JP7362408B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game ball enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There are things that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as "fluctuation") of identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of identification information on the variable display device becomes a specific display result, the gaming state (game There are machines (so-called pachinko machines) that are configured to give a predetermined gaming value to the player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled).

In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is stopped. A winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game stops, a predetermined game medium is paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined gaming value to the player. There are some machines that are configured to give the same amount of money to players (so-called slot machines).

Note that gaming value refers to the state of the variable winning ball device installed in the gaming area of the gaming machine that is advantageous to the player who is likely to hit a winning ball, or the state that is advantageous to the player. This means that rights are generated, and that the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily established.

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. A “jackpot” occurs when the Note that the derivation display means to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a jackpot occurs, for example, a jackpot opening is opened a predetermined number of times and the game enters a jackpot game state in which it is easy to hit a winning ball. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes are won in the big winning hole, the big winning hole is closed. The number of times the big prize opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the grand prize opening will be closed when the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big prize opening may be referred to as a round. Moreover, a game in a round is sometimes called a round game.

In addition, in the variable display device, a symbol other than the final stop symbol (for example, the center symbol among the left center right symbols) is stopped and shaken continuously for a predetermined period of time in a state that matches a specific display result. The jackpot may occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, scaling, or deformation, or multiple symbols are changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. A performance performed in a state where sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach performance. In addition, the reach state and its appearance are called the reach mode. Furthermore, a variable display that includes a reach effect is referred to as a variable reach display. Then, if the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes a "miss" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying finding out how to generate a jackpot.

In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses that in an advantageous state (for example, during a jackpot game), a specific performance (for example, a promotion It is described that when it is notified that a special state will be controlled by a specific effect, light emission control is performed to cause the light emitting means (for example, the main light emitting device 25) to emit light.

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However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the light emission control corresponding to the special state control is performed only during a part of the period in the advantageous state, and the light emission control of the light emitting means in the subsequent period is not considered. Therefore, the degree of correlation between the special state and the light emitting means is low, and there is room for improvement in terms of clarity and presentation effects of matters suggested by the mode of the light emitting means.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the clarity and performance effects of matters suggested by the mode of the light emitting means.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
a display means;
a state control means capable of controlling to a special state;
In the advantageous state, a specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance that notifies whether or not the special state is controlled;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the special state ends;
A light emission control means for controlling light emission of a plurality of light emission means including a specific light emission means and a predetermined light emission means in a plurality of light emission patterns corresponding to the performance to be performed,
The specific light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a specific part to emit light,
The predetermined light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a predetermined portion different from the specific portion to emit light,
The light emission control means includes:
Light emission control corresponding to a display image displayed by the display means is possible,
In the advantageous state, controlling the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means in a predetermined light emission pattern corresponding to a predetermined effect;
When it is notified that the special state is controlled by the specific effect, controlling the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means and the specific light emitting means in a specific light emission pattern;
In the special state, controlling the light emission of the specific light emitting means in the specific light emission pattern continuing from the advantageous state in which control to the special state has been notified by the specific effect;
The specific light emission pattern is
There are a specific light emitting pattern A and a specific light emitting pattern B, and after emitting light in the specific light emitting pattern A for a predetermined time, it is possible to emit light in the specific light emitting pattern B,
In the special state, when the suggestion effect is executed, controlling the light emission of the specific light emitting means with a special light emission pattern different from the predetermined light emission pattern and the specific light emission pattern;
It is characterized by
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a variable probability state). A state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes settings for starting probability change control in the jackpot end processing (S117)) and a specific effect (for example, , promotion effect) (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 085IWS107), and a specific light emitting means (for example, rush LED085IW013) with a plurality of light emission patterns corresponding to the effect to be executed. and a predetermined light emitting means (for example, frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012). A light emission control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the light emission effect processing shown in FIG. 8-19) The specific light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes the specific part (for example, the part where the rush LED085IW013 shown in FIG. 8-1 is installed) to emit light, and the predetermined light emitting means is different from the specific part. It is a light emitting means that makes a predetermined part (for example, the part where the frame LED085IW001 to 011 shown in FIG. The light emission of the predetermined light emitting means is controlled using a predetermined light emitting pattern (for example, a frame light emitting pattern for BGM/background effects, a logo light emitting pattern for BGM/background effects) corresponding to the specific effect, and the light is controlled to a special state according to the specific effect. When the specific light emission pattern is notified (for example, when the probability change promotion notification shown in Figure 8-16 is executed (when the first execution condition of the first light emission effect shown in Figure 8-19 is satisfied)) (For example, a first rush light emission pattern (rainbow blinking), a second rush light emission pattern (rainbow light), a first frame light emission pattern (rainbow blink), a second frame light emission pattern (rainbow light), which are rainbow light emission patterns, The light emission control of the predetermined light emitting means and the specific light emitting means is performed using the first logo light emitting pattern (rainbow blinking) and the second logo light emitting pattern (rainbow lighting) (for example, the first light emitting effect and the second light emitting effect shown in FIG. 8-19). (The part where light emission effect A and second light emission effect B are executed) In the special state, light emission control of the specific light emitting means in a specific light emission pattern continues from the advantageous state in which it is reported that the special state will be controlled by the specific effect. (for example, the part where the second light emitting effect B is executed following the first light emitting effect shown in Figure 8-19), and when the special state ends (for example, when the even number symbol reach is established as shown in Figure 8-17) (when the first execution condition of the third light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is satisfied), a special light emission pattern different from the predetermined light emission pattern and the specific light emission pattern (for example, the third rush light emission pattern (flashing white)) It is characterized in that the light emission control of the specific light emission means is carried out at (for example, the part where the third light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is executed).
According to such a configuration, in the special state, the light emission control of the specific light emitting means is performed in the specific light emission pattern continuously from the advantageous state in which it is reported that the special state will be controlled by the specific effect. This can be clearly demonstrated. Further, when the special state ends, the light emission control of the specific light emitting means is performed using the special light emission pattern, so that it can be suggested that the special state ends. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of association between the special state and the light emitting means, and improve the clarity and presentation effect of matters suggested by the mode of the light emitting means.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing contents of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot (for jackpot A), (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot (for jackpot B, jackpot C), (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for failure. It is an explanatory diagram showing a received command buffer at the time of motion winning. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop pattern of a decorative pattern. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a promotion performance execution judgment table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of promotion production processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of light emission effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of light emission effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of light emission effect. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of execution conditions, end conditions, and LED light emission patterns of a light emission effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of light emission production processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for rush LED. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for rush LED. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for frame LED. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for logo LED. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for rush LED. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for rush LED. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a frame LED control data area. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine of a second embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a special variable winning ball device of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot opening process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of jackpot termination processing of a 2nd embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of light emission effect of a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of execution conditions, end conditions, and LED light emission patterns of a light emission effect according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of gradation control data for rush LEDs according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for frame LEDs of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the gradation control data for logo LEDs of 2nd Embodiment.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

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

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

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. Further, the sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Summary of game progress)

When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol missed symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol missed". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable body 32, etc.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that have not been stopped and displayed when they form part of a jackpot combination described later on the screen of the image display device 5. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

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

If the display result of the special pattern game is "miss", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become a reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a fixed decorative pattern (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach out"). In addition, if the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern changes to the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach is off") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. '') may be displayed in a stopped state (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "out of reach").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. It's okay.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

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

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

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

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc. (For details, see (described later).

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

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the starting winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a starting winning, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send a production control command to the production control board 12 for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and judgment results such as pre-reading judgment. . The effect control command at the time of start winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is transferred from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a determined special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in the ROM 101 are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the production control board 12. In the performance control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the presentation content (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start the round execution in the jackpot gaming state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the opening upper limit period for keeping the big winning hole open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is performed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process that changes the probability in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning ending process ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the control contents of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 7, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., a determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. Additionally, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, the display result in the special drawing game is determined to be a "loss". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

The small hit performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance control process flag is "4". In this small win performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small win game state, and executes various performance controls in the small win game state based on the set content. . In addition, in the small hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the small win game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small win ending production. It is updated to a certain "5" and the small hit performance process is ended.

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of the small win game state, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, it also includes a ratio of "0%" on one side and a ratio of "100%" on the other hand or a ratio of less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 085IW)
Embodiment 1.
Next, the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the feature section 085IW will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-27.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment in the characteristic part 085IW, and shows the arrangement layout of the main components. FIG. 8-2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a pachinko game machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) that supports and fixes the game board 2. )3. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

Among the game areas, the left game area 153SG002L is a game area in which a game ball that is relatively weakly hit (hit to the left) by operating the ball-hitting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 153SG002R is a game area where the game ball is flown down by the operation of the ball-hitting operation handle 30. This is a game area where a game ball that is hit more strongly (hit right) than a game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L passes through the upper path 153SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down. In addition, LEDs may be appropriately installed in the upper route 153SG002C, the left gaming area 153SG002L, and the right gaming area 153SG002R, and may be capable of emitting light according to a light emitting pattern corresponding to BGM, background effects, preview effects, and errors.

In addition, the general winning hole 10 is arranged in the left gaming area 153SG002L, and in the right gaming area 153SG002R, from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right gaming area 153SG002R, a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L can enter the first starting winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R can enter the first winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A. It is possible to win in the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10, and the big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is also possible to pass through the passage gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 153SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left gaming area 153SG002L cannot win the second starting prize opening or the big winning opening, and the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area 153SG002R cannot win the first starting prize opening. It has become.

Furthermore, a first pending storage display area 153SG005D and a second pending storage display area 153SG005U are set at two locations on the left and right at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first pending memory display area 153SG005D and the second pending memory display area 153SG005U, a pending memory display is performed that specifiably displays the number of pending memories (special figure pending memory number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, a decorative body with the logo of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a motif is provided above the image display device 5. A logo LED085IW012 is provided as an LED for use. The light emission of the logo LED085IW012 is controlled by BGM, a background effect that displays a predetermined background image on the image display device 5, effects such as a preview effect executed during fluctuation, and a light emission pattern corresponding to an error. Note that the decoration with a logo as a motif may be configured to be operable. In this case, for example, the decorative object can perform an advancing motion in which it moves to the front of the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and the advancing motion indicates a movable object effect that indicates the expectation of a jackpot (for example, it is likely to be executed when a jackpot occurs). ). Further, the advance operation may be performed when the decorative symbols are aligned due to the reach effect or when the probability change promotion notification is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, a rush LED 85IW013 is provided near the special variable winning ball device 7. The rush LED 85IW013 has a seal shape and is provided so that a game ball can pass through it. Further, the rush LED 85IW013 is controlled to emit light according to a probability change promotion notification due to a promotion effect to be described later and a light emission pattern corresponding to the controlled gaming state. Note that the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 where the rush LED 85IW013 is provided is not limited to the position closest to the special variable winning ball device 7 than other components as shown in FIG. 8-1, for example. , any position in the same right gaming area 153SG002R as the special variable winning ball device 7, the position between the special variable winning ball device 7 and the image display device 5, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the second starting winning opening, etc. This concept includes a position that can be visually recognized at the same time as the special variable winning ball device 7 (that is, a position that is naturally visible when looking at the special variable winning ball device 7), such as a position between the out opening and the special variable winning ball device 7.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 includes decorative LEDs such as frame LED085IW001, frame LED085IW002, frame LED085IW003, frame LED085IW004, frame LED085IW005, and frame LED085IW006. , frame LED085IW007, frame LED085IW008, frame LED085IW009, frame LED085IW010, and frame LED085IW011 are provided (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as frame LED085IW001 to 011, or simply frame LED). The frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light according to BGM, background effects, effects such as preview effects performed during fluctuations, and light emission patterns corresponding to errors.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, there is a A first special symbol display device 153SG004A capable of variable display of one special symbol, a second special symbol display device 153SG004B capable of variable display of a second special symbol, and a first pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories. 153SG025A, a second reservation display 153SG025B that can display the second reservation memory number, a normal symbol display 153SG020 that can perform variable display of ordinary symbols, a regular symbol reservation display 153SG025C that can display the number of ordinary symbols reservations, A round display 153SG131 that can display the number of rounds (jacket type) of the jackpot game during a jackpot game, in a game state where the game ball is launched toward the right game area 153SG002R such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot game state. A game information display section 153SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 153SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 153SG133 that lights up when in a variable probability state, and a time saving lamp 153SG134 that lights up in a high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are each composed of an 8-segment LED. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is a miss or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed using a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result becomes a jackpot in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A displays the variable display result with two types of jackpot symbols (combinations of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Derivation and display are possible. In addition, in the case where the variable display result becomes a jackpot in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B variably displays two types of jackpot symbols (combinations of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 153SG004A The jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 153SG004B may overlap at least in part.

The first hold indicator 153SG025A and the second hold indicator 153SG025B each have four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 153SG025A and second hold display 153SG025B, if the number of hold memories is one, only the leftmost LED lights up, and as the number of hold memories increases, the LED on the second from the left, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up sequentially. Each time a variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of this embodiment In section 085IW, the light goes out toward the left).

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding memory is executed with priority. It looks like this. Therefore, for example, if there is one first special figure holding memory and two second special figure holding memories (only the LED at the left end of the first holding display 153SG025A is lit, and the second holding memory is When the left two LEDs of display 153SG25B are lit), after the second special figure reservation memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure reservation memory, the first special figure reservation A variable display based on memory is performed.

Further, the round indicator 153SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). In addition, as the jackpot types in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, jackpot B which is a 10-round jackpot, and jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which segment lights up among the segments forming the round display 153SG131 differs depending on the jackpot type.

Control signals transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 are relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, a production control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The performance control commands include, for example, display control commands used to control image display operations in the image display device 5, audio control commands used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and game effect lamps 9. It includes LED control commands used to control the lighting operations of frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, logo LEDs 085IW012, rush LEDs 085IW013, and other decorative LEDs.

FIG. 8-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature section 085IW in this embodiment. The production control command has, for example, a two-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 8-3(A) is an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special pattern game using the first special pattern in the first special pattern display device 153SG004A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 153SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) of symbols, etc. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that can be set arbitrarily according to the content of the instruction by the production control command. Note that in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that specifies variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in Figure 8-3 (B), the result of determining whether the variable display result is a "miss", "big hit", or "small hit" (predetermined result) ) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result), different EXT data is set.

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command that indicates a predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies a predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small win."

Command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command that specifies stopping (determination) of variation of decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time saving control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a gaming state in which time saving control is performed (high base state). , time saving state).

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) specification command, for example, EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormality) has been determined to have occurred on the production control board 12 side. The occurrence of the identified error (abnormality) is notified by error notification processing, which will be described later.

