JP7367285B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that can execute a performance called a continuous notification performance when the pending storage information indicates a small hit or a symbol jackpot. Further, Patent Document 2 describes a gaming machine that executes an effect that gives the player the impression that one big prize game continues for a long time, when in reality two big prize games are played in quick succession. is disclosed.

JP2018-99308A (Paragraph 0267) JP2015-33493A (Paragraph 0435)

As disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, there is room to improve interest in a gaming machine that is controlled to be in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and then controlled to be in the advantageous state again.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest in a gaming machine that is controlled to an advantageous state and then controlled again to an advantageous state.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention:
An advantageous state for the player in which a predetermined gaming value (more balls than can be given in a small winning game state) can be awarded through multiple unit games (two or more round games) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to (jackpot gaming state),
A performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) capable of executing the performance,
Display means (image display device 5),
There are times when it is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state (10R jackpot x 2 = 3000 balls and 10R There is a case where the jackpot x 1 = 1500 balls),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the display means (image display device 5) to display a specific display (jackpot display) regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance (BIG SNIPE BONUS) can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state, and while the special performance is being executed. It is possible to perform specific performances,
In the previous advantageous state, a first special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the previous advantageous state,
In the subsequent advantageous state, a second special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state,
In the second special performance , the specific performance can be executed in a manner that is more emphasized than in the first special performance (the second half jackpot is more emphasized than the first half jackpot (the display area of the jackpot ball display is larger, etc.) The jackpot ball display is displayed),
In response to the advantageous state, a specific promotion display (first arrow) that encourages the game medium to enter a specific area (V area) in order to provide a specific value (start of jackpot, control to change probability after jackpot with V winning) A first promotion image 03TM510 including an image and the words "Aim for V" and a second promotion image 03TM520 including a second arrow image and the words "Aim for V" are displayed on the display means (image display device 5). It is possible to
It is possible to display the specific promotion display corresponding to the earlier advantageous state on the display means in a manner that is more emphasized than the specific promotion display corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state (in the first half of the jackpot, the image display device (While the large first promotion image 03TM510 is displayed on the entire screen of 5, a small second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5 in the second half of the jackpot.)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a situation in which no specific value is given in the earlier advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance related to the later advantageous state.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention:
An advantageous state for the player in which a predetermined gaming value (more balls than can be given in a small winning game state) can be awarded through multiple unit games (two or more round games) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to (jackpot gaming state),
A performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) capable of executing the performance,
Display means (image display device 5),
There are times when it is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state (10R jackpot x 2 = 3000 balls and 10R There is a case where the jackpot x 1 = 1500 balls),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the display means (image display device 5) to display a specific display (jackpot display) regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance (BIG SNIPE BONUS) can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state, and while the special performance is being executed. It is possible to perform specific performances,
In the previous advantageous state, a first special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the previous advantageous state,
In the subsequent advantageous state, a second special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state,
In the second special performance , the specific performance can be executed in a manner that is more emphasized than in the first special performance (the second half jackpot is more emphasized than the first half jackpot (the display area of the jackpot ball display is larger, etc.) The jackpot ball display is displayed),
In response to the advantageous state, a specific promotion display (first arrow) that encourages the game medium to enter a specific area (V area) in order to provide a specific value (start of jackpot, control to change probability after jackpot with V winning) A first promotion image 03TM510 including an image and the words "Aim for V" and a second promotion image 03TM520 including a second arrow image and the words "Aim for V" are displayed on the display means (image display device 5). It is possible to
It is possible to limit the display of the specific promotion display corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state (in the case of a jackpot in the first half, the large first promotion image 03TM510 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5, while in the case of a jackpot in the second half, A small second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a situation in which no specific value is given in the earlier advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance related to the later advantageous state.

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. 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 the pachinko game machine in characteristic part 03TM. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table and a small hit determination table in the feature section 03TM. It is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table and a small hit type determination table in the feature section 03TM. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic part 03TM. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the game flow in the feature section 03TM. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance mode regarding a prize-winning performance. It is a time chart showing the execution timing of performances related to consecutive jackpots. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance mode regarding consecutive jackpots. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance mode regarding consecutive jackpots. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance mode regarding consecutive jackpots. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance mode regarding consecutive jackpots. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance mode regarding consecutive jackpots. It is a time chart showing the execution timing of performances regarding non-consecutive jackpots. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance mode regarding a non-consecutive jackpot. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance mode regarding a non-consecutive jackpot.

(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 pattern 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 regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". 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 jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

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 are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. 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 figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes 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 (decorative pattern). 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 a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

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 random number for presentation may be updated by the presentation 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 various data for proceeding with the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), as well as backup flag states 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 is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. 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 the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance 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 confirmed 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 on the main board 11 and various decisions on the production control board 12. In the production 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 (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, 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 "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is a "small hit" or "loss", 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 process 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 a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "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 jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot 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 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 executed 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 end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. 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 ending 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 open in the small winning gaming 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 that returns 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 winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, 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, for example, a register setting of the CTC. 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 content 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 content of control 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 processes may be executed before returning to the process of 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 production control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177, depending on the value of the production 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., the 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. In addition, 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, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". 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 setting 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 the end of the small win game state, for example, 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 a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. 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 "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

[Explanation regarding characteristic part 03TM]
Next, the characteristic portion 03TM will be explained using FIGS. 8-1 to 8-15. In this embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to be either a normal state (non-time saving state) or a time saving state. In this example, in the time saving state, by lengthening the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B compared to the normal state, it becomes easier for game balls to enter the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port). , the probability of winning a "Fuzu" is higher in the Fuzu (Fuzu) game compared to the normal state. For example, in the normal state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is 16 ms, whereas in the time saving state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is 5800 ms, and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole) is 5800 ms. Game balls become easier to win. Note that this is not limited to such an aspect; for example, in the time saving state, the average special symbol fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the average regular symbol fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state. Alternatively, while the probability of winning a common symbol is 10% in the normal state, the probability of winning a common symbol may be increased to 90% in the time saving state.

In addition, in this example, in the time saving state, the variable display of the second special symbol is likely to be executed, but as will be described later, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is increased. Therefore, the time saving state is a state that is easily controlled to a small winning game state.

In this embodiment, a continuous jackpot (BIG SNIPE BONUS) is created by consecutive jackpots based on fluctuations in the second special symbol in the time saving state and jackpots based on fluctuations in the second special symbol in the normal state after the end of the jackpot. It is possible to perform a production that suggests an occurrence while the special symbol is changing.

(Board configuration)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. In the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the game area, the first path of the downstream paths along which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game balls A second path different from the first path among the downstream paths through which the liquid flows down is mainly provided in an area on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. The first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball to the left side of the game area, so it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball to the right side of the game area, so it may be called a right-handed route.

Note that the first route and the second route may be configured as different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left gaming area and the right gaming area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 or the arrangement of the gaming nails within the gaming area.

When the game ball that is fired from the ball launcher and hit into the game area in response to the operation of the ball operation handle 30 is guided to the left game area, it is guided, for example, along the array of game nails. Therefore, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the right gaming area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area because it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A constituting a first starting winning opening is provided as a structure into which the game balls that have been distributed can enter the left gaming area of the gaming area.

As a structure through which the game balls that are distributed into the right game area of the game area can enter, there is a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B that constitutes the second start winning opening, and a special variable ball that constitutes the big winning opening. A winning ball device 7 is provided.

In the left gaming area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to cause a game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player only has to hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right gaming area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, and the special variable winning ball device 7 of the winning hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to cause a game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player only has to hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it may be possible to make it possible for the game balls that are distributed to the right game area to enter the winning ball device 6A, but from the viewpoint of playability, this possibility is lower than the possibility that the game balls that are distributed to the left game area enter the winning ball device 6A. It is desirable that they be extremely low compared to the probability that a ball will enter them. Conversely, it may be possible to allow the game balls that have been hit in the left game area to enter the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the perspective of playability, this possibility is limited to the right side. It is desirable to make the probability extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls that are divided into the game areas will enter them.

The big winning opening is also a device for determining the V winning of the game ball, which is a condition for generating a jackpot when a small winning occurs. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the small winning game state is controlled, the small winning game ball enters the big prize opening during the small winning gaming state and is detected by the count switch 23. After the winning game ends, it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in this example, in the small winning game state, the count switch 23 for detecting that a game ball enters the big winning hole (for paying out the prize ball corresponding to the winning into the big winning hole), A jackpot occurs when a game ball is detected. Not limited to this form, it is configured to provide a V winning hole (also referred to as a V area) inside the big winning hole (for example, on the downstream side of the big winning hole), and when a game ball enters the V winning hole. A V-switch for detecting this may be provided separately from the count switch 23, and a jackpot may occur when the V-switch detects the entry of a game ball in a small-win gaming state.

For example, on the downstream side of the count switch 23 in the grand prize opening, there is a specific route through which the game balls flow down to the V winning opening and another route (discharge route). It is assumed that the device repeats opening and closing at a predetermined period. Then, in the closed state by the specific variable device, the game ball that entered the grand prize opening is guided to another route without entering the specific path, and in the open state by the specific variable device, the gaming ball that entered the grand prize opening It is possible to enter a specific route.

That is, in the small winning game state, after being detected by the count switch 23, the game ball that enters the big prize opening may flow down a specific route or flow down another route, and may flow down the specific route. Only when this happens, it will be detected by the V switch and a jackpot will occur.

In addition, in this example, the variable device for the small hit and the variable device for the jackpot are common (both are the special variable winning ball device 7), but this is not limited to this form. The variable device and the variable device for jackpot may be provided separately. Then, the above-mentioned V winning hole is provided in the small winning winning hole, and the above-mentioned specific variable device is provided, and in the closed state by the specific variable device, the game ball that enters the small winning winning hole is specified. It may be arranged such that the game balls that do not enter the route but are guided to another route and that enter the small winning opening can enter the specific route in the open state by the specific variable device. In other words, in the small winning game state, the game ball that enters the small winning opening is detected by the small winning count switch, and then flows down a specific route, and when it flows down another route. However, only when the ball flows down a specific route, it is detected by the V switch and a jackpot occurs (the jackpot is opened).

In addition to the board configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a right-handed LED 002IW10 below the regular game reservation display 25C, as shown in FIG. 8-1. It is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a right-handed hitting notification LED002IW20 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5.

In addition, the main board 11 in this embodiment includes a space for mounting an external output signal terminal for outputting an external output signal, a land necessary for soldering the external output signal terminal, and a land and a CPU 103. A wiring pattern is provided for connecting the two. The external output signal terminal is attached and removed as necessary.

(Movable body 03TM100)
In this embodiment, a movable body 03TM100, which is an accessory, is provided near the image display device 5 (at the lower left). The movable body 03TM100 operates between the initial position and the performance position (position erected at an angle of about 45 degrees) under the control of the performance control board 12.

For example, the movable body 03TM100 operates in the order of initial position → presentation position → initial position, initial position → presentation position → initial position → presentation position → initial position, or moves between initial position → initial position and presentation position. The state (temporarily stopped) may operate in the direction of the production position, or may operate in the direction of the production position -> the state between the initial position and the production position (temporarily stopped) -> the initial position.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1, when the movable body 03TM100 is at the initial position, the movable body 03TM100 is not located in front of the image display device 5. That is, in this embodiment, when the movable body 03TM100 is at the initial position, the configuration is such that it does not overlap the area of the image display device 5 and does not affect the visibility of the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It has become.

On the other hand, the movable body 03TM100 is positioned in front of the image display device 5 during the process of moving the movable body 03TM100 from the initial position to the presentation position or when the movable body 03TM100 is in the presentation position. That is, in this embodiment, when the movable body 03TM100 moves from the initial position to the production position or when the movable body 03TM100 is in the production position, the image overlaps the area of the image display device 5 and is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The configuration affects the visibility of images displayed. In this example, the movable body 03TM100 is in the initial position during the period when the first special performance described below is being performed, and the movable body 03TM100 is at the performance position during the period when the second special performance described below is being performed. shall be.

In addition, in this embodiment, the movable body 03TM100 is provided with a movable body LED, and a predetermined timing when moving from the initial position to the performance position or when in the performance position (in this example, the winning performance of a jackpot game) The structure is such that a light emitting effect (hereinafter also referred to as a white light emitting effect) in which the movable LED emits white light can be executed in the middle). Note that different presentation modes may be provided as the mode of light emission presentation. For example, there may be an effect mode in which the movable body LED provided on the movable body 03TM100 emits red light.

In addition, in this embodiment, the movable body 03TM100 is composed of a circular movable part and an axial movable part, and the movable body 03TM100 is configured at a predetermined timing (in this example , the timing immediately before the end of a round of a jackpot game) is configured to be able to perform a rotation performance in which the circular movable part is rotated.

(Logo panel 03TM200)
In this embodiment, a logo panel 03TM200 is provided near the image display device 5 (at the bottom). In this embodiment, the logo panel 03TM200 is provided with a panel LED, and at a predetermined timing (in this example, during consecutive jackpot game periods), the panel LED is configured to be able to perform a rainbow-colored light emitting effect in which the panel LED emits rainbow-colored light. There is.

(Positional relationship between movable body and logo panel)
In this embodiment, a logo panel 03TM200 is arranged on the front side (player side) of the movable body 03TM100. When the movable body 03TM100 is in the initial position, the movable body 03TM100 is located on the rear side (gaming machine side) of the logo panel 03TM200, so visibility from the player is reduced (Fig. (See 8-8). On the other hand, when the movable body 03TM100 is in the performance position, the movable body 03TM100 is located above the area where the logo panel 03TM200 is arranged, so that it is visible to the player.

[Jackpot determination table, small hit determination table]
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the jackpot determination table and the small hit determination table in this embodiment. Of these, FIG. 8-2(A) shows an example of the jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in Figure 8-2, the probability is approximately 1/319 whether the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. It was decided that it would be a jackpot.

FIG. 8-2(B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when performing a variable display of the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-2(C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when performing a variable display of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 8-2(B), in this example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit probability is 0%. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), in this example, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined that a small hit will occur with a probability of approximately 1/1.5. In other words, when performing a variable display of the second special symbol, the remaining percentage is a miss.

[Jackpot type determination table, small hit type determination table]
FIGS. 8-3(A) to (D) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101 in this embodiment. Of these, FIG. 8-3(A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-3(B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). Further, FIG. 8-3(C) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state. FIG. 8-3(D) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state.

FIGS. 8-3 (E) and (F) are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 in this embodiment. Of these, FIG. 8-3(E) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state. FIG. 8-3(F) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state.

As shown in Figure 8-3 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state is set to a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot as one of "2R time-saving jackpot A", "3R time-saving jackpot A", or "3R normal jackpot".

As shown in Figure 8-3 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state is set to the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result will be a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot as either "2R time-saving jackpot B" or "3R time-saving jackpot B".

As shown in Figure 8-3 (C), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state is set to a random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot as "10R time-saving jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state uses the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result will be a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot as "10R normal jackpot".

FIGS. 8-3 (E) and (F) are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-3(E) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state. FIG. 8-3(F) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state.

As shown in Figure 8-3 (E), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state is the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine the type of small win as "small win D" based on a random number.

As shown in Figure 8-3 (F), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state is the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine the type of small win as "small win E" based on random numbers.

No matter which type of time-saving jackpot or time-saving small hit is controlled, when moving to the time-saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol will be finished a total of 100 times, or The time saving state is maintained until the next small hit or jackpot occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

In this way, after the jackpot gaming state of "2R time-saving jackpot", "3R time-saving jackpot", "10R time-saving jackpot", or "small hit via D jackpot", the time-saving state is controlled, and "3R normal jackpot", " After the jackpot game state of ``10R normal jackpot'' or ``small hit E via jackpot'', it is controlled to the normal state.

"2R time-saving jackpot" includes "2R time-saving jackpot A" and "2R time-saving jackpot B", and "3R time-saving jackpot" includes "3R time-saving jackpot A" and "3R time-saving jackpot B".

