes) , the main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of a big hit will be explained.

Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the current winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of the big hit) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the big hit symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in a special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 can refer to the big-hit stop symbol selection table in the big-hit stop symbol determination process, and can determine the type of the winning symbol based on the big-hit symbol random number from the stored contents.

[Winning pattern at the time of the big hit]
In the present embodiment, as winning symbols selectively determined at the time of a big hit, roughly divided into seven types of winning symbols are prepared. The breakdown of the 7 types is "10 rounds variable pattern 1", "10 rounds variable pattern 2", "8 rounds variable pattern", "6 rounds variable pattern", "4 rounds variable pattern", "4 rounds normal pattern", It is "2 round probability variation pattern". In addition, each winning design may further include a plurality of winning designs. For example, if it is "10 round probability variation pattern 1", it is "10 round probability variation pattern 1a", "10 round probability variation pattern 1b", "10 round probability variation pattern 1c", and so on.

Further, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of winning symbols selected at the time of a big hit in the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. Therefore, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the winning symbols to be selected depending on whether the result of this big hit corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[Stop symbol selection table at the time of the first special symbol jackpot]
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table. When the result of this big win corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to this first special symbol big win stop symbol selection table (winning kind defining means) and determines the kind of the winning symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the allocation values for each winning symbol. Equivalent to. In addition, the second column from the left shows the "4 round probability variation pattern" and the "4 round normal pattern" corresponding to each distribution value. That is, at the time of the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting the "4 round probability variable symbol" is 10/100 (=10%), and the ratio of selecting the "4 round normal symbol" is 100 minutes. is 90 (=90%) of The magnitude of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using the jackpot symbol random number.

In any case, when the result of this big hit corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. to selectively determine winning patterns. In the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, 2-byte command data, for example, is defined as a winning stop symbol command. The stop symbol command is described, for example, as a combination of MODE value and EVENT value, of which the upper byte MODE value "B1H" indicates that the current winning symbol was selected when the first special symbol was a big hit. represents. Also, the EVENT values "01H" and "02H" in the lower bytes represent the types of corresponding winning symbols in the selection table. For this reason, for example, if the result of this big hit corresponds to the first special symbol, and "4 round probability variable symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as "B1H01H". It will be.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the stop symbol selection table for the first special symbol jackpot, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process, for example. In addition, the main control CPU 72 determines the jackpot stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Probable number of times]
In the second column from the right of the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of probability variations (ST count) given after the jackpot game ends is shown.
In this embodiment, it corresponds to "4 round probability variation pattern", and when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number of times is given 100 times. In addition, although it corresponds to "4 round probability variation pattern", when the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number is not given.
On the other hand, when it corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern", since it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variable area during the big hit game, the probability variable number is not given (0 times is given).

[Time saving number of times]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of times of time saving (limit number of times) given after the big win game is finished is shown.
In this embodiment, it corresponds to "4 round probability variable pattern", and when the game ball passes through the probability variable area during the big hit game, the number of times of time saving is given 100 times. It should be noted that even if the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area during the big hit game although it corresponds to the "4 round probability variable pattern", the number of times of time saving is given 100 times.
On the other hand, if it corresponds to the “4 round probability variation pattern”, the number of times of shortening is given 100 times.

[Stop symbol selection table at the time of the second special symbol jackpot]
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a second special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table. The main control CPU 72, when the result of this big win corresponds to the second special symbol, determines the kind of the winning symbol by referring to this second special symbol big win stop symbol selection table (winning kind defining means).

In the second special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table, the left column also shows the allocation values for each winning symbol. Equivalent to a percentage. Similarly, in the second column from the left, "10 round probability variable pattern 1", "10 round probability variable pattern 2", "8 round probability variable pattern", "6 round probability variable pattern", "4 round “Probability variation pattern” and “2 round probability variation pattern” are shown. That is, at the time of the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting "10 round probability variable symbol 1" or "10 round probability variable symbol 2" is 30/100 (= 30%) respectively, and "8 The ratio of selecting "Round probability variation pattern", "6 round probability variation pattern", "4 round probability variation pattern" or "2 round probability variation pattern" is 10/100 (=10%) respectively.

When the result of the current jackpot corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table. to decide Similarly, in the second special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, 2-byte command data, for example, is defined as a winning stop symbol command. Here too, the stop symbol command is described by a combination of MODE value and EVENT value, of which the upper byte MODE value "B2H" is selected when the current winning symbol hits the second special symbol. It represents that. Also, the EVENT values "01H" to "06H" in the lower bytes represent the types of corresponding winning symbols in the selection table. For this reason, for example, if the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, and "10 round probability variable symbol 1" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command will be described as "B2H01H". Become.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the second special symbol jackpot time stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process, for example. In addition, the main control CPU 72 determines the jackpot stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Probable number of times]
In the second column from the right of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of probability variations (ST number) given after the end of the big win game is shown.
In this embodiment, it corresponds to "10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2" or "2 to 8 round probability variation pattern", and when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number is given 100 times. Although it corresponds to "10 round probability variable pattern 1, 2" or "2 to 8 round probability variable pattern", when the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area during the big hit game, the probability variable number is not given.

[Time saving number of times]
The right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table shows the value of the number of times of shortening time (limit number of times) given after the end of the big win game.
In this embodiment, it corresponds to "10 round probability variable pattern 1, 2" or "2 to 8 round probability variable pattern", and when the game ball passes through the probability variable area during the big hit game, the number of times of time saving is given 100 times. In addition, although it corresponds to "10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2" or "2 to 8 round probability variation pattern", even if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the jackpot game, the number of times of time saving is 100 times Granted.

[See Figure 17: Special symbol variation pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variable time to the variable timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time to the stop symbol display timer. Generally, in the case of jackpot reach variation, a longer variation time than when losing is determined.

In this embodiment, when a big hit is achieved as a result of the internal lottery, for example, a "ready-to-win effect" is generated in the effect to make the game a big win. In the ``variation pattern selection table at the time of big hit'', variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of kinds of ``ready-to-win performances'' are defined, and when a big win occurs, one of the variation patterns is selected. It will be.
Here, the reach effect includes various reach effects such as a normal reach effect, a long reach effect, and a super reach effect. Also, when winning with the time reduction function in operation, even if you select a variation pattern with a short variation time (variation pattern that does not perform reach production) instead of selecting a variation pattern with a long variation time good.

[Example of variation pattern selection table at the time of jackpot]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a big hit variation pattern selection table.
This selection table is a table used at the time of a big hit (fluctuation pattern defining means).
Also, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "fluctuation pattern number" are stored in sets of 1 byte each in order from the head address. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is not distinguished by the type of jackpot (winning pattern), but the variation pattern may be determined by referring to a dedicated variation pattern selection table for each type of jackpot.

The "comparison value" includes a plurality of stepwise different values "101", "201", "211", "221", "231", "235", "241", "243", "245", "247", "249", "251", "253", "255 (FFH)" are provided, and "61" to "74" of "fluctuation pattern number" for each "comparison value" is assigned.

Variation pattern numbers "61" to "63" correspond to variation patterns that are hits by performing super reach effects after pseudo continuous notice effects (pseudo 3 to 1), and variation pattern number "64" corresponds to super. It corresponds to the variation pattern that hits after the reach production.

In addition, the variation pattern numbers "65" to "67" correspond to the variation patterns in which the long reach effect is performed after the pseudo continuous notice effect (pseudo 3 to 1), and the variation pattern number "68" is , It corresponds to the variation pattern that hits after the long reach production.

Furthermore, the variation pattern numbers "69" to "71" correspond to variation patterns in which the ready-to-win effect is performed after the pseudo continuous notice effect (pseudo 3 to 1), and the variation pattern number "72" is It corresponds to the variation pattern that hits after the reach production. The reach production here corresponds to the normal reach production.

Furthermore, the variation pattern numbers "73" and "74" correspond to the variation pattern that becomes a hit when a fixed ready-to-win effect (for example, all-rotation ready-to-win effect etc.) is performed after the pseudo continuous advance notice effect (pseudo 4). .

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the acquired variation pattern determination random number value with the "comparison value" in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, it corresponds to the comparison value. Select a variation pattern number (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", when compared with the first comparison value "101", the random number value exceeds the comparison value, so the main control CPU72 determines the next comparison value " 201” and the random number. In this case, since the random number value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects "62" as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[See Figure 17: Special symbol variation pre-processing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes other setting processing at the time of the big hit. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H ) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time reduction state transition means, time reduction function activation means, advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means).

Also, in the process of step S2414, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (jackpot symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the jackpot stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of a big hit) together with a stop symbol command (at the time of a big hit). These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing at the time of a small hit will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes small hit stop symbol determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol at the time of the small win (stop symbol number at the time of the small win) based on the big hit symbol random number. Here, similarly, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number and the type of the winning symbol at the time of the small win is defined in advance in the special symbol selection table at the time of the small win (winning type defining means). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number is used to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72 to determine the winning symbol at the time of the small hit, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Election design at the time of small hit]
In the present embodiment, there is only one type of winning pattern at the time of a small win, ie, "one time open small winning pattern". However, in addition to this, for example, other types such as "twice open small winning symbol" and "three times open small winning symbol" may be prepared. The "small hit" as a result of the internal lottery does not trigger the subsequent state to change to the "high probability state" or "time reduction state", so the "2 rounds (2 It is possible to provide a “one-time open small winning pattern” without being bound by the regulation of “more than once open)”.

Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection means ). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variable time to the variable timer, and sets the value of the stop display time to the stop symbol display timer. In this embodiment, it is possible to select a reach variation pattern in the case of a small hit, or to select a variation pattern equivalent to that in normal variation.

Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes other setting processing at the time of a small hit. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop design (small hit design) by the first special design display device 34 or the second special design display device 35 based on the small hit stop design number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects variation pattern data based on the variation pattern number (when lost/when hit). In addition, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol fluctuation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 . Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a variation start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . This fluctuation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol fluctuation process (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Fig. 14: Processing during special symbol fluctuation, processing during special symbol stop display]
In the special symbol fluctuation process, the main control CPU72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter, and then changes the value of the timer counter according to the passage of time (clock pulse count or interrupt counter value). Decrement. Then, the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display of the special symbol until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. Then, when the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display process (step S4000) to the next jump destination.

Also, in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the stop display of the special symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (steps S2404, S2407 and S2410 in FIG. 17). Also, the main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time during the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 erases the symbol fluctuation flag.

[Special symbol storage area shift process]
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of special symbol storage area shift processing. In the previous special symbol variation pre-processing, if the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than "0" (step S2100 in FIG. 17: Yes), the main control CPU72 executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S2210: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the oldest one in the current working memory corresponds to the first special symbol. That is, if the memory area of the RAM 76 is accessed, and the oldest working memory among them corresponds to the second special symbol instead of the first special symbol (No), the main control CPU 72 next The process advances to step S2212.

Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 designates the second special symbol as the special symbol to shift the storage area. This designation is performed by setting, for example, "02H" as the target symbol designation value.

Step S2214: On the other hand, if the oldest working memory corresponds to the first special symbol (step S2210: Yes), the main control CPU72 designates the first special symbol as the special symbol to shift the storage area. . The designation in this case is performed, for example, by setting "01H" as the target symbol designation value.

Step S2216: The main control CPU72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM76 for the target special symbol specified in either step S2212 or step S2214. It should be noted that the specific contents of the processing are as already described in the previous special symbol variation preprocessing.

Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the working memory counter for the target special symbol. For example, if the object to shift the memory area this time is the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

Step S2220: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the "variation start working memory number" from the value of the working memory counter after the subtraction. In addition, here, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, after adding the value of the working memory counter, the "number of working memories at the start of fluctuation" may be set.

Step S2222: In addition, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special symbol for which the storage area of this time is to be shifted is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: If the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the effect command when the working memory number is reduced with respect to the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a command of one word length, but its configuration is in contrast to the above-described "effect command when the number of working memories increases". That is, the working memory number decrease effect command is a value of the lower byte (eg, "00H" to "03H") representing the number of working memories after the decrease with respect to the preceding value (eg, "BCH") of the upper byte representing the command type. ”) is added, and an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption” is added (logical OR) to the value of the lower byte. Therefore, for the lower byte, the addition value "10H" is logically summed, and the second digit becomes "1". become a thing. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is "13H", it means that the number of working memories up to the previous time "4" (the command notation is "14H") has decreased by one, resulting in the current number of working memories being "3" (command The notation indicates that it has become "13H"). Similarly, if the lower byte is "12H" to "10H", it is the result of the previous working memory number "3" to "1" (command notation is "13H" to "11H") decreasing by one. , indicates that the current number of working memories is "2" to "0" (command notation is "12H" to "10H"). It should be noted that the preceding value "BCH" is a value indicating that the current production command is the working memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S2226: In addition, when the object of this time is the first special symbol (step S2222: No), the main control CPU 72 sets the production command when the working memory number is reduced with respect to the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as above except that the preceding value is a value (for example, "BBH") indicating that it is a working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes effect command output processing. This processing is for transmitting to the effect control device 124 the effect command set at the previous step S2224 or step S2226 (storage number notifying means).
After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 17).