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

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, different EXT data may be set depending on the predetermined result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be made different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds to be executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the jackpot gaming state or the small winning gaming state. be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that passed through (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A was detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting prize (first starting winning) occurred. This is a first starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred. , is a second starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first pending memory number notification command that notifies the first special symbol pending memory number in order to display the special symbol pending memory number in a specifiable manner on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second pending memory number notification command that notifies the second special symbol pending memory number in order to display the special symbol pending memory number in a specifiable manner on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning designation command is sent based on the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition being satisfied. , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, when the second starting opening winning designation command is sent based on the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition being satisfied. , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. In addition, the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of pending memories decreases), the special figure game It may also be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command, a total pending memory number notification command that notifies the total number of pending memories may be transmitted. That is, a total number of pending memories notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) in the total number of pending memories.

Command C4XXH and command C6XXH are production control commands (winning determination result designation commands) that indicate the content of the winning determination result. Among these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the type of jackpot (probable variable, non-probable variable, etc.) as a winning determination result. In addition, the command C6XXH is a fluctuation category that indicates whether the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is a "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" fluctuation pattern as a winning determination result. It is a command.

Command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for specifying a newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120). Command E101H is a hot start notification command that notifies that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery from power outage, also referred to as hot start). Command E102H is a cold start notification command that notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started up (cold start).

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores programs and fixed data for game control, and a workpiece for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. The random number circuit 104, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 performs a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102. A fluctuation data reading operation to read out the data, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. Transmission operations such as outputting various signals are also performed.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, in addition to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data representing each of the random number MR3 for determination, the random number MR4 for determining the normal figure display result, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

Although this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which each of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-4, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied depending on the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "jackpot". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "small win". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "small win" is referred to as a small win variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β, etc. A plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Moreover, in addition to the super reach variation patterns, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, etc. may be provided in addition to super reach α and super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, the super reach variation pattern super reach α, super reach β is set shorter than. In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed. In this case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, since the variable display result is set to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the normal reach variation pattern and In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into different types of fluctuation patterns, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc. Instead of first determining the fluctuation pattern to be executed from among the fluctuation patterns belonging to the determined type, only the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is used without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern may be provided to determine the type of variation. It is also possible to first determine the type of a fluctuation pattern from a random number value for pattern type determination, and then determine the fluctuation pattern to be executed from among the fluctuation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the characteristic part 085IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the variation content (performance content) is determined in advance for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (performance content) may be different depending on the set value that has been set. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 in which the normal reach is off, if the set value is 1, it will be the variation pattern in which the normal reach is out, and if the set value is 2, the pseudo continuous effect will be used. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern in which a non-reach result is performed twice and a non-reach result, a variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous performance is performed three times and a super reach result is used, etc.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores, in addition to game control programs, various table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-10, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, as well as the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table and the like are stored that store a plurality of types of variation patterns.

The determination tables stored in the ROM 101 include, for example, the display result determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-6(A), the display result determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-6(B), and the display result determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in -7 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Figure 8-7 (B), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, and the small hit It includes a fluctuation pattern determination table, a deviation fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal figure display result determination table (not shown), a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

The pachinko game machine 1 of the feature part 085IW of this embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning the jackpot (ball payout rate) changes depending on the set value. In detail, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the probability of winning the jackpot (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the setting value. . The setting value has six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest ball payout rate and decreasing values in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. In other words, the setting value is that the largest value, 6, is the most disadvantageous value for the gaming parlor side, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the more advantageous the value for the gaming parlor side. Become.

FIGS. 8-6(A) and 8-6(B) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a winning determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure as display result determination tables, but the present invention is not limited to this. , a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in Figure 8-6(A), when the setting value is 1 and the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the range is 0 to 65535 if the gaming state is normal or time saving state. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6 (B), when the set value is 1 and the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(A), when the setting value is 2 and the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(B), when the setting value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6 (A), when the set value is 3 and the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the range is 0 to 65535 if the gaming state is normal or time saving state. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(B), when the setting value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(A), when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(B), when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6 (A), when the set value is 5 and the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(B), when the set value is 5 and the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is from 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6(A), when the set value is 6 and the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is from 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As shown in Figure 8-6 (B), when the set value is 6 and the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is from 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit". The other numerical ranges are assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In addition, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, among the hit judgment values mentioned above, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others numeric range is assigned to "outliers".

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as " It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot". As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, the probability determined (in the characteristic section 085IW of this embodiment, if the setting value is 1, it is 1/300, if the setting value is 2, it is 1/280, if the setting value is 3, it is 1/260, When the value is 4, it is 1/240, when the set value is 5, it is 1/220, and when the set value is 6, it is 1/200). Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characteristic section 085IW of this embodiment, when the setting value is 1, it is 1/200, when the setting value is 2, it is 1/180, and when the setting value is 3, it is 1/200. 160, 1/140 if the setting value is 4, 1/120 if the setting value is 5, 1/100 if the setting value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), the probability of determining that the control is to be set to a jackpot gaming state is determined compared to when the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the value becomes high.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. If the value is 1, the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is multiplied by 1.5 times compared to the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is multiplied by the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state. The magnification is approximately 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state is 1.625 times compared to the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state at each setting value is all set to be constant (for example, 5 times). Good too.

In addition, in each of the first special figure display result determination tables, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is the same regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8-6 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" and a small hit is determined regardless of the gaming state or setting value. The probability of determining that the game state is controlled is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined by the first feature, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so as to be the same value, different from those in the graphical display result judgment table. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8-6 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" and a small hit is determined regardless of the gaming state or setting value. The probability of determining that the game state is controlled is set to 1/100.

Note that the feature section 085IW of this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of determining that the special figure display result is a "small win" and controlling the small win game state is the same regardless of the setting value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to a small win game state may be varied depending on the set value. Furthermore, the feature section 085IW of this embodiment exemplifies a form in which the probability of determining that the special figure display result is a "small win" and is controlled to a small win gaming state according to the variable special figure is different. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is a "small win" and is controlled to a small win game state may be set to be the same probability regardless of the variable special figure.

Here, if we pay attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "big hit" and "small win" in each display result judgment table, we can see the display result for the first special figure when the gaming state is normal state or time saving state. In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 is assigned to "jackpot"), while the setting value 2 ~ In the case of the setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

In other words, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the setting value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the common jackpot judgment values Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the setting value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is normal state or time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is used to determine a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small The hit judgment value is in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6, with 32767 as the reference value for the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value), and 32767 to 33094. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

Next, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to a common numerical range.

In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 is assigned to "jackpot"), while the setting value 2 ~ In the case of the setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for setting value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for setting value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for setting value 5. , and the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674.

In other words, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, in the first special symbol display result determination table when the gaming state is a variable probability state, when the set value is 1, it can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values, only the numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment values is assigned to the "jackpot". Numerical values within the range plus the non-common numerical value range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the setting value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the first special symbol when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set as a common numerical range of small hit determination values for determining small hits regardless of the set value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small The hit judgment value is in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6, with 32767 as the reference value for the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value), and 32767 to 33094. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to a common numerical range.

In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining jackpots is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot"), while setting value 2 ~ In the case of the setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

In other words, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the setting value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the common jackpot judgment values Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is normal state or time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is used to determine a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small The hit judgment value is in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6, and 32767 to 33421, with 32767 as the reference value for the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value). Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

Next, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to a common numerical range.

In addition, when the setting value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 is assigned to "jackpot"), while the setting value 2 ~ In the case of the setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each setting value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for setting value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for setting value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for setting value 5. , and the setting value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674.

In other words, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. Of the judgment values, only the numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the jackpot judgment values that do not fall within the common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot". Numerical values within the range plus the common numerical range are assigned to the "jackpot." Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability is set at 1020 as the standard value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot standard value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases, so the jackpot probability increases. go.

In addition, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the second special symbol when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as a common numerical range of small hit determination values for determining small hits regardless of the set value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, while the small The hit judgment value is in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6, with 32767 as the standard value for the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value), and 32767 to 33421. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, in each display result determination table, the common numerical value range or the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are determined based on the winning determination value of 1020, regardless of the gaming state and setting value. The judgment value included in the numerical range of consecutive 1 consisting of The variable display result is determined using the determination value included in the numerical value range) as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Furthermore, in each of these display result judgment tables, if the variable special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the gaming state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is same). In addition, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuating special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the first special figure is different). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, while the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is approximately 655. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

Furthermore, as described above, in each gaming state, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" and the control to the jackpot gaming state is determined is the highest. The judgment value is assigned such that the higher the value of the set value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state will be controlled (Jackpot probability: set value 6 > set value 5>Setting value 4>Setting value 3>Setting value 2>Setting value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and if the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot (jackpot). It is decided that A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to a small hit, it is determined that the special symbol will be a small hit. In other words, the winning of the jackpot and small winning is determined with the probability according to the set value. Note that the "probability" shown in FIG. 8-6 indicates the probability (proportion) of a jackpot and the probability (proportion) of a small win. Also, deciding whether to make a jackpot means deciding whether to control to a jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbols on the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. It also means deciding whether to use the jackpot symbol or not. In addition, deciding whether to make a small hit means deciding whether to control to a small winning gaming state, but stopping at the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small winning symbol.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, a total of six setting values, 1 to 6, are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more.

FIGS. 8-7(A) and 8-7(B) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, in Figure 8-7(A), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the first starting prize hole (that is, when the first special symbol is variablely displayed). This is a table for when Further, in FIG. 8-7(B), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting prize hole (that is, when the second special symbol is variablely displayed). This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table determines whether the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot when it is determined that the variable display result is to be used as a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referenced to determine the

Here, the jackpot type in the feature section 085IW of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 8-8. In the feature section 085IW of this embodiment, the jackpot types include jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends and the transition to a low-probability high-base state occurs; A jackpot B and a jackpot C (also referred to as probability-variable jackpots) are set in which the high-accuracy control and time-saving control are executed after the game ends and the game shifts to a high-accuracy/high base state.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed four times (so-called 4 rounds). The jackpot game state according to "B" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed four times (so-called 4 rounds). Furthermore, the jackpot game state by "Jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds).

The time saving control that is executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to "Jackpot A" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature part 085IW of this embodiment), or that the special figure game be executed for the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the figure game is executed.

On the other hand, the high accuracy control and time saving control that are executed after the end of the jackpot game state of jackpot B and jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is jackpot B or jackpot C, the high accuracy control and time saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state is continuous without going through the normal state. This is a so-called multi-family situation.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, a form is illustrated in which three types of jackpots, jackpot A to jackpot C, are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. Less than or equal to four types, or four or more types may be provided.

Also, as shown in Figure 8-7 (A), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the first special symbol), out of the judgment value range of 0 to 299 for MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 8-7 (B), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol), out of the judgment value range 0 to 299 of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In other words, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on whether the winning hole in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole. , the jackpot type is determined based on a common ratio regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for jackpot type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is It may be determined using MR1, which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and selects a fluctuation pattern among the aforementioned multiple types according to the predetermined result. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, the fluctuation pattern determination table includes a fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot, which is used when it is predetermined to make a variable display result a "jackpot", and a fluctuation pattern determination table for making a variable display result a "small hit". A fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot, which is used when the variable display result is predetermined, and a fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss, which is used when it is predetermined that the variable display result will be a "loss" are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, each variation pattern of normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9(A) and 8-9(B), the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (Jackpot A ) and the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C are prepared in advance, and these jackpot variation pattern judgment tables (for jackpot A) and the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the fluctuation pattern of normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot. For each of the variation patterns (PB1-3), a predetermined random number value within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned as a determination value.

As shown in Figure 8-9 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 400 are normal reach jackpot variation patterns (PB1 -1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the Super Reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-3). Assigned.

As shown in Figure 8-9 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 1 to 997, 1 to 200 are normal reach jackpot fluctuations. 201 to 550 are assigned to the Super Reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2). 3) is assigned.

In addition, in the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table, for the fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random number value out of the range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is the determination value. is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-9(C), in the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table, out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, from 0 to 997 are small hit fluctuation patterns ( PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two or more variation patterns of the small win. A variation pattern may be provided.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss includes a fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, which is used when the number of pending memories is one or less in a low base gaming state where time saving control is not implemented, and a low base A variation pattern determination table B for failure that is used when the total number of pending memories is 2 to 4 in the state, and a variation pattern for failure that is used when the total number of pending memories is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is implemented are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for misses, there are variation patterns for non-reach misses without shortening (PA1-1), variation patterns for normal reach misses (PA2-1), variation patterns for super reach α misses (PA2-2), and super reach α miss variation patterns (PA2-2). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value for the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) with the reach β out of range within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

As shown in Figure 8-10 (A), in the variation pattern judgment table A for failure (for low base medium total pending memory number of 1 or less), the judgment value of MR3 is 1 to 450 out of the range of 1 to 997. 451 to 700 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-1) where the normal reach is off, and 701 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern where the super reach α is off (PA1-1). It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) in which the super reach β is off.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table B for failure, there is a shortened non-reach failure variation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to a total number of pending memories of 2 to 4, a normal reach failure variation pattern (PA2-1), a super A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern judgment can take for the variation pattern (PA2-2) where reach α is off and the variation pattern where super reach β is off (PA2-3). It is being

As shown in Figure 8-10 (B), in the variation pattern judgment table B for failure (for low base medium total pending memory number of 2 to 4), the judgment value of MR3 is 1 to 997 in the range of 1 to 997. 500 is assigned to the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach deviation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is super reach α deviation. 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super reach β.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table C for failure, there is a shortened non-reach failure variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending memories of 5 to 8, a normal reach failure variation pattern (PA2-1), a super A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern judgment can take for the variation pattern (PA2-2) where reach α is off and the variation pattern where super reach β is off (PA2-3). It is being

As shown in Figure 8-10 (C), in the variation pattern judgment table C for failure (for low base medium total pending memory number of 5 or more), the judgment value of MR3 is 1 to 550 out of the range of 1 to 997. 551 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-3), 701 to 900 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α variation patterns. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) in which the super reach β is off.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table D for failure, the variation pattern for shortening non-reach failure (PA1-4), the variation pattern for normal reach failure (PA2-1), and the fluctuation pattern for super reach α failure, which correspond to the time saving control. (PA2-2) and a variation pattern (PA2-3) in which the super reach β is off, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

As shown in Figure 8-10 (D), in the variation pattern judgment table D for miss (high base medium), out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 550 are non-reach variation. The range from 551 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-1) where normal reach is off, and the range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern where super reach α is off (PA2-2). , and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3).