"2R time-saving jackpot A" and "2R time-saving jackpot B" are jackpots that control the game to a two-round jackpot gaming state and shift to the time-saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Even if it becomes "2R time-saving jackpot A" or "2R time-saving jackpot B" in either the normal state or the time-saving state, when it shifts to the time-saving state, the first special symbol fluctuates and the second special symbol changes. The time saving state is maintained until the variable display ends a total of 100 times or the next small hit or jackpot occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

"3R time-saving jackpot A" and "3R time-saving jackpot B" are jackpots that control the game to a three-round jackpot gaming state and shift to the time-saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Even if it becomes "3R time-saving jackpot A" or "3R time-saving jackpot B" in either the normal state or the time-saving state, when you move to the time-saving state, the first special symbol fluctuates and the second special symbol changes. The time saving state is maintained until the variable display ends a total of 100 times or the next small hit or jackpot occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

The "10R time-saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game to be in a jackpot gaming state for 10 rounds, and then shifts to the time-saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Even if you get a "10R time-saving jackpot" in either the normal state or the time-saving state, when you move to the time-saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol will end a total of 100 times. Otherwise, the time saving state is maintained until the next small hit or jackpot occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

"3R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game to be in a three-round jackpot gaming state and then shifts to the normal state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Even if a "3R normal jackpot" occurs in either the normal state or the time-saving state, once the state shifts to the normal state, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

"10R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game to be in a jackpot gaming state for 10 rounds, and then shifts to the normal state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Even if a "10R normal jackpot" occurs in either the normal state or the time saving state, once the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

"Small win D" is a small win that controls to a nine-round jackpot game state on the condition that a V winning occurs in the small win game state, and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state. Even if you get a "small hit D" in either the normal state or the time-saving state, when you move to the time-saving state, the first special symbol fluctuating display and the second special symbol fluctuating display will end a total of 100 times. Otherwise, the time saving state is maintained until the next small hit or jackpot occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

"Small win E" is a small win that controls to a nine-round jackpot game state on the condition that a V winning occurs in the small win game state, and shifts to a normal state after the end of the jackpot game state. Even if a "small hit E" occurs in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the state shifts to the normal state, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

In addition, the control contents and performance contents for each jackpot type and small hit type will be explained.

[Look-ahead challenge performance]
In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a pre-read preview effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display before execution (the variable display whose execution is pending) will be a jackpot or a small win (a jackpot will occur). In the example shown below, a look-ahead challenge effect can be executed as a look-ahead preview effect.

In the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to be a time-saving state (the time-saving flag is set), and a variable display of the second special symbol is executed where the display result is a "big hit" or "small win". During the period, variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is pending) is performed based on pending storage information (such as a random number value for determining the display result extracted at the time of starting winning) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. ) is determined to be either a “big hit” or a “small hit”.

In this example, when the gaming state is controlled to be a time-saving state, the electric chew winning promotion is promoted for 20 seconds after the variable display of the second special symbol whose display result is a "big hit" or "small win" is started. The performance is executed, but within the period in which the Denchu prize-winning promotion performance is being executed (for example, when the Denchu prize-winning promotion performance is started), the display result of the variable display before execution is "big hit" or "small win". ” is determined.

In addition, the timing to judge the display result of the variable display before execution is not limited to the period when the Denchu winning promotion performance is being executed, but also when the display result is "Jackpot" when the gaming state is controlled to the time-saving state. ” or any timing during the period in which the variable display of the second special symbol that results in a “small hit” is being executed.

In this example, during the ending period of the time-saving jackpot, it is possible to execute a mode selection performance that allows the player to select a performance mode. The performance according to the performance mode set here is performed in a controlled time saving state. In this example, in the mode selection performance, there are two modes: "annihilation mode" in which the aim is to battle multiple enemy characters and defeat (annihilate) all enemy characters, and "annihilation mode" in which the aim is to battle against multiple enemy characters and defeat (annihilate) all enemy characters. You can select ``One-Blow Mode'' where you aim to defeat the enemy in one blow. For example, in the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, it is possible to execute a pre-reading challenge performance of the performance content according to the performance mode selected here. The look-ahead challenge performance in this example is a suggestion performance that suggests whether or not the second pending memory that results in a small hit or a jackpot is stored.

As for the look-ahead challenge effects, there are an ``annihilation challenge'' that corresponds to the ``annihilation mode'' and a ``one-shot challenge'' that corresponds to the ``one-shot mode.'' It is suggested that "Annihilation Challenge" stores a second pending memory in which if you battle against multiple enemy characters and win against all enemy characters, you will win a small hit or a jackpot. This is an effect that suggests that the second pending memory that results in a small hit or a jackpot is not stored. It is suggested that "One-Blow Challenge" stores a second pending memory in which you face off against an enemy character only once, and if you win the showdown, you will win a small hit or a jackpot, and if you do not win the showdown, you will win a small hit or a jackpot. This is an effect that suggests that the second pending memory is not stored. Hereinafter, "success" means that it is suggested that the second pending memory that results in a small hit or jackpot after the look-ahead challenge performance is performed, and a second retention memory that results in a small hit or jackpot when the look-ahead challenge performance is performed. A ``failure'' is sometimes used to indicate that a retained memory is not stored.

In addition, as the production mode of the look-ahead challenge performance, there is a high expectation mode in which a second pending memory that is a small hit or a jackpot is stored, and a second pending memory that is a small hit or a jackpot is stored. A low expectation mode in which the expectation level is low is provided.

In other words, in this example, the production patterns for the look-ahead challenge production are a success/failure pattern of the "annihilation challenge" in a high expectation mode, a success/failure pattern of "annihilation challenge" in a low expectation mode, and a high expectation mode. A success/failure pattern for the "one-hit challenge" and a success/failure pattern for the "one-shot challenge" in a low expectation mode are provided.

Specifically, in the annihilation mode, if it is a small win/big win type that involves a look-ahead challenge performance in a low-reliability mode, a message such as "Defeat 3000 people!" is displayed and the look-ahead challenge performance progresses. If the success pattern is a small hit/jackpot type, a message will be displayed indicating that the player will succeed after defeating 3,000 people, and if the failure pattern is a small win/jackpot type, a message will be displayed indicating that the player will fail without defeating 3,000 people. Ru.

In addition, in the annihilation mode, if it is a small hit/jackpot type that involves a look-ahead challenge performance in a highly reliable manner, a message such as "Defeat 3 people!" is displayed and the look-ahead challenge performance progresses. Then, if it is a small hit/jackpot type of the successful pattern, a message will be displayed that it will succeed by defeating three people, and if it is a small hit/jackpot type of a failure pattern, it will be displayed that it will fail without being able to defeat three people. Ru.

In addition, in the one-hit mode, if the type of small hit/jackpot involves a look-ahead challenge performance in a low reliability mode, a message such as "Power 40%" is displayed and the look-ahead challenge performance progresses. If it is a small win/jackpot type of the successful pattern, a display is made that the enemy character is defeated and the game succeeds, and if it is a small win/jackpot type of the failure pattern, a message is displayed that the enemy character cannot be defeated and the game fails.

In addition, in the one-shot mode, if the type of small hit/jackpot is accompanied by a high-reliability look-ahead challenge performance, a message such as "power 70%" is displayed and the look-ahead challenge performance progresses. If it is a small win/jackpot type of the successful pattern, a display is made that the enemy character is defeated and the game succeeds, and if it is a small win/jackpot type of the failure pattern, a message is displayed that the enemy character cannot be defeated and the game fails.

Note that the high-reliability mode and low-reliability mode in the look-ahead challenge performance are not limited to those in which the number of enemy characters and power display are different, but also the length of the period in which the player's operation can be detected, the start of the period, etc. The timing, end timing, and number of times the period is provided may be different. In addition, the display mode of the action promotion display that encourages the player's action (whether the action promotion display image is an image imitating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the size and color tone of the action promotion display) etc.) may be different.

In the case of "2R time-saving jackpot A", a normal fanfare performance will be performed during a 15-second fanfare period, a normal jackpot performance will be performed during a period in which two rounds are performed in which the big prize opening is opened for 27 seconds, and a 20-second ending period. A mode selection performance will be performed at.

In the case of "3R time-saving jackpot A", a normal fanfare performance will be performed during a 13-second fanfare period, a normal jackpot performance will be performed during a period in which three rounds are performed in which the big prize opening is opened for 27 seconds, and a 20-second ending period. A mode selection performance will be performed at.

In the case of "3R normal jackpot", a normal fanfare effect will be performed during the 13-second fanfare period, a normal jackpot effect will be performed during the period in which three rounds are performed in which the big prize opening is opened for 27 seconds, and a normal jackpot effect will be performed during the 10-second ending period. A normal ending will be performed.

In the case of "2R time-saving jackpot B", a normal fanfare performance will be performed during the 10-second fanfare period, an extra performance will be performed during the period in which the big prize opening will be opened twice for 27 seconds, and during the 20-second ending period. mode selection effect.

In the case of "3R time-saving jackpot B", a normal fanfare performance will be performed during the 10-second fanfare period, an extra performance will be performed during the period in which three rounds are held in which the grand prize opening is opened for 27 seconds, and during the 20-second ending period. mode selection effect.

If it is a "10R time saving jackpot", a continuous display effect will be performed in which the display that was already displayed will continue to be displayed during the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and 10 rounds will be performed in which the big prize opening will be opened for 27 seconds. A second special performance will be held during the period, and a mode selection performance will be performed during the 20-second ending period.

However, during the round period of "10R time saving jackpot", if the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to "10R time saving jackpot") is a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, Although the second special effect is performed as described above, if the previous variation (the variation performed immediately before the jackpot variation corresponding to "10R time saving jackpot") is not a variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, normally This is a jackpot performance. For example, during a period in which a game ball should be fired (left-handed) aiming at the first starting prize opening in the normal state, if the player hits right, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and becomes a jackpot. In such a case, since the first special performance described later has not been performed immediately before, a normal jackpot performance is performed instead of the second special performance.

In addition, during the period in which the game ball should be fired (left-handed) aiming at the first starting prize opening in the normal state, the game ball may enter the second starting winning opening by hitting the right hand. is a case where a game that is undesirable for the manufacturer of the gaming machine is played, so the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to "10R time-saving jackpot") is the second special in the time-saving state. If a "10R time-saving jackpot" occurs in a situation where the symbols do not change, the execution of the jackpot performance may be restricted. For example, during the jackpot period, the image at the time the fluctuation stopped may be continuously displayed.

In addition, regarding whether the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to "10R time-saving jackpot") is a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state, for example, the second special symbol in the time-saving state A specific flag is set when a jackpot (including a direct jackpot and a jackpot via small hit) occurs in the variation of the symbol, and depending on the variation two times after the variation (for example, at the start of the variation), the specific flag is set. If the flag is reset, if the specific flag is set when performing the "10R time-saving jackpot", the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R time-saving jackpot") can be determined to be a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state, and conversely, if the specific flag is not set when performing "10R time-saving jackpot", the previous fluctuation (jackpot corresponding to "10R time-saving jackpot") It can be determined that the fluctuation performed immediately before the fluctuation) was not a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state.

In addition, two patterns are assumed as a situation in which a change in the second special symbol occurs in the normal state. As mentioned above, the first pattern is that during the period in which the game ball should be fired (left-handed) aiming at the first starting winning hole in the normal state, the player hits the right winning hole and the second starting winning hole is released. This is a pattern in which a game ball has won a prize. The second pattern is a pattern in which the second suspended memory generated in the time saving state is consumed after transitioning to the normal state. In this example, when the time-saving flag is not set, the opening period of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) is extremely short, 16 ms, so if it is opened when the time-saving flag is not set, It is difficult to win a game ball into the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory). The time saving flag is set when the time saving state starts, and is reset when the jackpot fluctuation stops in the time saving state (in the case of small winning fluctuations, at the start of the jackpot gaming state). If a prize is won in the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) while the second special symbol is changing, a pending memory corresponding to the winning occurs, and after transitioning to the normal state, the fluctuation corresponding to the pending memory is It will be carried out.

In the case of "10R normal jackpot", a normal fanfare performance will be performed during the 5-second fanfare period, and the first special performance will be performed during the period in which 10 rounds are performed in which the big prize opening is opened for 27 seconds, and the first special performance will be performed for 0.004 seconds. A continuous display effect is performed in which the display that has already been displayed continues to be displayed during the ending period.

In this way, when a jackpot is achieved based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, the first special performance is performed as a jackpot performance, and after the jackpot, the state shifts to the normal state and then the fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed. When a jackpot is achieved based on (the fluctuation corresponding to the second pending memory occurring during the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the first special performance), a second special performance is performed as a jackpot performance. Both the first special performance and the second special performance are performances that notify the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game state (every time a prize ball is paid out (every time a winning to the jackpot hole is detected). This is a performance that counts up and displays the number of prize balls. The value displayed in the second special performance inherits the value displayed in the first special performance. Hereinafter, the first special performance and the second special performance may be collectively referred to simply as "special performance." In addition, a jackpot that occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state may be referred to as a "first half jackpot", and a jackpot that occurs based on a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the subsequent normal state may be referred to as a "second half jackpot". .

In the jackpot game state where the first special performance is performed, the ending period is extremely short to 0.004 seconds, and in the jackpot game state where the second special performance is performed, the fanfare period is extremely short to 0.004 seconds. There is. Furthermore, as will be described later, since the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot game state in which the second special performance is performed is as short as 0.2 seconds, the second special performance is started after the first special performance ends. The period until the performance starts is extremely short, and furthermore, as mentioned above, the value displayed in the second special performance inherits the value displayed in the first special performance. The first special performance and the second special performance are consecutive performances and can be shown to the player as if they were a single performance.

In addition, during the ending period of the jackpot game state where the first special performance is performed, a continuous display is performed, and during the jackpot variation corresponding to the jackpot game state where the second special performance is performed, a continuous hit performance is performed, and the second special performance is performed. By displaying the continuous display during the fanfare period of the jackpot game state, the first special performance and the second special performance can be shown to the player as if they were a single performance without causing any discomfort. It has become.

In the case of "small win D", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display that has already been displayed continues to be displayed during the small win fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and the big prize opening is opened for 0.04 seconds for 15 seconds. A second special performance is performed from the timing when a V winning prize occurs during the period to be repeated, and a continuous display performance is performed in which the display already displayed is continued as it is during the small winning ending period of 2 seconds. When a V winning occurs in the small winning game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the big winning opening detects a game ball), the state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display that has already been displayed continues to be displayed during the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and during the period in which 9 rounds are performed in which the jackpot opening is opened for 27 seconds. A second special performance will be performed, and a mode selection performance will be performed during the 20-second ending period. After that, it is controlled to a time saving state.

However, during the round period in the jackpot game state via "Small win D", the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small win fluctuation corresponding to "Small win D") is the second special symbol in the time saving state. If it is a fluctuation of If there is no change, a normal jackpot performance is performed. For example, during a period in which a game ball should be fired (left-handed) aiming at the first starting prize opening in the normal state, if the player hits right, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and a small hit is achieved. In such a case, since the first special performance has not been performed immediately before, a normal jackpot performance is performed instead of the second special performance. Further, in such a case, even in the small winning game state, the normal small winning performance is performed instead of the second special performance.

In addition, during the period in which the game ball should be fired (left-handed) aiming at the first starting prize opening in the normal state, the game ball may enter the second starting winning opening by hitting the right hand. Since this is a case where a game that is undesirable for the manufacturer of the gaming machine is played, the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small winning fluctuation corresponding to "small winning D") is the second one in the time saving state. If a "small hit D" occurs under a situation where there is no change in the special symbols, the execution of the jackpot performance of the jackpot via those small wins may be restricted. For example, during the small winning period and the jackpot period, the image at the time when the fluctuation is stopped may be continuously displayed as it is.

In addition, as for whether the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "small hit D") is a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, for example, the second special symbol in the time saving state When a special symbol changes to a jackpot (including a direct jackpot or a jackpot via a small hit), a specific flag is set, and the flag is specified according to the second variation after the variation (for example, at the start of the variation). If the flag is reset, if the specific flag is set when making "Small win D", then the previous change (the one made immediately before the small win change corresponding to "Small win D") will be reset. It can be determined that the fluctuation) is a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, and conversely, if the specific flag is not set when performing "small hit D", it corresponds to the previous fluctuation ("small hit D" It can be determined that the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation) was not a fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state.

In addition, two patterns are assumed as a situation in which a change in the second special symbol occurs in the normal state. As mentioned above, the first pattern is that during the period in which the game ball should be fired (left-handed) aiming at the first starting winning hole in the normal state, the player hits the right winning hole and the second starting winning hole is released. This is a pattern in which a game ball has won a prize. The second pattern is a pattern in which the second suspended memory generated in the time saving state is consumed after transitioning to the normal state. In this example, when the time-saving flag is not set, the opening period of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) is extremely short, 16 ms, so if it is opened when the time-saving flag is not set, It is difficult to win a game ball into the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory). The time saving flag is set when the time saving state starts, and is reset when the jackpot fluctuation stops in the time saving state (in the case of small winning fluctuations, at the start of the jackpot gaming state). If a prize is won in the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) while the second special symbol is changing, a pending memory corresponding to the winning occurs, and after transitioning to the normal state, the fluctuation corresponding to the pending memory is It will be carried out.