[Processing during special symbol stop display]
Next, FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the process during special symbol stop display. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

Step S4200: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has expired, based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet expired (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) and repeats the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has expired (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command and a stop display time end command. The symbol stop command and the stop display time end command are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Also, the main control CPU 72 erases the symbol-fluctuation flag here. The "stop display time end command" is a command indicating that the stop display time of the special symbols has ended (elapsed).

Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag value (01H) is set. If the jackpot flag value (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When elected]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to "variable winning device management process at the time of big hit". Note that the main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various functions to non-operation in this processing. Specifically, the probability variation function is deactivated, and the time reduction function is deactivated. As a result, before the special game (big role) is started, the state is shifted to the low-probability non-time reduction state.

Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets "big win start (during jackpot game)" as an internal state flag for control. In addition, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the continuous operation count status according to the type of the jackpot symbol. For example, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "10 round probability variable symbol 1, 2", a value corresponding to "10 rounds" is set in the continuous operation count status. Further, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "8 round probability variable symbol", a value representing "8 rounds" is set in the continuous operation count status. Furthermore, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "6 round probability variable symbol", a value representing "6 rounds" is set in the continuous operation count status. Furthermore, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "4 round probability variable symbol" or "4 round normal symbol", a value representing "4 rounds" is set in the continuous operation count status. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "2 round probability variable symbol", a value representing "2 rounds" is set in the continuous operation count status. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a state command indicating that the jackpot is in progress. A state command indicating that the jackpot is in progress is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S4500: Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation count command. The continuous operation count command can be generated based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17). For example, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "10 round probability variable symbol 1, 2", the continuous operation count command is generated as a value representing "10 rounds". Further, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "8 round probability variable symbol", the continuous operation count command is generated as a value representing "8 rounds". Furthermore, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "6 round probability variable symbol", the continuous operation count command is generated as a value representing "6 rounds". Furthermore, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "4 round probability variable symbol" or "4 round normal symbol", the continuous operation count command is generated as a value representing "4 rounds". Further, when the type of the jackpot symbol is "2 round probability variable symbol", the continuous operation count command is generated as a value representing "2 rounds". The generated continuous actuation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not elected]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the time of the big hit.
That is, when the main control CPU 72 determines that the jackpot flag value (01H) is not set in step S4300 (No), then step S4600 is executed.

Step S4600: The main control CPU72 then checks whether or not the small hit flag value (01H) is set. Then, the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set, and if it is simply a loss (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the address of the special symbol variation pre-processing as the jump destination address of the jump table.

Step S4605: On the other hand, if the small hit flag value (01H) is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the small hit variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table. set.

Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU72 sets "small hit start (during small hit)" as an internal state flag for control. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a state command indicating that the small hit is in progress. The state command indicating that the small hit is in progress is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the number cutting counter. In the "high-probability state" and the "short-time state", the respective counter values are set in the probability variable count area and the time-saving count area of the RAM 76, respectively. In the present embodiment, a so-called variable number-of-cuts probability function is adopted, so when shifting to the "high-probability time reduction state", the number-of-cuts counter for the high-probability state is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100 times), A number cutting counter for the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). Also, when shifting to the "low-probability time reduction state", the number-of-times cutting counter for the high-probability state is not set, and the number-of-times cutting counter for the time reduction state is set to a predetermined value (eg, 100 times).

Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the number of cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the number cut counter value is not 0 (No), after generating a number cut counter value command, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the number-of-times counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cutting counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the value of the number cutting counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets the flag when the multiple cut function is activated. In this embodiment, when shifting to the "high-probability time reduction state", the counter for the high-probability state and the time-reduction state is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100 times). A variable function activation flag and a time reduction function activation flag.

Also, when transitioning to the "low-probability time reduction state", the time reduction counter for the time reduction state is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100 times), so only the time reduction function activation flag is reset. . As a result, the time shortening state or the high probability state ends after the special symbol is stopped and displayed. When the above procedures are finished, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This configuration includes a group of subroutines for processing (step S1240).

Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are performed by the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 34 as already described. Special symbol display device 35, normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a Generate and output a drive signal to be applied to each LED It is a process to

The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation count display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the gaming state display device . First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU72 controls lighting of the probability change state display lamp 38d and the time reduction state display lamp 38e according to the value of the probability change function operation flag or the time reduction function operation flag. For example, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, if the probability variation function operation flag is set to a value (01H), the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38d. It should be noted that the probability variation state display lamp 38d continues to light until a jackpot game relating to special symbols is started, or until the probability variation function is turned off after the variation display of the special symbols is performed a specified number of times. Displayed (turned off). On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU72 turns on the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38e regardless of whether the power is turned on. to output Furthermore, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the firing position designation lamp 38f according to the special game management status. For example, when the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is activated by a big win game or a small win game, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the launch position designation lamp 38f. . In addition, if the value (01H) is set to the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f in addition to the time reduction state display lamp 38e. . It should be noted that the firing position designation lamp 38f, when transitioning to the "time reduction state" through the jackpot game, lights up from the start of the jackpot game to the end of the "time reduction state", and turns off when the "time reduction state" ends ( OFF).

In addition, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the jackpot type display lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c in the continuous operation count display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 generates lighting signals (common output data) for the jackpot type display lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c based on the value of the continuous operation count status. At this time, the target for outputting the lighting signal is the combination of the display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c corresponding to the jackpot symbol specified by the value of the number of continuous operation status. For example, if the value of the continuous operation count status specifies "10 rounds", the main control CPU 72 controls the lamps corresponding to the lighting pattern representing "10 rounds" (for example, all the indicator lamps 38a, 38b, 38c lamp) to generate a turn-on signal. Also, if the value of the continuous operation count status specifies "2 rounds", the main control CPU 72 generates a lighting signal for the lamp (for example, only the lamp 38a) corresponding to the lighting pattern representing "2 rounds". . Since the three display lamps 38a, 38b and 38c can display six different lighting patterns, it is possible to correspond to the big hits for each of the five rounds of the present embodiment. The details of the lighting pattern corresponding to the number of rounds are preferably displayed around the display lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c in order to clearly inform the player.

[Variable winning device management process at the time of big hit]
Next, the details of the variable winning device management process at the time of big hit will be described. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of variable winning device management processing at the time of a big hit. The variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit includes the game process selection process at the time of the big win (step S5100), the process of opening the pattern for opening the big winning prize at the time of the big win (step S5200), the process of opening and closing the big winning opening at the time of the big win (step S5300), and the big win at the time of the big win. This configuration includes a subroutine group of winning opening closing processing (step S5400) and jackpot end processing (step S5500).

Step S5100: In the jackpot game process selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the jackpot time variable winning device management process to the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening/closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 has not yet started, the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening pattern setting process at the time of the next jump as the next jump destination. (Step S5200) is selected. On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of the big hit has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the big winning (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and opens and closes the big winning opening at the time of the big hit. If the operation process is completed, the big winning opening closing process (step S5400) at the time of big hit is selected as the next jump destination. In addition, when the big winning opening opening/closing operation process and the big winning opening closing process at the time of the big hit are repeatedly executed for the set number of consecutive operations (the number of rounds), the main control CPU72 selects the next jump destination as the ending process at the time of the big win ( Step S5500) is selected. Each process will be described in more detail below.

[Big winning opening pattern setting process at the time of big hit]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of big winning. This processing is for setting conditions such as the number of opening and closing operations of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit and the time for each opening. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes symbol-specific open pattern selection processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72, according to the winning pattern of this time, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the number of times of opening each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, the number of counts in one round (maximum number of prizes), and the operating pattern of the variable probability area solenoid 99 is selected. The opening pattern of the big winning opening for each winning symbol, the operation pattern of the variable probability region solenoid 99, and the interval time between rounds are as described in the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big win shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. . In addition, the number of counts (maximum number of winnings) in one round is basically about 10, but winnings rarely occur during an extremely short time (about 0.1 second). not, but extremely difficult).

Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of rounds to be executed in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning pattern selected in the jackpot stop pattern determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17). Specifically, if "10 round probability variable design" is selected as the winning design, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 10 times. Also, if the "8 round probability variable design" is selected as the winning design, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 8 times. Furthermore, if the "6 round probability variable design" is selected as the winning design, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 6 times. Furthermore, if the "4 round probability variable symbol" or "4 round normal symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 4 times. In addition, if the "2 round probability variable design" is selected as the winning design, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 2 times. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, using the corresponding value on the program.

Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU72, based on the large winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variable area solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204, the opening timer at the time of the big hit and the probability variable area timer (counting the opening time of the probability variable area timer). The value of the timer set here becomes the opening time of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 and the opening time of the probability variable area. In addition, if a time of about 20.0 to 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the opening timer and the probability variable region timer at the time of the big hit, the opening time is the time when the ball enters the big winning opening during one opening. This is sufficient time for passage through the area to occur easily (for example, the time for 10 or more game balls to be launched by the launch control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or longer). On the other hand, if 0.1 second is set as the value of the opening timer at the time of the big hit and the variable probability area timer, the opening time does not mean that it is impossible to enter the big winning hole or pass through the variable probability area during one opening. In both cases, it is a short time (for example, shorter than 1 second, preferably shorter than the game ball shooting interval by the shooting control board set 174) that rarely occurs (is difficult).

Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU72, based on the large winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variable region solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204, the interval timer at the time of the big hit and the probability variable region interval timer (the probability variable region is temporarily set a timer that counts the waiting time to close. The value of the timer set here is the waiting time between rounds during the big hit or the temporary closing time of the variable probability area.

Step S5212: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the big hit, and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big win (FIG. 25).

[Big winning opening opening and closing operation processing at the time of big hit]
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a big hit. This process is for controlling the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit. The procedure will be described below.

Step S5301: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big winning opening interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it is possible to confirm whether or not the large winning opening interval timer is counting down by confirming whether or not the large winning opening interval timer set in step S5314 below is already in operation. can.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the big winning opening interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the big winning opening interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5302.

Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening. Specifically, based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big win shown in FIG. As a result, the first variable prize winning device 30 or the second variable prize winning device 31 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

Step S5303: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the countdown of the opening timer set in the big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 26) is executed.

Step S5303a: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the variable probability area interval timer is counting down. Specifically, by checking whether the probability variable region interval timer set in the following step S5314 is already in operation, it is possible to confirm whether the probability variable region interval timer is counting down.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the probability variable area interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the probability variable area interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5304.

Step S5304: The main control CPU72 executes probability variable area open processing. Specifically, based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. As a result, the variable probability area blade member 31 d is opened, and the game ball can be guided to the variable probability area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 .

Step S5305: Next, the main control CPU72 executes probability variable area timer countdown processing. In this process, the countdown of the probability variable area timer set in the big winning opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 26) is executed.

Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time for the big winning opening has ended. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. to run.

Step S5307a: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the variable probability area open time has ended. Specifically, check whether the value of the probability variable region timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5308. Execute.

On the other hand, if the value of the probability variable region timer is 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5307b.

Step S5307b: Execute probability variable region closing processing. Specifically, the process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the solenoid 99 for the probability variable region is executed. As a result, the variable probability region blade member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the variable probability region arranged inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes winning ball count processing. In this process, the number of game balls winning the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 (the first or second big winning port during opening) is counted during the opening time. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the count based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 within the open time.

Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) allowed per opening (one round in the jackpot). If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit. Then, when the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit is executed next, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the big hit at the present stage, so the main control CPU 72 repeats the procedure of steps S5301 to S5310. do.

If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time for the big winning opening has ended (Yes), or if it is confirmed that the count number has reached a predetermined number in step S5310 (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. .

Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first big winning opening solenoid 90 or the second big winning opening solenoid 97 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 shifts from the open state to the closed state.

Step S5313: The main control CPU72 executes the variable probability area closing process. Specifically, the process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the solenoid 99 for the probability variable region is executed. As a result, the variable probability region blade member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the variable probability region arranged inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 counts down the big winning opening interval timer and the probability variable area interval timer set in the big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 in FIG. 26).

Step S5315: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big winning opening interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the large winning opening interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the large winning opening interval timer has not become 0 or less (No), the main control The CPU 72 returns to the end address of the variable winning device management process (FIG. 25) at the time of big hit. Then, when the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the big hit is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the top step S5301 and immediately executes the step S5314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the big winning opening interval timer after the countdown process has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5318.

Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the open number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the open number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, ``the number of times set in the current round'' is determined by, for example, ``opening the first variable prize winning device 30 or the second variable prize winning device 31 a plurality of times in one round during the jackpot''. This is to correspond to the open pattern. In this embodiment, such an opening pattern is not adopted, and the "number of times set in the current round" is set to once in each round. Therefore, in each round during the big hit game, the counter value reaches the set number of times with one opening and closing operation (Yes), so the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322 next.

On the other hand, if a pattern is adopted in which opening and closing operations are repeated multiple times within one round, the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening operation (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit, since the jump destination is set to the big winning opening opening and closing operation process at the time of the big hit at the present stage, the procedure from step S5301 to step S5320 is repeatedly executed. do. As a result, the opening counter is incremented in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322.

Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process at the time of the big hit, and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit. Then, when the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit is executed next, the main control CPU 72 next executes the big winning opening closing process at the time of the big hit.