In this way, when using the losing variation pattern determination tables A to D, the ratio of determining non-reach variation patterns and normal reach variation patterns is set higher than the ratio of determining super reach variation patterns. In addition, when using fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for failure, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values is a fluctuation pattern of failure of super reach α, and 901 to 997 is a fluctuation pattern of failure of super reach β. In other words, if the variable display result assigned to each variation pattern is a failure, the Super Reach variation pattern is determined by a common determination ratio, so the variable display based on the Super Reach variation pattern is not executed. This can prevent the effectiveness from decreasing.

In addition, in the characteristic part 085IW of this embodiment, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for losing super reach α and the determination ratio for the fluctuation pattern for losing super reach β are completely the same between each set value. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach β are based on the difference between each setting value. may differ by a small difference (for example, about 1%).

Note that the feature section 085IW of this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern is the same when the variable display result is a failure, but the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is not the same, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, or the percentage of variation between non-reach and normal reach may be the same. Only the pattern determination ratios may be the same.

In addition, the fluctuation time of the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and furthermore, the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening. The fluctuation time of the outlier fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter (see Figure 8-5). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, by determining a non-reach variation pattern with a short fluctuation time, the retained memories are more easily digested, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By making a starting win when you are in a position, you will be less likely to receive a wasteful starting winning that is not stored in your memory, and if the number of held memories decreases, the fluctuation time will be long. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, thereby making it possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

In addition, in the feature section 085IW of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-10(A) to 8-10(C), fluctuation pattern determination tables for failure that differ depending on the total number of pending memories are used to Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. The variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for loss depending on the number of reserved memories of the special symbol, and the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol when variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

In addition, the feature section 085IW of this embodiment exemplifies a form in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute a reach effect for each determined variation pattern and which reach effect to execute. , the present invention is not limited to this, and the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the reach performance based on the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, variable display results, etc., and which reach performance to execute. You may decide by drawing lots whether to do so or not.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM in which part or all of it is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 will not be saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply is no longer able to supply power). Ru. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, ie, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the power outage, etc., based on the data, when the power is restored after a power outage, etc. occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

Next, variable display start processing will be explained. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the variable display start process (step 085IWS001171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start process, the performance control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern designation command from the variable pattern designation command storage area (step 085IWS001). Next, the performance control CPU 120 displays the decorative pattern according to the variable pattern designation command read in step 085IWS001 and the data stored in the variable display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received variable display result designation command). The result (stopped symbol) is determined (step 085IWS002). That is, by executing the process of step 085IWS002 by the performance control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stopping of the decorative pattern) is determined according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. In addition, when a pseudo series is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the performance control CPU 120 selects a chance pattern (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo series in step 085IWS002. Also, a combination of a jackpot symbol and a symbol that is off by one symbol, which is not a reach, is also determined. Note that the performance control CPU 120 stores data indicating the stop symbols of the determined decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In addition, in step 085IWS002, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a jackpot based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and determines the stop symbol of the decorative pattern based only on the fluctuation pattern designation command. Good too.

FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5. In the example shown in Figure 8-12, if the received variable display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command that designates jackpot A), (if any), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a normal jackpot symbol) in which three symbols are the same even-numbered symbol as the stop symbol. In addition, if the received variable display result designation command indicates "probable variable jackpot" (if the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command that designates jackpot B, or jackpot C), (in the case of a specified fourth variable display result designation command), the performance control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a probability-variable jackpot symbol) in which three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbol as a stop symbol.

In addition, if the received variable display result designation command indicates a "small hit" (if the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command), the performance control CPU 120 A combination of decorative patterns such as "135" is determined as follows. Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a "stop symbol" which is a decorative symbol.

For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other, and determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbols are determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

Regarding the decorative patterns, a stop pattern that reminds you of a jackpot (a combination of patterns whose left, middle, and right sides are all the same pattern) is called a jackpot pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds you of a miss is called a miss symbol. In addition, a pattern that reminds us of a variable state (in this embodiment, an odd number pattern) is called a variable pattern, and a pattern that reminds us of a variable state (an even number pattern in this embodiment) is a non-variable pattern. Also called.

Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display result is jackpot A or jackpot B based on the read variable display result designation command (step 085IWS003), and if it is jackpot A or jackpot B, It is determined whether or not to execute the promotion effect (step 085IWS004).

In this embodiment, after the normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, during a round in the jackpot game state, it is possible to perform a promotion performance that notifies whether the control is to be changed to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state. The promotion performance includes a promotion success performance that informs that there is a promotion that will become a variable probability state after the jackpot game state ends, and a promotion success display that informs that there is no promotion that will become a variable probability state even though the normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. There is a promotion failure performance. In the promotion success effect, a sound effect is output and light emission control (light emission effect to be described later) using frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, logo LED 085IW012, and rush LED 085IW013 is executed.

In step 085IWS004, the performance control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the promotion performance execution determination table shown in FIGS. 8-14, and determines whether or not to execute the promotion performance.

FIG. 8-14 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the promotion performance execution determination table. In the promotion performance execution determination table, determination values are assigned to the determination items "not executed" and "executed," but in the example shown in FIG. 8-14, in order to simplify the explanation, The percentage of assigned judgment values is shown. The performance control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for determining promotion performance execution, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned as a determination result. Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 8-14, the numerical values corresponding to the determination items "Not executed" and "Executed" indicate the determination ratio (%) of "Not executed" or "Executed". .

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-14, when the jackpot type is jackpot B (i.e., variable probability jackpot), the promotion performance is promoted at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is jackpot A (i.e., normal jackpot). It will be determined when you execute . Note that this is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, and for example, the variable display result may be a variable pattern with a probability variable jackpot and a specific performance (for example, a highly anticipated performance such as a full rotation reach). , When a highly anticipated performance is performed, such as when the stop symbols of the decorative symbols are determined to be a combination of "7", even if it is known that the jackpot is likely to be a variable jackpot at the start of the jackpot game. good. That is, in such a case, the configuration may be such that it is not determined that the promotion performance is "executed." Further, even when the jackpot type is jackpot C, the promotion performance may be made executable. In this case, the promotion effect is executed before the start of the fifth round so that jackpot A and jackpot B cannot be easily distinguished by the number of rounds.

If it is determined in step 085IWS005 that the promotion effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets a promotion effect flag indicating that the promotion effect is to be executed (step 085IWS006). In addition, the production control CPU 120 re-determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols so that they become normal jackpot symbols (step 085IWS007). That is, the stopped symbols are changed once in order to make the player recognize that it is a normal jackpot. In addition, if it is not determined to be a variable probability jackpot symbol in step 085IWS002, the process in step 085IWS007 may be omitted. Further, the configuration is not limited to re-determining the stop symbols of the decorative symbols in step 085IWS007, but for example, the process of step 085IWS002 for determining the stop symbols of the decorative symbols may be executed immediately before step 085IWS008, which will be described later. In other words, after determining whether or not to perform the promotion performance, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols may be determined.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 selects a normal process table according to the variation pattern (step 085IWS008). Then, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step 085IWS008 (step 085IWS009).

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the structure of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to by the production control CPU 120 when controlling the production device is set. That is, the performance control CPU 120 controls performance devices (performance components) such as the image display device 5 according to process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode that constitutes the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, the process timer setting value has a variation time set in the manner of variation. The performance control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value.

The process table shown in FIGS. 8-13 is stored in the ROM in the production control board 12. Further, process tables are prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, the process table used when executing performance control for a fluctuation pattern that involves a reach performance has a function that stops displaying the left symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and stops displaying the right symbol when a further predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stopping symbols and the temporary stopping symbols in pseudo-runs and sliding effects. It's okay.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (the image display device 5 as production components, the image display device 5 as production components, Control of various lamps/LEDs and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step 085IWS010). For example, a command is output to the VDP in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to turn on/off the various lamps/LEDs. Further, in order to cause the speaker 27 to output audio, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

In addition, in this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative symbols are displayed variably according to the variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variation pattern designation command; however, the production control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Next, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command in the variation time timer (step 085IWS011).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display performance process (step S172) (step 085IWS012).

Next, the promotion effect processing for executing the promotion effect will be explained. FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing an example of promotion effect processing. The promotion performance process is executed in the jackpot performance process (step S176) shown in FIG.

In the promotion performance process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the promotion performance flag is set (step 085IWS101), and if the promotion performance flag is not set, ends the promotion performance process.

If the promotion effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the promotion effect (step 085 IWS102), and if it is not the start timing of the promotion effect, the promotion effect processing is performed. end.

When it is the start timing of the promotion performance, the performance control CPU 120 executes a promotion failure notification as a performance result of the promotion performance (that is, if the jackpot type is jackpot A (Y in step 085IWS103)) (i.e., normal The process table for promotion failure (in which a jackpot is announced) is selected (step 085 IWS104). Further, if the jackpot type is not jackpot A (N in step 085IWS103), that is, if the jackpot type is jackpot B, a variable promotion notification is executed as a result of the promotion effect (i.e., it is not certain that it is a variable jackpot). Select the promoted steelmaking process table (notified) (Step 085 IWS105).

Next, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step 085IWS104 or step 085IWS105 (step 085IWS106). Further, the performance control CPU 120 executes control of the performance device according to the contents of the process data 1 (step 085 IWS107). After that, the performance control CPU 120 resets the promotion performance flag (step 085IWS108) and ends the process.

Next, the light emission effect executed in this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 8-16 to 8-19. In this embodiment, a light emitting effect using the rush LED085IW013, the frame LED085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED085IW012 is executed in response to the variable promotion notification by the promotion effect executed during the jackpot game. By executing such a light emitting effect, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect and to make it easier to recognize that the control is in a variable probability state.

FIGS. 8-16 to 8-18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a light emission effect. FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing a light emission effect table. As shown in FIGS. 8-19, in this embodiment, the light emitting effects include a first light emitting effect, a second light emitting effect A, a second light emitting effect B, a third light emitting effect, and a fourth light emitting effect. Further, in the light emitting effect table shown in FIG. 8-19, the execution conditions and end conditions of each light emitting effect are associated with the light emitting patterns of rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011, and logo LED085IW012.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the first execution condition for the first light emitting effect is that a variable promotion notification is performed by the promotion effect, and the end condition is that the first light emitting effect is performed. The first termination condition is defined as completion of execution. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-19, in the first light emission effect, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow flashing) that flashes in rainbow colors, and the first frame light emission pattern that flashes in rainbow colors ( The light emission control of the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 is performed using a rainbow flashing pattern, and the light emission control of the logo LED 085IW012 is performed using a first logo light emission pattern that flashes in rainbow colors (rainbow flashing).

For the second light emitting effect A, a first execution condition that the execution of the first light emitting effect is completed is set as an execution condition, and a first ending condition that the winning end designation command is received is set as an end condition. In addition, in the second light emission effect A, the light emission control of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 is performed using the second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) that lights up in rainbow colors, and the logo LED085IW012 is controlled by the second logo light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) that lights up in rainbow colors. Light emission control is performed.

The second light emitting effect B has a first execution condition of completing the execution of the first light emitting effect and a second execution condition of receiving a symbol confirmation command after establishing an even number pattern reach, and as an end condition, A first end condition that the execution condition for the third light emission effect is satisfied, and a second end condition that the execution condition for the fourth light emission effect is satisfied are defined. Furthermore, in the second light emission effect B, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) in which the light is lit in rainbow colors.

Hereinafter, the light emission pattern that blinks in rainbow colors and the light emission pattern that lights up in rainbow colors will be collectively referred to as the rainbow color light emission pattern.

In this embodiment, the second light emitting effect A and the second light emitting effect B are executed with the completion of the first light emitting effect as an execution condition. Therefore, when the first light emitting effect is executed, the second light emitting effect is executed. A and second light emission effect B are executed. That is, when a promotion effect with a certain probability is announced, the rush LED 085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED 085IW012 are controlled to emit light by a flashing rainbow-colored light emission pattern among the rainbow-colored light emission patterns as the first light emission effect. Then, as a second light emitting effect, light emission is controlled by a light emitting pattern that lights up in rainbow colors among the rainbow light emitting patterns. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when the probability-variable promotion notification is performed by the promotion performance.

For the third light emitting effect, a first execution condition that an even number pattern reach is established is set as an execution condition, and a first end condition that the execution of the third light emitting effect is completed is set as an end condition. In addition, in the third light emission effect, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a third rush light emission pattern (white blinking) that blinks in white.

For the fourth light emitting effect, a first execution condition of receiving a winning start specifying command is set as an execution condition, and a first ending condition of completion of execution of the fourth light emitting effect is set as an end condition. Further, in the fourth light emission effect, light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a rush light emission pattern for lights out (lights out) which is a lights out mode.

Note that when the light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is not being executed, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 are controlled to emit light according to other effects such as BGM or background effects, or a light emission pattern emitted in error. The rush LED085IW013 is controlled to be turned off. That is, the rush LED085IW013 does not emit light in response to BGM, background effects, other effects such as preview effects, or errors. Therefore, the rush LED085IW013 only emits light in the jackpot gaming state (specifically, the period after the probability variable promotion notification in the jackpot gaming state) and the variable probability state, and does not emit light in the normal state (low probability low base state). . With such a configuration, it is possible to associate the probability change state with the light emission mode of the rush LED085IW013, and it is possible to prevent misidentification of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8-16, in this embodiment, the rush LED 085IW013 is turned off in the jackpot gaming state (specifically, the period before the probability change promotion notification is performed in the jackpot gaming state). The frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 are controlled to emit light according to a light emission pattern that corresponds to BGM and background effects (for example, a frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects and a logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects). .

Then, in the jackpot game state, when a variable promotion notification is performed by the promotion effect (that is, when the first execution condition of the first light emission effect is satisfied), the rush LED085IW013, the frame LED085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED085IW012 flash in rainbow colors. Light emission control using the light emission patterns (first rush light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), first frame light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), and first logo light emission pattern (rainbow flashing)) is performed for a predetermined period (2.1 seconds in this example). .

When the light emission control for a predetermined period (2.1 seconds in this example) is completed (that is, the execution of the first light emission effect is completed, the conditions for ending the first light emission effect are satisfied, and the second light emission effect A and the second light emission effect are completed). When condition B is met), rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012 are light emitting patterns that light up in rainbow colors (second rush light emitting pattern (rainbow lighting), second frame light emitting pattern (rainbow lighting) and second logo Light emission control is performed using a light emission pattern (rainbow lighting).

Next, when the jackpot game state ends and the variable probability state starts (that is, when the first end condition of the second light emitting effect A is satisfied), the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 light up in a rainbow color light emitting pattern ( The light emission control using the second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) and the second logo light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) is completed. With the end of the light emission control using the second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) and the second logo light emission pattern (rainbow lighting), the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012 are activated by the light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM or background effect (for example, BGM/ Light emission control is performed using a frame light emission pattern for background effects and a logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects.