In the case of "small win E", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display that was already displayed continues to be displayed during the 5 second small win fanfare period, and the big prize opening is opened for 0.04 seconds 15 times. A first special performance is performed from the timing when a V winning prize occurs during the period, and a continuous display performance is performed in which the display already displayed is continued as it is during the 2-second small winning ending period. When a V winning occurs in the small winning game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the big winning opening detects a game ball), the state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display that has already been displayed continues to be displayed during the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and during the period in which 9 rounds are performed in which the jackpot opening is opened for 27 seconds. A first special performance is performed, and a continuous display performance is performed in which the display that has already been displayed is continued as it is during the ending period of 0.004 seconds. Thereafter, the control returns to the normal state.

In this way, in the time saving state, if a jackpot occurs via a small hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the first special performance is performed as a jackpot performance, and after the jackpot, the second special performance is performed after shifting to the normal state. If a jackpot is achieved via a small hit based on the fluctuation of the symbol (a fluctuation corresponding to the second pending memory that occurred during the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the first special performance), a second special performance will be performed as a jackpot performance. It has become.

In the jackpot game state where the first special performance is performed, the ending period is extremely short to 0.004 seconds, and in the small win game state corresponding to the jackpot where the second special performance is performed, the small win fanfare period is set to 0.004 seconds. It is extremely short at 0.004 seconds. Furthermore, as will be described later, since the fluctuation time of the small winning fluctuation corresponding to the small winning game state in which the second special performance is performed is as short as 0.2 seconds, the first special performance is 2. The period until the start of the special performance is extremely short, and the first special performance and the second special performance are consecutive performances, and are presented to the player as if they were a single performance. It is now possible to do so.

In addition, during the ending period of the jackpot game state where the first special performance is performed, a continuous display is performed, and during the small winning fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot game state where the second special performance is performed, a continuous win performance is performed, and the second special performance is performed. By continuously displaying during the small win fanfare period corresponding to the jackpot game state that occurs, the first special performance and the second special performance are shown to the player as if they were a single performance without causing any discomfort. It is now possible to do so.

In addition, in this example, the configuration is such that the control to the small winning gaming state is not performed based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol, but it may be configured to be able to control to the small winning gaming state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. , the case where the small winning gaming state is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the time saving state is better than the case where the small winning gaming state is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state, It is also possible to adopt a configuration that saves a large number of times and is advantageous for the player.

In addition, in this example, the upper limit of the number of winnings in the jackpot slot in each round in the jackpot gaming state is 10, and 15 based on the detection of one game ball entering the jackpot slot. Since the configuration is such that 150 prize balls are paid out, it is possible to expect 150 prize balls in each round. In other words, 300 prize balls can be expected to be paid out for a 2R jackpot, 450 prize balls for a 3R jackpot, and 1500 prize balls for a 10R jackpot.

[Fluctuation pattern judgment table]
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variation pattern table in this embodiment. Of these, FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B) show specific examples of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. FIGS. 8-4(C) and (D) show specific examples of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol.

First, the variation pattern of the first special symbol will be explained using FIGS. 8-4(A) and (B). As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in this example, when performing a variable display of the first special symbol, if it is out of order during the normal state, the variable pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation), variation pattern PA1-3 (normal reach), and variation pattern PA1-4 (super reach). In addition, when performing a variable display of the first special symbol, if a jackpot occurs during the normal state, the variable pattern is either variable pattern PB1-1 (normal reach) or variable pattern PB1-2 (super reach). determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in this example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, if the change occurs during the time saving state, the variable pattern PA2-1 (normal reach) is used as the variable pattern. ) is determined. Further, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, if a jackpot occurs during the time saving state, the variable pattern PB2-1 (normal reach) is determined as the variable pattern.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol will be explained using FIGS. 8-4(C) and (D). As shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), in this example, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the change occurs during the normal state, the variation time is 0.2 seconds as the variation pattern. A short variation pattern PA7-1 (continuous display effect (effect of continuously displaying an image that has already been displayed)) is determined. In addition, when performing the fluctuating display of the second special symbol, if a jackpot occurs during the normal state, the fluctuating pattern PB7-1 (win continuation effect (just before) with a short fluctuating time of 0.2 seconds) The effect is determined to be an effect that continuously displays the jackpot effect image that has been performed. In addition, when performing a variable display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs during the normal state where the number of first reserved symbols is 0 to 3, the variation time is 0. The short variation pattern PC7-1 (continuous hit performance) of 2 seconds is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), in this example, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the change occurs during the time saving state, the variation time is 0.2 seconds as the variation pattern. A short variation pattern PA8-1 (continuous display effect (effect in which an image that has already been displayed is continuously displayed)) is determined. In addition, when performing the fluctuating display of the second special symbol, if a jackpot occurs during the time saving state, the fluctuating pattern PB8-1 with a fluctuating time of 102 seconds (denchu winning promotion effect for 20 seconds) PB8-2 (a variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after the Denchu winning promotion effect is performed for 20 seconds) and a variation pattern PB8-2 (a variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after the electric chew winning promotion effect is performed for 20 seconds) and the variation pattern PB8-2 whose variation time is 117 seconds. ), and a variation pattern PB8-3 (a variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge performance is executed after the electric chew winning promotion performance is performed for 20 seconds) with a variation time of 129 seconds.

In addition, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs during the time saving state, the variable pattern PC8-1 with a variable time of 102 seconds (electronic chew winning promotion effect is set to 20 seconds) (a variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after a 20-second period) and a variation pattern PC8-2 (a variation pattern in which a look-ahead challenge effect is executed after the electric chew winning promotion effect is performed for 20 seconds) and a variation pattern in which the change time is 117 seconds. (pattern), and a variation pattern PC8-3 (a variation pattern in which a look-ahead challenge performance is executed after the electric chew winning promotion performance is performed for 20 seconds) with a variation time of 129 seconds.

[Game flow]
Next, the game flow in this embodiment will be explained. In this example, the performance mode when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state is set to [Normal], and after the first jackpot (first hit) after the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the gaming state changes to the time-saving state or the normal state. The production mode when controlled by one of the states is [Challenge Mode].

In Figure 8-5, a jackpot occurs when the production mode is [Normal], and after the jackpot game state ends, the mode shifts to [Challenge mode] (time saving 100 rotations + 1 hold rotation) depending on the jackpot type. It is an explanatory diagram of a game flow showing a pattern in which the game is played, and a pattern in which the game returns to normal mode.

(1) <Normal time>
When the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the production mode is set to [normal time].

(2) <First hit>
When a variable display in which the display result is a "jackpot" is executed in the above-mentioned normal state (1), the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. In this embodiment, the jackpot types of the first special symbol include "2R time-saving jackpot A", "3R time-saving jackpot A", and "3R normal jackpot", and (2A) when the jackpot type is "2R time-saving jackpot A" As an example of a production, the words "CHALLENGE BONUS" suggesting a 2R time-saving jackpot are displayed on the image display device 5, and (2B) an example of production when the jackpot type is "3R normal jackpot". 3R Normal The words "BONUS" indicating a jackpot are displayed on the image display device 5. When the jackpot when the jackpot type is "3R normal jackpot" ends and the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the performance control CPU 120 shifts the performance mode to [normal time].

Although not shown, as an example of the performance when the jackpot type is "3R time-saving jackpot", after the characters "BONUS" indicating a 3R normal jackpot are displayed on the image display device 5, It is also possible to perform a revival effect that suggests a 3R time-saving jackpot.

(3) <Challenge mode>
When the above-mentioned (2A) jackpot type is "2R time-saving jackpot" (or "3R time-saving jackpot"), the performance control CPU 120 controls the (3A)-(1) gaming state to the time-saving state. (3A)-(2) Game The production mode is set to a ``challenge mode'' in the period that ends early, from the time the state is controlled to the time-saving state until the next big hit or small hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. In addition, (3B)-(1) In the case of (3A)-(1) described above, the variable display based on the pending memory stored until the end of the total 100th variable display (execution is pending) The displayed result is "big hit" or "small hit" when (3B) - (2) (3A) - (2) mentioned above is executed. Even when a variable display based on the pending memory stored until the end of any of the variable displays (variable display of one time (one pending display) whose execution is pending) is executed, the production mode is set as [Challenge Mode]. As an example of a performance when the performance mode is [challenge mode], a performance image related to a look-ahead challenge performance is displayed on the image display device 5.

(4)〈Continuous jackpot〉
When a variable display in which the display result is either a "big hit" or a "small win" is executed in the above-mentioned time saving state (3A), the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. Then, when the display result of the variable display based on the pending memory stored until the end of the jackpot gaming state is either "jackpot" or "small win", the jackpot gaming state will be controlled again. . That is, a jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (including a jackpot via small hit), and a jackpot based on the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state after the end of the jackpot (including a jackpot via small hit). Continuous jackpots occur due to consecutive occurrences. In this embodiment, (4) the jackpot type of the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state is "10R normal jackpot", and the small hit type of the small hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state is "10R normal jackpot". Since it is "Small hit E", it is controlled to the normal state after the jackpot of "10R normal jackpot" including via small hit E ends, and the jackpot type of the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state is "10R time saving". Since the small hit type of the small hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state is "Small hit D", the time saving state will occur after the "10R time saving jackpot" including via the small winning D ends. It will be controlled. In response to this series of jackpot control (if the jackpot is a jackpot via small hit, it also corresponds to the small win control), the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" that suggest (notify) a continuous jackpot are displayed in the image. It is displayed on the display device 5, and a rainbow color light emitting effect is executed on the logo panel 03TM200. Then, in response to the end of the "10R time-saving jackpot" and the time-saving state being controlled, the performance control CPU 120 shifts the performance mode to the [challenge mode].

In this embodiment, in the above-mentioned time saving state (3A), when a fluctuating display in which the display result is either a "big hit" or a "small win" is executed, in the period of the fluctuating display, regarding the second hold memory. It is determined whether consecutive jackpots occur or not based on the determination result at the time of starting winning. In other words, if the judgment result at the time of starting winning regarding the second reserved memory that is consumed after the jackpot fluctuation or small winning fluctuation that is executed in the time saving state is either "jackpot" or "small win", the time saving Continuous jackpot (BIG) due to a succession of the first half jackpot (small hit) based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the state and the second half jackpot (small hit) based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state after the first half jackpot ends. SNIPE BONUS) is determined to occur.

In this way, the continuous jackpot in this embodiment means that two jackpots, "first half jackpot" and "second half jackpot", occur in succession, and by executing the performance corresponding to the consecutive jackpots. The two jackpots are made to look like a series of jackpots.

In this example, the performance control CPU 120 displays the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" on the screen during the period corresponding to consecutive jackpots (first half jackpot and second half jackpot), and also causes the panel LED to emit rainbow color light. The performance shall be carried out.

(5) <Discontinuous jackpot>
In the above-mentioned (3A) time-saving state, when a variable display is executed in which the display result is either a "big hit" or a "small win", although it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state, it is executed in the subsequent normal state. When the display result of the fluctuating display based on the second pending memory is "miss", consecutive jackpots do not occur. In this embodiment, (4) In the normal state after the end of the "10R normal jackpot" based on the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, if the display result based on the variation of the second special symbol is "miss", The above-mentioned effect of displaying the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" on the screen and rainbow color light emission effect are not executed. In this case, the words "BIG BONUS" will be displayed on the image display device 5. When the fluctuating display of "losing" after a jackpot ends and the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the performance control CPU 120 shifts the performance mode to the [normal time].

In this embodiment, the rate at which a total of 100 fluctuating displays are completed without any jackpot or small hit after being controlled to the time-saving state is as follows:
[{(65536-43896)/65536}^100]×100≒0%
This is approximately 0%. Therefore, when the time saving state is controlled, the next jackpot including a small hit will almost certainly occur based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. However, although the probability is extremely low, the time saving state may end without either a jackpot or a small win occurring.

The rate at which continuous jackpots occur when the production mode is [Challenge Mode] is that when a jackpot (small hit) occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, 2 This is the same value as the rate at which jackpots (small hits) occur based on changes in special symbols.

In this example, as shown in Figure 8-2, the rate at which either a jackpot or a small hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol is:
{205+(43896-205)/65536}×100≒67%
This is approximately 67%. Therefore, since the rate at which consecutive jackpots occur when the performance mode is [Challenge Mode] is about 67%, the continuation rate (ratio) of [Challenge Mode] is about 67%.

In addition, the rate at which non-consecutive jackpots occur when the performance mode is [Challenge Mode] is that when a jackpot (small hit) occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, it will be executed in the subsequent normal state. The fluctuation of the second special symbol that is applied becomes the same value as the rate of failure.

In this example, as shown in Figure 8-2, the rate at which the fluctuation of the second special symbol is a miss is:
[(65536-{205+(43896-205)}/65536)×100≒33%
This is approximately 33%. Therefore, since the rate at which non-consecutive jackpots occur when the performance mode is [Challenge Mode] is about 33%, the fall rate (rate) in [Challenge Mode] is about 33%.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, in "Small win D" and "Small win E", the big prize opening is opened one set number of times (0.04 seconds x 15 times). By opening this one set number of times, about 10 game balls can enter the special variable winning ball device 7, so it is as advantageous as one round. Then, a jackpot occurs in which the jackpot is opened 9 times (27 seconds x 9 times) on the condition that the player wins a V prize within the number of times of one set. Therefore, the small hit and the subsequent jackpot will result in a payout equivalent to 10 rounds, and for the player, the number of times the jackpot will be opened is actually 10 times, so the jackpot is the same as the 10R jackpot. Recognize as type. That is, for the player, the "big hit via small win D" is as advantageous as the "10R time-saving jackpot", and the "small win via E" is the same advantage as the "10R normal jackpot".

In the following explanation, the first half of the continuous jackpot may be a "10R normal jackpot" or the "small hit E via jackpot", and the second half of the continuous jackpot may be a "10R time-saving jackpot". It is assumed that there are cases where it is a "big hit via small hit D".

[Winning production]
In this embodiment, during the first half jackpot period (including the small winning period) and the second half jackpot period (including the small winning period), the production control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) to send the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening). It is possible to execute a prize-winning performance when the player wins a prize. This prize-winning performance consists of (i) an update performance that updates the jackpot ball display indicating the number of prize balls given during the period when a jackpot or small hit is occurring, and (ii) a winning sound effect from speakers 8L and 8R. This is a performance that notifies that a game ball has won a prize in a grand prize opening by executing a winning sound effect performance in which a winning sound effect is reproduced and outputted, and (iii) a winning light emission performance in which a game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light. The execution timing of the winning effect is, for example, the timing when a game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7, or the timing immediately after the game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7. In this embodiment, a first prize-winning performance and a second prize-winning performance can be executed as prize-winning performances.

〈1st prize-winning production〉
In this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 can execute the first winning performance when a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7 during the first half jackpot period. (i) In the update performance in the first winning performance, when a game ball enters the big winning opening, the jackpot payout display that was displayed in the first display area 03TM310A at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5 changes to the first winning display. In the first enlarged display area 03TM310B, which is larger than the first display area 03TM310A, the image is updated and displayed in an enlarged manner. (ii) In addition, in the winning sound effect performance in the first winning performance, when the game ball wins in the grand prize opening, the winning sound effect A (volume: low) is reproduced and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. (iii) Furthermore, in the winning light emitting performance in the first winning performance, when a game ball enters the grand prize opening, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit green light.

(Example of the first winning production)
FIGS. 8-6 (A1) and (A2) are explanatory diagrams showing effect images displayed on the image display device 5 when the first winning effect is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A1), during the jackpot game corresponding to the first half jackpot ("10R normal jackpot") (that is, when the first special performance is being executed), the special variable winning ball When there are no game balls in the device 7 and the first winning performance is not being executed, the performance control CPU 120 displays a jackpot ball display (in this example, characters "XXXX") in the first display area 03TM310A. is displayed. At this time, based on the fact that the first winning effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not reproduce and output the winning sound effect A from the speakers 8L and 8R, and turns off the game effect lamp 9.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A2), at the timing when the game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7, the performance control CPU 120 executes the first winning performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the first enlarged display area 03TM310B, executes a winning sound effect, and outputs the winning sound effects to the speakers 8L and 8R. A winning sound effect A is reproduced and outputted, a winning light emitting effect is executed, and a game effect lamp 9 is made to emit green light.