[Big winning opening closing process at the time of big hit]
FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening closing process at the time of a big hit. This big winning opening closing process at the time of a big hit is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 or ending the operation. The procedure will be described below.

Step S5402: The main control CPU72 increments the round number counter. As a result, for example, the first round is completed, and the value of the round number counter is "1" at the stage toward the second round.

Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented round number counter has reached the set execution round number. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the incremented round number counter value (1 to 15), and if the value is less than the set execution round number (1 to 15 after subtracting 1) (No) , then step S5405 is executed.

Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current round number based on the received round number command.

Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the big hit.

Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit.

When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit, in the game process selection process at the time of the big win (step S5100 in FIG. 25), the main control CPU 72 performs the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the next jump, which is the next jump destination. to run. After the execution of the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 executes the closing process of the big winning opening at the time of the big hit again after executing the big winning opening closing process at the time of the big hit, and repeatedly executes steps S5402 to S5408. do. Thus, the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is continuously performed until the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of rounds to be executed (10 times, etc.).

When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

Step S5410, step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU72 resets the round number counter (=0), the next jump destination is set to end processing at the time of the big hit.

Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit. As a result, next time the main control CPU 72 executes the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit, the end process at the time of the big hit is selected this time.

[End processing at the time of jackpot]
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of end processing at the time of a big hit. This end processing at the time of the big win is for preparing the conditions for ending the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of the big win. An example procedure will be described below.

Step S5501: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot end time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial value to the jackpot end time timer, and then counts down the timer (each time this module is called) with the passage of time.

Step S5502: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the jackpot end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the jackpot end time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the jackpot end time has not passed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 terminates this module and returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 25) at the time of the big hit.

After that, when the value of the jackpot end time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the jackpot end time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5503 and subsequent steps.

Step S5503, step S5504: The main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit game state ends in the control processing of the main control CPU 72 . Also, the main control CPU 72 erases "big hit" from the internal state flag here, and declares the end of the big win as an internal state on the control process. The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the continuous operation count status.

Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the probability variation function activation flag value (01H) is set. This flag is set in the previous switch input event processing (step S28 in FIG. 10).

Step S5508: If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the number of times of probability variation (eg 100 times). The value of the set probability variation frequency is stored in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76, for example, and becomes the frequency cutting counter value. The number of probability fluctuations set here is the upper limit number of fluctuations (internal lottery) of special symbols in the subsequent game in a high probability state. In this embodiment, since a substantial upper limit is set for the high-probability state, there are cases where winning results are not obtained in the high-probability state and the state returns to the low-probability state (so-called variable number-of-counts). In addition, if the value of the probability variation function operation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S5508.

Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the time reduction function activation flag value (01H) is set. This flag is set at the time of the big hit and other setting processing (step S2414 in FIG. 17) during the preceding special symbol variation preprocessing.

Step S5512: And, when the value of the time reduction function operation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the number of times of time reduction (for example, 100 times). If the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set, the main control CPU72 sets 100 times as the number of times of time reduction (high probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means), and the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set If not, 100 times are set as the number of time reduction (low probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means). The set value of the number of times of time saving is stored in the time saving count area of the RAM 76 . The time saving frequency set here becomes the upper limit frequency for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. In addition, if the value of the time reduction function operation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S5512.

Step S5514: Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, in accordance with the reset of the jackpot flag or the end of the big win, a state designation command representing "normal" as the game state is generated. Also, if the probability variation function operation flag is set, a state designation command representing "high probability" is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function operation flag is set, the internal state is "time reduction ” is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S5516: After the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening pattern setting process at the time of the big hit.

Step S5518: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation pre-process. After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of the big hit.

[Variable winning device management process at the time of small hit]
FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of a variable winning device management process at the time of a small hit.
Small-hit time variable winning device management processing includes small-hit time game process selection processing (step S6100), small-hit time big winning prize opening pattern setting processing (step S6200), small-hit time big winning prize opening/closing operation processing (step S6300). , a subroutine group of small-hit big winning opening closing process (step S6400) and small-hit end process (step S6500).

Step S6100: In the small hit game process selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S6200 to S6500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process at the time of the small hit as the return destination address in the stack pointer. . Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening/closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 has not yet started, the main control CPU 72 selects the small winning big winning opening pattern setting process (step S6200) as the next jump destination. do. On the other hand, if the small-hit large winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the small-hitting large winning opening opening/closing operation process (step S6300) as the next jump destination, If the winning opening opening/closing operation process is completed, the small winning opening closing process (step S6400) is selected as the next jump destination. In addition, when the small-hit large winning opening opening/closing operation process and the small-hitting large winning opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of consecutive operations, the main control CPU 72 selects the next jump destination as the small-hitting end process (step S6500). Each process will be described in more detail below.

[Processing for setting the pattern of opening the big winning opening at the time of the small hit]
FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process. This processing is for setting conditions such as the number of opening and closing operations of the first variable winning device 30 at the time of a small hit and the time for each opening. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S6212: The main control CPU 72 sets the "small hit opening pattern". In the case of this embodiment, as for the "minor hit opening pattern", for example, opening patterns of "open for 0.1 second" are set for the first time and the second time, respectively. Since there is no concept of "round" for the "small hit", the "open pattern" is also written as "first release" and "second release".

Step S6214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of openings of the large winning opening to, for example, two times, based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S6212. The release count set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

Step S6216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hit opening timer. The value of the timer set here is the opening time per operation when the first variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, 0.1 second is set as the value of the small win opening timer. ) for a short period of time (for example, less than 1 second, preferably less than the interval between shots of game balls by the launcher unit).

Step S6218: The main control CPU72 sets an interval timer at the time of a small hit. The value of the timer set here is the standby time for each opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 a plurality of times at the time of a small win, and this timer value is set to, for example, about 2 seconds.

Step S6220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a small hit, and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of a small win (FIG. 30). Then, the main control CPU 72 next executes the small winning big winning opening opening/closing operation process (step S6300).

[Big winning opening opening and closing operation processing at the time of small hit]
FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a small hit. This processing is for controlling the opening/closing operation of the first variable prize winning device 30 at the time of a small hit. The procedure will be described below.

Step S6301: The main control CPU 72 checks whether the interval timer is counting down. Specifically, by checking whether the interval timer set in step S6314 below is already in operation, it is possible to check whether the interval timer is counting down.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6314. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6302.

Step S6302: The main control CPU 72 opens the first big winning hole. Specifically, it outputs a drive signal to be applied to the first big winning opening solenoid 90 . As a result, the first variable prize winning device 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

Step S6304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the countdown of the opening timer set in the previous small winning opening pattern setting process (step S6216 in FIG. 31) is executed.

Step S6306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next steps S6308. to run.

Step S6308: The main control CPU 72 executes winning ball count processing. In this process, the number of game balls that have won the first variable winning device 30 (the first big winning opening during opening) is counted within the opening time. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the count based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 within the open time.

Step S6310: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) permissible per opening (one opening at the time of a small win). If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the small hit variable winning device management process (FIG. 30). Then, when the variable winning device management process at the time of the small hit is executed next, the jump destination is set to the large winning opening opening and closing operation process at the time of the small hit at the present stage, so the main control CPU 72 performs the procedure of steps S6301 to S6310. Execute repeatedly.

If it is determined that the opening time has ended in step S6306 (Yes), or if it is confirmed that the count number has reached a predetermined number in step S6310 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6312. Here, since the value of the open timer is set to a short time for opening at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 normally performs step S6310 before confirming that the count number has reached a predetermined number. In most cases, it is determined in S6306 that the open time has ended.

Step S6312: The main control CPU 72 closes the first big winning opening. Specifically, the output of the driving signal applied to the first big winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

Step S6314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the big winning opening pattern setting process (step S6218 in FIG. 31) at the time of the small hit.

Step S6315: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the interval timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 is variable during the small hit Return to the end address of the winning device management process (FIG. 30). Then, when the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a small hit is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the first step S6301 and immediately executes step S6314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the interval timer after the countdown process has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6316.

Step S6316: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process at the time of a small hit, and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of a small hit. Then, when the small-hit time variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 next executes the small-hit time big winning opening closing process.

[Large winning opening closing process at the time of small hit]
FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for closing the big winning opening at the time of a small hit. This small-hit big winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or ending the operation. The procedure will be described below.

Step S6412: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter.

Step S6414: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the open number counter after incrementing has reached the set open number. The number of openings is set in the previous big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6214 in FIG. 31). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6416.

Step S6416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a small hit.
Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the small hit variable winning device management process (FIG. 30).

When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes the next jump destination big winning opening opening/closing operation process in the small winning game process selection process (step S6100 in FIG. 30). to run. Then, after executing the small winning big winning opening opening and closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the small winning big winning opening closing process again, until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of openings (twice). , the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed.

When the actual number of times of opening at the time of the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S6414: Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6418.

Step S6418, step S6420: In this case, when the main control CPU72 resets the opening number counter (=0), the next jump destination is set to end processing at the time of a small hit.

Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the small hit variable winning device management process (FIG. 30). As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process at the time of the small hit is selected this time.

[End processing at the time of small hit]
FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the end processing at the time of a small hit. This end processing at the time of a small win is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the first variable winning device 30 at the time of a small win. An example procedure will be described below.

Step S6502: The main control CPU72 executes a small hit end time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial value to the small hit end time timer, and then counts down the timer with the passage of time (each time this module is called).

Step S6504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the end time of the small hit has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the small hit end time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the small hit end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the small hit variable winning device management process (FIG. 30).

After that, when the value of the small hit end time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the small hit end time has passed (Yes), and executes step S6506 and subsequent steps.

Steps S6506, S6508: The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H), erases "small hit" from the internal state flag, and terminates the small hit game. It should be noted that in the case of a small win, such a procedure is merely for the purpose of clearing the flag, especially since the internal conditioning device is not activated.

Step S6510: After the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening pattern setting process at the time of the small hit.

Step S6512: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the small hit variable winning device management process.

[Game Flow (Part 1)]
FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the game flow developed when the normal mode corresponds to the "4 round normal symbol" or the "4 round probability variable symbol".
When a game is started with the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from the [F1] normal mode. In the "normal mode", the winning probability of special symbols is "low probability state", and the winning probability of normal symbols is "low probability state". In this way, the [F1] normal mode is a "low-probability non-time-reduction state". progressing.

[F1] In the normal mode, if you win the jackpot of [F2] "4 round normal pattern", [F3] 4 round jackpot game (battle bonus) is executed, [F4] you are defeated in the battle of the production during the important role. , [F5] Shift to coast mode.

[F5] Coast mode is a low-probability time reduction state. [F5] If no winning result is obtained in the coast mode and the [F6] special symbols fluctuate 100 times, the mode shifts to [F1] normal mode.

[F1] In the normal mode, when [F7] "4 round probability variation pattern" jackpot is won, [F3] 4 round jackpot game (battle bonus) is executed.

Then, [F8] If the game ball passes through the probability variable area in the first round of the 4-round big hit game (if V wins), [F9] Win the battle during the big role, and move to [F10] Fireworks Rush do.

[F10] Fireworks Rush is a high-probability time reduction state. [F10] If no winning result is obtained in the [F10] Fireworks Rush, and [F11] the special symbols fluctuate 100 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

On the other hand, [F12] Although it corresponds to "4 round probability variation pattern", if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the first round of the big hit game (if V does not win), [F4] production during the big role After losing the battle, switch to [F5] Coast Mode.

[Game Flow (Part 2)]
FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the game flow developed when "10 round probability variable symbols 1, 2" or "2 to 8 round probability variable symbols" is applied in the fireworks rush or coast mode.

[F5] When a jackpot of [G1] ``10 round variable probability symbols 1, 2'' is won in coast mode or [F10] fireworks rush, [G2] 10 round jackpot game (special bonus) is executed.

Then, [G3] When the game ball passes through the variable probability region in the first round of the 10-round big win game (when V wins), after the big win game ends, [F10] shifts to fireworks rush.

On the other hand, [G5] Although it corresponds to "10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2", if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the first round of the big hit game (if V does not win), the end of the big hit game After that, [F5] shifts to the coast mode.

[F5] When the jackpot of [G10] ``2nd to 8th round probability variable pattern'' is won in the coast mode or [F10] fireworks rush, [G11] 2nd to 8th round jackpot game (normal bonus effect) is executed.

Then, [G12] When the game ball passes through the variable probability area in the first round of the 2-8 round jackpot game (when V wins), after the jackpot game ends, [F10] shifts to fireworks rush.

On the other hand, [G14] Although it corresponds to "2 to 8 round probability variation pattern", if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the first round of the big hit game (if V does not win), after the end of the big hit game [F5] Switch to coast mode.

It should be noted that the game flow described above is an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all game flows.

[Example of production image]
Next, several examples of effect images actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As described above, when the jackpot internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. (symbol display means). However, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol themselves are lighting/blinking display by the 7-segment LED, they lack visual appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, a variable display performance using performance symbols is performed.

The production pattern includes, for example, left production pattern, middle production pattern, and right production pattern, and these are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each of the production patterns is designed as a picture card with characters attached thereto, for example, along with the numbers "1" to "9". Here, the left effect pattern, the middle effect pattern, and the right effect pattern all form a pattern row in which the numbers "9" to "1" are arranged in descending order. Such a pattern row is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left area, the middle area, and the right area on the screen. Here, the performance symbols having numbers ``3'' and ``7'' are red, the performance symbols having even numbers are blue, and the performance symbols having odd numbers other than ``3'' and ``7'' are green. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of internal lottery and the degree of expectation of high probability state transition etc. by the color of the production pattern.