This means that the control data for the light-emitting patterns corresponding to BGM and background effects (for example, the frame light-emitting pattern for BGM/background effects and the logo light-emitting pattern for BGM/background effects) is the light-emitting pattern that lights up in rainbow colors. This is achieved by setting the layer to have a lower priority than the control data for the two-frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) and the second logo light emission pattern (rainbow lighting). Specifically, as shown in Figure 8-27, frame LED control data corresponding to BGM (frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects) is set in layer 1, and variable promotion notification (frame light emission pattern for second frame) is set in layer 1. (Rainbow lighting)) frame LED control data is set in layer 3. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate light emission control according to the gaming state.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8-16, even if the jackpot gaming state ends and the variable probability state starts, the rush LED085IW013 will continue to emit light according to the rainbow colored light emitting pattern (second rush light emitting pattern (rainbow lighting)). Control continues.

In the example shown in Figure 8-16, when the end condition of the first light emitting effect is satisfied (that is, when a predetermined period of time (2.1 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the first light emitting effect), the rainbow color The light emission pattern of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012 is controlled by the light emission pattern, and this light emission control is continued until the jackpot game state ends. The light emission of the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 may be controlled based on (for example, a frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects and a logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects). In this case, the light emitting pattern corresponding to the BGM and background effect in the period before the variable probability promotion notification in the jackpot gaming state, and the BGM and background effect in the period after the variable probability promotion notification (which may include the period controlled in the variable probability state). Among the light emitting patterns corresponding to the background effects, the latter light emitting pattern may have a higher degree of recognition due to higher brightness, a greater number of emitted light colors, or a shorter blinking interval.

FIG. 8-17(A) shows an example of a performance when a normal reach variation (a losing symbol stops after an even number symbol reach is established) is executed in a probability variable state, and FIG. 8-17(B) shows This shows an example of performance when a normal jackpot variation (even jackpot symbols stop after the even number symbols reach is established) is executed in the probability variation state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-17(A) and (B), when an even number symbol reach is established (that is, when the first execution condition of the third light emitting effect is established), the rush LED085IW013 flashes in a white light emission pattern. Light emission control according to (third rush light emission pattern (white flashing)) is performed for a predetermined period (7 seconds in this example). Then, when the light emission control for a predetermined period (7 seconds in this example) is completed (that is, when the first end condition of the third light emission effect is satisfied), the rush LED085IW013 turns off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), after the even numbered symbol reach is established, the losing symbol is stopped and the variable probability state continues (that is, when the second execution condition of the second light emission effect B is satisfied) ), the rush LED085IW013 is controlled to emit light in a rainbow-colored light emission pattern (based on the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-17(B), when the even number jackpot symbol (normal jackpot symbol) is stopped after the even number symbol reach is established, the rush LED085IW013 remains in the off state.

In this embodiment, the reach effect with the even-numbered symbols executed in the variable probability state suggests a jackpot, but also suggests that the variable probability state (and consecutive winning state) will end. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8-17(A) and (B), when a reach effect with even-numbered symbols is executed in a variable probability state, a special light emission pattern (in this example, the third rush light emission pattern (white It is configured to control the light emission of the rush LED085IW013 by flashing)). With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively suggest that the variable probability state ends.

As shown in FIGS. 8-16 and 8-17, in this embodiment, in the variable probability state, the rainbow-colored light emitting pattern (main In the example, since the light emission of the rush LED085IW013 is controlled using the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow blinking) and the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting), it is possible to clearly indicate that the state is in a variable probability state. Furthermore, when the variable probability state ends, the light emission of the rush LED085IW013 is controlled using a special light emission pattern (in this example, the third rush light emission pattern (flashing white)), so it can be suggested that the variable probability state ends. . Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of association between the probability change state and the light emitting means such as the rush LED085IW013, and improve the clarity and presentation effect of matters suggested by the aspect of the light emitting means such as the rush LED085IW013.

In addition, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-17, the flashing white light emission pattern (the third rush light emission pattern (flashing white) causes the rush LED085IW013 In this case, if the stop-displayed symbol is an even jackpot symbol (that is, a normal jackpot symbol), the rush LED085IW013 is turned off, and the stop-displayed symbol becomes a missed symbol. (In other words, if the variable probability state continues), the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 may be performed again using a rainbow-colored light emission pattern (second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)).

Note that this is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-17, and for example, a light emission pattern that flashes in white (3rd rush light emission The light emission of the rush LED085IW013 may be controlled based on the pattern (blinking white). In addition, for example, when a look-ahead preview performance that has a high possibility of establishing an even number symbol reach is started, or when a target variable display is started after such a look-ahead notice performance is executed, the decorative symbols are The light emission of the rush LED085IW013 may be controlled using a white light emission pattern (third rush light emission pattern (white blinking)) until the display is stopped. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the probability change state continues (in other words, whether or not the so-called consecutive winning state continues or not).

Figure 8-18 (A) shows an example of a performance when a variable reach variation (a missed symbol stops after an odd number symbol reach is established) is executed in a variable probability state, and Fig. 8-18 (B) shows a variation in probability This shows an example of performance when probability variable jackpot variation (odd jackpot symbols stop after odd number symbols reach is established) is executed in the state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-18(A) and (B), when the odd numbered symbol reach is established, the light emission control of rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001-011 and logo LED085IW012 does not change. However, as shown in FIG. 8-18(B), when the odd numbered jackpot symbols are stopped after the odd numbered symbols reach and the jackpot game state is started (that is, when the first execution condition of the fourth light emission effect is satisfied), The rush LED085IW013 is controlled to emit light according to a rush light emission pattern for extinguishing (extinguishing), and is in an extinguished state. With such a configuration, suitable light emission control can be performed depending on the gaming state.

As shown in FIGS. 8-17(B) and 8-18(B), in this embodiment, when a jackpot occurs in the variable probability state and the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the rush LED085IW013 is turned off. Take control. With such a configuration, suitable light emission control can be performed depending on the gaming state.

In addition, not limited to the example shown in Figure 8-18, if a jackpot occurs in a manner where it is certain that it is a variable probability jackpot (for example, when an odd-numbered jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), Even if the jackpot game state is controlled, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 using a rainbow-colored light emission pattern (for example, the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) is continued (for example, such light emission control is not performed). If the jackpot is not a definite variable jackpot, or if it is unclear whether it is a fixed variable jackpot or not, a jackpot occurs (for example, a jackpot symbol with an even number or a special symbol is stopped and displayed. Light emission control may be performed to turn off the rush LED085IW013 only when the jackpot game state is controlled. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest when a jackpot occurs in a manner in which it is certain that it is a probability-variable jackpot, and when it is not certain that it is a probability-variable jackpot, it is possible to increase the interest before the promotion effect is executed. The rush LED085IW013 can be turned off.

Also, for example, when the decorative patterns are aligned due to the reach effect, the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 will flash a rainbow for 2.1 seconds when notifying a promotion (the colors that make up the "rainbow" and the lights-out state will be switched). Light emission control is performed by a light emission pattern of a rainbow flashing (for example, repeating the switching between the colors that make up the "rainbow" and white) different from the rainbow flashing (for example, repeating the "rainbow"), and then for a predetermined period (for example, a re-lottery effect starts). The same light emission control as the rainbow lighting at the time of probability change promotion notification may be performed until the time when the symbol confirmation command is received, etc.).

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 to 8-18, in this embodiment, in the variable probability state, the light emission pattern corresponding to BGM and background effects (in this example, the frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effect and the BGM - The frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 are configured to control the light emission using the logo light emission pattern for background effects. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it clear that the light emission control of the rush LED 085IW013 is controlled in the variable probability state, and to improve the interest in the variable probability state by controlling the light emission of the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012.

In this embodiment, the probability change promotion notification is executed during the jackpot game, but it may be executed after the jackpot game, for example. In this case, for example, after the end of a jackpot game that is reported to be a normal jackpot (in fact, there are cases of a normal jackpot and cases of a variable jackpot), the time saving state is set until the variable display is performed 100 times. It may be possible to notify that it is being controlled, and to notify that it is actually in a variable probability state when the variable display is performed an arbitrary number of times (for example, the 100th time). Further, when notifying that the probability is changed, the light emission of the rush LED085IW013 may be controlled using a rainbow color light emission pattern.

Next, a light emitting effect process for executing a light emitting effect will be explained. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the light emitting effect processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in this embodiment. The light emitting effect processing is executed, for example, in the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, after the pre-read notice setting process (step S161) is executed and before any of the processes from steps S170 to S177 is executed.

In the light emitting effect process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a light emitting effect execution condition, which is a condition for executing a light emitting effect, is satisfied (A1). For example, whether the execution conditions for any one of the first light emitting effect, second light emitting effect A, second light emitting effect B, third light emitting effect, and fourth light emitting effect shown in the light emitting effect table shown in FIG. 8-19 are satisfied. Determine whether or not.

If it is determined that this has been established (A1; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 determines a light emission pattern (A3). Specifically, based on the light emitting effect table shown in FIG. 8-19, the light emitting pattern of the rush LED085IW013, the frame LED085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED085IW012 associated with the light emitting effect for which the execution condition is satisfied is selected and determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the timing to start the light emission effect (A5). In this example, since the light emitting effect is started at the same time as the execution condition is met, the light emitting effect is started when the execution condition is satisfied. In this case, the timing at which a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the timing when the execution condition was met becomes the timing to start the light emission effect.

If it is determined that it is the timing to start the light emitting effect (A5; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the data transmission timing (A7). The data transmission timing is a timing every time a period of time corresponding to a data transmission period, which will be described later, elapses.

If it is determined that it is the data transmission timing (A7; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 executes the process of loop A for each electrical component (rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001-011, and logo LED085IW012) (A9-A21). ).

In the process of loop A, the performance control CPU 120 executes a light emission control data generation process for generating light emission control data for the electric component (A11). Specifically, the light emission control generation data corresponding to the light emission pattern determined in A3 is read out with reference to the light emission control data. Then, using the read light emission control generation data, light emission control data in a common format and a format (basic format or extended format) corresponding to the format type is generated for the electrical component.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes a light emission control data transmission process to transmit the light emission control data generated in A9 to the lamp control board 14 (A13).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 increments the group number (group number) by "1" (A15). Thereafter, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the above processing has been completed for all groups corresponding to the electrical component (A17), and if it is determined that the processing has not been completed (A17; No), A9 Return processing to . Moreover, if it is determined that the process has been completed (A17; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 resets the group number to "0" (A19). Then, the performance control CPU 120 moves the process to the next electrical component (rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001-011, and logo LED085IW012).

Once the process of loop A has been executed for all the electrical components (rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012) (A21), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the light emission effect or not. (A23). Specifically, by using the light emitting effect table shown in FIG. 8-19, it is determined whether or not the end condition corresponding to the light emitting effect being executed is satisfied, thereby determining whether it is the end timing of the light emitting effect. Determine whether If it is determined that it is not the end timing (A23; No), the performance control CPU 120 returns the process to A7.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the end timing of the light emission effect (A23; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to end the process (A25). If it is determined to continue the process (A25; No), the performance control CPU 120 returns the process to A1. On the other hand, if it is determined to end the process (A25; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the light emission effect process.

Next, control data for realizing the light emission effect will be explained. The ROM 121 of the performance control board 12 stores a light emission control table used by the performance control CPU 120 to control the light emission of each LED. In the light emission control table, for example, a light emission pattern, a driver ID, an output terminal number, an electrical component, and data for generating light emission control are defined in association with each other.

For example, the driver ID associated with the light emitting pattern stores an ID as identification information for identifying the light emitter driver, the output terminal number stores the number of the light emitter driver output terminal, and the electric component The electrical parts (for example, rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011, and logo LED085IW012) corresponding to the light emitter driver and the output terminal number are stored in the light emitting control generation data, and the light emission control generation data includes the electrical parts that correspond to the light emitter driver and the output terminal number. Data for controlling the serial-parallel conversion circuit and used for generating light emission control data based on a control data format is stored.

Each light emission control generation data includes, for example, a data name, a format type, an address, a data transmission cycle, a unit light emission time, a light emission control cycle, and format data.

For example, the data name stores the data name of the format generation data corresponding to the light emission pattern of the light emission control table, and the format type stores the basic format (EX=0) and extended format (EX=1). Identification information (``basic'' or ``extended'') indicating which format is to be applied is stored, and an address to be set in the serial-parallel conversion circuit applied to the light emitter driver is stored in the address field, and data transmission The cycle stores the cycle of transmitting light emission control data from the effect control board 12 to the light emitter driver of the lamp board 14, and the unit light emission time stores the unit time for causing the LED 9 corresponding to the light emitter driver to emit light. be remembered. In this embodiment, the data transmission cycle will be described as 10 ms (milliseconds).

In the light emission control period, a time that is a control unit for one period of light emission (hereinafter, this period is referred to as a "light emission control period") is stored. This light emission control cycle differs depending on the type of light emission. Specifically, if the light emission type is "continuous" or "flashing", a time such as "100ms" can be set, and if the light emission type is "switching" (special light color due to a change in multiple colors). In the case of rainbow-colored light emission, etc., a time such as "1800 ms" can be set.

The formatting data stores time-series Q data to be included in the light emission control data by applying the format of the format type. Specifically, in the formatting data, a light emission order and Q data corresponding to RGB values corresponding to the light emission order are defined in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the explanation will be given assuming that the light emission of the LED 9 is controlled by Q data (color hexadecimal numbers, RGB color values) expressed in hexadecimal numbers. In color hexadecimal numbers, "16 x 16 = 256 gradations" is expressed by expressing each of RGB with 2 digits in total of 6 digits in hexadecimal numbers (0 to F), but in this specification, 2 digits each of RGB The illustrations and explanations will be made assuming that the numerical values are the same value, and that each of RGB is abbreviated to one digit each, to a total of three digits. Further, for the sake of simplicity, the notation "0x" representing a hexadecimal number is omitted in the illustrations and descriptions.

In addition, the Q data includes Q data for group 1, Q data for group 2, and Q data for group 2 as Q data to be output to the serial-parallel conversion circuit that constitutes the light emitter driver corresponding to the address. Q data targeting 3 is included. The Q data corresponding to each group stores RGB values to be output from the four output terminals Q included in the group.

Specifically, regarding RGB values as output data, in group 1, Q0 corresponds to an R value (R), Q1 corresponds to a G value (G), and Q2 corresponds to a B value (B). Since Q3 is connected to ground, it is set as absent (-). In group 2, Q4 corresponds to the R value (R), Q5 corresponds to the G value (G), and Q6 corresponds to the B value (B). Since Q7 is connected to ground, it is set as absent (-). In group 3, Q8 corresponds to the R value (R), Q9 corresponds to the G value (G), and Q10 corresponds to the B value (B). Q11 is connected to solenoid 500, so it is marked as absent (-).