〈Second winning production〉
In this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 can execute the second winning performance when a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7 during the second half jackpot period. (i) In the update performance in the second winning performance, when a game ball enters the big winning opening, the jackpot payout display that was displayed in the second display area 03TM320A in the center of the screen of the image display device 5 is changed to In the second enlarged display area 03TM320B, which is larger than the second display area 03TM320A, the image is updated and displayed in an enlarged manner. (ii) In addition, in the winning sound effect performance in the second winning performance, when the game ball wins in the grand prize opening, the winning sound effect B (volume: loud) is reproduced and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. (iii) Furthermore, in the winning light emitting performance in the second winning performance, when a game ball enters the grand prize opening, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit red light. (iv) Furthermore, in the second prize-winning performance, a white light emission performance is executed in which the movable body LED of the movable body 03TM100 at the performance position is made to emit white light.

(Example of the second winning production)
FIGS. 8-6 (B1) and (B2) are explanatory diagrams showing effect images displayed on the image display device 5 when the second winning effect is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B1), during the jackpot game corresponding to the second half jackpot ("10R time-saving jackpot") (that is, when the second special performance is being executed), the special variable winning ball is When there are no game balls in the device 7 and the second winning performance is not being executed, the performance control CPU 120 displays a jackpot ball display (in this example, the characters "XXXX") in the second display area 03TM320A. is displayed. At this time, based on the fact that the second winning effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not reproduce and output the winning sound effect B from the speakers 8L and 8R, and does not cause the game effect lamp 9 to emit light. , the movable body LED of the movable body 03TM100 is not emitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B2), at the timing when the game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7, the performance control CPU 120 executes the second winning performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B, executes a winning sound effect, and outputs the winning sound effects to the speakers 8L and 8R. A winning sound effect B is reproduced and outputted, a winning light emitting performance is executed, a game effect lamp 9 is made to emit red light, a white light emitting performance is executed, and a movable body LED of a movable body 03TM100 is made to emit white light.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the second display area 03TM320A and the second enlarged display area 03TM320B, which are the display areas for displaying jackpot balls due to the second winning performance, are used for the jackpot display due to the first winning performance. The display area is larger than the first display area 03TM310A and the first enlarged display area 03TM310B as display areas for ball display. Therefore, the jackpot ball display in the second half jackpot is displayed in a manner that is more emphasized than the jackpot ball display in the first half jackpot.

[Over winning performance]
In this embodiment, the grand prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and the number of game balls entering the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) (the number of game balls entered into the grand prize opening is 10 times). A round game is played in which the grand prize opening is controlled to be closed under the condition that the winning hole is detected (detected), but when a number of game balls exceeding a predetermined number enter the grand prize opening (hereinafter also referred to as over-winning). It is also possible to detect this, and the system is configured to pay out prize balls even when an over-win is detected. For example, if two over-wins occur from the time the 10th game ball enters the big winning hole until it becomes closed, 15 x (10 + 2) = 180 prize balls will be won in one round game. will be granted.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute an over winning effect when an over winning effect is detected. The over winning effect includes (i) a winning sound effect in which a special winning sound effect is played back and output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and (ii) a winning light emitting effect in which the game effect lamp 9 emits special light (for example, blinks at high speed). This is an effect that notifies the occurrence of over winning by being executed.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that a common over winning performance is executed regardless of the type of jackpot. For example, a common over winning performance is executed for the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot in consecutive jackpots. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to such a form, and an over-winning performance may be performed in which the performance mode differs depending on the type of jackpot. For example, the second half of the jackpot is more emphasized than the first half of the jackpot (for example, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit special light with more luminous colors, the special winning sound effect is outputted). On the contrary, the over-winning effect may be executed in a manner that emphasizes the first-half jackpot rather than the second-half jackpot.

[Example of look-ahead challenge performance (success pattern) and continuous jackpot performance]
Next, an example of a performance when it is decided to execute a successful pattern look-ahead challenge performance and a continuous jackpot will be described using FIGS. 8-7 to 8-12.

Figure 8-7 is a time chart showing the execution timing of each performance related to the success pattern look-ahead challenge performance and consecutive jackpots, and Figures 8-8 to 8-12 are the success pattern look-ahead challenge performances and consecutive jackpots. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to .

In this example, the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is "Small hit", the small hit type is "Small hit E", and the second special symbol in the normal state after the end of the jackpot via the small hit E. It is assumed that the display result of the symbol fluctuation display is "Small win" and the small win type is "Small win D."

First, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A1), if a time-saving jackpot occurs based on the variable display of the first special symbol while the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, a jackpot game is performed and the performance is The control CPU 120 executes the jackpot performance related to the jackpot game (timing of TA1 shown in FIG. 8-7).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A2), in the ending period that transitions after the end of the time-saving jackpot (at the timing of TA2 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 executes the mode selection performance. . For example, option images corresponding to "annihilation mode" and "one-hit mode" (letters of "annihilation", characters of "or", characters of "one-shot"), and an operation promotion display prompting to operate the push button 31B 03TM400 is displayed, and each time an operation on a push button 31B is detected, a cursor 03TM410 pointing to a choice image is moved, and processing is performed to set a production mode corresponding to the choice image pointed by the cursor at a predetermined timing.

In addition, during the ending period, before the mode selection effect is performed, notifications such as a warning about forgetting to take out a prepaid card or a warning to prevent addiction may be made, or the logo of the gaming machine manufacturer may be displayed. Alternatively, the game may be played with the aim of generating two consecutive jackpots (a jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, a jackpot corresponding to the stored second hold memory). It is also possible to perform an effect (for example, displaying a character string such as "BIG SNIPE 3000 Challenge") to notify the user of the event.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A3), the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state, a starting winning occurs in the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory), and the display result becomes "Small win". The variable display of the second special symbol starts (at the timing of TA3 shown in FIG. 8-7). At this time, the performance control CPU 120 limits the execution of the variable performance that stimulates whether the variable display becomes a small hit or a jackpot, and displays the SNIPE image 03TM420 at the lower left of the screen indicating that the time saving state has been entered. let The SNIPE image 03TM420 suggests that consecutive jackpots will occur, and the player recognizes that consecutive jackpots may occur. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 displays a right-hitting promotion image 03TM500 instructing the variable winning ball device 6B to hit right in order to start and win a prize, and the words "Put it in the electric chew!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A4), when a winning occurs in the variable winning ball device 6B (at the timing of TA4 shown in FIG. 8-7), the production control CPU 120 stores the second pending memory. ``Ready'' will be displayed to indicate that the process has been completed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A5), at the timing when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation (at the timing of TA5 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 executes a look-ahead challenge according to the performance mode. Start the performance. Here, an example is shown in which "annihilation mode" is selected, and the words "Challenge! Defeat 3 people!" are displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B1), the performance control CPU 120 displayed the word "success" to suggest (notify) success in the look-ahead challenge performance (TB1X shown in FIG. 8-8). timing), the CPU 103 determines the combination of small symbols (in this example, "135") that will result in a "small hit" display result in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r based on the completion of the variable display. (TB1Y timing shown in Figure 8-8).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B2), at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (10 seconds) has elapsed (at the timing of TB2 shown in FIG. 8-7), a small winning start that specifies the start of the small winning game is started. The production control CPU 120 that has received the specified command displays the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" indicating that two consecutive jackpots (including a jackpot via small win) will occur. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 executes the rainbow color light emission effect and causes the panel LED of the logo panel 03TM200 to emit light in rainbow colors.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B3), when the gaming state is controlled to the small winning gaming state (at the timing of TB3 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5. At the bottom left of the screen, the words "Remaining time" and an updatable time gauge image 03TM600 indicating the remaining period controlled by the small winning gaming state are displayed, and the first promotion image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Display 03TM510. The first promotion image 03TM510 includes a first arrow image in the center of the image that instructs you to hit to the right in order to win the V prize (enter the big prize opening), and the words "Aim for the V" in the upper center of the image. This is an image containing . At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays, in addition to the first promotion image 03TM510, a right-handed instruction image 03TM530 instructing the user to strike right, and the words "hit right" at the upper right of the screen.

Here, since the characters "remaining time" and the time gauge image 03TM600 are displayed in a different area from the first promotion image 03TM510, the display of the first promotion image 03TM510 does not reduce visibility. Note that even if the text "Remaining time" and the time gauge image 03TM600 and the first promotion image 03TM510 are configured to be displayed in a common area, the text "Remaining time" and the time gauge image 03TM600 are Since it is displayed with a higher priority than the first promotion image 03TM510 (the display layer is higher and is displayed in a superimposed manner so that it appears in the foreground when viewed from the player), it is not obstructed by the first promotion image 03TM510.

In addition, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state becomes a "jackpot" (that is, when a so-called direct jackpot that is not via a small hit occurs), the performance control CPU 120, Similar to the case where the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is a "small hit", the words "Remaining time" and the time gauge image 03TM600 are displayed at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5. At the same time, the right-hand hitting instruction image 03TM530 and the words "right-hand hitting" are displayed on the upper right side of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the time gauge image 03TM600 indicates the remaining period in which the first round game is to be executed. In other words, the same performance can be performed both when a jackpot via a small hit occurs and when a direct jackpot occurs.

On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state becomes a "big hit", the performance control CPU 120 displays the first "small hit" on the entire screen of the image display device 5. A first special promotion image different from the first promotion image 03TM510 is displayed. The first special promotion image does not include the text "Aim for V" (Figure 8-9 (B3)), and the first arrow image instructs to hit the right hand to win the prize into the big winning hole, and This is an image that includes the words "Aim at the attacker." That is, different firing notifications can be executed depending on whether a V-win is required (difference in jackpot control conditions) depending on whether a jackpot via a small hit occurs or a direct jackpot.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B4), at the timing when the V winning occurs (at the timing of TB4 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 starts the first special performance. Therefore, the first special performance is started at the timing when the V winning occurs in the small win game state, and continues to be executed until the jackpot game state after the end of the small win game state. In addition, in this example, since a jackpot via a small hit has occurred, the first special performance will be executed at the timing when the V winning occurs, but the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state If the result is a "jackpot", the first special performance is executed when the jackpot game state is started.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays a white round icon image 03TM700A corresponding to the round game in the jackpot on the left side of the screen of the image display device 5 based on the fact that the number of rounds in the jackpot is 10. Display 10 items. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 displays an emblem image 03TM710 in the upper center of the screen of the image display device 5, in which the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" are shown, which informs that there is a continuous jackpot.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays "0000" in the first display area 03TM310A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display indicating the number of prize balls awarded during the period in which a jackpot (small win) is occurring. Characters are displayed on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball display indicating the number of prize balls awarded from the first jackpot (initial hit) that occurred during normal state control to the present. Display the words "TOTAL 3300".

In this example, when the production mode is [Normal], "2R time-saving jackpot A" occurs as the first hit, 15 balls x 10 balls x 2 rounds = 300 prize balls are awarded, and the subsequent [ Based on the fact that a consecutive jackpot ("Small Hit E" + "Small Hit D") occurred in [Challenge Mode], and (15 balls x 10 balls x 10 rounds) x 2 times = 3000 prize balls were awarded. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B4), the words "TOTAL 3300" are displayed as the TOTAL ball display.

In this embodiment, the jackpot song to be played back and output during the jackpot game can be selected from a plurality of songs (in this example, song A, song B, and song C). In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B4), the production control CPU 120 displays the currently selected song ([song A] in this example) at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5. Display the music selection icon 03TM720. This music selection icon 03TM720 includes triangular objects at the top and bottom that indicate that music can be selected, allowing the player to change the music by operating the stick controller 31A. Something has been reported. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 reproduces and outputs the song A from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the fact that the currently selected song is the song A.

In this embodiment, a round movie can be played back (displayed) in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 (in this example, the video display area 03TM730) as a background image of the jackpot game. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B4), the performance control CPU 120 reproduces a round movie in the video display area 03TM730 as a background image of the jackpot game.

Next, it is based on the fact that one game ball wins in the big prize opening (V prize) during the period when the special variable winning ball device 7 is open during the first round game (during the small winning game) in the first half of the jackpot. Then, 15 prize balls (15 balls x 1 ball = 15 balls) are awarded, and the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display are updated to "15".

As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B5), immediately after one game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (at the timing of TB5 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 1 Execute the winning performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the first enlarged display area 03TM310B of the image display device 5, and executes a winning sound effect. , the winning sound effect A (volume: low) is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning light emitting effect is executed, and the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit green light. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also executes an updated display of the TOTAL ball output display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B6), the performance control CPU 120 ends the first winning performance and displays the characters "0015" in the first display area 03TM310A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display. The characters "TOTAL 3315" are displayed on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball output display (timing of TB6 shown in FIG. 8-7).

Next, when a total of 9 game balls have entered the grand prize opening during the period when the special variable winning ball device 7 is open during the round game of the first round, the 10th game ball is placed in the grand prize opening. It is assumed that the player wins a prize, 15 prize balls (15 balls x 1 ball = 15) are further awarded, and the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display are updated to "15".

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B7), at the timing when one game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (at the timing of TB7 shown in FIG. 8-7), the production control CPU 120 controls the first winning ball. Execute the performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the first enlarged display area 03TM310B of the image display device 5, and executes a winning sound effect. , the winning sound effect A (volume: low) is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning light emitting effect is executed, and the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit green light. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also executes an updated display of the TOTAL ball output display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B8), the performance control CPU 120 ends the first winning performance and displays the characters "0150" in the first display area 03TM310A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display. is displayed, and the characters "TOTAL 3450" are displayed at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball output display (timing of TB6 shown in FIG. 8-7).

At this time, on the condition that the number of game balls that entered the grand prize opening reached 10, the performance control CPU 120 controls the round game interval period based on the grand prize opening being controlled to be closed. , a first digestion performance is executed to erase the round icon image corresponding to the round game during the first special performance, and a white round icon image 03TM700A corresponding to the round game is displayed from the left side of the screen of the image display device 5. Delete one.

Next, the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state, and one game ball is placed in the jackpot during the period when the special variable winning ball device 7 is open during the second round game (during the jackpot game) in the first half of the jackpot. It is assumed that the player wins a prize, is given an additional 15 prize balls (15 balls x 1 ball = 15 balls), and the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display are updated to "15".

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B9), at the timing when one game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (at the timing of TB9 shown in FIG. 8-7), the production control CPU 120 controls the first winning ball. Execute the performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the first enlarged display area 03TM310B of the image display device 5, and executes a winning sound effect. , the winning sound effect A (volume: low) is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning light emitting effect is executed, and the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit green light. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also executes an updated display of the TOTAL ball output display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B10), the performance control CPU 120 ends the first winning performance and displays the characters "0165" in the first display area 03TM310A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display. The characters "TOTAL 3465" are displayed on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball output display (timing of TB10 shown in FIG. 8-7).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B11), an image is displayed based on the fact that all the round games in the first half of the jackpot have been completed and 15 balls x 10 balls x 10 rounds = 1500 prize balls have been awarded. With the characters "1500" being displayed as a jackpot ball display in the first display area 03TM310A of the device 5, and the characters "TOTAL 4800" being displayed as a TOTAL ball display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5, The gaming state shifts to the normal state. Then, the variable display of the second special symbol whose display result is a "small hit" in the normal state (the variable display stored as a hold memory during the time saving state) is started (timing of TB11 shown in Figure 8-7). . At this time, the performance control CPU 120 erases the right-handed instruction image 03TM530 and the characters "right-handed" from the upper right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 based on the fact that the gaming state has been controlled to the normal state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B12), the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the special symbols, and the performance control CPU 120 displays the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r where the display result is "small hit". When the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state (at the timing of TB12 shown in FIG. 8-7) with the combination of symbols (in this example, "135") fixed and stopped, the performance control CPU 120 , displays the words "remaining time" and the updatable time gauge image 03TM600 indicating the remaining period controlled by the small winning gaming state on the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the text "remaining time" on the right side of the screen of the image display device 5. The second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the bottom. The second promotion image 03TM520 includes a second arrow image in the center of the image that instructs you to hit to the right in order to win the V prize (enter the big prize opening), and the words "Aim for the V" in the upper center of the image. This is an image containing . At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays a right-hand hitting instruction image 03TM530 instructing the user to hit right, and the words "hit right" at the upper right of the screen of the image display device 5.

Here, the characters "remaining time", the time gauge image 03TM600, and the second promotion image 03TM520 are displayed with a higher priority than the performance images related to the jackpot performance.

In addition, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state becomes a "jackpot" (that is, when a so-called direct jackpot that is not via a small hit occurs), the performance control CPU 120, Similar to the case where the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state is a "small hit", the words "Remaining time" and the time gauge image 03TM600 are displayed at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5. At the same time, the right-hand hitting instruction image 03TM530 and the words "right-hand hitting" are displayed on the upper right side of the screen of the image display device 5. At this time, the time gauge image 03TM600 indicates the remaining period in which the first round game is to be executed. In other words, the same performance can be performed both when a jackpot via a small hit occurs and when a direct jackpot occurs.