FIG. 37 is a series of diagrams showing examples of effect images corresponding to variable display and stop display of special symbols. It should be noted that here, regarding the variation of the special symbols at the time of non-winning (lost), an example of a variable display effect and a stop display effect (result display effect) performed using the effect symbols is shown. This variable display effect is performed during the period from when the special symbol (here, it is the first special symbol, but may be the second special symbol) starts the variable display until the stop display (including the fixed stop) is performed. It corresponds to a series of productions. In addition, the stop display effect is a effect showing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time as a combination of effect symbols. Here, before describing the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the variable display effect and the stop display effect for each variation adopted in the present embodiment will be described first.

[Before change display]
(A) in FIG. 37: For example, in the state before the first special symbol starts to change (the state in which the demonstration effect is not in progress), a row of three effect symbols is largely displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. At this time, along with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed.

[Memory display effect]
In addition, in the pre-variation display area X1 at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers representing the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (reference signs M1 and M2 are attached in the figure) are displayed. ing. The numbers of these markers M1 and M2 displayed respectively represent the working memory numbers of the first special design and the second special design (the number of displays of the first special design working memory lamps 34a and the second special design working memory lamps 35a). The displayed number increases or decreases in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game.

In order to facilitate visual discrimination, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, for example, as a circle (o), and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed, for example, as a heart. is displayed in the form of In the illustrated example, all four markers M1 are illuminated to indicate that the working memory number of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are hidden (indicated by broken lines). indicates that the working memory number of the second special symbol is 0 (memory display effect).

Further, during the variable display of the performance symbols, for example, a fourth symbol (reference symbols Z1 and Z2 are attached in the figure) is displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 . The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are "fourth effect symbols" following the left, middle and right effect symbols, and are variably displayed in synchronism with the variable display of the effect symbols. The fourth patterns Z1 and Z2 are simply colored marks (for example, a figure of "□"), and by changing the display color, for example, a variable display can be expressed. The fourth design Z1 corresponds to the first special design, and the fourth design Z2 corresponds to the second special design.

Further, the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the failure. This is for objectively clarifying that the stop display effect is performed correctly and that the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is not "lost" but actually "4 rounds big hit" or "10 rounds big hit", the fourth pattern in the corresponding mode (for example, blue display color, red display color, etc.) Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variation display effect start]
(B) in FIG. 37: For example, in synchronism with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, three symbol rows scroll and fluctuate on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 to start the variable display effect (symbol effect means of execution). That is, in synchronism with the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are vertically scrolled (flowed) within the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 42 so as to be variably displayed. The performance begins. Also, the markers M1 and M2 are displayed in the pre-change display area X1 of the belt-like portion in the lower portion of the liquid crystal display 42 before the start of the change, but are displayed in the lower left portion of the liquid crystal display 42 after the start of the change. It moves to the display area X2 during fluctuation by the pedestal image being displayed, and continues to be displayed until the fluctuation of the special pattern (effect pattern) is stopped and displayed (stored image display maintenance effect). In addition, in the figure, the variable display of the production pattern is simply indicated by a downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, individual production patterns are displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), so that the background image (background image) of the production pattern is displayed in a state that is easy to see on the display screen. It is

The background image in this case is, for example, a scene in which a female character dressed in a yukata is sitting on a bench and relaxing as if enjoying the cool evening breeze. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in presentation is, for example, the "normal mode". In this embodiment, the "normal mode" corresponds to a normal state in which the time reduction function is inactive and the probability variation function is also inactive. In addition, various modes are provided for effects, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (state display effect execution means). The difference between these modes corresponds to an internal "time reduction state" or to a "high probability state". Although not particularly illustrated here, after that, for example, an image of a character, an item, or the like may be displayed on the display screen to perform the notice effect.

In addition, during the variable display of the production patterns, the fourth pattern Z1 is displayed in a variable manner on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth pattern Z1 expresses the variable display by changing the display color.

[Left pattern stop]
(C) in FIG. 37: For example, when a certain amount of time (approximately half of the variation time) has passed, the left effect symbol first stops varying. In this example, it indicates that the effect symbol representing the number "8" has stopped on the left side of the screen. Note that illustration of the background image is omitted here (same hereafter).

[Example of production when the number of working memories is reduced]
Here, as shown in FIG. 37(B), the working memory number of the first special symbol decreases by one with the start of fluctuation, and accordingly the number of displayed markers M1 increases. has been reduced by one. For example, assuming that the number of working memories has been four so far, only one of the earliest (oldest) memory number display in the marker M1 is moved to the changing display area X2, and the effects consumed by the internal lottery are combined. done. As a result, it is possible to teach the player that the number of working memories has been consumed with respect to the first special symbol.

In the example of (C) in FIG. 37, the marker M1, which was at the top in the order of storage, moves to the changing display region X2, and as a result, there are three remaining markers to be displayed in the pre-change display region X1. An effect is produced in which the three remaining markers M1 on the screen are shifted one by one in one direction (to the left in this case). As a result, the before-and-after relationship of the change in the number of working memories is accurately expressed on the production, and the player is told that "the working memory is consumed and one is reduced" or "the working memory is consumed and the special symbol is used." is fluctuating" can be intuitively and easily understood.

[Right production pattern stop]
(D) in FIG. 37: Following the left performance design, the right performance design stops changing thereafter. In this example, it indicates that the effect symbol representing the number "3" has stopped at the middle position of the screen. At this point, it has already been determined that the reach state will not occur, so it is almost clear visually that this fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. It should be noted that reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded here. The "sliding pattern" is, for example, once the production pattern representing the number "7" stops, then the pattern row slides by one pattern and the production pattern representing the number "8" stops, thereby developing into a reach. It is to do. Alternatively, after the production pattern representing the number "9" stops, the pattern row slides in the opposite direction by one pattern, and the production pattern representing the number "8" stops, thereby developing into a reach. be. In addition, for example, after a performance pattern representing a completely different number such as "5" temporarily stops, a character appears on the screen and the right performance symbol row is changed again, representing the number "8". There is also a pattern that the production pattern stops and develops into reach.

[Stop display effect]
(E) in FIG. 37: Synchronizing with the stop display of the first special symbol, the last medium effect symbol is stopped. If the result of the internal lottery this time is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (losing) mode, the effect symbols are similarly stopped and displayed in a non-winning (losing) mode. will be That is, in the example shown in the drawing, it indicates that the effect symbol representing the number "1" has stopped at the middle position of the screen, and in this case, the effect symbol combination is "8"-"1"-"3". Since it is a deviation, it is expressed in the production that this change corresponds to a normal "loss". At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stop-displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the loss.

Further, when the stop display effect is performed, the marker M1 that has been moved to the changing display area X2 and continued to be displayed is also hidden. Therefore, it is possible to intuitively and easily teach the player that "variation of the special symbols has ended".

The above is an example of the variable display effect and the stop display effect (at the time of non-winning) performed using the effect symbol for each variation. Through such an effect, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of anticipation for winning, and to clearly teach the result of the internal lottery in the effect.

In addition, the above example is for the non-winning time, but when the big win (winning) is made, after the ready-to-win performance is executed during the variable display performance, the performance pattern is stop-displayed in the stop display performance in the manner of the big win. At this time, the stop display mode of the production pattern is basically made to correspond to the winning pattern selected internally by the main control CPU 72 (the stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35). selected by

[Example of production at the time of a big hit]
FIG. 38 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of the ready-to-win effect (super ready-to-win effect) executed at the time of the big hit (winning). Here, in addition to the ready-to-win effect, a variable display effect, a stop display effect, and an advance notice effect are included. In addition, an example of the advance notice effect (before reach generation notice effect, after reach reach generation notice effect) executed during the variable display effect will be described.

In the following ready-to-win effect, for example, after the first special symbol display device 34 performs a variation display according to the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, the first special symbol is a big hit mode (for example, 7 segment LED "self", "yo" , “口”, “巳”, “F”, “E”, “L”, “Γ”, etc.) are executed (ready-to-win effect executing means). In addition, in FIG. 38, each production pattern is simplified to only numbers. Illustrations of the markers M1 and M2, the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2, the pre-change display area X1, and the change-in-progress display area X2 are omitted (the same applies to the following drawings). The flow of production will be described below.

[Variation display effect]
(A) in FIG. 38: For example, substantially synchronizing with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are displayed vertically on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (for example, from the top). The variable display effect is started by scrolling downward.

[Advance notice before the occurrence of reach (1st stage)]
(B) in FIG. 38: Next, at a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first-stage ready-to-win advance notice effect using the character pattern image (face card) is performed. This advance notice effect before the occurrence of ready-to-win is a notice effect in which changes in mode progress step by step from the first stage to a plurality of stages (for example, the second to fifth stages) in accordance with a predetermined order. The pattern image used in the advance notice effect before the occurrence of the reach is positioned in front of the effect pattern that is displayed in a variable manner on the screen, for example, it is displayed so as to suddenly appear from the left end of the screen (other appearance modes may be fine.). In addition, the "notice before occurrence of reach" means that the possibility of reach or the possibility of big hit is announced before any of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed. By executing such a "pre-notice effect before occurrence of ready-to-win", it is possible to obtain the effect of making the player feel a sense of expectation that "the game may develop into a ready-to-win = the possibility of a big win increases".

[Notice production before reaching (second stage)]
(C) in FIG. 38: After the first stage of the advance notice effect before the occurrence of the ready-to-win situation is executed, the change in the form of the notice effect before the occurrence of the ready-to-win situation proceeds to the second stage. Here, as the second-stage pre-notice production before the occurrence of reach, a production using a picture image of a character different from the previous one is performed. Specifically, another pattern image additionally appears from the right end of the screen, and is displayed overlapping the front of the previously displayed pattern image. Moreover, the pattern image displayed at this time is larger in size than the pattern image previously displayed. In addition, the character represented by the pattern image utters a line (for example, "I'm going to be a reach", etc.).

The advance notice effect before occurrence of reach (second stage) using such a second pattern image is a step further from the notice effect before occurrence of reach (first stage) performed in (B) of FIG. It is an advanced type. The aspect of the "pre-notice effect before the occurrence of reach" that develops in this way is generally referred to as "step-up notice" or the like. Here is an example in which the 2nd stage pattern image appears in the advance notice effect before the occurrence of reach, but in the production mode in which the 3rd, 4th, and 5th stage pattern images appear one after another and are displayed There may be. Further, for example, the size may be increased each time the third, fourth, and fifth stage pattern images appear one after another and are displayed. It should be noted that, even at this stage, the variable display of the production pattern is continued. In any case, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility (expectation) of a big win with this change by allowing the change in the state of the advance notice effect before the occurrence of the ready-to-win to proceed to more stages. (For example, progress to level 5 suggests maximum expectations, etc.).

[Stop the left direction pattern]
(D) in FIG. 38: The middle stage of the variable display effect is approaching, and the variable display of the left effect pattern is eventually stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number "5" is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Occurrence of reach state]
(E) in FIG. 38: Following the left effect symbol, for example, the variable display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this time point, since the effect symbol representing the number "5" is stopped on the right side of the screen, the ready-to-win state of "5"-"fluctuation"-"5" has occurred. An image that emphasizes one line in the reach state is also displayed on the screen. At the same time, an effect of outputting a voice such as "Reach!" is performed.

After the ready-to-win state occurs, the ready-to-win effect at the time of winning is executed (however, the winning result has not yet been displayed at this time). In the ready-to-win effect, only the effect pattern corresponding to the tened number (here, "5") is displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. In addition, at this time, the production patterns may be displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen.

[Notice production after reach occurrence (1st time)]
(F) in FIG. 38: After a short time after the reach state occurs, for example, a group of images representing, for example, a “heart” figure passes diagonally across the screen. . In this case, the images of the "group of hearts" are suddenly displayed on the screen as if they are flowing, thereby enhancing the visual appeal to the player. By executing such a visually lively advance notice effect after occurrence of the advance notice, it is possible to obtain the effect of making the player feel a greater sense of expectation.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 38 (G): After the occurrence of the first reach, following the notice effect, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “6” are displayed in a three-dimensional row on the screen, and the row is displayed. An effect is performed in which the number images are erased from the screen in the order of '2', '3', '4', and so on from the top (front). Such an effect is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (implicit) or reminding the player that if the number "5" remains without being erased to the end, it is a "jackpot". Also, when the number "4" is erased and "5" remains in front of the screen, it means "big hit", and when the number "5" is also erased, it means "loss". In the case of a miss, for example, the number "6" is displayed on the screen after the number "5" is erased. Therefore, during this period, as the images are erased in order of numbers "2", "3", and "4", the player's sense of tension and expectation increases. When the effect progresses with the number "4" actually erased on the screen and the number "5" remaining on the screen, the possibility of a "big win" increases, and the player's tension is increased. also increases rapidly.