I will explain in detail. For example, if the data transmission cycle is "10ms", it is determined that data is transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the light emitter driver every 10ms. Furthermore, if the unit light emitting time is "100 ms", it is determined that the target LED is caused to emit light in the unit light emitting time of 100 ms. Furthermore, if the light emission control cycle is "100ms", the light emission type of the light emission pattern is "continuous", and in order to perform continuous light emission of a specific color, the same time as the unit light emission time is determined as the light emission control cycle. There is.

For example, in the formatting data, the light emission order is determined from "1" to "N", and for each light emission order "1" to "N", the Q data (RGB value) of each group is determined. If "0, 0, F" is defined as "0, 0, F", the R value and G value of the Q data are set to "0" and the B value is set to "F" for all light emission orders. Continuous blue light emission is achieved.

Next, control data for controlling the gradation of the LED and realizing light emission by mixed colors will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-21 to 8-26. The Q data (RGB values) in the gradation control data described here can be applied as is to the Q data of the formatting data included in the above-mentioned light emission control generation data.

FIG. 8-21 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize rainbow-colored blinking (corresponding to the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow blinking)) in the rush LED085IW013. This is what I did. In addition, control for performing gradation control to realize rainbow-colored blinking (corresponding to the first frame light emission pattern (rainbow blinking) and the first logo light emission pattern (rainbow blinking)) in frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012. The gradation control data that is data is omitted from illustration, but for example, in the formats shown in FIGS. 8-23 and 8-24, data that includes gradation control data as shown in FIG. 8-21 is used. It will be done.

In this gradation control data, the leftmost column shows switching unit light emitting time Δtn/data transmission period Δts, and the right column shows F_OF (fade in (gradually brightening), fade out (gradually darkening)). In the right column, the Q corresponding to each group (Group 1, Group 2, etc.) is shown. Data (RGB values) is expressed in hexadecimal.

For example, [600/10, F_0F+0xFFF] achieves white (0xFFF) light emission without dimming for 600ms, and [600/10, F_0N+0xFFF] achieves white light (0xFFF) while dimming over 600ms. Light emission is realized.

If the light emission order 1 is [600/10, F_0F+0x000] and the light emission order 2 is [600/10, F_0N+0xFFF], for example, the breakdown of the light emission order 2 is [40ms 0x111], [40ms 0x222], [ 40ms 0x333], [40ms 0x444], [40ms 0x555], [40ms 0x666], [40ms 0x777], [40ms 0x888], [40ms 0x999], [40ms 0xAAA], [40ms 0xBBB], [40ms 0xCCC], [ 40ms 0xDDD], [40ms 0xEEE], and [40ms 0xFFF], and 15 gradation control is performed. For example, 0xFFF has higher brightness than 0x111 and is easier to recognize.

In this embodiment, when the probability change promotion is notified or when a V winning prize is generated, which will be described later, the light emission pattern that does not use F_ON is used to emit light based on each gradation control data without gradually dimming, so the gradation control data of 1 The light emission based on this becomes easier to recognize, and the light emission with sharpness can be realized. Note that the light emission pattern corresponding to BGM or background effects is control data in which F_OF and F_ON are appropriately combined.

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-21, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 30 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=30, Δts=10), F_OF, and group 1 By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 7, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 3, 0", the first light emitting part and the second light emitting part included in the rush LED085IW013 The light-emitting parts each emit light of different colors.

In addition, in the light emission order 2 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-21, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 20 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=20, Δts=10), and F_OF, By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 1 to "0, 0, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "0, 0, 0", the first light emitting part included in the rush LED085IW013 The light is turned off with the second light emitting section.

Further, in the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-21, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 30 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=30, Δts=10), and F_OF, By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 1 to "F, 5, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 1, 0", the first light emitting part included in the rush LED085IW013 The second light emitting section realizes light emission of different light emission colors (different from the light emission color of light emission order 1).

In this way, with a short switching unit light emitting time Δts, the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section of the rush LED085IW013 are controlled to sequentially switch the light emitting colors of the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section, and the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section of the rush LED085IW013 are controlled to switch in order. By interposing the control for turning off the second light emitting section, it can be visually perceived by humans as if it were blinking in rainbow colors. Note that the intervening mode is not limited to turning off the light, but may also be, for example, a white color that does not constitute a rainbow color. When emitting white light, "1, RGB values with low brightness such as "1, 1" may be set.

Note that the control based on the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-21 is completed in 2.1 seconds. That is, the light emission control using the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow flashing) is completed in 2.1 seconds.

FIG. 8-22 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize rainbow-colored lighting (corresponding to the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) in the rush LED085IW013. This is what I did.

In the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-22, unlike the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-21, control for turning off the first light emitting part and the second light emitting part of the rush LED085IW013 is not sandwiched between them. Therefore, it can be visually perceived by humans as if it were lit in rainbow colors. In addition, the gradation control data shown in Figure 8-22 has a light emission pattern that does not use F_OF, and the light emission based on each gradation control data is gradually dimmed. Continuous light emission with vague boundaries can be achieved. Furthermore, by using F_OF and F_ON properly depending on the situation, it is possible to cause the LEDs to emit light in different light emission patterns, thereby increasing the interest.

Figure 8-23 is an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize rainbow-colored lighting (corresponding to the second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) in frame LED085IW001 to 011. This is an illustration.

In the light emission sequence 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. Q data (RGB values) of group 2 is "F, 7, 0", Q data (RGB values) of group 2 is "F, 3, 0", Q data (RGB values) of group 1 (for example, corresponding to frame LED085IW001) is "F, 7, 0", Q data (RGB value) of group 2 (corresponding to frame LED085IW002, for example) is "F, 7, 0", Q data (RGB value) of group 3 (corresponding to frame LED 085IW003, for example) is "F, 3, 0", Q data (RGB value) of group 4 (corresponding to frame LED085IW004, for example) is "F, 0, 0", Q data (RGB value) of group 5 (corresponding to frame LED 085IW005, for example) is "F, 0, 4", Q data (RGB value) of group 6 (corresponding to frame LED085IW006, for example) is "F, 0, 8", Q data (RGB value) of group 7 (corresponding to frame LED 085IW007, for example) is "F, 0, C", Q data (RGB value) of group 8 (corresponding to frame LED085IW008, for example) is "D, 0, F", Q data (RGB value) of group 9 (corresponding to frame LED085IW009, for example) is "9, 0, F", the Q data (RGB value) of group 10 (for example, corresponding to frame LED085IW010) is "5, 0, F", the Q data (RGB value) of group 11 (for example, corresponding to frame LED085IW011) By setting the values to "1, 0, F", the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 realize light emission of different colors.

Also, with the gradation control data shown in Figure 8-23, by controlling the light emitting colors emitted by frame LED085IW001 to 011 to be sequentially switched between multiple colors with a short switching unit light emitting time Δts, human visual perception , it can be visually recognized as if it were lit in rainbow colors.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game state after the probability change promotion notification is executed, the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-23 is used to realize rainbow-colored lighting in the frame LED085IW001 to 011. In addition to this configuration, for example, even when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the gradation control data shown in Figure 8-23 is used to temporarily light up the frames LED085IW001 to 011 in rainbow colors. You may also do so.

Figure 8-24 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to achieve rainbow-colored lighting (corresponding to the second logo emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) in the logo LED085IW012. This is what I did.

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-24, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 40 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=40, Δts=10), F_OF, and group 1 By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 7, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 7, 0", the first light emitting part and the second light emitting part included in the logo LED085IW012 Light emission is realized in each of the light emitting parts.

Furthermore, with the gradation control data shown in Figure 8-24, the light emitting color to be emitted by the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section included in the logo LED085IW012 is sequentially switched between multiple colors with a short switching unit light emitting time Δts. By controlling the light to the human eye, it can be visually perceived as if it were lit in rainbow colors.

Note that in this embodiment, once the light emission control using the gradation control data shown in FIGS. 8-22 to 8-24 is started, the gradation control data is not used until a predetermined end condition is met. The light emission control that was previously set is executed repeatedly.

FIG. 8-25 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to achieve white blinking (corresponding to the third rush light emission pattern (white blinking)) in the rush LED085IW013. It is something.

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-25, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 500 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=500, Δts=10), F_OF, and group 1 The Q data (RGB values) of group 2 are "5, 5, 5", and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 are "5, 5, 5", and in light emission order 2, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 500 ms. , the data transmission period Δts is 10ms (Δtn=500, Δts=10), F_OF, the Q data (RGB values) of group 1 is "1, 1, 1", and the Q data (RGB value) is "1, 1, 1".

In the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-25, the luminescent color emitted by the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 is sequentially switched between "5, 5, 5" and "1, 1, 1" with the switching unit luminescence time Δts, By controlling the light to be "0, 0, 0" in the end, it can be visually perceived by humans as if it were blinking in white and finally turned off.

FIG. 8-26 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize extinguishing of the rush LED085IW013 (corresponding to the extinguishing rush light emission pattern (extinguishing)). .

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 8-25, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 600000 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=500, Δts=10), and the group 1 is F_OF. By setting the Q data (RGB values) of Group 2 to "0, 0, 0", the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section included in the rush LED085IW013 are turned off.

Next, the control data area used when controlling the LED will be explained. When control data is set in the control data area provided in the RAM 122, the performance control CPU 120 causes LEDs such as rush LED 085IW013, frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and logo LED 085IW012 to emit light (light up, It can be controlled to cause the light to blink (blinking, etc.). In the following description, when describing the effect using any of the LEDs of rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011, and logo LED085IW012, it may be simply expressed as LED effect.

FIG. 8-27 is a diagram showing an example of a control data area. In particular, it is a diagram showing an example of the control data area of frames LED085IW001 to 011 in the control data area. The control data area includes at least one control data area and another control data area. Specifically, this example includes five control data areas: layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5, as shown in FIG. 8-27. Each layer corresponds to a sound effect that outputs audio. For example, the "error" performance is a performance in which a screen indicating an error is also displayed on the image display device 5, and corresponds to a performance in which an error sound is output. Note that the sound effects include effects that do not produce any sound (silent effects), and there may be an LED effect that corresponds to the silent effects. The LED effect corresponding to this silent effect is an effect that causes the LED to emit light instead of turning it off.

Layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5 are prioritized, and in descending order of priority, layer 1, layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5 (layer 1 is the highest). Layer 5 has the lowest priority, and layer 5 has the highest priority. Here, "the priority order is set" specifically means that when the production control CPU 120 controls the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, To perform control in which it is determined whether or not control data is set in order, and the control data set in the control data area determined to be set is output to the lamp control board 14. , layer 5, layer 4, layer 3, layer 2, and layer 1 are prioritized in this order. Note that the example of realizing the setting of the priority order is not limited to this, and for example, a value indicating the priority order may be assigned to each layer. In this case, the production control CPU 120 first refers to the values assigned to all layers in which control data is set, and (even if control data is set in multiple layers) The control data set in the layer to which the highest priority value (for example, the maximum value) is assigned is output to the lamp control board 14.

In this way, since the layers are prioritized, only one LED effect is performed in the LED effect, and multiple LED effects are not performed at the same time, but the sound effects corresponding to the LED effects are performed at the same time. Sometimes it is done. For example, if control data for BGM effects is set in the control data area of layer 1, and control data for other effects is not set in the control data area of a layer with a higher priority than layer 1, the BGM Along with the LED performance, BGM is performed as a sound performance. In this state, for example, if control data for another effect is set in the control data area of layer 3, the LED effect for the BGM effect ends and the LED effect for the other effect is performed. In the sound production, the BGM and the sound production of other productions are performed simultaneously.

When control data is set in either one of the control data areas, the production control CPU 120 lights up the rush LED 085IW013 and the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 in a light emission pattern corresponding to the control data area in which the control data is set. and the LEDs such as the logo LED085IW012 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.). Specifically, for example, when the gaming state is in the low base state, as shown in Figure 8-27, if the control data is set in layer 1, the BGM effect of layer 1 (normal fluctuation, reach fluctuation) The frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the above. Further, when control data is set in layer 2, control is performed to cause the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the preview B performance of layer 2. Further, when control data is set in layer 3, control is performed to cause the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the notice A performance of layer 3. Further, when control data is set in layer 4, control is performed to cause the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the confirmed notification effect of layer 4. Further, when control data is set in layer 5, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the layer 5 error effect.

In addition, when the gaming state is in the high base state, as shown in Figure 8-27, if control data is set in layer 1, the light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM effect (normal fluctuation) of layer 1 will be used. control so that the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 emit light (light up, blink, etc.). In addition, when control data is set in layer 2, the frame LED085IW001 to 011 is controlled to emit light (light up, flash, etc.) in a light emission pattern that corresponds to the BGM effect (reach variation) of layer 2. . In addition, when control data is set in layer 3, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to (all) the preview effects of layer 3. Further, when control data is set in layer 4, control is performed to cause the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the confirmed notification effect of layer 4. Further, when control data is set in layer 5, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the layer 5 error effect.

Furthermore, when the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state, as shown in Figure 8-27, if control data is set in layer 1, a light emitting pattern corresponding to the BGM effect (jackpot) of layer 1 is used. The frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.). Further, when control data is set in layer 2, control is performed to cause the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the big winning opening winning performance of layer 2. In addition, when control data is set in layer 3, the light emission pattern (first frame light emission pattern (rainbow flashing) and second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) corresponding to the variable promotion notification of layer 3 control so that the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 emit light (light up, blink, etc.). In addition, if control data is set in layer 4, frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 is controlled to turn off. Further, when control data is set in layer 5, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the layer 5 error effect.

When control data is set in a plurality of control data areas, the production control CPU 120 causes the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up) in a light emission pattern corresponding to the control data area set with a high priority. , blinking, etc.). Specifically, for example, if control data is set in the control data areas of both layer 2 and layer 3, a light emission pattern corresponding to layer 3, which is the control data area set with a higher priority, is set. It is possible to control the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) using the button. Furthermore, if control data is set in the control data areas of layer 2, layer 3, and layer 4, the frame will be framed with a light emitting pattern corresponding to layer 4, which is the control data area with a high priority. It is possible to control the LED085IW001 to 011 to emit light (light on, blink, etc.).

In addition, if control data is set in the control data area of both layer 1 and layer 3, the frame will be framed with a light emission pattern that corresponds to layer 3, which is the control data area that is set with a higher priority. The LED085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, flash, etc.), but after that, the layer 3 control data area becomes NULL, and the control data is set only in the layer 1 control data area. Then, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light (light up, blink, etc.) in a light emission pattern corresponding to layer 1.