On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state is a "big hit", the performance control CPU 120 displays a message in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 indicating a "small hit". A second special promotion image different from the second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed. The second special promotion image does not include the text “Aim for V” (Figure 8-10 (B12)), and includes a second arrow image that instructs you to hit to the right in order to enter the big winning hole; This is an image that includes the words "Aim at the attacker." That is, different firing notifications can be executed depending on whether a V-win is required (difference in jackpot control conditions) depending on whether a jackpot via a small hit occurs or a direct jackpot.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B13), at the timing when the V winning occurs (at the timing of TB13 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 starts the second special performance. Therefore, the second special performance is started at the timing when the V winning occurs in the small win game state, and continues to be executed until the jackpot game state after the end of the small win game state. In addition, in this example, since a jackpot has occurred via a small hit, the second special performance will be executed at the timing when the V winning occurs, but the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state If the result is a "jackpot", the second special performance is executed when the jackpot game state is started.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes a cut-in performance to notify that the second half jackpot round game has started, and displays a cut-in image 03TM810 corresponding to the first round in the round game on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Display. Cut-in image 03TM810 is an image that includes a gray background image, the words "Not yet!", and an ally character. Here, the cut-in image 03TM810 is displayed with a higher priority than other performance images related to the jackpot performance, except for the small symbol at the upper right of the screen and the right-hitting instruction image 03TM530.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 moves the movable body 03TM100 to the performance position, executes the white light emission performance, and causes the movable body LED to emit white light.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B14), the cut-in image 03TM810 is erased at the timing when the cut-in effect ends (at the timing of TB14 shown in FIG. 8-7).

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays a red round icon image 03TM700B corresponding to the round game in the jackpot on the left side of the screen of the image display device 5 based on the fact that the number of rounds in the jackpot is 10. Display 10 items. Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 causes the emblem image 03TM710, which is common to the first special performance, to be displayed at the upper center of the screen of the image display device 5.

At this time, the production control CPU 120 displays the characters "1500" in the second display area 03TM320A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display, and displays the characters "1500" on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball display. Display the words "TOTAL 4800".

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 displays a music selection icon 03TM720 at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. The information shown in the music selection icon 03TM720 is assumed to inherit the music selected when the jackpot game corresponding to the first half jackpot ends (in this example, [song A]). At this time, the performance control CPU 120 reproduces and outputs the song A from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the fact that the currently selected song is the song A.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 plays back the round movie in the video display area 03TM730 as a background image of the jackpot game, and displays a rainbow-colored effect display.

Next, it is based on the fact that one game ball wins in the big prize opening (V prize) during the period when the special variable winning ball device 7 is open during the first round game (during the small winning game) in the second half of the jackpot. Then, 15 prize balls (15 balls x 1 ball = 15 balls) are awarded, and the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display are updated to "15".

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (B15), immediately after one game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (at the timing of TB15 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 2 Execute the winning performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B of the image display device 5, and executes a winning sound effect. , the winning sound effect B (volume: large) is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning light emitting effect is executed, and the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit red light. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also executes an updated display of the TOTAL ball output display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B16), the performance control CPU 120 ends the second winning performance and displays the characters "1515" in the second display area 03TM320A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display. The characters "TOTAL 4815" are displayed on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball output display (timing of TB16 shown in FIG. 8-7).

Next, when a total of 9 game balls have entered the grand prize opening during the period when the special variable winning ball device 7 is open during the round game of the first round, the 10th game ball is placed in the grand prize opening. It is assumed that the player wins a prize, 15 prize balls (15 balls x 1 ball = 15) are further awarded, and the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display are updated to "15".

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (B17), at the timing when one game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (at the timing of TB17 shown in FIG. 8-7), the production control CPU 120 controls the second winning ball. Execute the performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B of the image display device 5, and executes a winning sound effect. , the winning sound effect B (volume: large) is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning light emitting effect is executed, and the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit red light. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also executes an updated display of the TOTAL ball output display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes a rotation performance that rotates the circular movable part of the movable body 03TM100 as a pre-stage performance of the second digestion performance described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B18), the performance control CPU 120 ends the second winning performance and displays the characters "1650" in the first display area 03TM310A of the image display device 5 as a jackpot ball display. is displayed, and the words "TOTAL 4950" are displayed at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5 as a TOTAL ball output display (timing of TB18 shown in FIG. 8-7).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B19), on the condition that the number of game balls that entered the grand prize opening reached 10, the grand prize opening was controlled to be closed ( (timing of TB19 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 executes a second consumption performance that erases the round icon image corresponding to the round game during the second special performance during the interval period of the round game, One round icon image 03TM700B in red color corresponding to the round game is deleted from the left side of the screen of the image display device 5, and the digestion effect image 03TM700E is displayed.

At this time, a cut-in effect is also executed in parallel as a second digest effect, and a cut-in image 03TM820 corresponding to the second round in the round game is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Cut-in image 03TM820 is an image that includes a gray background image, the words "NEXT", and an ally character. Here, the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed with a higher priority than the background image including the jackpot ball display and the round movie. Further, the round icon image, the TOTAL ball display, the emblem image, etc. are displayed with a higher priority than the cut-in image 03TM820.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 ends the white light emission performance and turns off the movable body LED with the movable body 03TM100 positioned at the performance position.

Next, during the round game of the second round, when a total of three game balls have entered the grand prize opening during the period when the special variable winning ball device 7 is open, a fourth game ball is placed in the grand prize opening. It is assumed that the player wins a prize, 15 prize balls (15 balls x 1 ball = 15) are further awarded, and the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display are updated to "15".

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B20), at the timing when one game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (at the timing of TB20 shown in FIG. 8-7), the performance control CPU 120 controls the second winning ball. Execute the performance. At this time, the performance control CPU 120 executes an updated performance, updates the jackpot ball display in an enlarged manner in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B of the image display device 5, and executes a winning sound effect. , the winning sound effect B (volume: large) is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the winning light emitting effect is executed, and the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit red light. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also executes an updated display of the TOTAL ball output display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 moves the movable body 03TM100 to the performance position, executes the white light emission performance, and causes the movable body LED to emit white light.

In this embodiment, when the value of the TOTAL ball output display exceeds a predetermined value (for example, "5000", "10000", etc.), the value of the TOTAL ball display exceeds a predetermined value (for example, "5000", "10000", etc.). etc.), it is possible to execute an excess performance that notifies that the amount exceeded. In the excess production, an excess cut-in image 03TM900 is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 5 in the vertical direction. The excess cut-in image 03TM900 includes information corresponding to a predetermined value exceeded by the value of the TOTAL ball output display (in this example, "5000 OVER", etc.).

In this example, with the characters "4995" being displayed as the TOTAL ball display, a game ball enters the grand prize opening, and an additional 15 prize balls x 1 ball = 15 are awarded, resulting in a TOTAL ball output. By updating the display by "15", the value of the TOTAL ball output display exceeds the predetermined value (5000). As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B20), the effect control CPU 120 executes the excess effect and displays the excess cut-in image 03TM900. The excess cut-in image is displayed with a higher priority than the jackpot ball display.

Next, as shown in Figure 8-12 (B21), all round games in the second half of the jackpot are completed (at the timing of TB21 shown in Figure 8-7), and 15 pieces x 10 balls x 10 rounds = 1500 prizes. When a ball is awarded, the performance control CPU 120, which has received the jackpot end designation command that designates the end of the jackpot, displays the result image 03TM950A on the entire screen of the image display device 5. The result image 03TM950A includes the words "TOTAL 6300" indicating the total number of awarded prize balls.

At this time, the performance control CPU 120 moves the movable body 03TM100 to the initial position, ends the white light emission performance, and turns off the movable body LED. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 ends the rainbow color emission effect and turns off the panel LED of the logo panel 03TM200.

In this embodiment, in the first round of the jackpot game state, prize balls are awarded based on winnings in the big prize opening, while in the small win game state (substantially the first round), a small win occurs. When this happens, a V winning occurs and a prize ball is awarded based on the winning of a game ball into a big winning opening which is equipped with a device for determining the V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a jackpot. Therefore, regardless of whether the game state is controlled to be a jackpot game state or a small win game state, the player aims to make the game ball enter the big prize opening by hitting the ball to the right. Here, in this embodiment, there are cases where the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a "big hit" and a case where the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a "small hit". Although a configuration has been shown in which different images are displayed as images instructing the player to hit right to win the prize, the present invention is not limited to this format, and a common image may be displayed.

For example, even if the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is a "big hit", it is the same as the case where the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is a "small hit". The first promotion image 03TM510 may be displayed. That is, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state becomes a "jackpot", since the control is already in the jackpot gaming state at the time when the game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 7, Although a V-win, which is a condition for generating a jackpot gaming state, does not occur, when the first win occurs, a similar effect to a V-win (a pseudo-effect that makes it appear as if a V-win has occurred) is performed. Good too.

[Example of look-ahead challenge performance (failure pattern) and discontinuous jackpot performance]
Next, an example of a performance when it is decided to execute a failure pattern look-ahead challenge performance and a discontinuous jackpot will be explained using FIGS. 8-8 and FIGS. 8-13 to 8-15.

FIG. 8-13 is a time chart showing the execution timing of each performance related to the failure pattern look-ahead challenge performance and discontinuous jackpot. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a performance image related to a look-ahead challenge performance and a discontinuous jackpot.

Regarding the performance image of the look-ahead challenge performance of the failure pattern, the performance until the failure is announced is the same as that of the success pattern, and is the same as that shown in FIG. 8-8 described above, so the explanation will be omitted here. FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15 will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C1), the performance control CPU 120 displayed the words "failure..." indicating failure in the look-ahead challenge performance (timing of TC1X shown in FIG. 8-13) Afterwards, based on the completion of the variable display, the CPU 103 fixes and stops the combination of small symbols (in this example, "135") that results in a "small win" in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r. (TC1Y timing shown in Figure 8-13).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C2), at the timing when the symbol confirmation period (10 seconds) has elapsed (at the timing of TC2 shown in FIG. 8-13), start the small winning game to specify the start of the small winning game. The performance control CPU 120 that has received the specified command displays the characters "BIG BONUS" indicating that non-consecutive jackpots (including jackpots via small wins) occur. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the rainbow light emission effect and keeps the panel LED of the logo panel 03TM200 turned off.

Next, the presentation configuration on the display screen of the image display device 5 in FIGS. 8-14 (C3) to 8-15 (C10) is the continuous structure shown in FIGS. 8-9 (B3) to 8-10 (B10). Since it is the same as the production structure on the display screen of the image display device 5 for the first half of the jackpot except for a part, the explanation will be omitted.

However, the presentation configuration of the logo panel 03TM200 in Figures 8-14 (C3) to 8-15 (C10) is similar to that of the first half of the consecutive jackpots shown in Figures 8-9 (B3) to 8-10 (B10). Unlike the presentation configuration of the logo panel 03TM200, the rainbow light emission presentation is not performed and the panel LED of the logo panel 03TM200 remains turned off. Further, the emblem image 03TM710 showing the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" is also not displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C11), an image is displayed based on the fact that all round games in the first half of the jackpot have been completed and 15 balls x 10 balls x 10 rounds = 1500 prize balls have been awarded. With the characters "1500" being displayed as a jackpot ball display in the first display area 03TM310A of the device 5, and the characters "TOTAL 4800" being displayed as a TOTAL ball display at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5, The gaming state shifts to the normal state. Then, variable display of the second special symbol (variable display stored as a hold memory during the time saving state) whose display result is "miss" in the normal state is started (timing of TC11 shown in FIG. 8-13). At this time, the performance control CPU 120 erases the right-handed instruction image 03TM530 and the characters "right-handed" from the upper right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 based on the fact that the gaming state has been controlled to the normal state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C12), the production control CPU 120, which has received the second symbol confirmation designation command based on the CPU 103 finishing the variable display of the special symbol, displays the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r, the combination of small symbols (in this example, "246") whose display result is "miss" is fixed and stopped, and the result image 03TM950B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 (TC12 shown in FIG. 8-13). timing). The result image 03TM950B includes the words "TOTAL 4800" indicating the total number of awarded prize balls.

[One type + two types mixer]
In the above embodiment, (i) the display result of the variable display is controlled to a jackpot gaming state based on the "jackpot" [one type of jackpot], and (ii) the display result of the variable display is a "small win". Based on this, the game medium is controlled to be in the small winning gaming state so that the game medium can enter the V winning area in the V winning device, and the game medium is being controlled to be in the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the gaming medium has entered the V winning area. This is a gaming machine equipped with a [type 2 jackpot] to control. That is, the gaming machine in the above embodiment is a [type 1 + type 2 mixed machine] which has patterns of [type 1 jackpot] and [type 2 jackpot] as patterns for controlling the (i+ii) jackpot gaming state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the performance in consecutive jackpots due to the gameplay of the type 1 + type 2 mixing machine.

In this way, in a game machine that is a [one-type + two-type mixed machine], even if a V prize is not won during the period when the game is controlled to a small winning game state corresponding to the first half of the consecutive jackpots, the hold Since the display result of the variable display based on memory (the variable display whose execution is suspended (one variable display in this example)) is either a "small hit" or a "jackpot", the small win corresponding to the second half jackpot in the continuous jackpot It is possible to control to a winning gaming state or a jackpot gaming state.

For example, during a period in which the player is controlled to a small-hit gaming state corresponding to the first half of a jackpot in a continuous jackpot, V is not won, and after the control is not controlled to a jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first half of the jackpot, the player may respond to a second half of the jackpot in a continuous jackpot. If a V prize is won during the period when the small winning game state is controlled, a second special effect corresponding to the second half jackpot as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 is executed. Therefore, in such a case, although the first special performance corresponding to the first half of the continuous jackpot is not executed, the second special performance corresponding to the second half of the continuous jackpot is executed.

[Other gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the gaming machine is a [one-type + two-type mixed machine], but the embodiment shown in the above embodiment is not limited to this type of gaming machine. Effects related to consecutive jackpots may also be applied.

As mentioned above, a V winning hole (also referred to as a V area) is provided inside the big winning hole (for example, on the downstream side of the big winning hole), and the V switch that detects that a game ball enters the V winning hole is counted. A configuration provided separately from the switch 23 may be adopted, and the probability change control may be performed when the entry of a game ball is detected by the V switch.

In addition, downstream of the count switch 23 in the grand prize opening, a specific route through which the game ball flows down to the V winning opening side and another route (discharge route) are provided, and regarding the specific route, a specific variable It is assumed that the device (V-lid) is repeatedly placed in an open state and a closed state. Then, in the closed state by the specific variable device, the game ball that entered the grand prize opening is guided to another route without entering the specific path, and in the open state by the specific variable device, the gaming ball that entered the grand prize opening It is possible to enter a specific route.

<V sure change machine>
For example, as a jackpot type of jackpot based on the variable display of the second special symbol, time saving control is executed over a predetermined number of variable displays (0 times, 10 times, 100 times, etc.) after the end of the jackpot game state. "2R jackpot F", "10R jackpot F", and "2R jackpot G" and "10R jackpot G" in which time-saving control is executed over a variable display until the next jackpot occurs are provided. In addition, these "2R jackpot F", "2R jackpot G", "10R jackpot F", and "10R jackpot G" are generated after the game ball enters the jackpot in the first round of the jackpot game state. It is also a jackpot in which probability variable control is executed in a variable display in which time saving control is executed after the jackpot game ends by winning a prize. Note that a gaming state in which time saving control is executed but probability variable control is not executed is referred to as a time saving state, and a gaming state in which time saving control is executed and probability variable control is executed is referred to as a probability variable state.

For example, the open state of a specific variable device (V lid) includes a short open state in which the open state is short (e.g. 0.004 seconds) and a long open state in which the open state is long (e.g. 15 seconds). ). In "2R jackpot F" and "10R jackpot F", the specific variable device is in a short-circuit open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, and in "2R jackpot G" and "10R jackpot G", the specific variable device is in the short opening state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state. It is assumed that the specific variable device is in the long open state.

The jackpot game state by "2R jackpot F" is a normal open jackpot in which the jackpot is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first to second rounds. In addition, in "2R Jackpot F", it is extremely difficult to put the game ball into the V winning hole because the specific variable device is in a short-circuit state in the first round, and it is expected that variable probability control will be executed. Since this is not possible, it is essentially a normal jackpot.