[Notice production after reaching (2nd time)]
(H) in FIG. 38: When the reach effect is nearing its end, a character image is suddenly displayed on the screen as if it were a close-up shot, and the character utters some kind of dialogue (or silently). After the occurrence of the reach (the content of smiling may be acceptable), the advance notice effect (second time) is performed. At this point, for example, the content of the ready-to-win effect is such that "if the number '5' remains without being erased, the possibility of a '5'-'5'-'5' big hit increases". Therefore, by making a large image of the character appear at this timing, it is possible to obtain the effect of giving the player a sense of anticipation that "it might be a big hit."

As a reach effect different from the above, for example, there is also a development that ``if the numbers ``2'' to ``4'' are erased and the number ``5'' remains without being erased at the end, it will be a big hit''. When the image of the character appears at such timing, it is possible to obtain the effect of giving the player a sense of anticipation that "the big win may finally be coming".

[Stop display effect]
(I) in FIG. 38: Then, the last medium effect symbol is stopped. In this example, by stop-displaying the effect symbol representing "5" in the center of the screen, it is possible to inform the player of the big win.

(J) in FIG. 38: Then, for example, in substantially synchronism with the stop display of the first special symbol, a stop display performance as a performance symbol is performed. The stop display effect of the production pattern is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle and right production patterns are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such a stop display effect, it is possible to teach the player that the final winning type has been determined on the effect. Conversely, by performing an unclear stop display effect on the effect, it is possible not to disclose to the player which of the winning symbols has won.

If the result of the internal lottery is non-winning, the first special pattern to be varied this time is stop-displayed as a losing pattern, so that the performance pattern is similarly stop-displayed in a mode of losing. In this case, by displaying numbers ``4'' and ``6'' other than ``5'' in the center of the screen, an effect is performed to notify that unfortunately this variation did not result in a big hit. In addition, such an effect is executed as a "missing reach effect".

[Example of production during big role when it corresponds to "4 round normal pattern" etc.]
FIGS. 39 to 41 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the production during the big role when the "4 round normal pattern" or the "4 round probability variable pattern" is applied.

In this embodiment, if it corresponds to "4 round normal pattern" or "4 round probability variable pattern" but the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the ally character An effect of losing to the enemy character is executed. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the probability variable area corresponding to the "4 round probability variable pattern", an effect is executed in which the ally character wins over the enemy character. The flow of production will be explained step by step below.

[1st round]
(A) in FIG. 39: When the first round of the jackpot game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND 1" is displayed on the screen, and a battle effect during a big role is started. In the example shown in the figure, an image of an umbrella ghost as an enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, an image of a female character as an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image of the characters "VS" is displayed in the center of the screen. Is displayed. Thus, it is possible to teach the player that the battle effect is about to start.

Also, at the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect pattern corresponding to the winning pattern of this time (in this case, the effect pattern of "5") is displayed. In this way, by continuing to display winning patterns (so-called "remaining eyes") even during the big win game, the player can be continuously informed of the information that "5 performance patterns have been won".

In the first round when winning with "4 rounds normal pattern", the second variable winning device 31 is opened, but since the opening time is set extremely short, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variable area. is.

On the other hand, in the first round when winning with the "four-round variable probability pattern", the second variable winning device 31 opens long, so that the game ball can easily pass through the variable probability area.

[2nd round]
(B) in FIG. 39: When the second round of the jackpot game is started, the battle production during the big role progresses concretely. In the illustrated example, an effect is performed in which an umbrella ghost moves from the left side to the right side. Then, the female character is surprised by the ghost of the umbrella, runs away, and disappears to the right side of the screen.

[3rd round]
(C) in FIG. 39: When the third round of the jackpot game is started, the battle effect during the big role progresses concretely. In the illustrated example, a female character takes out a fan (weapon), and a flame (aura) appears from it.

[4th round]
(D) in FIG. 39: Then, in the fourth round of the jackpot game, an effect is performed in which the umbrella ghost unleashes a special move of sticking out its long tongue from its mouth, and the female character counters the special move with a fan. If the umbrella ghost wins in this state, it means that it will shift to the "low probability time reduction state", and if the female character wins, it will shift to the "high probability time reduction state".

[When winning the 4th round normal pattern or not passing through the variable area]
(E) in FIG. 40: In the case of winning with "4 round normal pattern" or if the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area although winning with "4 round probability variable pattern", defeat production is executed in the 4th round be. Specifically, along with the characters "defeat...", the umbrella ghost is displayed in a large size, and the female character is displayed in a small size (allied character defeat effect).

[At the end of the big role]
(F) in FIG. 40: In this case, at the timing when the jackpot game ends (during the end process), a big win end effect is executed to teach the internal state to be shifted after this. In the illustrated example, the screen displays text information "Starting coast mode!". By executing such a big win end effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the coast mode of "low probability time reduction state" as a privilege after the end of the big win game.

[When winning 4 rounds of random patterns]
(G) in FIG. 41: On the other hand, when it corresponds to "4 round probability variable pattern" and the game ball passes through the probability variable area in the first round, the victory effect is executed in the fourth round. Specifically, along with the characters "Victory!!", the female character is displayed in a large size, and the umbrella ghost is displayed in a small size (allied character victory effect).

[At the end of the big role]
(H) in FIG. 41: At the timing when the jackpot game ends (during the end process), a big win end effect is executed to teach the internal state to be shifted after this. In the illustrated example, the text information "Fireworks rush rush!" is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big win ending effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "high probability time shortening state" firework rush as a privilege after the big win game ends.

[Example of fireworks rush production]
FIG. 42 is a continuous diagram showing an example of a fireworks rush effect. This firework rush is a mode that is shifted after the big win game when ``any probability variable pattern other than the normal pattern in the 4 rounds'' is won and the game ball passes through the probability variable area during the big win game. Fireworks rush is a high probability time reduction state. The flow of production will be explained step by step below.

(A) in FIG. 42: For example, after the end of the jackpot game, the variable display of the performance symbols is performed in the state of "Fireworks Rush" by performing the first variable display. The background image of Fireworks Rush is a background image that expresses "a scene of fireworks being launched into the night sky" and "a female character watching fireworks" in order to deeply impress the player with the motif of fireworks. It has become. In the upper right portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth pattern Z2 is variably displayed.

(B) in FIG. 42: After the end of the jackpot game, the first variation (at the time of non-winning) is completed, and all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (“3”-“1”-“7”). ”). Also, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-win mode (for example, white display color).

(C) in FIG. 42: The next fluctuation is started. This fireworks rush ends when the special symbols fluctuate 100 times without obtaining a winning result. When the fireworks mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode of the low-probability non-time reduction state. In addition, when a winning result is obtained in the fireworks mode, a ready-to-win effect is executed and a big win is achieved.

In the fireworks rush (high-probability time reduction state), the operation of the variable start-up winning device 28 is performed at high frequency, so as long as the player continues to hit to the right, the variable display of the effect symbols accompanying the variable display of the second special symbol. is often performed (similar in coast mode).
In the fireworks rush, as in the normal mode, the pre-variation display area X1 and the during-variation display area X2 may be displayed, and the marker M1 and the marker M2 may be displayed (similarly in the coast mode).

[Example of coastal mode]
FIG. 43 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the coast mode effect. In this coast mode, after the end of the jackpot game when it corresponds to the "4 round normal pattern", or during the jackpot game corresponding to "any probability variable pattern other than the 4 round normal pattern", the game ball moves the probability variable area. It is a mode to be shifted after the jackpot game is completed when it does not pass. Coast mode is a "low-probability time reduction state". The flow of production will be explained step by step below.

(A) in FIG. 43: For example, after the end of the jackpot game, the variable display of the performance symbols is performed in the state of the "coast mode" by performing the first variable display. The background image of the coast mode is a background image with a motif of images such as "sand beach", "sea", "mountain", etc., in order to express the impression of healing that is the concept of the coast mode. In the upper right corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth pattern Z2 is variably displayed.

(B) in FIG. 43: By the end of this variation (when not winning), all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (“1”-“1”-“5”). Also, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-win mode (for example, white display color).

(C) in FIG. 43: Then, the next fluctuation is started. This coast mode ends when the special symbols fluctuate 100 times without obtaining a winning result. When the coast mode ends, it shifts to the normal mode of the low-probability non-time reduction state. In addition, when a winning result is obtained in the coast mode, a ready-to-win effect is executed to give a big hit.

[Daily role production (normal bonus production)]
FIG. 44 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the effect during a big role executed during the big hit game when the "2nd to 8th round probability variable pattern" is applied.

[1 round]
In FIG. 44 (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, the effect during the jackpot is executed with contents corresponding to the progress of the game, ie, “during the jackpot”. In the production during the big role, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND 1" is displayed on the screen. Also, at the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect pattern corresponding to the winning pattern of this time (in this case, the effect pattern of 2) is displayed. In this way, by continuing to display winning symbols (so-called ``remaining eyes'') even during the big winning game, it is possible to continuously inform the player of the information ``won with 2 performance symbols''. In the lower area of the display screen, the characters "Normal Bonus" are displayed, and festival-related images such as fans and drums are displayed around the screen.

In addition, in the first round when winning in "2 to 8 round probability variation pattern", the second variable winning device 31 opens long, and the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation area long. When the game ball enters the 2 variable winning device 31, the game ball passes through the probability variable region while being guided by the probability variable region blade member 31d. When the game ball enters the second variable prize winning device 31 and passes through the probability variable area, the state shifts to a high probability time shortening state after the big win game is finished.

[2 rounds]
(B) in FIG. 44: After that, the jackpot game progresses smoothly, and when the final two rounds are started, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND 2" is displayed on the screen, and the jackpot game is in progress. A unique effect image is displayed. In addition, if it corresponds to "2 round probability variation pattern", the second round will be the final round, but if it corresponds to "4 round probability variation pattern", the fourth round will be the final round, "6 If it corresponds to the "round probability variation pattern", the 6th round will be the final round, and if it corresponds to the "8 round probability variation pattern", the 8th round will be the final round.

[At the end of the big role]
(C) in FIG. 44: At the timing when the jackpot game ends, a big win ending effect is executed to teach the internal state to be shifted after this. In the illustrated example, the text information "Fireworks rush rush!" is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big win ending effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "high probability time shortening state" firework rush as a privilege after the big win game ends.

[Daily role production (special bonus production)]
FIG. 45 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the effect during the big role executed during the big hit game when the "10 round probability variable pattern 1, 2" is applied.

[1 round]
In FIG. 45 (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, the effect during the jackpot is executed with contents corresponding to the progress of the game, "during the jackpot". In the production during the big role, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND 1" is displayed on the screen. Also, at the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect pattern corresponding to the winning pattern of this time (in this case, the effect pattern of 7) is displayed. In this way, by continuing to display winning symbols (so-called ``remaining eyes'') even during the big winning game, it is possible to continuously inform the player of the information that ``you won with 7 performance symbols''. Also, in the lower area of the display screen, the characters "Special Bonus" are displayed, and around the screen is displayed an image of a female character straddling a horse and making a peace sign.

Also, in the first round when winning with "10 round probability variation pattern 1, 2", the second variable winning device 31 opens long, and the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates to long open the probability variation area, When the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, the game ball passes through the probability variable region while being guided by the probability variable region blade member 31d. When the game ball enters the second variable prize winning device 31 and passes through the probability variable area, the state shifts to a high probability time shortening state after the big win game is finished.

[10 rounds]
(B) in FIG. 45: After this, the jackpot game progresses smoothly, and when the final 10 rounds are entered, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND 10" is displayed on the screen, and the jackpot game is in progress. A unique effect image is displayed.

[At the end of the big role]
(C) in FIG. 45: At the timing when the jackpot game ends, a big win ending effect is executed to teach the internal state to be shifted after this. In the illustrated example, the text information "Fireworks rush rush!" is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big win ending effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "high probability time shortening state" firework rush as a privilege after the big win game ends.

[Example of wild bonus production]
46 to 50 are continuous diagrams showing examples of wild bonus effects.
The wild bonus effect is a effect that may be executed when a pending series (a big win within 4 fluctuations after the end of the big win game) occurs.

The outline of the wild bonus production is as follows.
This is a performance that can be executed when a jackpot of 12 rounds or more is generated in the pending connection and a specific super ready-to-win performance is executed in the change when the first big win is won.

One stock icon (image resembling a carrot) displayed in the stock display area E1 corresponds to two rounds of game play, and the game feature shows how many stock icons have been obtained. ing.
Once the wild bonus performance is started, the wild bonus performance is continuously executed when the big win is made again within 4 fluctuations after the end of the big win game.

Also, the wild bonus production is different from the normal holding series production, and is executed as a series of long big roles, and it is an production that does not know how long it will last.
Whether it is a long interval (closing time of 6500 ms) or a normal short interval (closing time of 200 ms), continuous effects are performed regardless. In addition, when the stock of the stock icon is in a state, it is possible to prevent the continuous effect from being performed. Also, during execution of the wild bonus effect, it is possible to prevent any effect from being performed even if a situation occurs in which a long interval is entered.

And, in the following production examples, it is assumed that it corresponds to "10 round probability variation pattern 2" and that the remaining memory also has a memory corresponding to "10 round probability variation pattern 2".

In FIG. 46 (A): When the first round of the first 10-round jackpot game is started, character information of the wild bonus is displayed, and a horse character corresponding to the wild bonus is displayed.