Similar to the control data area of frame LED085IW001 to 011, control data as shown in Figure 8-27 is set in the control data area of logo LED085IW012, but in the control data area of rush LED085IW013, BGM and Control data related to the preview effect etc. are not set, but only control data related to the light emission effect is set.

Note that in this embodiment, it may be possible to perform a vibration effect in which the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B vibrate. In addition, as a vibration effect, there are those that are performed as a preview (that is, there is a suggestion of jackpot expectations) and those that are performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, the same period as the first light emission effect (2.1 seconds in this example)) from the probability promotion notification. (i.e., there is no suggestion of jackpot expectation), and the vibration mode of both may be the same or different.

In addition, the vibration performance executed as a preview may have different jackpot expectations depending on the vibration mode. For example, which vibration pattern will vibrate among multiple vibration patterns with different vibration intensities, vibration intervals, etc., or which one of the stick controller 31A or push button 31B will vibrate (or whether both of them will vibrate) Depending on this, the jackpot expectation level may be different.

As explained above, the first embodiment of the feature section 085IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a variable probability state). A controllable state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes settings for starting probability change control in the jackpot end processing (S117)) and a specific state control means that notifies whether or not the special state is controlled in the advantageous state. A specific effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 085IWS107) capable of executing a effect (for example, a promotion effect), and a specific light emitting means (for example, A light emission control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19) that controls the light emission of a plurality of light emission means including a rush LED085IW013) and a predetermined light emission means (for example, frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012). The specific light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a specific part (for example, the part where the rush LED085IW013 shown in FIG. 8-1 is installed) to emit light, and the predetermined light emitting means is a light emitting means that makes the specific part The light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a predetermined part (for example, the frame LED085IW001 to 011 shown in FIG. The light emission of the predetermined light emitting means is controlled using a predetermined light emitting pattern (for example, a frame light emitting pattern for BGM/background effects, a logo light emitting pattern for BGM/background effects) corresponding to the BGM/background effect, and a special state is achieved according to the specific effect. When it is notified that it will be controlled (for example, when the probability change promotion notification shown in FIG. 8-16 is executed (when the first execution condition of the first light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is satisfied)), Specific light emission patterns (for example, rainbow light emission patterns, such as the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting), the first frame light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), the second frame light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), etc. lighting), the first logo lighting pattern (rainbow flashing), and the second logo lighting pattern (rainbow lighting)) to control the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means and the specific light emitting means (for example, the first light emitting effect shown in Figure 8-19). , the part where the second light emitting effect A and the second light emitting effect B are executed), in the special state, the specific light emitting means continues in the specific light emitting pattern from the advantageous state in which it is reported that the special state will be controlled by the specific effect. (for example, the part where the second light emission effect B is executed following the first light emission effect shown in Figure 8-19), and when the special state ends (for example, the even numbered symbol shown in Figure 8-17) When reach is established (when the first execution condition of the third flash effect shown in Figure 8-19 is satisfied), a special flash pattern (for example, the third rush flash pattern (white) that is different from the predetermined flash pattern and the specific flash pattern) (flashing)) controls the light emission of the specific light emitting means (for example, the part where the third light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is executed).
With such a configuration, in a special state, the light emission control of the specific light emitting means is performed in a specific light emission pattern continuously from the advantageous state in which it is reported that the special state will be controlled by a specific effect. Can be clearly shown. Further, when the special state ends, the light emission control of the specific light emitting means is performed using the special light emission pattern, so that it can be suggested that the special state ends. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of association between the special state and the light emitting means, and improve the clarity and presentation effect of matters suggested by the mode of the light emitting means.

In addition, the first embodiment of the feature part 085IW includes a suggestion effect execution means that can execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the special state ends (for example, a reach effect due to the formation of a reach of even-numbered symbols), and a light emission control means is provided. , When the suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the even numbered symbol reach shown in Figures 8-17 (A) and (B) is established (when the first execution condition of the third light emission effect shown in Figure 8-19 is established) ), the light emission control of the specific light emitting means is performed using a special light emission pattern (for example, the part where the third light emission effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is executed).
Such a configuration can effectively indicate that the special state is ending.

In addition, in the first embodiment in the feature part 085IW, the light emission control means is configured such that when the special state is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the odd jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 8-18(B) stops and the jackpot game state is When the fourth light emitting effect shown in FIG. 8-19 is started (when the first execution condition of the fourth light emitting effect shown in FIG. The part where the performance is performed)).
With such a configuration, suitable light emission control can be performed depending on the gaming state.

Further, in the first embodiment of the characteristic part 085IW, the specific light emission pattern is a light emission pattern in which the light emitting means emits light in the first light emission mode and then in the second light emission mode (for example, the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow light emission pattern)). A pattern in which light emission is controlled by a second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) following flashing), a pattern in which light emission is controlled by a second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) following a first frame light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), A pattern in which light emission is controlled by a first logo light emission pattern (rainbow flashing) followed by a second logo light emission pattern (rainbow lighting).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when it is announced that the special state will be controlled by a specific performance.

Further, in the first embodiment of the characteristic part 085IW, the light emission control means controls the light emission of the predetermined light emission means in a predetermined light emission pattern corresponding to a predetermined effect in the special state (for example, in the probability variable state shown in FIG. 8-16). , the part that controls the light emission of frame LED085IW001 to 011 using the frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects, and controls the light emission of logo LED085IW012 using the logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects).
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it clear that the special state is controlled by controlling the light emission of the specific light emitting means, and to improve the interest in the special state by controlling the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means.

Further, in the first embodiment in the characteristic part 085IW, the light emission control means causes the predetermined light emission means to emit light in a specific light emission pattern when the advantageous state ends (for example, when the jackpot game state shown in FIG. 8-16 ends). The control ends (for example, when the first end condition (winning end command received) of the second light emitting effect A shown in Figure 8-19 is met, the second frame light emitting pattern (rainbow lighting) and the second logo light emitting pattern (rainbow ).
With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate light emission control according to the gaming state.

In addition, in the first embodiment of the feature section 085IW, the predetermined light emission pattern is set in a layer that has a lower priority than the specific light emission pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27, Frame LED control data corresponding to frame LED control data is set in layer 1, and frame LED control data corresponding to promotion notification (first frame light emission pattern (rainbow flashing), second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) is set in layer 1. data is set in layer 3).
With such a configuration, light emission control of the light emitting means can be performed appropriately.

Further, in the first embodiment in characteristic part 085IW, the light emission control means causes the specific light emission means to emit light in a predetermined state (for example, a normal state (low probability low base state)) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the special state. Control is not performed (for example, the rush LED 085IW013 does not emit light during a period other than the period after the probability variable promotion notification is executed in the jackpot gaming state and the period during which the probability variable state is controlled. See Figure 8-19. ).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the gaming state.

Embodiment 2.
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment in the feature section 085IW will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 to 9-9. Note that in the second embodiment, a configuration that is different from the configuration of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 of the second embodiment in the characteristic part 085IW, and shows the arrangement layout of the main components. Further, FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the special variable winning ball device of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, in the second embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 052IW108 that is formed as the bottom of the channel through which the game balls flow. In the jackpot game state, by moving the bottom member 052IW108 backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 052IW108 is moved forward, the jackpot which becomes the winning area is brought into the open state. The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 23.

In addition, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the game ball that has won in the big winning hole is further guided to a guide path 052IW100 provided on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 7. The guide route 052IW100 further branches into two routes 052IW102, 103, and the game ball guided to the guide route 052IW100 is guided to the left route 052IW102 or the right route 052IW103. When guided to the left path 052IW102, the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 and is detected by the V area switch 052IW106. When guided to the right path 052IW103, the game ball enters the ejection area 052IW105 and is detected by the ejection area switch 052IW107.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, a V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is provided near the entrance of the left route 052IW102, and when the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is in the open state, the game guided to the guiding route 052IW100 The ball enters the left path 052IW102 and can enter the V area 052IW104. Further, when the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is in the closed state, the game ball guided to the guide path 052IW100 enters the right side path 052IW103 and is discharged from the discharge area 052IW105 to the back side of the game area.

In addition, the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 052IW109 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In addition, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot game is controlled, the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the jackpot game and is detected by the V area switch 052IW106, and after the jackpot game ends. Controlled in a variable state. Hereinafter, the game ball entering the V area 052IW104 during a jackpot game and being detected by the V area switch 052IW106 will also be referred to as V winning.

Furthermore, as the opening/closing pattern of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101, there is a first opening/closing pattern in which it is virtually impossible for the game ball to enter the V area 052IW104 (or it is difficult to do so), and a first opening/closing pattern in which the game ball can enter the V area 052IW104 (or extremely difficult). A second opening/closing pattern that is easy to enter is provided, and the opening/closing pattern to be applied is configured to differ depending on the type of jackpot. For example, when jackpot A occurs, the first opening and closing pattern is applied, and when jackpot B and jackpot C occur, the second opening and closing pattern is applied. With this configuration, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot type is jackpot A, it is substantially a normal jackpot, and when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C, the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the jackpot game. If you do, you'll definitely hit the jackpot. That is, in the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the probability change state is not controlled only when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C.

Note that the total number of game balls detected by the V area switch 052IW106 and the number of game balls detected by the discharge area switch 052IW107 during one round matches the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23. It should be. Therefore, the total number of game balls detected by the V area switch 052IW106 and the number of game balls detected by the ejection area switch 052IW107 during one round does not match the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23. In this case, it may be determined that there is a large winning opening input/output mismatch error, and the configuration may be configured to notify the error. In this case, since it takes a certain amount of time for the winning game ball to reach the V area 052IW104 or the ejection area 052IW105 just before the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state. If the number of game balls does not match after a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, it may be configured to determine that there is a large winning hole input/output mismatch error.

Next, the jackpot opening process in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the jackpot opening process (step S115) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot opening process, the CPU 103 checks whether the first count switch 23 is in the on state (step 085IWS2401). If the first count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening is detected, the CPU 103 determines the winning number for counting the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening. The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (step 085 IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a large winning opening winning designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 085IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the V area switch 052IW106 is in the on state (step 085IWS2404). If the V area switch 052IW106 is in the on state, that is, if a game ball entering the V area 052IW104 is detected, the CPU 103 sets a V winning flag indicating that a game ball has entered the V area 052IW104. (Step 085IWS2405). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a V winning designation command specifying that a V winning has occurred to the performance control CPU 120 (step 085IWS2405a).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the winning prize counter is 10 (step 085IWS2406). If the value of the winning prize counter is 10, the process moves to step 085IWS2409. If the value of the prize winning counter is not 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening (step 085 IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction times out. It is confirmed whether or not (Step 085IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends immediately.

If the value of the prize winning counter is 10 (Y in step 085IWS2406) or if the open time timer times out (Y in step 085IWS2408), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. The game is stopped and the big prize opening is controlled to be closed (Step 085IWS2409). Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 085IWS2411).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release post-processing (step 085IWS2412).

Next, the jackpot ending process in the second embodiment will be explained. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S117) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether the jackpot end display timer is set (step 085IWS2200), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process moves to step 085IWS2202. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot end display timer to a display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time). The value is set (step 085 IWS2201), and the process ends.

In step 085IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 085IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 085IWS2203). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 085IWS2203), the CPU 103 checks whether the V winning flag is set (step 085IWS2205). If the V winning flag is not set, the process moves to step 085IWS2216.

If the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag (step 085IWS2206), sets the high probability flag, and shifts to a high probability state (variable probability state) (step 085IWS2207). Further, the CPU 103 sets "30" to a high probability number counter indicating the number of fluctuations to be controlled to a high probability state (variable probability state) (step 085IWS2207).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 085IWS2216). Further, the CPU 103 sets a high base number counter to "100", which indicates the number of fluctuations to control the high base state (time saving state) (step 085IWS2217). After that, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 085IWS2219).

The high probability frequency counter and the high base frequency counter are decremented by 1 each time a variable display is executed. Then, when the value of the high probability number counter becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset and the state is shifted from the high probability state to the low probability state. Further, when the value of the high base number counter becomes 0, the high base flag is reset and the high base state is shifted to the low base state.

That is, in the second embodiment, when a V win occurs during a jackpot game, the game is controlled to a variable probability state (high probability high base state) after the jackpot game ends. The variable probability state continues until a jackpot occurs or until the variable display is executed 30 times. Then, when the variable display is executed 30 times, the variable probability state shifts to the time saving state (low probability high base state). The time saving state continues until a jackpot occurs or until the variable display is executed 70 times (from the end of the jackpot game until the variable display is executed 100 times).

On the other hand, if a V win does not occur during the jackpot game, the time saving state (low probability high base state) is controlled after the jackpot game ends. The time saving state continues until a jackpot occurs or until the variable display is executed 100 times.

Next, the light emission effect executed in the second embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6. In the second embodiment, in response to the occurrence of a V win during a jackpot game, a light emitting effect using rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011, and logo LED085IW012 is executed. By executing such a light emitting effect, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when a V winning occurs, and it is also possible to make it easier to recognize that the control is in a variable probability state.

FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a light emission effect in the second embodiment. FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a light emission effect table in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9-6, in the second embodiment, the light emission effect includes a first light emission effect, a second light emission effect, a third light emission effect, and a fourth light emission effect. Further, in the light emitting effect table shown in FIG. 9-6, the execution conditions and end conditions of each light emitting effect are associated with the light emitting patterns of rush LED085IW013, frame LED085IW001 to 011, and logo LED085IW012.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-6, for the first light emitting effect, the first execution condition of V winning occurrence (for example, receiving a V winning designation command) is determined as the execution condition, and the first execution condition is set as the end condition. A first termination condition is defined as completion of execution of the light emission effect. In addition, as shown in Figure 9-6, in the first light emission effect, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow flashing) that flashes in rainbow colors, and the frame light emission pattern for lights out (lights out ), the light emission control of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 is performed, and the light emission control of the logo LED085IW012 is performed according to the logo light emission pattern for turning off the light (lights out), which is a light-off mode.

The second light emitting effect has a first execution condition that the execution of the first light emitting effect is completed, and a first end condition that the execution condition of the third light emitting effect is satisfied, and a fourth light emitting effect. A second end condition that the execution condition is satisfied is defined. In addition, in the second light emission effect, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) in which the light is lit in rainbow colors.