The jackpot game state by "2R jackpot G" is a normal open jackpot in which the jackpot is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first to second rounds. In addition, in "2R Jackpot G", since the specific variable device is in the long open state in the first round, it is extremely easy to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and it is expected that variable probability control will be executed. Since you can, it's a real sure-fire jackpot. In addition, in the jackpot game state of "2R Jackpot G", if the game ball cannot be placed in the V winning hole, after the end of the jackpot game state, It is assumed that the time saving control is executed over the variable display of (e.g.), and the probability variable control is not executed.

The jackpot game state by "10R jackpot F" is a normal open jackpot in which the jackpot is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the 1st to 10th rounds. In addition, in "10R jackpot F", it is extremely difficult to put the game ball into the V winning hole because the specific variable device is in a short-circuit state in the first round, and it is expected that variable probability control will be executed. Since this is not possible, it is essentially a normal jackpot.

The jackpot game state by "10R jackpot G" is a normal open jackpot in which the jackpot is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the 1st to 10th rounds. In addition, in "10R Jackpot G", since the specific variable device is in the long open state in the first round, it is extremely easy to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and it is expected that variable probability control will be executed. Since you can, it's a real sure-fire jackpot. In addition, in the jackpot game state by "10R jackpot G", if the game ball cannot be placed in the V winning hole, after the end of the jackpot game state, It is assumed that the time saving control is executed over the variable display of (e.g.), and the probability variable control is not executed.

In this way, in the gaming machine of this example, after the game ball enters the big winning hole in the jackpot game state, the game ball enters the big winning hole and then enters the V winning hole, so that the probability change control is executed after the end of the jackpot game [V probability variable game machine].

In such a gaming machine of [V sure change machine], when the jackpot type of the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the change probability state is "10R jackpot G", after the end of the jackpot game state, "10R jackpot" Various performances related to the occurrence of consecutive jackpots (BIG SNIPE BONUS) may be performed based on the fact that it is certain that either the jackpots "F" or "10R jackpot G" will occur consecutively.

For example, (1) after the first hit ("2R jackpot G") occurs based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state, the probability variable state is controlled and the variable display is executed until the next jackpot occurs. During this period, the fluctuation pattern until the next jackpot occurs is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of PA8-1 mentioned above, the fluctuation time is 0.2 seconds, and the display that was already displayed will continue to be displayed. It is assumed that the continuous display effect is executed and only the variable display of small symbols is executed on the display screen of the image display device 5.

(2) Next, when a variation display in which the next jackpot (either "10R jackpot F" or "10R jackpot G") occurs based on the variation of the second special symbol is executed, (2-1) Jackpot type If it is "10R jackpot G", a success pattern look-ahead challenge effect is executed, a continuous jackpot (BIG SNIPE BONUS) is executed, and (2-2) the jackpot type is "10R jackpot F". In this case, a pre-reading challenge performance of a failure pattern is executed, and a non-consecutive jackpot (BIG BONUS) is executed.

In such a [V guaranteed changing machine] gaming machine, if a V prize is not won during the period when the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first half of the jackpot is controlled, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a predetermined number of times (0 Since the time-saving state is controlled over the variable display (times, 10 times, 100 times, etc.), it is faster than when the V winning is made during the period when the jackpot game state is controlled to correspond to the first half of the jackpot in the continuous jackpot. The rate of jackpots occurring in the second half decreases.

(Means 03-1)
As shown in Figure 8-5, when controlled in [Challenge mode], the variable display result of the second special symbol in (4) time saving state is "10R normal jackpot"("small hit E"). , a pattern in which continuous jackpots (10R jackpot x 2 = 3000 balls) occur in which the fluctuating display result of the second special symbol in the normal state after the jackpot ends is "10R time-saving jackpot"("small hit D"), and ( 5) The fluctuating display result of the second special symbol in the time saving state becomes "10R normal jackpot"("small hit E"), and the fluctuating display result of the second special symbol in the normal state after the end of the jackpot becomes "miss". There is a pattern in which discontinuous jackpots (10R jackpot x 1 = 1500 balls) occur.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9 to 8-11, in the first half of the continuous jackpot, a jackpot ball display is displayed in the first display area 03TM310A and the first enlarged display area 03TM310B of the image display device 5, In the second half jackpot in the continuous jackpot, a jackpot ball display is displayed in the second display area 03TM320A and the second enlarged display area 03TM320B of the image display device 5. Therefore, the jackpot ball display in the second half jackpot is displayed in a manner that is more emphasized than the jackpot ball display in the first half jackpot.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the fact that the jackpot game is executed multiple times in the continuous jackpot (BIG SNIPE BONUS), and the jackpot in the second half of the continuous jackpot is more likely to be a jackpot than the first half of the continuous jackpot. By emphasizing the display of the balls that have been rolled out, it is possible to strongly recognize that there are many balls that have been rolled out, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 03-4)
As shown in Figures 8-9 and 8-10, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled, and the display of the variable display of the second special symbol When the result is a "small win" and the game is controlled to a small win gaming state and then to a jackpot gaming state, a common effect image ("remaining time" characters, time gauge image 03TM600, right-hand hitting instruction image 03TM530) , and the words "Right-handed") are displayed. That is, a common performance can be executed in the jackpot game state and the jackpot game state via the small win game state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the performance configuration from becoming complicated due to the execution of greatly different performances between the jackpot game state and the jackpot game state via the small win game state, and to suppress the performance configuration from becoming complicated. It is possible to improve interest by making it easier to understand the performance that corresponds to the change in the scene.

(Means 03-5)
As shown in Figure 8-3, the jackpot types include "2R time-saving jackpot A", "3R time-saving jackpot A", "3R normal jackpot", "10R time-saving jackpot", "10R normal jackpot", etc. The first half of a jackpot is a "10R normal jackpot", and the second half of a continuous jackpot is a "10R time-saving jackpot". According to such a configuration, in continuous jackpots, the 10R jackpot, which is the most advantageous in terms of the number of rounds, is executed multiple times in a row, so it is possible to give a special feeling to the player and improve interest. .

(Means 03-6)
As shown in FIG. 8-6(A), in the first half of the continuous jackpot (10R normal jackpot), when the game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7, the first winning effect is executed, and the first winning effect is executed. A jackpot ball display is displayed in the enlarged display area 03TM310B, and the winning sound effect A (volume: low) is reproduced from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 emits green light. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), in the second half of the continuous jackpot (10R time-saving jackpot), when the game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7, the second winning effect is executed. , a jackpot display is displayed in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B, which is larger than the first enlarged display area 03TM310B, and the winning sound effect B, which is louder than the winning sound effect A (volume: low), is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. (Volume: High) is reproduced and output, and the game effect lamp 9 emits red, which is more emphasized than green. According to such a configuration, in the second half of the jackpot, by emphasizing that the game ball has won in the special variable winning ball device 7 more than in the first half of the jackpot, it is possible to strongly recognize that the number of winnings is large, and the interest is increased. You can improve.

(Means 03-7)
As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B8), in the first half of the continuous jackpot, during the interval period of the round game, the first digestion performance that erases the round icon image corresponding to the round game during the first special performance is performed. This is executed, and one white round icon image 03TM700A corresponding to the round game is deleted from the left side of the screen of the image display device 5.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (B17) to (B19), in the second half of the continuous jackpot, a rotation performance was performed in which the circular movable part of the movable body 03TM100 was rotated as a preliminary performance of the second digestion performance. Later, a second digestion performance is executed to erase the round icon image corresponding to the round game during the second special performance, and a round icon image 03TM700B in red color corresponding to the round game is displayed from the left side of the screen of the image display device 5. One is deleted, and the digestion effect image 03TM700E is displayed.

According to such a configuration, when erasing the round icon image corresponding to the round game in the second half of the jackpot, by emphasizing it more than the first half of the jackpot, it is possible to make the player strongly recognize that there are many rounds. You can improve your interest.

(Means 03-8)
As shown in Figure 8-8 (A5) and Figures 8-9 (B1) to (B3), a look-ahead challenge performance is being executed according to the performance mode, and the words "Challenge! Defeat 3 people!" Displayed. Next, after displaying the word "Success" indicating success in the look-ahead challenge production, the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" indicating that two consecutive jackpots (including jackpots via small wins) will occur will be displayed. It is displayed, and it is moving to consecutive jackpots (BIG SNIPE BONUS). According to such a configuration, the pre-reading challenge performance as a suggestive performance in response to the storage of the second pending memory that results in a small win or a jackpot can give a special feeling to the player and improve interest.

(Means 03-9)
As shown in Figures 8-7 and 8-9 to 8-12, the rainbow color lighting effect is executed during the period from the start of the first half of the consecutive jackpots to the end of the second half of the consecutive jackpots. , the panel LED of logo panel 03TM200 is emitting rainbow-colored light. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when the jackpot is executed a plurality of times, and to improve the interest.

(Means 03-10)
As shown in Figure 8-3, the fanfare period for the first half jackpot (10R normal jackpot, small hit E) is 5 seconds, and the fanfare period for the second half jackpot (10R time saving jackpot, small hit D) is 0.004 seconds. Therefore, the fanfare period is shorter for the second half jackpot than for the first half jackpot. Also, the ending period of the first half jackpot (10R normal jackpot, small hit E) is 0.004 seconds, and the ending period of the second half jackpot (10R time-saving jackpot, jackpot via small hit D) is 20 seconds, so the ending period The first half of the jackpot is shorter than the second half of the jackpot. According to such a configuration, the period from the end of the first half jackpot to the start of the second half jackpot is shortened, so the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot can be shown as a series of consecutive jackpots, and the This increases the number of prize balls awarded to the player, thereby increasing interest.

(Means 03-11)
As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in the first half of the consecutive jackpots, the jackpot ball display is updated in the first enlarged display area 03TM310B of the image display device 5. 11 and FIGS. 8-12, in the second half of the consecutive jackpots, the updated display of the jackpot ball output display is executed in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B of the image display device 5. According to such a configuration, it is possible to update the jackpot ball display in different display modes for the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot in consecutive jackpots, and it is possible to emphasize the updated display of the jackpot ball display for the second half jackpot. This makes it possible to make the player aware that there are many balls to be paid, thereby increasing interest.

(Means 03-12)
As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in the first half of the consecutive jackpots, a jackpot ball display is displayed in the first display area 03TM310A of the image display device 5, and the top left of the screen of the image display device 5 The TOTAL ball display is displayed in the section. As shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, in the second half of the consecutive jackpots, the jackpot display is displayed in the second display area 03TM320A of the image display device 5, which is larger than the first display area 03TM310A. , the TOTAL ball display is displayed at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5, which is common to the first half of the jackpot. According to such a configuration, while it is possible to display the jackpot display in different display modes for the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot in consecutive jackpots, the same It becomes possible to display the TOTAL ball output display in the display mode, and since the TOTAL ball output display is not emphasized even in the second half of the jackpot, it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance.

(Means 03-13)
As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B20), the excess effect is executed, and the excess cut-in image 03TM900 is displayed in the vertical center of the screen of the image display device 5. Here, since the excess cut-in image is displayed with a higher priority than the jackpot ball display, it is possible to reduce the visibility of other performance images during the jackpot and draw attention to the excess cut-in image. According to such a configuration, by emphasizing that the number of awarded prize balls exceeds a predetermined value (5,000, 10,000, etc.) while suppressing the complexity of the performance during a jackpot game, more balls are released. This can make children more aware of this and improve their interest.

(Means 03-14)
As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B20), the second winning effect is executed, and the jackpot ball display is updated in an enlarged manner in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B of the image display device 5, and the screen If an excess effect is executed while the TOTAL ball output display is updated and displayed at the upper left, an excess cut-in image 03TM900 is displayed at the center of the screen in the vertical direction. Here, the excess cut-in image is displayed with a higher priority than the jackpot ball display, and is overlapped with the jackpot ball display in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B, so the excess cut-in image is not displayed. During this period, it is difficult to see the jackpot ball display. On the other hand, the visibility of the TOTAL ball output display has not deteriorated due to the excessive cut-in image being displayed. Therefore, if the updating operation of the jackpot ball display and the updating operation of the TOTAL ball display are executed while the excess cut-in image is displayed, the updating operation of the TOTAL ball display will not be visible. While being executed, the updating operation of the jackpot ball display is executed in a state where it is difficult to see (on the background side of the excess cut-in image). According to such a configuration, while emphasizing that the number of award balls awarded exceeds a predetermined value (5,000, 10,000, etc.) due to the excess effect, the jackpot ball display that is executed in parallel with the excess effect is displayed. Interest in the update operation and the update operation of the TOTAL ball output display can also be maintained. Further, it is possible to suppress the performance from becoming complicated during execution of the excessive performance.

Note that the jackpot ball display may be displayed with a higher priority than the excess cut-in image 03TM900. In this case, when the excess cut-in image 03TM900 is displayed, the operation of updating the jackpot ball display will be executed in a visible state. In addition, when the update operation of the jackpot ball display and the update operation of the TOTAL ball display are executed while the excess cut-in image 03TM900 is displayed, the update operation of the TOTAL ball display is difficult to see. While the update operation of the jackpot ball display may be executed in a visible state. In addition, when the excess cut-in image 03TM900 is displayed, if the update operation of the jackpot ball display and the update operation of the TOTAL ball display are executed, the update operation of the TOTAL ball display and the jackpot ball display update operation are performed. The display updating operation may be performed in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize the display.

(Means 03-15)
As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the cut-in effect is not executed during the interval period of the round game of the first half of the continuous jackpot. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B19), during the interval period of the round game, the cut-in effect is executed in parallel with the effect of erasing the round icon image, and the second round of the round game is displayed on the entire screen. Cut-in image 03TM820 corresponding to is displayed.

Here, the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed with a higher priority than the jackpot ball display. The TOTAL ball display is displayed with a higher priority than the cut-in image 03TM820. Further, although not shown, when the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed, both the operation of updating the jackpot ball display and the updating operation of the TOTAL ball display can be executed. Although the jackpot ball display itself is superimposed on the cut-in image 03TM820 and cannot be visually recognized, the operation of updating the jackpot ball display is executed on the background side of the cut-in image 03TM820. Therefore, when the update operation of the jackpot ball display and the update operation of the TOTAL ball display are executed while the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed, the update operation of the TOTAL ball display is visible. While this is being executed, the operation of updating the jackpot ball display is executed in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize it. According to such a configuration, the cut-in performance emphasizes the start and end of the round game in the second half of the jackpot, and the update operation of the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display that are executed in parallel with the cut-in performance. It is also possible to maintain interest in the update operation. Further, it is possible to suppress the production from becoming complicated during the execution of the cut-in production.

Note that the jackpot ball display may be displayed with a higher priority than the cut-in image 03TM820. In this case, when the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed, the operation of updating the jackpot ball display is executed in a visible state. In addition, when the update operation of the jackpot ball display and the update operation of the TOTAL ball display are executed while the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed, the update operation of the TOTAL ball display is difficult to see. While being executed, the operation of updating the jackpot ball display may be executed in a visible state. In addition, when the cut-in image 03TM820 is displayed, if the update operation of the jackpot ball display and the update operation of the TOTAL ball display are executed, the update operation of the TOTAL ball display and the jackpot ball display The update operations may be performed in a state where they are difficult to visually recognize.

(Means 03-16)
As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in the first half of the continuous jackpot, a white round icon image 03TM700A corresponding to the round game in the jackpot is displayed on the left side of the screen of the image display device 5. ing. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, in the second half of the consecutive jackpots, a red round icon image 03TM700B corresponding to the round game in the jackpot is displayed on the left side of the screen of the image display device 5. It is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the difference in presentation between the jackpot in the first half and the jackpot in the second half, and it is possible to improve interest.

(Means 03-17)
As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B8), in the first half of the continuous jackpot, the first digestion performance is executed, and the round icon image 03TM700A in a white form corresponding to the round game is displayed on the left side of the screen of the image display device 5. has been deleted. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B19), the second digestion effect is executed, and the round icon image 03TM700B in red color corresponding to the round game is erased from the left part of the screen of the image display device 5. Along with this, a digestion effect image 03TM700E is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the difference in presentation between the jackpot in the first half and the jackpot in the second half, and it is possible to improve interest.

(Means 03-18)
As shown in FIG. 8-6(A), in the first half of the consecutive jackpots, when the game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7, the first winning effect is executed, and the winning effect is transmitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound A (volume: low) is reproduced and output, and the game effect lamp 9 emits green light. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), in the second half of the continuous jackpot, when the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7, the second winning effect is executed, and the speakers 8L and 8R The winning sound effect B (volume: high), which is louder than the winning sound effect A (volume: low), is played and output, and the game effect lamp 9 changes to a red tone that is more emphasized than green (i.e., the sound effect on the gaming machine). It emits light in a color that generally evokes more anticipation than green in games. According to this configuration, in the second half of the jackpot, it is possible to emphasize that the game ball has won the prize in the special variable winning ball device 7 more than in the first half of the jackpot, giving a special feeling to the player, and improving the performance in the jackpot game. It can break up the monotony.