[Stock display area and stock consumption area]
A stock display area E1 and a stock consumption area E2 are arranged on the left side of the display screen. When a plurality of stock icons are obtained, the stock icons are displayed in the stock display area E1. The stock icons displayed in the stock display area E1 are displayed in a reserved style.
On the other hand, the stock icon displayed in the stock consumption area E2 is the currently consumed stock icon. The stock icons currently being consumed and the stock icons that have been reserved are displayed side by side. It should be noted that the currently consumed stock icon disappears at the final prize of the final round of the target two rounds.

In the illustrated example, four stock icons are displayed in the stock display area E1, and one stock icon is displayed in the stock consumption area E2. Since a total of 5 stock icons are displayed, 10 rounds worth of round games are executed. The stock icon displayed in the stock display area E1 means that there is an unspent round, and the stock icon displayed in the stock consumption area E2 means that the stock icon is consumed. ing.

[Pseudo round number display area]
A pseudo round number display area GR is arranged on the upper right of the display screen. Specifically, the character information (pseudo round number information) of "Vegetable1" is displayed. This indicates that a total of "one" round game was executed during execution of the wild bonus effect.

[Point display area]
A point display area P is arranged at the lower right of the display screen. Specifically, character information "0000" is displayed, which indicates that a total of "0" game balls were paid out during execution of the wild bonus effect.

(B) in FIG. 46: When a game ball enters the big winning hole, character information “+12” is displayed each time the game ball enters. "+12" represents that 12 prize balls were generated.

(C) in FIG. 46: Then, in the first round of the first 10-round jackpot game, when the final (10th) game ball enters the big winning hole, the big winning hole closes. In this case, the character information "+12" is sucked into the point display area P, and the point display area P displays the total number of game balls to be paid out. In the illustrated example, the point display area P displays the character information "0120".

(D) in FIG. 46: The second round of the first 10-round jackpot game has started. In this case, the pseudo round number display area GR is updated and displayed. Specifically, the character information "Vegetable2" is displayed, which indicates that a total of "twice" round games were executed during the execution of the wild bonus effect.

(E) in FIG. 47: When the game ball enters the big winning hole, the character information “+12” is displayed each time the game ball enters.

(F) in FIG. 47: Then, in the second round of the first 10-round jackpot game, when the final (10th) game ball enters the big winning hole, the big winning hole closes. In this case, the character information "+12" is sucked into the point display area P, and the point display area P displays the total number of game balls to be paid out. In the illustrated example, the point display area P displays the character information "0240".
Also, at the timing when the last game ball in the second round enters the big winning hole, an effect is executed in which the stock icon displayed in the stock consumption area E2 disappears.

(G) in FIG. 47: The 3rd round of the first 10-round jackpot game has started. In this case, the pseudo round number display area GR is updated and displayed. Specifically, the character information "Vegetable 3" is displayed, which indicates that a total of "three" round games were executed during the execution of the wild bonus effect.

Also, the top stock icon displayed in the stock display area E1 moves to the stock consumption area E2, and the remaining stock icons slide upward.

(H) in FIG. 47: The first 10-round jackpot game is progressing smoothly, and the final 10th round is underway. In this case, the pseudo round number display area GR is updated and displayed. Specifically, the character information "Vegetable 10" is displayed, which indicates that a total of "10" round games were executed during the execution of the wild bonus effect.

Then, in the 10th round of the first 10-round big win game, when the final (10th) game ball enters the big winning hole, the big winning hole is closed. In this case, the character information "+12" is sucked into the point display area P, and the point display area P displays the total number of game balls to be paid out. In the illustrated example, the point display area P displays the character information "1200".
At the timing when the final game ball of the tenth round enters the big winning hole, an effect is executed in which the stock icon displayed in the stock consumption area E2 disappears.

(I) in FIG. 48: When the first 10-round jackpot game ends, the first variation after the jackpot game ends is executed. Here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the deviation. Since the first non-winning variation after the end of the jackpot game is set to an extremely short variation time, all performance symbols are immediately stopped and displayed ("1"-"2"-"4").

Also, in the illustrated example, an effect is executed in which the visible area of the display screen narrows. Here, the visible area is slightly reduced.

(J) in FIG. 48: Next, the second variation after the end of the jackpot game is executed. Also here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the deviation. Since the second non-winning variation after the end of the jackpot game is set to an extremely short variation time, all performance symbols are immediately stopped and displayed ("2"-"5"-"6").

Also, in the illustrated example, an effect is executed in which the visible area of the display screen narrows. Here, the visible area is greatly reduced.

(K) in FIG. 48: Next, the third variation after the end of the jackpot game is executed. Here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the jackpot. Since the winning variation for the third time after the end of the jackpot game is set to an extremely short variation time, all performance symbols are immediately stopped and displayed ("7"-"7"-"7"). However, the special symbols are not completely stopped, and the effect symbols are displayed with shaking. It should be noted that the fourth symbol Z2 is in a state of being changed.

Also, in the illustrated example, an effect is executed in which the visible area of the display screen narrows. Here, the visible area is almost gone.

(L) in FIG. 48: Then, the resurrection effect is executed based on the second big hit. Specifically, an effect is executed in which the hermit character utters the line "Madaja".

(M) in FIG. 49: A stock acquisition effect is executed following the resurrection effect. Specifically, the image of the stock icon and the character information of "x5" are displayed. As a result, the player can be informed that the five stock icons have been obtained.

(N) in FIG. 49: The first round of the second 10-round jackpot game has started. In this case, the pseudo round number display area GR is updated and displayed. Specifically, the character information "Vegetable 11" is displayed, which indicates that a total of "11" round games were executed during the execution of the wild bonus effect.

(O) in FIG. 49: The second 10-round jackpot game is progressing smoothly, and the final 10th round has been reached. In this case, the pseudo round number display area GR is updated and displayed. Specifically, the character information "Vegetable 20" is displayed, which indicates that a total of "20" round games have been executed during the execution of the wild bonus effect.

Then, in the 10th round of the second 10-round big win game, when the final (10th) game ball enters the big winning hole, the big winning hole is closed. In this case, the character information "+12" is sucked into the point display area P, and the point display area P displays the total number of game balls to be paid out. In the illustrated example, the point display area P displays the character information "2400".
At the timing when the final game ball of the tenth round enters the big winning hole, an effect is executed in which the stock icon displayed in the stock consumption area E2 disappears.

(P) in FIG. 49: When the second 10-round jackpot game ends, the first variation after the jackpot game ends is executed. Here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the deviation. Since the first non-winning variation after the end of the jackpot game is set to an extremely short variation time, all performance symbols are immediately stopped and displayed ("7"-"2"-"5").

Also, in the illustrated example, an effect is executed in which the visible area of the display screen narrows. Here, the visible area is slightly reduced.

(Q) in FIG. 50: Next, the second variation after the end of the jackpot game is executed. Also here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the deviation. Since the second non-winning variation after the end of the jackpot game is set to an extremely short variation time, all performance symbols are immediately stopped and displayed ("6"-"1"-"2").

Also, in the illustrated example, an effect is executed in which the visible area of the display screen narrows. Here, the visible area is greatly reduced.

(R) in FIG. 50: Next, the third variation after the end of the jackpot game is executed. Also here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the deviation. Since the third non-winning variation after the end of the jackpot game is set to an extremely short variation time, all performance symbols are immediately stopped and displayed ("7"-"8"-"1").

Also, in the illustrated example, an effect is executed in which the visible area of the display screen narrows. Here, the visible area is almost gone.

(S) in FIG. 50: Next, the fourth variation after the end of the jackpot game is executed. Also here, it is assumed that it corresponds to the deviation. The fourth non-winning variation after the end of the jackpot game is set to a variation time during which the ending presentation of the wild bonus presentation can be executed. When the variable time ends, all the performance symbols are stopped (“2”-“3”-“6”).

Further, as the contents of the ending effect of the wild bonus effect, the character information of "WILD BONUS END" is displayed, and the character information of "TOTAL 2400" is displayed. By executing such an ending effect, it is possible to inform the player that the wild bonus effect has ended and that 2400 game balls have been paid out during the execution of the wild bonus effect. .

(S) in FIG. 50: Next, the fifth variation after the end of the jackpot game is executed. From the fifth variation after the end of the jackpot game, the variation presentation of fireworks rush is executed.

FIG. 51 is a diagram showing another effect example (first example) of the wild bonus effect.
The first example is an example of an effect when entering a wild bonus effect under the following conditions.

(1) Ho 0: 10 round fixed pattern 2 winning Stock number: 5
(2) Ho 1: Lost (3) Ho 2: Lost (4) Ho 3: 10 rounds definite variable pattern 1 winning Stock number: 5
The number of stocks is the value of "the number of rounds/2".

Here, "Hold 0 (memory 0)" means the variation (the first variation to be executed), and "Hold 1 (memory 1)" means "Hold 0 (memory 0)". )” (second execution), and “Hold 2 (memory 2)” means the next movement after “Hold 1 (memory 1)” (third "H3 (memory 3)" means the next variation (4th executed variation) of "H2 (memory 1)". ing.

In FIG. 51 (A): A wild bonus effect is started.
In FIG. 51 (B): 5 stocks of the stock icon are digested. Since there is a stock that digests all round games of 10 round probability variation pattern 2, digest all stocks.

(C) in FIG. 51: First deviation variation is executed. When the stock of the stock icon is not displayed at the end of the jackpot game, an effect of narrowing the visible area is executed.
(D) in FIG. 51: The second deviation variation is executed. The visible area gradually decreases.

In FIG. 51 (E): Variation at the time of winning 10 round probability variation symbol 1 is executed. As for the stock of the stock icon, it is assumed that an effect is selected in which one is obtained (announced) during the variation of the big hit and the remaining number of the stock of the stock icon is four. In this case, after the resurrection effect is executed, the stock acquisition effect of acquiring one stock icon is executed.

In FIG. 51 (F): Digest up to the second round of the 10-round jackpot corresponding to the 10-round probability variation pattern 1. The display screen displays text information "Vegetable 12" indicating that the round game for 12 rounds has been completed.

(G) in FIG. 51: Transition to the closing time of the second round of the 10-round jackpot corresponding to the 10-round probability variation pattern 1. As for the stock of stock icons, it is assumed that an effect is selected in which 4 are obtained (announced) at the closing time of the second round and the remaining stock of stock icons is 0. In this case, during the closing time of the second round, after the effect of displaying 4 stock icons is executed, the stock acquisition effect of acquiring 4 stock icons is executed.

In FIG. 51 (H): Digest up to the 10th round of the 10th round jackpot corresponding to the 10th round probability variation pattern 1. The display screen displays character information "Vegetable 20" indicating that 20 rounds worth of round games have been completed.

(I) in FIG. 51: After the 10-round jackpot corresponding to the 10-round probability variable symbol 1 ends, if the jackpot does not occur within 4 fluctuations, the wild bonus effect ends and the fireworks rush begins.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing another production example (second example) of the wild bonus production.
The second example is an example of an effect when entering a wild bonus effect under the following conditions.

(1) Ho 0: 6 round probability variation pattern winning stock number: 3
(2) Ho 1: 8 round fixed pattern winning stock number: 4
(3) Ho 2: Lost (4) Ho 3: 4 rounds fixed pattern winning stock number: 2

In FIG. 52 (A): A wild bonus effect is started.
In FIG. 52 (B): 5 stocks of the stock icon are digested. Five stock icons are digested for 6 rounds of 6-round big wins corresponding to 6-round probability variable patterns and 4 rounds of 8-round big wins corresponding to 8-round probability variable patterns. In addition, the stock icon is not acquired during the variation of the big hit when it corresponds to the 8 round probability variation pattern.

(C) in FIG. 52: Shift to closing time of the 4th round of the 8-round jackpot corresponding to the 8-round probability variation pattern. As for the stock of the stock icon, it is assumed that an effect is selected in which one is obtained (announced) at the closing time of the fourth round and the remaining number of the stock of the stock icon is three. In this case, after the resurrection effect is executed, the stock acquisition effect of acquiring one stock icon is executed.

(D) in FIG. 52: Shift to the closing time of the 6th round of the 8-round big hit corresponding to the 8-round probability variation pattern. As for the stock of stock icons, it is assumed that an effect is selected in which 3 are obtained (announced) at the closing time of the 6th round and the remaining stock of stock icons is 0. In this case, during the closing time of the 6th round, after an effect of displaying 3 stock icons (four playing cards are displayed and turned over to display 3 stock icons), the stock A stock acquisition effect for acquiring three icons is executed.

In FIG. 52 (E): Digest up to the 8th round of the 8-round big hit corresponding to the 8-round probability variation pattern. Here, the stock of the stock icon remains. The display screen displays text information "Vegetable 14" indicating that 14 rounds of the round game have been completed.

(F) in FIG. 52: deviation variation is executed. When the stock of the stock icon remains at the end of the jackpot game, the effect of narrowing the visible area is not executed, and the variable display effect is executed at the bottom left of the screen while the display screen of the wild bonus effect is maintained. .

In FIG. 52 (G): Variation at the time of winning the 4-round probability variable symbol is executed, and a 4-round big hit game is started.
(H) in FIG. 52: Digest up to the 4th round of the 4th round big hit corresponding to the 4th round probability variation pattern. The display screen displays character information "Vegetable 18" indicating that 18 rounds of the round game have been completed.