In the second embodiment, the second light emitting effect is executed with the completion of the first light emitting effect as an execution condition, so when the first light emitting effect is executed, the second light emitting effect is subsequently executed. That is, when a V-winning occurs, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 emit light according to the light-emitting pattern (frame light-emitting pattern for light-off (lights out) and logo light-emitting pattern for light-off (lights out)) to be turned off as the first light emission effect. While the control is being performed, the rush LED085IW013 uses a flashing rainbow light emission pattern (first rush light emission pattern), which is a rainbow light emission pattern that has a higher degree of recognition than the light emission pattern that is turned off, as a first light emission effect. (rainbow flashing)), and then, as a second flashing effect, the light emission control is performed using a rainbow-colored light-emitting pattern (second rush light-emitting pattern (rainbow lighting)), which is one of the rainbow-colored light-emitting patterns. is configured to take place. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when a V winning prize occurs.

In addition, in this example, as the first light emission effect, the light emission control of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 is performed using a light emission pattern in which the lights are turned off, and the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a light emission pattern that blinks in rainbow colors. Although the latter light emission pattern has a higher degree of recognition (or can be said to be easier to recognize) than the former light emission pattern, the method of varying the recognition degree is not limited to this example. For example, the degree of recognition can be made different depending on whether one light emission pattern has higher brightness, a greater number of light emission colors, or a shorter blinking interval.

In addition, in the second embodiment, as the first light emitting effect, the period in which the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 are turned off, and the period in which the rush LED 085IW013 is made to emit light in a rainbow-colored flashing light emission pattern are the same period. It is configured as follows. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the rush LED085IW013 during a common period, and it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when a V winning occurs.

For the third light emitting effect, the first execution condition is set as the start of the final variable variation, which is the 30th variation display after being controlled to the variable probability state, and the end condition is that the execution of the third light emitting effect is completed. A first termination condition is defined. In addition, in the third light emission effect, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a third rush light emission pattern (white blinking) that blinks in white.

For the fourth light emitting effect, a first execution condition of receiving a winning start specifying command is set as an execution condition, and a first ending condition of completion of execution of the fourth light emitting effect is set as an end condition. Further, in the fourth light emission effect, light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a rush light emission pattern for lights out (lights out) which is a lights out mode.

Also in the second embodiment, when the light emitting effect shown in FIG. 9-6 is not being executed, the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 are used for other effects such as BGM and background effects, or for a light emitting pattern emitted in error. On the other hand, the rush LED085IW013 is controlled to be turned off. That is, the rush LED085IW013 does not emit light in response to BGM, background effects, other effects such as preview effects, or errors. Therefore, the rush LED085IW013 only emits light in the jackpot gaming state (specifically, the period after the occurrence of V winning in the jackpot gaming state) and the variable probability state, and does not emit light in the normal state (low probability low base state). . With such a configuration, it is possible to associate the probability change state with the light emission mode of the rush LED085IW013, and it is possible to prevent misidentification of the gaming state. In addition, in this embodiment, the rush LED085IW013 is used in a jackpot gaming state due to the occurrence of a jackpot in which the jackpot type is not a probability-variable jackpot (for example, a normal jackpot or a jackpot A that does not substantially generate a V prize), or a normal state (low probability jackpot). When the V area switch 052IW106 is turned on due to a malfunction or fraud in the time saving state (low base state) or time saving state (low probability high base state), the light emission control using the rainbow light emission pattern is not performed. Instead of the pattern-based light emission control being performed, the light emission control may be performed using an error light emission pattern.

Figure 9-5 (A) shows an example of a performance when the final fluctuation is a loss in a variable probability state, and Figure 9-5 (B) shows an example where a jackpot occurs before the final fluctuation in a probability variable state. This shows an example of the effect of the case.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5(A) and (B), in the second embodiment, the rush LED085IW013 is The frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 have light emission patterns corresponding to BGM and background effects (for example, a frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects and a logo emission pattern for BGM/background effects). pattern).

Then, in the jackpot game state, when a V-winning occurs (that is, when the first execution condition of the first light emitting effect is met), the rush LED085IW013 is activated by a light emitting pattern that flashes in rainbow colors (first rush light emitting pattern (rainbow flashing)). The light emission control and the light emission control of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 according to the light emission pattern (frame light emission pattern for light off (unlit) and logo light emission pattern for unlit (unlit)) to be turned off are performed for a predetermined period (in this example, 2 .1 second).

When the light emission control for a predetermined period (2.1 seconds in this example) is completed (that is, when the execution of the first light emission effect is completed, the conditions for ending the first light emission effect are satisfied, and the second light emission effect is also established), a rainbow appears. Light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a light emission pattern of lighting in color (second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)). On the other hand, when the end condition of the first light emitting effect is satisfied, the light emission control of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 is performed using the light emission pattern (frame light emission pattern for lights out (lights out) and logo light emission pattern for lights out (lights out)) to be turned off. ends. Upon completion of this light emission control, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 will emit light according to the light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM and background effects (for example, the frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects and the logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects). Control will be implemented.

Similar to the first embodiment, this means that the control data for the light emission patterns corresponding to BGM and background effects (for example, the frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects and the logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects) This is achieved by setting a layer with a lower priority than the control data of the light emission pattern (frame light emission pattern for lights out (lights out) and logo light emission pattern for lights out (lights out)). Specifically, as shown in Figure 8-27, frame LED control data corresponding to BGM (frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effect) is set in layer 1, The frame LED control data corresponding to (unlit) is set in layer 4. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate light emission control according to the gaming state.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9-5, even if the jackpot game state ends and the variable probability state starts, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 by the light emission pattern that lights up in rainbow colors (second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) continues. will continue.

As shown in FIG. 9-5, in the second embodiment, in the variable probability state, the rainbow light emission pattern (specifically, the first rush light emission pattern) continues from the jackpot game state in which the game ball passes through the V area 052IW104. (rainbow flashing) and second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)), it is possible to clearly indicate the variable probability state, and also to emphasize and indicate the variable probability state. I can do it. Therefore, it is possible to improve the clarity and presentation effect of matters suggested by the mode of the light emitting means such as the rush LED085IW013.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), when the final variation (30th time) is executed in the probability variation state (that is, when the first execution condition of the third light emission effect is met), a light emission flashes in white. Light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 according to the pattern (third rush light emission pattern (blinking white)) is performed for a predetermined period (7 seconds in this example). Then, when the light emission control for a predetermined period (7 seconds in this example) is completed (that is, when the first end condition of the third light emission effect is satisfied), the rush LED085IW013 turns off. With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively suggest that the variable probability state ends.

In addition, as shown in Figure 9-5 (B), if a jackpot occurs before the probability variation final variation (30th time) is executed in the probability variation state and the jackpot game state is controlled (that is, the fourth light emitting effect). When the first execution condition is met), the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed according to the rush light emission pattern for lights out (lights out), and the rush LED085IW013 becomes the lights out mode. With such a configuration, the rush LED085IW013 can be turned off before the V winning occurs in the jackpot gaming state, and appropriate light emission control can be performed according to the gaming state. Note that, as shown in FIG. 9-5(B), in the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 8-17), when reach is established, the light emitting pattern lights up in rainbow colors. The light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 by (second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)) does not end.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-5, in the second embodiment as well, in the variable probability state, light emission patterns corresponding to BGM and background effects (in this example, a frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects and a frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects) are used. The frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 are configured to control the light emission based on the logo light emission pattern). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it clear that the light emission control of the rush LED 085IW013 is controlled in the variable probability state, and to improve the interest in the variable probability state by controlling the light emission of the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-5, when the end condition of the first light emitting effect is satisfied (that is, when a predetermined period of time (2.1 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the first light emitting effect), the lights-out mode and The light emission control of frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012 using the light emission pattern (frame light emission pattern for lights out (lights out) and logo light emission pattern for lights out (lights out)) is completed, and the light emission pattern corresponding to BGM or background effect (for example, BGM・The light emission of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 is controlled by the frame light emission pattern for background effects and the logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects. When this is established (that is, when a predetermined period of time (2.1 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the first light emitting effect), the light emission of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 is controlled using a light emitting pattern that emits light in rainbow colors. The light emission control may be continued until the jackpot game state ends. Also, for example, when the end condition of the first light emitting effect is satisfied (that is, when a predetermined period of time (2.1 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the first light emitting effect), the degree of recognition is higher than before the V winning prize occurrence. The light emission control of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 may be performed according to a light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM or background effect of the mode, and this light emission control may be continued until the jackpot game state ends. For example, a light emitting pattern corresponding to the BGM and background effects in the period before the V winning in the jackpot game state and a light emitting pattern corresponding to the BGM and background effects in the period after the V winning in the jackpot playing state are the latter. The degree of recognition of the pattern may be increased by having higher luminance, a greater number of emitted light colors, or a shorter blinking interval.

In addition, for example, even if a V winning occurs, the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 is performed using a light emission pattern that flashes in rainbow colors immediately (first rush light emission pattern (rainbow flashing)), and a light emission pattern that turns off the light (frame light emission pattern for lights out). Light emission control of frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012 by (lights out) and logo light emission pattern for lights out (lights out)) is not performed at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the final round, on the ending screen, in the high probability high base state) The flashing pattern may be set to flash in rainbow colors at a predetermined timing (first rush flashing pattern (rainbow flashing)) or a flashing pattern to flash in rainbow colors (second flash flashing pattern). (Rainbow lighting)) Only the light emission control of the rush LED085IW013 may be performed.

FIG. 9-7 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize rainbow-colored blinking (corresponding to the first rush light emission pattern (rainbow blinking)) in the rush LED085IW013. This is what I did.

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 9-7, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 30 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=30, Δts=10), F_OF, and group 1 By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 7, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 3, 0", the first light emitting part and the second light emitting part included in the rush LED085IW013 The light-emitting parts each emit light of different colors.

In addition, in the light emission order 2 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 9-7, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 20 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=20, Δts=10), and F_OF, By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 1 to "0, 0, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "0, 0, 0", the first light emitting part included in the rush LED085IW013 The light is turned off with the second light emitting section.

In addition, in the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 9-7, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 30 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=30, Δts=10), and F_OF, By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 1 to "F, 5, 0" and the Q data (RGB values) of group 2 to "F, 1, 0", the first light emitting part included in the rush LED085IW013 The second light emitting section realizes light emission of different light emission colors (different from the light emission color of light emission order 1).

In this way, with a short switching unit light emitting time Δts, the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section of the rush LED085IW013 are controlled to sequentially switch the light emitting colors of the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section, and the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section of the rush LED085IW013 are controlled to switch in order. By interposing the control for turning off the second light emitting section, it can be visually perceived by humans as if it were blinking in rainbow colors. Note that the intervening mode is not limited to turning off the light, but may also be, for example, a white color that does not constitute a rainbow color. When emitting white light, "1, RGB values with low brightness such as "1, 1" may be set.

FIG. 9-8 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize extinguishing of frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 (corresponding to the frame light emission pattern for extinguishing (extinguishing)) It is.

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 9-8, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 600000 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=500, Δts=10), F_OF, and group 1 ~By setting the Q data (RGB values) of group 11 to "0, 0, 0", the LED frames 085IW001 to 011 are turned off.

FIG. 9-9 illustrates an example of gradation control data that is control data for performing gradation control to realize turning off the logo LED085IW012 (corresponding to the logo light emitting pattern for turning off (lights out)). .

In the light emission order 1 of the gradation control data shown in FIG. 9-9, the switching unit light emission time Δtn is 600000 ms, the data transmission period Δts is 10 ms (Δtn=500, Δts=10), F_OF, and group 1 By setting the Q data (RGB values) of Group 2 to "0, 0, 0", the first light emitting section and the second light emitting section included in the logo LED085IW012 are turned off.

Note that in the second embodiment as well, it may be possible to perform a vibration effect in which the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B vibrate. In addition, as a vibration effect, there is one that is executed as a preview (that is, there is a hint of the expectation of a jackpot), and one that is executed for a predetermined period after the occurrence of the V prize (for example, the same period as the first light emission effect (2.1 seconds in this example)). (i.e., there is no suggestion of jackpot expectation), and the vibration mode of both may be the same or different.

As explained above, the second embodiment of the feature section 085IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and in the advantageous state, a specific area (for example, V area 052IW104), a state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, variable probability state), and a specific light emitting means (for example, rush) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, variable state) and a specific light emitting means (for example, rush Light emitting control means (for example, the light emitting effect processing shown in FIG. 8-19 by the effect control CPU 120 The specific light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a specific part near the specific area (for example, the part where the rush LED085IW013 shown in FIG. 9-1 is installed) to emit light, and the predetermined light emitting means is , is a light-emitting means that causes a predetermined part different from the specific part (for example, the frame LED085IW001 to 011 shown in FIG. 9-1 or the part where the logo LED085IW012 is installed) to emit light, and the light-emission control means controls a predetermined effect in an advantageous state. (For example, BGM and background effects) The predetermined light emitting means is controlled to emit light using a predetermined light emission pattern (for example, a frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects, a logo light emission pattern for BGM/background effects), and a specific area is illuminated. The first specific light emission pattern ( For example, while controlling the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means using a frame light emitting pattern for turning off (lights out) or a logo light emitting pattern for turning off (lights out), a second specific light emitting pattern having a higher degree of recognition than the first specific light emitting pattern (for example, The first rush light emission pattern (rainbow blinking) and the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) are used to control the light emission of the specific light emitting means, and in the special state, the second rush light emission pattern continues from the advantageous state in which the game medium passes through the specific area. The light emission of the specific light emitting means is controlled with a specific light emission pattern (for example, the second rush light emission pattern (rainbow lighting)), and the light emission of the predetermined light emission means is controlled with a predetermined light emission pattern corresponding to a predetermined effect (for example, in FIG. (The part where the second light emitting effect shown in 6 is executed.)
With such a configuration, in the special state, the light emission control of the specific light emitting means is performed in the second specific light emission pattern continuously from the advantageous state in which the game medium passes through the specific area, so that the special state can be clearly indicated. In addition to this, it is also possible to emphasize the special status. Therefore, it is possible to improve the clarity and presentation effect of matters suggested by the mode of the light emitting means.

In addition, the second embodiment of the feature section 085IW is a gaming machine that performs a variable display (for example, a variable display of special symbols), and the state control means controls the variable display a specific number of times (for example, after controlling to a special state). , 30 times), and the light emission control means terminates the special state based on the fact that the variable display is executed for a specific number of times in the special state (for example, when the final variable display shown in FIG. 9-5 starts). (When the first execution condition of the third light emitting effect in Figure 9-6 is satisfied)), a special light emitting pattern (for example, a third rush light emitting pattern (white (flashing)) controls the light emission of the specific light emitting means (for example, the part where the third light emission effect shown in FIG. 9-6 is executed).
Such a configuration can effectively indicate that the special state is ending.

In addition, in the second embodiment in the characteristic part 085IW, the light emission control means is controlled to be advantageous in the special state (for example, when the jackpot game state shown in FIG. 9-5(B) is started (see FIG. When the first execution condition of the fourth light emitting effect shown in FIG. ).
With such a configuration, it is possible to turn off the specific light emitting means before the gaming medium passes through the specific area in an advantageous state, and it is possible to perform appropriate light emission control according to the gaming state.