(Means 03-19)
In the above embodiment, when winning of a number of game balls exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 10) into the big winning hole (over winning) is detected, the over winning effect is executed. A common over winning effect is executed when an over winning is detected in the first half of the continuous jackpot and when an over winning is detected in the second half of the continuous jackpot. According to such a configuration, regarding the over-winning performance that corresponds to an event that occurs with low frequency, such as winning of a number of game balls exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 10) into the jackpot, the jackpot in the first half and the jackpot in the second half are By using a common performance mode, it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance during the jackpot game.

(Means 03-20)
As shown in FIGS. 8-9 to 8-12, in the second half of the continuous jackpot, the song that was selected when the first half of the continuous jackpot ended (in this example In this case, the song selection icon 03TM720 corresponding to [Song A]) continues to be displayed. At this time, the song that was being played back and output when the first half of the consecutive jackpots ended (in this example, [Song A]) continues to be played and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. According to such a configuration, the player can be given the impression that the first half of the jackpot and the second half of the continuous jackpot are a series of jackpots, and the player's interest can be improved.

(Means 03-21)
As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in the first half of the consecutive jackpots, a right-hand hitting instruction image 03TM530 instructing to hit the right hand and a "right-hand hitting" message are displayed at the upper right of the screen of the image display device 5. characters are displayed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, in the second half of the consecutive jackpots, the right-hand instruction image 03TM530 and "Right The characters "Uchi" are displayed. According to such a configuration, in the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot in consecutive jackpots, it is possible to prevent the number of prize balls awarded from decreasing due to the player continuing to hit right-handed, and It is possible to suppress the complexity of performance display related to a jackpot game in the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot in consecutive jackpots.

(Means 03-2), (Means 03-3)
As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B3), when the small win game state is controlled to correspond to the first half of the continuous jackpot, the first promotion image 03TM510 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. The first promotion image 03TM510 includes a first arrow image in the center of the image that instructs you to hit to the right in order to win the V prize (enter the big prize opening), and the words "Aim for the V" in the upper center of the image. This is an image containing . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B12), when controlled to a small win game state corresponding to the second half jackpot in the continuous jackpot, the second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. let The second promotion image 03TM520 includes a second arrow image at the bottom right of the image that instructs you to hit to the right in order to win the V prize (enter the big prize opening), and the words "Aim for the V" at the top center of the image. This is an image containing .

That is, the first promotion image 03TM510 displayed corresponding to the first half jackpot is displayed in a more emphasized manner than the second promotion image 03TM520 displayed corresponding to the second half jackpot. Further, the display area of the second promotion image 03TM520 is smaller than the display area of the first promotion image 03TM510, and the display area of the second promotion image 03TM520 is at the bottom right of the screen, whereas the display area of the first promotion image 03TM510 is smaller than that of the first promotion image 03TM510. Since the display area of is the entire screen, the visibility of the second promotion image 03TM520 is lower (less noticeable) than the visibility of the first promotion image 03TM510, and the second promotion image 03TM520 is more limited than the first promotion image 03TM510. It can be said that the display mode is

On the other hand, as mentioned above, the jackpot ball display and the second performance image that are displayed in response to the jackpot in the second half are the same as the jackpot ball display and the first performance that are displayed in response to the first half jackpot. The image is displayed in a manner that is more emphasized than the effect image, etc. Further, in the second half of the jackpot, the movable body 03TM100 moves to the production position, whereas in the first half of the jackpot, the movable body 03TM100 does not move to the production position. Furthermore, in the winning light emitting performance corresponding to the jackpot in the first half, the game effect lamp 9 emits green light when the game ball enters the jackpot, whereas in the winning light emitting display corresponding to the jackpot in the second half, the game effect lamp 9 emits green light when the game ball enters the jackpot. When a game ball wins a prize, a game effect lamp 9 emits red light to give more anticipation. In this way, the various performances executed in response to the second half jackpot are executed in a manner that is more emphasized than the various performances executed in response to the first half jackpot.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the fact that the jackpot game is executed multiple times in consecutive jackpots (BIG SNIPE BONUS), and in the second half of the jackpot, various performances are performed in a manner that is more emphasized than the first half of the jackpot. You can improve your interest by executing it. In addition, in response to the jackpot in the first half, the first arrow image and the words "Aim for V" are displayed in large size on the entire screen, so the control to the jackpot game state with the condition of winning the V prize is not executed (the specific value is It is possible to avoid the situation where a specific value is not assigned even though the opportunity to receive it is obtained. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot in the second half, a second arrow image and the words "Aim for V" are displayed in a small size at the bottom right of the screen, which encourages V winnings, but is emphasized more than the effects related to the jackpot in the first half. It is possible to prevent the performance related to the second half jackpot that is executed in such a manner from becoming inconspicuous, and to suppress the production related to the second half jackpot from becoming complicated.

As shown in Figure 8-3, the ending period of the first half of the jackpot (10R normal jackpot, jackpot via small hit E) in the continuous jackpot is the ending period of the second half of the jackpot (10R time-saving jackpot, jackpot via small hit D) in the continuous jackpot. (0.004 seconds) is provided. In this way, by setting the ending period of the first half of the consecutive jackpots to a short period of 0.004 seconds, the first half of the jackpot and the second half of the jackpot are consecutive jackpots, making it appear as if they were a single jackpot. It is now possible to show the game to the player. By setting the ending period of the second half of the consecutive jackpots to a long period of 20 seconds, it is possible to secure the execution period for displaying the result image and mode selection performance, and in this embodiment, continuous jackpots can occur. It is possible to limit the number of balls that can be obtained in a predetermined period and to suppress the gambling nature.

In addition, the fanfare period of the first half of the jackpot (10R normal jackpot, small hit E) in the continuous jackpot is 5 seconds longer than the fanfare period (0.004 seconds) of the second half of the jackpot (10R time-saving jackpot, small hit D) in the continuous jackpot. A period is set. In this way, by setting the fanfare period of the second half of the consecutive jackpots to a short period of 0.004 seconds, the first half of the jackpot and the second half of the jackpot are consecutive jackpots, making it appear as if they were a single jackpot. It is now possible to show the game to the player. By setting the fanfare period of the first half of the consecutive jackpots to a long period of 5 seconds, it is possible to secure the execution period of the production that notifies the occurrence of the jackpot, and in this embodiment where consecutive jackpots can occur. , it is possible to limit the number of balls that can be obtained in a predetermined period and to suppress the gambling nature.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above embodiment, in the ending period based on receiving the jackpot end specification command (ending specification command) that specifies the end of the jackpot game for the second half of the jackpot (time-saving jackpot) in consecutive jackpots, the production mode is set by the player. Although an example has been shown in which the mode selection effect is executed to cause the player to select the mode, the mode selection effect is not limited to this type, and the mode selection effect may be executed during other periods.

For example, a mode selection performance that allows a player to select a production mode during the execution period of a jackpot game based on reception of a jackpot start designation command (fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game for the second half of a consecutive jackpot. may be executed.

When this configuration is adopted, if the jackpot start designation command (fanfare designation command) that specifies the start of the jackpot game for the second half of the continuous jackpot cannot be received, the production selected and executed before being controlled by the continuous jackpot A look-ahead challenge performance corresponding to the common performance mode shall be executed.

(2) In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which it is possible to select the music during the jackpot game in continuous jackpots, but it is not limited to this format, and multiple types of jackpot effects including background images etc. in addition to songs It may be possible to execute a performance corresponding to any type of jackpot performance mode among the modes during a jackpot game. Then, during a predetermined period during the jackpot game, a jackpot mode selection performance may be executed that allows the player to select a jackpot performance mode.

For example, if it is possible to execute the performance corresponding to the jackpot performance mode selected by the player for the first half of the jackpot in the continuous jackpot and the second half of the jackpot in the continuous jackpot, the jackpot start designation command ( The jackpot mode selection performance is executed for a predetermined period from the timing when the fanfare specification command) is received, and the jackpot mode selection performance is executed for a predetermined period from the timing when the jackpot start specification command (fanfare specification command) corresponding to the second half jackpot after the end of the first half jackpot is received. A jackpot mode selection performance may be performed over the period.

When this configuration is adopted, if the jackpot start designation command (fanfare designation command) corresponding to the second half jackpot in consecutive jackpots cannot be received, the jackpot mode selection performance corresponding to the second half jackpot will not be executed, so the first half jackpot in consecutive jackpots will not be executed. A performance corresponding to the jackpot performance mode common to the jackpot performance mode selected in is executed.

(3) In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the jackpot display is not displayed during the period when the small winning gaming state is controlled, but this is not limited to this form. During this period, a jackpot ball display may be displayed. In addition, while the jackpot ball display is not displayed during the period when the game state is controlled to a small winning game state corresponding to the jackpot in the first half, the jackpot ball display is not displayed during the period when the game state is controlled to a small winning game state corresponding to the jackpot in the second half. An indication may be displayed. In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the TOTAL ball output display is not displayed during the period when the game state is controlled to a small winning game state corresponding to the first half jackpot, but the display is not limited to this form. A TOTAL ball output display may be displayed during the period when the small winning game state is controlled.

(4) In the above embodiment, when the production mode is [Challenge Mode], depending on the display result of the variable display for one time (for one pending item), whether or not there will be a continuous jackpot. Although we have shown an example of making such a determination, this is not limited to this form, and when the production mode is [Challenge Mode], the display of a variable display of multiple times (for n pending executions) whose execution is on hold. Depending on the result, it may be determined whether or not there will be consecutive jackpots. For example, if the maximum number of second pending memories is 4, and the performance mode is [Challenge Mode], depending on the display result of the variable display of the 4 times (4 pending) whose execution is pending, It may be determined whether or not there will be consecutive jackpots. In this case, after the end of the first half jackpot, there may be two or more fluctuating displays before the second half jackpot is controlled, but in this case, the multiple fluctuating displays that are executed between the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot are In both cases, it is assumed that the fluctuation time is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds).

(5) In the above embodiment, when the performance mode is [Challenge Mode], if the display result of the variable display based on the retained memory is either "small hit" or "big hit", 100% We have shown an example in which a challenge effect is executed in advance of the success pattern based on the ratio, and a jackpot effect of "BIG SNIPE BONUS" is executed in response to the occurrence of consecutive jackpots. mode], if the display result of the variable display based on the retained memory is either a "small hit" or a "jackpot", the success pattern look-ahead challenge effect may not be executed. .

For example, when the performance mode is [Challenge Mode], if the display result of the variable display based on the retained memory is either a "small hit" or a "big hit", (a) 60% of the time, the success rate is 60%. After executing the pattern look-ahead challenge performance, in response to the occurrence of consecutive jackpots, execute the “BIG SNIPE BONUS” jackpot performance, and (b) after executing the failure pattern look-ahead challenge performance at a rate of 40%, We execute the "BIG BONUS" jackpot performance as a performance corresponding to the first half of the continuous jackpot (suggesting that the continuous jackpot will not occur), and then announce that it will be controlled by the second half of the jackpot (actually (notifies that consecutive jackpots have occurred), and executes a jackpot performance corresponding to the jackpot in the second half (for example, a second special performance based on the number of balls rolled out in the first half jackpot and the number of balls rolled out in the second half). You can do it like this. That is, in the stage of the first half of a jackpot in a continuous jackpot, a performance that the player recognizes as a non-consecutive jackpot is once executed, and before it is controlled by the second half of the jackpot in a continuous jackpot (for example, during the first half of the jackpot, (at the end of the second half, immediately before the start of the second half of the jackpot, etc.), an effect that notifies the occurrence of consecutive jackpots may be executed.

(6) In the above embodiment, multiple types of predetermined performances related to the jackpot performance (round movie, TOTAL ball display, rainbow color emission of logo panel 03TM200, small pattern, right Although we have shown an example in which the hitting notification LED002IW20, the right hitting instruction image 03TM530, the words "right hitting", the music selection icon 03TM720, etc.) are executed (displayed or emitted) in a common manner, the present invention is not limited to this format. While some types of predetermined effects may be common in the first half and second half of the continuous jackpot, the modes of other types of predetermined effects may be different.

For example, the round movie, the TOTAL ball display, the rainbow color emission of the logo panel 03TM200, the small design, the right-hand hitting notification LED002IW20, etc. are common between the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot in a continuous jackpot, while the right-hand hitting instruction is The image 03TM530, the words "Right-handed", the music selection icon 03TM720, etc. may be in different forms.

(7) In the above embodiment, the small second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the jackpot in the second half, so that the display of the promotion image corresponding to the jackpot in the second half is changed from the display in the first half to the second half of the jackpot. Although we have shown an example in which the mode is more limited than the display of promotional images corresponding to jackpots, it is not limited to this type of format. Then, the arrow image may not be displayed and only the words "Aim for V" may be displayed (display mode is limited), and the player may be instructed to hit right to win V. The promotion image (second promotion image 03TM520) itself may not be displayed.

In addition, when displaying the promotion image corresponding to the second half jackpot in a manner that is less conspicuous than the first half jackpot (for example, when displaying the second promotion image 03TM520), or when not displaying the promotion image corresponding to the second half jackpot, , In order to prevent V winnings from not occurring in the small winning gaming state (no longer being controlled by the jackpot gaming state), V winnings must be made within a predetermined period (for example, within 5 seconds) after being controlled to the small winning gaming state. If this does not occur, the promotion image may be displayed in an emphasized manner (for example, the first promotion image 03TM510 may be displayed). For example, in a small winning game state, an open period of 0.04 seconds and a closed period of 2 seconds are repeated 15 times (or, an open period of 0.1 seconds and a closed period of 1 second are repeated 17 times). As a result, approximately 10 game balls (equivalent to 1R of jackpot) can be entered into the jackpot. Therefore, even if a V-win does not occur until a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after the small winning gaming state is controlled, a player who recognizes the promotion image can fire a game ball aiming at a V-win. Time is secured for the player to win the V prize. For example, the second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed (or the promotion image itself is not displayed) until the first half of the small winning game state (until the seventh release), and no V winnings have occurred until then. In this case, the first promotion image 03TM510 may be displayed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the notification mode of the V winning corresponding to the jackpot in the first half (the mode of notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the V winning while being controlled to the small winning gaming state) may be made in a manner that is more emphasized than the manner in which the V winning prize is notified, which corresponds to the jackpot in the second half. That is, the notification mode of a V win corresponding to a jackpot in the second half may be more limited than the notification mode of a V win corresponding to a first half jackpot. For example, the notification of a V winning that corresponds to a jackpot in the first half is made with a relatively large image accompanied by sound, whereas the notification of a V winning that corresponds to a jackpot in the second half is made with a small image and without sound. It's okay. Further, the notification of the V winning corresponding to the second half jackpot may not be made.

(8) In the above embodiment, when a 10R time-saving jackpot (or a jackpot via small hit D) occurs after a 10R normal jackpot (or a jackpot via small hit E), an example is shown in which a continuous jackpot effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this form; for example, when a 10R time-saving jackpot occurs after a 3R normal jackpot, a continuous jackpot effect may be executed, and a 3R time-saving jackpot may occur after a 10R normal jackpot. In this case, a continuous jackpot performance may be performed.

(9) <Relief time reduction control>
In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a jackpot occurs when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (low base state), and the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state (high base state) after the jackpot gaming state ends. However, the trigger for controlling the time saving state may not be limited to this. For example, after the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, if a variable display in which the display result is "lost" without any jackpots is executed a predetermined number of times (x times), the gaming state is changed to the time saving state. A configuration may also be adopted in which the control is performed. The time saving control at this time will be referred to as rescue time saving control.

Specifically, (i) it includes a clearing process to clear flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and by executing the clearing process, an initialization process (RAM clear) is executed in which an initial value is set in the work area. If, after the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, a variable display in which the display result is "lost" without a jackpot occurring is executed 900 times in a row, (ii) after the jackpot gaming state ends, the next When a variable display in which the display result is "lost" is executed 900 times in succession without a jackpot occurring, rescue time reduction control is executed.

For example, when relief time-saving control is executed, after the gaming state is controlled to the time-saving state, a variable display in which the display result is "lost" without a jackpot occurring is executed a predetermined number of times (y times) in succession. In this case, the rescue time saving control ends and the gaming state is controlled from the time saving state to the normal state.