(I) in FIG. 52: After the 4-round jackpot corresponding to the 4-round probability variable pattern is completed, if the jackpot is not hit within 4 fluctuations, the wild bonus effect ends and the fireworks rush begins.

Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effect, ready-to-win effect, advance notice effect, memory display effect, important role effect, wild bonus effect, etc. are all controlled through the following control processing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 53 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. As shown in FIG. This effect control process is executed in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from reset start (main) process (not shown), for example. The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a cycle of several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

The production control process includes command reception processing (step S400), working memory production management processing (step S401), production design management processing (step S402), wild bonus production management processing (step S403), display output processing (step S404), This configuration includes a group of subroutines for lamp drive processing (step S406), sound drive processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). The basic flow of the effect control process will be described below along with each process.

Step S400: In the command reception process, the effect control CPU 126 receives a command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72. Also, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 by type. In addition, the command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special target determination command, (special symbol) effect command when the number of working memories increases, (special symbol) effect command when the number of working memories decreases, starting mouth Winning sound control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, variation pattern command, variation start command, stop pattern command, symbol stop command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot end effect command, number cutting There are a counter value command, a variation pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a prize content command, and the like.

Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls execution of the memory number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2. The contents of the operation memory effect management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the stop display effect using the effect symbols, control the content of the presentation. In addition, in this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects effect patterns of various advance notice effects (pre-notice effect before occurrence of reach, notice effect after occurrence of reach, etc.). The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

Step S403: In the wild bonus effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not to execute the wild bonus effect, and if it determines to execute the wild bonus effect, executes the process of determining the specific contents of the wild bonus effect. .

Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 gives the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol , operating memory effect pattern number, pre-reading forewarning effect pattern number, fluctuation effect pattern number, fluctuation time forewarning effect number, background pattern number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146 and VDP 152) controls the display operation of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect contents (effect executing means).

Step S<b>406 : In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132 . In response to this, the lamp drive circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, and the like based on the control signal.

Step S408: In the next sound driving process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect, BGM, voice data, etc.) to the sound drive circuit 134. instruct. As a result, the speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sounds corresponding to the content of the presentation.

Step S410: In effect random number update processing, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. FIG. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number used for advance notice selection, a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery), and the like.

Step S412: In other processes, for example, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40f. The movable body 40f operates using the movable body motor 57 as a drive source, and performs effects in synchronization with image display by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently.

Through the effect control processing described above, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1 . Next, the contents of the operation storage effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Working memory presentation management processing]
FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the operation storage effect management process. The contents will be described below according to the procedure example.

Step S700: First, the production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the production command for increasing the number of working memories is received from the main control CPU 72 . Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories is saved. When it is confirmed that the production command for increasing the number of working memories is saved (step S700: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes steps S702 and S703. In addition, when it cannot confirm that the production|presentation command at the time of an increase in working memory number is preserve|saved (step S700: No), production|presentation control CPU126 does not perform step S702 and step S703.

Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes the effect selection process when the number of working memories is increased. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect of displaying the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Step S703: The effect control CPU 126 executes a prefetch effect management process (prefetch effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes determination processing as to whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect (marker change effect, zone effect, same color stop effect, continuous effect, etc.). executes a process of determining the specific contents of the look-ahead effect.

By executing such processing, the effect control CPU 126, when the execution condition of the look-ahead effect is satisfied (when the special effect execution condition is satisfied), is executed across a plurality of special symbol fluctuations. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect (pre-read effect execution means).

Step S704: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not it has received a production command from the main control CPU 72 when the number of working memories is reduced. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the effect command is stored when the number of working memories is reduced. When it is confirmed that the production command is saved when the number of working memories is reduced (step S704: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S706. In addition, when it cannot be confirmed that the production command is saved when the number of working memories decreases (step S704: No), the production control CPU 126 does not execute step S706.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect selection processing when the number of working memories is reduced. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 performs the effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the marker corresponding to the lottery element consumed by the internal lottery is being changed from the pre-variation display area X1. Select an effect to be moved to the display area X2. It should be noted that the memory marker moved to the display area X2 during fluctuation selects an effect to be erased at the end of fluctuation.
After completing the above procedure, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 53).

[Production pattern management processing]
FIG. 55 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of production symbol management processing. The production design management process (production execution means) includes execution selection processing (step S500), production design change pre-processing (step S502), production design change processing (step S504), production design stop display processing (step S506) and It is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing when the variable winning device is activated (step S508). The basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described below along with each process.

Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the "jump table" as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the variable display effect has not yet started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol change pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol change pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol change process (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol change process has been completed, the next As the jump destination of the production symbol stop display processing (step S506) is selected. In addition, the variable winning device operation time processing (step S508) is selected as a jump destination when the variable winning device management processing at the time of the big hit is selected in the main control CPU 72 or when the variable winning device management processing at the time of the small win is selected. be. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs the work of adjusting the conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. In addition, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), and the effect pattern for the notice effect (pre-occurrence notice pattern, after-reach notice pattern, etc.). In addition, the effect control CPU 126 also controls a demonstration effect when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information to instruct the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when the performance using the performance switching button 45 is performed during execution of the variable display performance using the performance pattern, the performance control CPU 126 monitors whether the player has operated the performance button, and the performance according to the result. The display control CPU 146 is instructed to control information of contents (button effect).

Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the stop display effect using effect symbols and moving images in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the stop display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) actually terminates the variable display effect that has been executed so far in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the stop display effect. As a result, the stop display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbols, and the result of the internal lottery can be instructed (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (effect execution means ). At the time of the small hit, the stop display effect can be executed in a manner similar to or similar to the loss.

Step S508: In the processing when the variable winning device is activated, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the effect during the big role according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of a 15-round jackpot, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 15-round big role effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs it to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). . As a result, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 displays the image of the effect during the important role, and the content of the effect changes as the round progresses.

[Production pattern change pre-processing]
FIG. 56 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the effect symbol variation pre-processing. An example procedure will be described below.

Step S600: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not it has received a demonstration production command from the main control CPU 72 . Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a command for demonstration effect is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the demonstration effect command is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes demonstration selection processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

After completing the above procedure, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the address at the end of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control processing as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the following display output process (step S404 in FIG. 53) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 53). do.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the demonstration effect command is not saved in step S600 (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the change this time is a loss (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. Conversely, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. It should be noted that it is also possible to confirm whether or not this time's variation is lost based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the lost normal variation or the lost reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is a loss. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command designates a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a loss.

Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (lost) (step S604: No), then the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not this change is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. Conversely, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command for the big win is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command for the small win remains, the performance control CPU 126 executes step S608 in this case. It should be noted that it is also possible to confirm whether or not the current variation is a big hit based on the variation pattern command or the stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit variation, it can be determined that the current variation is the big hit. Also, if the current stop symbol command corresponds to a big win symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a big win.

Step S608: The production control CPU 126 executes a small hit fluctuation production pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, "C0H00H" to "D0H7FH"). The production pattern number is prepared in advance corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the production control CPU 126 can refer to a production pattern selection table (not shown) to select the production pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time. can. Incidentally, the effect pattern number may be prepared in pairs with the variation pattern command, or a plurality of numbers may be prepared for one variation pattern command.

In addition, when the production pattern number is selected, the production control CPU 126 refers to the production table (not shown), and the fluctuation schedule of the production pattern corresponding to the fluctuation production pattern number at that time (variation time, reach type and reach generation timing), stop Decide on the mode of display, etc. It should be noted that all the types of performance symbols determined here correspond to the "combination of symbols at the time of a small win".

The above procedure is for the case of a "minor hit", but if it corresponds to a big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is a "big hit" in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a variation effect pattern selection process at the time of a big hit. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, "E0H00H" to "F0H7FH"). In the big-hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be branched according to the big-hit stop symbol.

In addition, in the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. That is, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a deviation in step S604 (Yes), it then executes step S612.

Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a variation effect pattern selection process when losing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of loss based on the variation pattern command (for example, "A0H00H" to "A6H7FH") received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern number at the time of losing is classified into "normal loss fluctuation", "short time loss fluctuation", "loss reach fluctuation", etc. Further, a detailed reach fluctuation pattern is specified for "loss reach fluctuation". Incidentally, which effect pattern number the effect control CPU 126 selects is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72 .

When the production pattern number at the time of loss is selected, the production control CPU 126 refers to a production table (not shown) and determines the fluctuation schedule of the production pattern corresponding to the fluctuation production pattern number at that time (variation time, presence or absence of reach occurrence, if reach occurrence determines the reach type and reach occurrence timing), and the mode of stop display (for example, "7"-"2"-"4", etc.).

After executing any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S614 next.

Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process (preview effect executing means). In this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects by lottery the details of the advance notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or not winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). As described above, the advance notice effect notifies the player of the possibility of the ready-to-win state occurring during the variable display effect, or of the possibility of a big win in the end. Therefore, the selection ratio of the announcement effect is set low when the game is not won, but the selection ratio of the announcement effect is set relatively high when the game is won in order to raise the player's expectation.

In this way, the effect control CPU 126, when winning the lottery as to whether or not to execute the notice effect (when the specified effect execution condition is satisfied), wins during the execution of the variable display effect (predetermined effect). A notice effect suggesting that the effect pattern is stop-displayed in a mode (indicating success or failure of a predetermined effect, concerning a predetermined effect) is executed (previous effect executing means).

Further, when the effect control CPU 126 determines to execute the notice effect in this notice selection process, it executes the process of determining at which timing during the variable display the notice effect is to be started. In addition, various notice effects that are executed during the variable display (step-up notice effect, conversation notice effect, cut-in notice effect, group notice effect, character drop effect, next notice effect, title color change effect) ), as well as a pseudo-continuous notice effect, a look-ahead notice effect, a memory marker change notice effect, and the like.

Step S616: The production control CPU 126 executes mode production management processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image according to the stay mode. For example, when the stay mode is the "normal mode (low-probability non-reduced time state)", the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image of a female character sitting on a couch. Also, when the stay mode is "fireworks rush (high-probability time reduction state)", the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image with fireworks as a motif. Furthermore, when the stay mode is the "coast mode (low-probability time reduction state)", the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image with a coast motif.

After completing the above procedure, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent production pattern fluctuation processing (step S504 in FIG. 55), the variation display production and the stop display production are executed based on the actually selected fluctuation production pattern (production execution means), various A notice performance is executed based on the notice performance pattern.

[Processing when variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 57 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of processing when the variable winning device is activated. The variable winning device activation processing is a subroutine of execution selection processing (step S902), variable winning device activation pre-processing (step S904), variable winning device activation processing (step S906), and variable winning device activation post-processing (step S908). It is a configuration including a (program module) group. Here, first, the basic flow of the process when the variable winning device is activated will be described along with each process.

Step S902: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S904 to S908) from the "jump table". For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device operation time process in the stack pointer as the return destination address.

Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the variable winning device activation pre-processing has not yet started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device activation pre-processing (step S904) as the next jump destination. Also, if the variable winning device activation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device in-operation processing (step S906) as the next jump destination. Furthermore, if the process during operation of the variable winning device is completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the post-operation processing of the variable winning device (step S908) as the next jump destination.

Step S904: In the variable winning device activation preprocessing, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the content of the effect to be executed during the big hit game or the small hit game. For example, when it corresponds to the "four round normal pattern" in the non-shortening state, a process of selecting an effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. In addition, when it corresponds to the "four round normal pattern" in the non-shortening state, a process of selecting an effect in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is executed. Furthermore, when it corresponds to "2 to 8 round probability variable pattern" in the time shortening state, the process of selecting the normal bonus effect is executed. Furthermore, when it corresponds to "10 round probability variable pattern 1, 2" in the time shortening state, the process of selecting the special bonus effect is executed. In addition, in a situation in which a pending series occurs and the conditions for executing the wild bonus effect are satisfied, a process for determining the effect contents of the wild bonus effect is executed in the wild bonus effect management process.

Step S906: In the process during variable winning device operation, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information to instruct the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when an effect using the effect switching button 45 is performed during execution of a big hit effect, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether the player has operated the effect button, and changes the effect content (button effect) according to the result. The control information is instructed to the display control CPU 146 . In addition, in this variable winning device in operation process, monitor the probability variable region passing command, corresponds to the probability variable pattern, but if the game ball does not pass through the probability variable region, the content of the production when not passing through the probability variable region You can do things that change things.

Step S908: In the variable winning device activation post-processing, the effect control CPU 126 executes the effect of transmitting the destination mode to the player during the end time (ending time). For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a coast mode entry effect or a firework rush rush effect depending on whether or not the winning symbol or the variable probability area is passed. Specifically, when a probability variable area passing command is received during a big hit game, a process of selecting an effect (effect shown in (K) in FIG. 41 etc.) indicating entering into a fireworks rush is executed, and a big hit is performed. When the variable probability area passing command is not received during the game, a process of selecting an effect (effect shown in (G), etc. in FIG. 40) indicating entry into the coast mode is executed.
After finishing the above process, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 56).

[Wild bonus effect management processing]
FIG. 58 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of wild bonus effect management processing. An example procedure will be described below.