Further, in the second embodiment of the characteristic part 085IW, the first specific light emission pattern is a light emission pattern that temporarily turns the light emitting means into a light-off state (for example, a frame light-emission pattern for light-off (light-off) or a logo light-emission pattern for light-off). (lights out)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the game medium passes through a specific area in an advantageous state.

Further, in the second embodiment of the characteristic part 085IW, the second specific light emission pattern is a light emission pattern in which the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the first light emission mode and then in the second light emission mode (for example, the first rush light emission pattern (Rainbow blinking) followed by a second rush light emission pattern (Rainbow lighting).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the game medium passes through a specific area in an advantageous state.

Further, in the second embodiment of the feature part 085IW, the period in which the light emitting means is in the off state in the first specific light emission pattern and the period in which the light emitting means is made to emit light in the first light emission mode in the second specific light emission pattern are common. (For example, the period in which the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 are controlled to emit light according to the frame light emission pattern for turning off (lights out), the period in which the light emission is controlled by the logo LED085IW012 in accordance with the logo light emission pattern for turning off (lights out), and the period in which the rush LED 085IW013 is The period in which the light emission is controlled by the one rush light emission pattern is a common period (the part in which the first light emission effect shown in FIG. 9-6 is executed).
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to a specific area during a common period, and it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the game medium passes through the specific area in an advantageous state.

Further, in the second embodiment of the feature section 085IW, the predetermined light emission pattern is set in a layer having a lower priority than the first specific light emission pattern and the second specific light emission pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 , Frame LED control data corresponding to BGM (frame light emission pattern for BGM/background effects) is set in layer 1, and promotion notification (first frame light emission pattern (rainbow blinking), second frame light emission pattern (rainbow lighting) ) is set in layer 3).
With such a configuration, light emission control of the light emitting means can be performed appropriately.

Further, in the second embodiment in characteristic part 085IW, the light emission control means causes the specific light emission means to emit light in a predetermined state (for example, a normal state (low probability low base state)) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the special state. Control is not performed (for example, the rush LED 085IW013 does not emit light during a period other than the period after the variable probability promotion notification is executed in the jackpot gaming state and the period in which the variable probability state is controlled. See Figure 9-6. ).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the gaming state.

In addition, in each embodiment of the characteristic part 085IW described above, the transition to the time saving state (high base state) is always performed via the jackpot state or small win state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 operates. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the time-saving state (high base (state). In this case, the light emission control of various LEDs may be performed in relation to the time saving symbol. For example, when the time-saving pattern stop promotion effect that encourages the time-saving pattern to be displayed is started, the light emission control that causes the rush LED085IW013 to flash in white may be started, or the time-saving pattern stop promotion effect may be started. When the time-saving symbol is not derived and displayed even though it has been executed, light emission control may be started to light up the rush LED085IW013 in rainbow colors at the start of the next variation. For example, if the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed without the time-saving symbol stop inciting effect being executed, the light emission control that causes the rush LED085IW013 to flash in white is not performed, and the rush LED 085IW013 is displayed in a rainbow color until the jackpot game starts. The light emission control to turn on the light may be continued.

In addition, as the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be part of the winning symbol or may be a part of the small winning symbol.

In addition, when performing lottery processing related to the derivation display of time-saving symbols, the lottery may be performed using special random numbers for the time-saving symbol lottery, or lottery random numbers for losing symbols or jackpot symbols may be used for these lottery processing. The lottery may be performed using other random numbers for performing a lottery, such as a lottery random number for small winning symbols, a random number for jackpot lottery determination, a lottery random number for a falling lottery.

Further, these time-saving symbols may be of a plurality of types, and may be used in combination with a combination of symbols displayed as other symbols, such as small winning symbols and losing symbols. In this case, whether or not to shift to the time saving state may be determined based on the small winning symbols used together. However, when the time saving symbol is won, there is no further lottery to determine whether or not there will be a transition to the time saving state, nor will there be a lottery to determine the number of time reductions.

In addition, when drawing a time-saving symbol, if the setting value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the setting value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol at all setting values. are the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In addition, regarding the timing of obtaining random numbers when drawing time-saving symbols, whether using a special random number or another random number, the starting opening (first starting winning opening), It is sufficient to win at the time of winning in the second starting prize opening).

In addition, for winnings when drawing time-saving symbols, if special random numbers (time-saving random numbers) are used, the winning value is the lottery result using the dedicated random numbers (time-saving random numbers), and the small winning symbol is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. When using random numbers, the random number of a specific small winning symbol can be used as the winning value, and when the random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the time saving symbol lottery, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. For example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable prize winning ball device 7, and the passage of the game ball through the time saving area may be regarded as a winning of the time saving symbol.

In addition, when drawing time-saving symbols using structures, when the small winning symbol is used in conjunction with the time-saving symbol, the variable number of times the time-saving state is displayed (time-saving number) is set so that it does not change depending on whether or not the time-saving area is passed. Make it.

In addition, regarding winning when a time-saving symbol is drawn, if a winning symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, a specific losing symbol random number is used as the winning value, and if a jackpot symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery, a specific winning symbol is used as the winning value. The jackpot symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, if these random numbers are used as winning values, performance other than the jackpot probability will vary depending on the settings, so this is only possible if the set values cannot be changed.

Moreover, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the jackpot determination. In addition, the time-saving symbol lottery is not executed in the time-saving state (high base) or in the high probability state, but only in the low probability low base state, no matter which random number is used for the lottery. . However, if the time saving symbol is derived and displayed in a time saving state, even if the number of time saving times is reset or the lottery is not selected, this may be determined for each gaming machine.

Further, the number of time saving times when the time saving symbols are derived and displayed can be a plurality of predetermined times depending on the winning value (symbol) and each gaming state. Further, the time-saving granting conditions can be made different for each time-saving symbol.

In addition, when the number of time-saving symbols differs depending on the time-saving symbol, the lottery for distributing the time-saving symbol can be changed between the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2.

Further, even when the same time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time-savings awarded may be different depending on the gaming state at that time. However, it is required that it be predetermined for the gaming state.

Moreover, a lottery result of "time saving number of times" can be included as a lottery result of a time saving symbol in a low probability low base state.

In addition, a drawing lottery for the time-saving end symbol (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time-saving times may be set as the number of times after the time-saving start until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed, or until a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. In other words, the number of time reductions may not be set, but may be unlimited in principle.

Further, the number of times of time saving and the granting conditions may be different between the time saving state controlled by the time saving symbol and the time saving state controlled by the occurrence of a jackpot.

Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing at which the time-saving state is controlled is when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where a small winning symbol random number is used for the lottery of time saving symbols, and when the small winning is won and the time saving state is to be entered, the end of the small winning operation is the timing at which the time saving state is controlled.

Further, in the case of a lottery using a structure, the timing at which the time saving state is controlled is the timing at which the operation of the structure ends in a game state in which the structure is operated (for example, a small winning state).

In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability low base state for a predetermined variable display number of times after hitting a jackpot (so-called fixed number fixed variable display machine (ST machine)), the high probability low base state is controlled when the gaming hall opens. After the high probability low base state is finished after variable display has been performed a predetermined number of times, the time saving state may be controlled.

In addition, when a time-saving limiter function is installed and a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of times of the time-saving limiter is updated.

Further, the symbol confirmation time of the time saving symbol may be set to be a different time from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

In addition, in the first embodiment of this characteristic part 085IW, the jackpot types of jackpots that can be won during a high base state include a normal jackpot, and the promotion effect during a jackpot game due to a normal jackpot won during a high base state. may be configured so as not to be executed, and may also be configured such that even if a variable probability jackpot is actually won during the high base state, the normal jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed to control the jackpot game state. In this case, at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the final round in a jackpot game), the rush LED 085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED 085IW012 (or only the rush LED 085IW013) flash in a rainbow. The light emission may be controlled by a light emission pattern of or rainbow lighting (either one of them may be used).

In addition, in the second embodiment of this feature part 085IW, the jackpot type of the jackpot that can be won during the high base state includes a normal jackpot, and the promotion effect during the jackpot game due to the normal jackpot won during the high base state. may be configured so as not to be executed, and may also be configured such that even if a variable probability jackpot is actually won during the high base state, the normal jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed to control the jackpot game state. In this case, when the game ball passes through the V area 052IW104, a notification such as "Aim for V" will not be issued during the V round, which is controlled to be in a variable state, but the game ball will be guided to the V area 052IW104. The opening/closing control of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is performed as shown in FIG. The light emission may be controlled according to the rainbow lighting pattern, or only the rush LED085IW013 may be controlled according to the rainbow lighting pattern.

The configuration of the rush LED 085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED 085IW012 in the feature part 085IW can also be applied to a so-called ST pachinko game machine equipped with a variable number cut rate. In this case, the rush LED 085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED 085IW012 are subjected to the same light emission control as in the first embodiment in the jackpot gaming state, and during the period in which variable displays other than the jackpot gaming state are performed, The same light emission control as in the second embodiment may be performed.

Also, in the second embodiment of the feature section 085IW, it may be possible to perform a promotion effect as shown in the first embodiment. In this case, for example, even if the promotion effect notification is executed, the rush LED085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED085IW012 are not controlled to emit light according to the rainbow color emission pattern. The logo LED085IW012 may be controlled to emit light according to a light emitting pattern corresponding to the BGM or background effect at the time of the notification. In addition, in this case, the rush LED 085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED 085IW012 are subjected to the same light emission control as in the second embodiment in the jackpot gaming state, and during the period in which variable displays other than the jackpot gaming state are performed. Alternatively, the same light emission control as in the first embodiment may be performed.

In addition, in a configuration that can execute a promotion performance, even if the game state is controlled to be a jackpot game state due to a probability variable jackpot, a non-probability variation notification is performed at the execution timing of the promotion performance, and at a predetermined timing (for example, the start of the final round). The notification of promotion may be made on the ending screen, etc.). In this case, the rush LED 085IW013, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011, and the logo LED 085IW012 may be controlled to emit light using a rainbow-colored light emitting pattern when the variable promotion notification is executed, or even if the variable promotion notification is executed, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 085IW001 to 011 and Logo LED085IW012 are not controlled with a rainbow color light emission pattern, but are controlled with a light emission pattern that corresponds to the BGM and background effect at the time of the notification, and only the rush LED085IW013 is controlled with a rainbow color light emission pattern. You can do it like this.

In addition, during the fluctuation display in the high probability high base state, when the fluctuation display result becomes a jackpot, a full lights-out notice (for example, the image display device 5 blacks out, and the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 are turned off) Even if the rush LED085IW013 is temporarily controlled to emit light in the off mode (for example, over the execution period of the all lights off notice) when the all lights off notice is executed. good.

In addition, during the fluctuation display in the high probability high base state, a warning that lights up the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and logo LED085IW012 in rainbow colors is executed as a warning that is more likely to be executed when the fluctuation display result is a jackpot than when it is not a jackpot. This is possible, and while the execution rate of the notification will differ depending on the jackpot rate (expectation level), the execution rate of the notification that lights up the rush LED085IW013 in rainbow colors is not affected by the jackpot rate (expectation level). You can also do this. Note that when lighting in rainbow colors, the unit light emission time and the light emission control cycle may be made different depending on when the degree of expectation is suggested and when the degree of expectation is not suggested.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 085IW, if a power outage occurs in a variable probability state (high probability high base state) and then the power is restored from the power outage, (1) the gaming state before the power outage is changed to a variable state ( Even if it is stored that the rush LED085IW013 is in a state where it is turned off (2) the gaming state before the power outage is in a variable probability state (high base state) Based on the memory information that the rush LED085IW013 was in the high probability base state), the light emission control may be performed to cause the rush LED085IW013 to emit light in rainbow colors, or (3) the gaming state before the power outage was in the high probability base state (high probability base state). Even if it is stored that the current state was in a high-probability, high-probability base state, the light emission control may be performed so that the rush LED085IW013 is set to a dedicated mode indicating that the power has been restored from a power outage.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 085IW, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 can emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM or promotion performance (or V winning occurrence) in the jackpot game state, and in the high base state, It may be possible to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to a background effect or a preview effect.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 085IW, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM in both the jackpot gaming state and the high base state (for example, layer 1 is used), and the high base In this state, it may be possible to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the preview effect (for example, layer 2 may be used).

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 085IW, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the background effect or promotion effect (or V winning occurrence) in the jackpot game state, and in the high base state, the BGM It may also be possible to emit light in a light emitting pattern that corresponds to a warning effect or a preview effect.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 085IW, the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 can emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the BGM in the high base state, and the logo LED 085IW012 can emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the preview effect in the high base state. .

In addition, in the configuration of this feature part 085IW, the BGM can be switched between the jackpot gaming state and the high base state, and the light emission patterns of the frame LEDs 085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED 085IW012 are different between the BGM before switching and the BGM after switching. You can do it like this.

In addition, in the configuration of this characteristic part 085IW, the first period (for example, after the end of the jackpot game until the variable display is executed 1 to 30 times) and the second period (for example, after the end of the jackpot game) of the high base state. , until the variable display is executed 31 to 100 times), the effect mode (background effect) may be different, and the light emitting patterns of the frame LED085IW001 to 011 and the logo LED085IW012 may also be different accordingly.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a display means;
a state control means capable of controlling to a special state;
In the advantageous state, a specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance that notifies whether or not the special state is controlled;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the special state ends;
A light emission control means for controlling light emission of a plurality of light emission means including a specific light emission means and a predetermined light emission means in a plurality of light emission patterns corresponding to the performance to be performed,
The specific light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a specific part to emit light,
The predetermined light emitting means is a light emitting means that causes a predetermined portion different from the specific portion to emit light,
The light emission control means includes:
Light emission control corresponding to a display image displayed by the display means is possible,
In the advantageous state, controlling the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means in a predetermined light emission pattern corresponding to a predetermined effect;
When it is notified that the special state is controlled by the specific effect, controlling the light emission of the predetermined light emitting means and the specific light emitting means in a specific light emission pattern;
In the special state, controlling the light emission of the specific light emitting means in the specific light emission pattern continuing from the advantageous state in which control to the special state has been notified by the specific effect;
The specific light emission pattern is
There are a specific light emitting pattern A and a specific light emitting pattern B, and after emitting light in the specific light emitting pattern A for a predetermined time, it is possible to emit light in the specific light emitting pattern B,
In the special state, when the suggestion effect is executed, controlling the light emission of the specific light emitting means with a special light emission pattern different from the predetermined light emission pattern and the specific light emission pattern;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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