Step S910: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not it is the specified lottery execution timing. The specified lottery execution timing can be various timings. For example, the prescribed lottery execution timing can be the start of fluctuation of the special symbols, the start of the closing time during the big win game, the start of the end time of the big win game, or the like.

As a result, when it is confirmed that it is the prescribed lottery execution timing (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S912, and when it is not possible to confirm that it is the prescribed lottery execution timing (No), the effect control CPU 126 steps Execute S918.

Step S912: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of confirming whether or not the effect execution conditions for the wild bonus effect are satisfied.

The effect execution condition of the wild bonus effect can be a condition that is satisfied when at least one of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) Consecutive big wins occur (occurrence of a series of pending games, big wins occurring within a predetermined fluctuation after the end of the big win game).
(2) Consecutive jackpots last for a total of more than a prescribed round (for example, 12 rounds).
(3) A predetermined variation pattern (predetermined ready-to-win effect) is selected when the first jackpot is won.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the performance execution condition of the wild bonus effect is satisfied (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S914, and when it cannot be confirmed that the effect execution condition of the wild bonus effect is satisfied (No), the effect Control CPU 126 executes step S918.

Step S914: The effect control CPU 126 executes stock number calculation processing. The stock number of stock icons can be calculated by "number of rounds/2". For example, when a 10-round big win and a 6-round big win are consecutive, the number of stocks is (10R+6R)/2=8. However, since only five stock icons can be displayed at maximum, when five stock icons are displayed initially, three remain. The remaining stock will be displayed at any time.

Step S916: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect content determination processing based on the number of stocks. In this processing, regarding the wild bonus effect, it is determined what kind of effect at the start, effect during the round game, effect during closing time, and effect during fluctuation are to be executed.

As the performance at the start, a performance pattern is selected in which a wild bonus performance is started from a state in which there are five stocks. However, the number of stocks at the start may be determined by lottery.

As the performance during the round game, a performance pattern in which one stock icon is consumed each time two rounds are completed is selected.
As the effect during the closing time, when there is a remaining stock, how many stock icons are to be displayed in what effect is determined, and the determined effect pattern is selected.

As for the effect during fluctuation, if there is a stock and the stock is displayed, and the stock is displayed, select the effect pattern to execute the variable display effect while maintaining the display screen of the wild bonus effect. In addition, if the stock is not displayed and the state shifts to the variable state, after executing the variable display effect while reducing the visible area of the display screen of the wild bonus effect, the resurrection effect and the stock acquisition effect are executed. is selected, and when shifting to a variable state with no stock, a performance pattern for executing an ending performance (result display performance) of a wild bonus performance is selected in the final fourth variation if a big win is not achieved.

Step S918: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect content update processing.
Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of displaying the character information "+12" on the display screen when a game ball enters the big winning hole during execution of the wild bonus effect, and When the round game ends, a process of updating the character information in the point display area P is executed according to the number of payouts (according to the number of displayed "+12" character information).

In addition, the effect control CPU 126 displays the character information of "Vegetable1" in the pseudo round number display area GR at the start of the wild bonus effect, and every time a round game for one round is started, "Vegetable1" → "Vegetable2" is displayed. ”→“Vegetable3”, the process of updating the numeric information is executed.

By executing such a process, the effect control CPU 126, during the execution of the first jackpot game (special game), based on the fact that the round game for one round has been digested (that a predetermined event has occurred) Then, the character information (special information) in the pseudo round number display area GR indicating that the round game for one round has been completed can be updated and displayed, and after the first big win game is completed (for example, the first big win game is completed). Character information in the pseudo round number display area GR can be continuously displayed (special information display means) during fluctuation of the special symbols after the end or during execution of the second big hit game.

In addition, by executing such a process, the effect control CPU 126 determines that two rounds worth of round games can be digested during execution of the first jackpot game (special game) (that a specified event occurs). ) can be displayed, and after the end of the first big win game (for example, during the fluctuation of special symbols after the end of the first big win game or during the execution of the second big win game) ), the stock icon can be continuously displayed (suggestive information display means).

Furthermore, by executing such processing, the effect control CPU 126 continues the character information (special information) of the pseudo round number display area GR when the stock icon (suggestion information) is displayed at the end of the jackpot game. (special information display means).

Then, after finishing the above process, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 53).

As described above, according to this embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, during the execution of the wild bonus effect (during the execution of the special game), based on the execution of the round game for one round (based on the occurrence of a predetermined event ), pseudo-round number information (special information indicating that a predetermined event has occurred) indicating that a round game for one round has been executed can be updated and displayed, and after the first big win game (end of special game In order to be able to display the pseudo-round number information continuously, the player is given the impression that the big win game is continuing even after the first big win game is over, It is possible to give the impression that a big win game is going to be executed, and as a result, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by providing novel game characteristics.

(2) According to the present embodiment, during the execution of the wild bonus effect (during the execution of the special game), stocks suggesting that two rounds worth of round games can be consumed (that a prescribed event occurs) Icons (suggestion information) can be displayed, and stock icons can be continuously displayed after the end of the first big win game (after the end of the special game). It is possible to give the impression that the big win game is continuing even after the end of the game and the impression that the big win game will be executed again, and as a result, it has novel game characteristics. , can improve the interest of the game.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the stock icon (suggestion information) is displayed at the end of the jackpot game, the character information (special information) in the pseudo round number display area GR can be continuously displayed. , and the synergistic effect of displaying the stock icon and the character information of the pseudo-round number display area GR, it is possible to increase the variety of effects.

(4) In the present embodiment, an unprecedented holding consecutive effect and a production structure during a major role in which it is unknown how long the holding consecutive effect will continue are realized. The specifications for realizing such a wild bonus effect are as follows.

(a) The number of rounds at the time of a big hit is a pattern of 2 rounds, such as 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 rounds. At this time, the number of remaining rounds of the jackpot game is displayed by one set of "stock icons (carrot images)" for two rounds. For example, if four "stock icons" are displayed on the screen, completion of eight rounds worth of round games is promised.

(b) The wild bonus effect encompasses everything from the start of the big win game to the end of the big win game to the immediate consecutive section. It should be noted that, at the end of the four-variation Soku-continuous section, the ending effect of the wild bonus effect is executed, and the background screen shifts to the original background screen (high-probability time-shortening state background screen).

(c) There is a jackpot pattern with a long interval occurring after even-numbered rounds are completed. Incidentally, even if the long interval does not occur, various effects during the wild bonus effect can be executed.

(d) A short (several seconds) jackpot variation is used when a series of holdings occurs after a jackpot game.
(e) The "stock icon" may increase when a stock acquisition effect occurs. The stock acquisition effect may occur at the end of the round, at the end of the big role, at the start of the fluctuation, etc., and the production may be executed across the big role and fluctuation.

By using such a configuration, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether the current state is a jackpot game, during a long interval, or during a fluctuation, and whether the player is in a holding series even in a long interval. You can make an illusion like In addition, since the remaining stock is calculated including not only the number of remaining rounds in the jackpot game currently being executed but also the holding series, the difference between the holding series and the long interval is further obscured. be able to.

(5) In the present embodiment, a wild bonus effect is executed in which everything from the start of the big win game through the end of the big win game to the immediate interval (holding 4 fluctuations) can be included, and how long the big win game continues. A production related to the progress of a major role is executed to perform an additional production in predetermined round increments so as not to know whether the The outline of the wild bonus production is as follows.

(a) The illusion that new next big wins start continuously during the interval time after completion of predetermined rounds (for example, even-numbered rounds such as 2nd and 4th rounds) during the big win game (closure of the big prize winning opening). It has a specification (an effect that becomes a pseudo-sokuren) to perform a non-executed (subsequent) round game while executing a pseudo-renso performance that makes it possible.
(b) Display of a specific display (stock icon, suggestive information) to notify execution of a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 2 rounds) in multiple round games (for example, 10 rounds) during the jackpot game At the same time, the specific display is changed to update display (increase display, erase display) in the course of the round game (during the interval).
(c) Based on the preliminary determination of the game state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game (pre-reading of the holding series), the specific display (stock icon) is changed during the ending time during the jackpot game, or the special symbol change after the jackpot game. Make it possible to wait during the middle (pending digestion).

(d) At the start of the jackpot game, instead of determining the scenario of the specific display to be displayed during the execution of the jackpot game to be executed from now on, when the attacker closes as a condition for erasing the specific display (no stock) , the number of displays of the specific display that can be increased is drawn by lot from the number of remaining rounds including the big wins currently being executed and the big wins by the reserve group, and an announcement effect is performed according to the determined number of displays.

(e) In order to make it difficult to know whether the game is in the round of the jackpot game or the special symbols are fluctuating, it is configured so that the attacker can be released during the notification effect and the fluctuation can be started during the notification effect. (attacker sequence and asynchronous rendition). In other words, the additional stock icon can be displayed at any timing during the round of the jackpot game, during closing, or during the fluctuation of the special symbols.

(d) The notification effect according to the increase in the number of display of the specific display is the time scale during the period from the closing of the attack power to the round interval time, from the closing of the attacker to the ending time of the major role, or during the fluctuation (holding digestion) after the major role. can be determined as an effect pattern corresponding to .

Then, in the conventional technology, "pseudo-round number information (special information) and specific display (stock icon, suggestive information) that enables an update display that will notify the execution of a predetermined number of round games, There is no disclosure to the effect that it can be made to stand by so as to be updatable based on a predetermined condition even during the fluctuation of the special symbols.

The present invention can be modified in various ways without being limited to the above-described embodiment. The mode of presentation and various numerical values given in one embodiment are merely examples, and are not limited to the contents described above.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a game machine of ST type (a type that sets a substantial upper limit to the number of probability variations), but a loop type (a type that does not set a substantial upper limit to the number of probability variations) ), the present invention may be applied to the game machine.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine having a variable probability region has been described, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that does not have a variable probability region.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that does not employ "simultaneous spinning of the first special symbol and the second special symbol" has been described. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine equipped with a winning rush game feature (a function of frequently generating small winnings in the second special symbol lottery).

The special information may be information that displays the number of rounds during the big win game, or may be information that continues to be displayed even after the big win (continuously displayed depending on the big win or minor win). .

The special information and suggestive information may display information about the round, may display information about the number of prize balls, and information indicating that the situation where the ball can be obtained continues may be displayed.

The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines with settings.
The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine equipped with a performance display monitor.

The concept of "continuing the special information" includes continuation of continuously updating the special information (result round number) updated during the special game.
Further, the condition for updating the special information after the end of the special game can be at least one of the following conditions.

(a) A predetermined event (for example, one round end condition or , including achievement of a specified number of counts), the special information (the number of rounds) can be updated and displayed.

(b) The special information that is continuously displayed after the end of the special game is a predetermined prescribed event that replaces one or more predetermined events that occurred before the end of the special game (for example, a hold after a big win game 1 round game of winning and specific game (small winning game) equivalent to profit of 1 round game that becomes easier to acquire by transitioning to advantageous game state after big win game) is based on the game after the end of the special game It can be updated and displayed when it occurs.

In the embodiments described above, the following features can also be added.
(Feature 1) Long intervals during the jackpot game, and when executing the game after the jackpot game based on the loss retention (memory of non-winning) read ahead until the end of the jackpot game, according to the progress during the jackpot game Execute a common effect (effect to reduce the visual recognition area and revival effect) to incite whether or not the image of the effect during the big hit game displayed in the video (image of the horse character running) will end, and then the free ( In the remaining round game during the jackpot game or the normal game after the jackpot game), even if the special information (display of the number of times of vegetable) is temporarily erased during the common performance, it will be displayed continuously. Control may be performed to enable continuous display of information.

(Feature 2) With regard to the execution of the wild bonus effect, as a control method other than when executing when a holding series occurs, the ending period at the end of the 4-round big win (corresponding to the long interval during the big win game) at the time of the 4-round big win At least a part of the effect related to the common effect (feature 1) (effect of reducing the visible area) is executed, and the expectation that the temporarily erased special information may continue to be displayed. While imparting a sense of excitement, the resurrection failure effect may be executed to improve interest.

The images given in other production examples are merely examples, and can be appropriately modified. Also, the structure, board configuration, specific numerical values, etc. of the pachinko machine 1, including those shown in the drawings, are preferred examples, and these can be modified as appropriate.

1 pachinko machine 8 game board unit 8a game area 20 starting gate 28 variable starting winning device 33 normal symbol display device 33a normal symbol working memory lamp 34 first special symbol display device 35 second special symbol display device 34a first special symbol working memory Lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 45 Effect switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROMs
76 RAM
124 effect control device 126 effect control CPU

Claims (1)

lottery executing means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game;
when the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery;
special game executing means for executing a special game when the symbols are stopped and displayed in a winning mode;
Based on the occurrence of a predetermined event during execution of the special game, the special information indicating the occurrence of the predetermined event can be updated and displayed, and during the variation of the symbols after the special game is finished. , special information display means capable of continuously displaying the special information;
Suggestion information suggesting that a predetermined number of round games can be digested can be updated and displayed during execution of the special game, and the suggestion information is continued while the symbols are changing after the special game is completed. suggestive information display means for updating and displaying the suggestive information during the fluctuation of the symbols after the end of the special game ;
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