The configuration related to such rescue time saving control may be applied to a gaming machine including the feature section 03TM described above. For example, when the game state is controlled to a time-saving state due to execution of rescue time-saving control, a variable display in which the display result is "10R normal jackpot" is executed, and the display result is stored until the end of the variable display. When the display result of the variable display based on the retained memory that was held is "10R time saving jackpot", the words "BIG SNIPE BONUS" indicating (notifying) that it is a continuous jackpot are displayed on the image display device 5. , a rainbow color light emitting effect may be performed on the logo panel 03TM200.

Also, when the power is turned on, the value of the counter that counts the number of remaining fluctuations until the rescue time saving control is executed is reset by RAM clearing, and when the RAM is not cleared when the power is turned on (i.e. , when the counter value is not reset and the counter value at the time of power outage is carried over even after the power is turned on), different effect control may be executed. For example, in the latter case, a predetermined mini-character appears (or becomes a predetermined background image) during the game after the power is turned on, suggesting that the counter value at the time of the power outage is inherited. On the other hand, in the former case, the predetermined mini-character may not appear (or may not become a predetermined background image) during the game after the power is turned on. In addition, in the latter case, the suggestion effect that suggests that the counter value is inherited is executed at a rate of 20% for each change, while in the former case, the suggestion effect is executed for each change. It may be configured to be executed at a rate of 10%.

In addition to this kind of suggestion that the counter value before the power outage has been inherited (RAM has not been cleared), it also suggests the number of remaining fluctuations until the rescue time saving control is executed. The effect may be executed. For example, background images with different display colors (white, blue, red) may be displayed depending on the number of remaining changes (500, 300, 100) until the rescue time saving control is executed. .

Note that it is also possible to execute relief time reduction control in a gaming machine in which probability fluctuation control is executed in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot changes with the occurrence of a jackpot as a trigger. In this case, in a low probability state where the probability of a jackpot occurring is low, the value of the counter that counts the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction control is executed is updated, and in a high probability state where the probability of a jackpot occurrence is higher than in a low probability state. In the probability state, the counter value is not updated. That is, even if a variable display is executed in which the display result is "miss" in a high probability state, the number of remaining variations until the rescue time reduction control does not change.

The feature section 03TM described above includes the following configurations.

The gaming machine of means 03-1 is
An advantageous state for the player in which a predetermined gaming value (more balls than can be given in a small winning game state) can be awarded through multiple unit games (two or more round games) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to (jackpot gaming state),
A performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) capable of executing the performance,
Display means (image display device 5),
There are times when it is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state (10R jackpot x 2 = 3000 balls and 10R There is a case where the jackpot x 1 = 1500 balls),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the display means (image display device 5) to display a specific display (jackpot display) regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special effect (BIG SNIPE BONUS) can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state,
When the special effect is executed, the specific display is displayed in a first mode on the display means in the previous advantageous state, and the specific display is emphasized more than the first mode in the subsequent advantageous state. It is possible to display on the display means in two ways (for the second half of the jackpot, the jackpot ball display is displayed in a more emphasized manner than the first half jackpot (the display area of the jackpot ball display is larger, etc.))
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling when the control is performed to an advantageous state after being controlled to an advantageous state, and by emphasizing a specific display in the subsequent advantageous state, a large game It is possible to increase interest by making the user strongly aware that value has been assigned.

The gaming machine of means 03-2 is
An advantageous state for the player in which a predetermined gaming value (more balls than can be given in a small winning game state) can be awarded through multiple unit games (two or more round games) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to (jackpot gaming state),
A performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) capable of executing the performance,
Display means (image display device 5),
There are times when it is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state (10R jackpot x 2 = 3000 balls and 10R There is a case where the jackpot x 1 = 1500 balls),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the display means (image display device 5) to display a specific display (jackpot display) regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance (BIG SNIPE BONUS) can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state, and while the special performance is being executed. It is possible to perform specific performances,
In the later advantageous state, the specific performance can be executed in a manner that is more emphasized than in the earlier advantageous state (the second half jackpot is more emphasized than the first half jackpot (the display area of the jackpot ball display is larger, etc.) The jackpot ball display is displayed),
In response to the advantageous state, a specific promotion display (first arrow) that encourages the game medium to enter a specific area (V area) in order to provide a specific value (start of jackpot, control to change probability after jackpot with V winning) A first promotion image 03TM510 including an image and the words "Aim for V" and a second promotion image 03TM520 including a second arrow image and the words "Aim for V" are displayed on the display means (image display device 5). It is possible to
It is possible to display the specific promotion display corresponding to the earlier advantageous state on the display means in a manner that is more emphasized than the specific promotion display corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state (in the first half of the jackpot, the image display device (While the large first promotion image 03TM510 is displayed on the entire screen of 5, a small second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5 in the second half of the jackpot.)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a situation in which no specific value is given in the earlier advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance related to the later advantageous state.
Note that the gaming machine of means 03-02 may include a part of the configuration of the gaming machine of means 03-01.

The gaming machine of means 03-3 is
An advantageous state for the player in which a predetermined gaming value (more balls than can be given in a small winning game state) can be awarded through multiple unit games (two or more round games) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to (jackpot gaming state),
A performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) capable of executing the performance,
Display means (image display device 5),
There are times when it is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state (10R jackpot x 2 = 3000 balls and 10R There is a case where the jackpot x 1 = 1500 balls),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the display means (image display device 5) to display a specific display (jackpot display) regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance (BIG SNIPE BONUS) can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state, and while the special performance is being executed. It is possible to perform specific performances,
In the later advantageous state, the specific performance can be executed in a manner that is more emphasized than in the earlier advantageous state (the second half jackpot is more emphasized than the first half jackpot (the display area of the jackpot ball display is larger, etc.) The jackpot ball display is displayed),
In response to the advantageous state, a specific promotion display (first arrow) that encourages the game medium to enter a specific area (V area) in order to provide a specific value (start of jackpot, control to change probability after jackpot with V winning) A first promotion image 03TM510 including an image and the words "Aim for V" and a second promotion image 03TM520 including a second arrow image and the words "Aim for V" are displayed on the display means (image display device 5). It is possible to
It is possible to limit the display of the specific promotion display corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state (in the case of a jackpot in the first half, the large first promotion image 03TM510 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5, while in the case of a jackpot in the second half, A small second promotion image 03TM520 is displayed at the bottom right of the screen of the image display device 5)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a situation in which no specific value is given in the earlier advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance related to the later advantageous state.
Note that the gaming machine of means 03-03 may include a part of the configuration of the gaming machine of means 03-01.

The gaming machine of means 03-4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to 03-3,
variable display means capable of variable displaying identification information;
a gaming state control means (CPU 103) capable of controlling the advantageous state and a special state (small winning gaming state) that is an advantageous gaming state for the player and different from the advantageous state;
Variable means (special variable winning ball device 7) having a specific area,
The game medium can enter the variable means when controlled to the advantageous state and when controlled to the special state,
The game state control means is capable of controlling the variable display result of the identification information to the advantageous state in response to a specific display result (the display result of the special symbol being a "jackpot"), and also controls the variable display result of the identification information to the advantageous state. When the display result is a predetermined display result (the display result of the special symbol is a "small hit") and the special state is controlled, the game medium enters the specific area. Can be controlled to advantageous conditions,
The performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) sets the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in response to the variable display result of the identification information becoming the specific display result (the display result of the special symbol is "jackpot"). A common effect can be executed when the game medium is controlled to be in the advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area (a part of the effect content is the same).
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, the advantageous state is controlled when the variable display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result, and the advantageous state is controlled based on the entry of game media into a specific area. It is possible to suppress the sense of incongruity caused by the difference in performance when being controlled.

The gaming machine of means 03-5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-4,
As the advantageous state, there are multiple types of advantageous states including a first advantageous state (2R jackpot) and a second advantageous state (10R jackpot) that is higher in advantage than the first advantageous state,
When the special performance is executed, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are both the second advantageous state (both the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot are 10R jackpots).
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, when a special performance is executed, the second advantageous state with a high degree of advantage is executed multiple times in succession, so that it is possible to give a special feeling to the player, You can improve your interest.

The gaming machine of means 03-6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-5,
Equipped with variable means (special variable winning ball device 7),
In the unit game, a predetermined number of game media can enter the variable means (10 counts worth of game balls can be entered into the big prize opening in one round of the jackpot game),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
In the advantageous state, an entry effect (winning effect) can be executed based on the game medium entering the variable means;
In the earlier advantageous state, it is possible to perform the entry performance (the first prize winning performance in the first half of the jackpot) in the first mode, and in the subsequent advantageous state, the entry performance can be performed in the second mode that is more emphasized than the first mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform a performance (a second winning performance in the second half of the jackpot).
According to such a configuration, in the later advantageous state, the fact that the game medium has entered the variable means can be emphasized more than in the previous advantageous state, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 03-7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-6,
The number of unit games in the advantageous state is greater than a predetermined number (more than 2 rounds, for example 10 rounds),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
When the unit game is executed, a predetermined performance (round execution performance) related to the unit game can be executed,
In the advantageous state earlier, the predetermined performance (the first performance without using the movable body 03TM100 in the first half jackpot) can be executed in the first mode, and in the later advantageous state, the predetermined performance can be performed in the first mode, and in the later advantageous state, the predetermined performance can be performed in the first mode. A game machine characterized in that the predetermined performance (the second performance performance using the movable body 03TM100 in the second half of the jackpot) can be executed in two modes.
According to such a configuration, the predetermined effect can be emphasized more in the later advantageous state than in the earlier advantageous state, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 03-8 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-7,
a retention storage means (second random number storage buffer) that stores information regarding the variable display as retention memory;
A determining means (a portion that determines a display result based on a suspended memory) that determines that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
Before being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to perform a suggestive performance (pre-reading challenge performance before the jackpot in the first half) based on the determination result by the determining means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the special performance (BIG SNIPE BONUS after execution of the look-ahead challenge performance) can be executed after the suggestive performance is executed.
According to such a configuration, the suggestive performance can give the player a sense of expectation that the special performance will be executed, thereby increasing the player's interest.

The gaming machine of means 03-9 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-8,
Equipped with a light emitting means (logo panel 03TM200),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light continuously from the start of the earlier advantageous state to the end of the later advantageous state. execute the performance)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state multiple times, and to improve interest.

The gaming machine of means 03-10 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-9,
The period of the first start effect corresponding to the start of the advantageous state is longer than the period of the second start effect corresponding to the start of the advantageous state later (During the fanfare period, the jackpot in the second half is longer than the first half. (short),
The period of the first ending effect corresponding to the end of the advantageous state is shorter than the period of the second ending effect corresponding to the end of the advantageous state later (the ending period is longer for the first half jackpot than for the second half jackpot). short),
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the period from the end of the previous advantageous state until the control is controlled to the later advantageous state, and increase the gaming value given to the player within a certain period of time. You can improve your interest.

The gaming machine of means 03-11 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-10,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to perform the operation of updating the specific display (the jackpot ball display can be updated),
In the previous advantageous state, the update operation of the specific display can be performed in the first area,
In the later advantageous state, the updating operation of the specific display can be performed in a second area larger than the first area (in the first half of the jackpot, the jackpot ball display is updated and displayed in the first enlarged display area 03TM310B, In the second half of the jackpot, the jackpot ball display is updated and displayed in the second enlarged display area 03TM320B)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, in a later advantageous state, the updating operation of the specific display can be emphasized more than in the previous advantageous state, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 03-12 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-11,
As the specific display, there are multiple types of specific displays including a first specific display (jackpot ball display) and a second specific display (TOTAL ball display) different from the first specific display,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to display the second specific display in a common manner in the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state,
It is possible to display the first specific display in a first mode in the earlier advantageous state, and display the first specific display in a second mode that is more emphasized than the first mode in the subsequent advantageous state. (In the second half of the jackpot, the jackpot ball display is displayed in a larger format than in the first half of the jackpot, while the TOTAL ball display is displayed in the same format as the first half of the jackpot.)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, by not emphasizing the second specific display in the later advantageous state, it is possible to suppress the performance in the later gaming state from being excessively emphasized.

The gaming machine of means 03-13 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-12,
The performance execution means (performance control CPU 120) is capable of executing an excess performance (excess performance) that indicates that the gaming value given in the advantageous state exceeds a specific gaming value (5000 balls, etc.). A gaming machine featuring:
According to such a configuration, interest can be improved by notifying the player that the gaming value awarded exceeds a specific gaming value.

The gaming machine of means 03-14 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-13,
As the specific display, there are multiple types of specific displays including a first specific display (jackpot ball display) and a second specific display (TOTAL ball display) different from the first specific display,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
The first specific display can be updated (the jackpot ball display can be updated), and the second specific display can be updated (the TOTAL ball display can be updated). ,
When executing the excess production, it is possible to execute an update operation of the first specific display, and an update operation of the second specific display (during execution of the excess production, a jackpot ball display and It is possible to update the TOTAL ball display),
When the excess production is executed, the visibility of at least one of the first specific display and the second specific display is reduced (the visibility of the jackpot ball display is reduced due to the excess production).
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, while emphasizing that the gaming value given to the player exceeds a specific gaming value due to the excess production, both the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in parallel with the excess production. It is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance caused by the display of

The gaming machine of means 03-15 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-14,
As the specific display, there are multiple types of specific displays including a first specific display (jackpot ball display) and a second specific display (TOTAL ball display) different from the first specific display,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
In the later advantageous state, it is possible to execute the unit game performance during the unit game, and in the earlier advantageous state, it is possible not to execute the unit game performance during the unit game (second half jackpot). In this case, the cut-in effect is executed during the interval period, and in the first half of the jackpot, the cut-in effect is not executed during the interval period),
While executing the unit game presentation, it is possible to execute an updating operation of the first specific display and an updating operation of the second specific display (execution of a cut-in presentation during an interval period). During the game, you can update the jackpot ball display and the TOTAL ball display),
When the unit game performance is executed, the visibility of at least one of the first specific display and the second specific display decreases (the visibility of the jackpot ball display decreases due to the cut-in performance during the interval period) are doing)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, both the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in parallel with the unit game performance while emphasizing the end and start of the unit game by the unit game performance. It is possible to suppress the complexity of the production.

The gaming machine of means 03-16 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-15,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to display a unit game display (round icon image) corresponding to the number of unit games on the display means,
In the earlier advantageous state, it is possible to display the unit game display in a first mode, and in the subsequent advantageous state, the unit game display can be displayed in a second mode different from the first mode. is possible (white round icon image 03TM700A is displayed in the first half of the jackpot, and red round icon image 03TM700B is displayed in the second half of the jackpot)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the difference in performance between the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state regarding the unit game, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 03-17 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-16,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to display a unit game display (round icon image) corresponding to the number of unit games on the display means (image display device 5),
In the earlier advantageous state, when the unit game is executed, the unit game display can be erased in a first manner, and in the later advantageous state, when the unit game is executed, the unit game display can be erased in a first manner. It is possible to erase the unit game display in a second mode different from the first mode (in the first half of the jackpot, the round icon image 03TM700A is erased at the start of the round game, while in the second half of the jackpot, the effect image is erased at the start of the round game). At the same time, round icon image 03TM700B is deleted)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the difference in performance between the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state regarding the unit game, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 03-18 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-17,
Equipped with variable means (special variable winning ball device 7),
In the unit game, a predetermined number of game media can enter the variable means (10 counts of game balls can enter the big prize opening for one round of the jackpot game),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
In the advantageous state, an entry effect (winning effect) can be executed based on the game medium entering the variable means;
In the advantageous state earlier, the entry performance (the first winning performance in the first half of the jackpot) can be executed in a first manner, and in the advantageous state later, the entry performance can be performed in a second manner different from the first aspect. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute (a second prize-winning performance with a jackpot in the second half).
According to such a configuration, in the later advantageous state, it is possible to emphasize that the game medium has entered the variable means more than in the previous advantageous state, giving a special feeling to the player, and improving the performance in the advantageous state. It can break up the monotony.

The gaming machine of means 03-19 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-18,
Equipped with variable means (special variable winning ball device 7),
When a predetermined number of game media enters the variable means in the unit game, it becomes difficult for the game media to enter the variable means (when 10 counted game balls enter the jackpot in one round of the jackpot game, The prize opening is closed)
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
In the unit game, a special entry performance (over winning performance) can be executed based on the fact that more game media than the predetermined number have entered the variable means,
The special entry effect can be executed in the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous condition (a common over winning effect is executed in the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot).
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the complexity of the performance by making the special approach performance that occurs infrequently common between the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 03-20 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-19,
Equipped with sound output means,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to display a common effect image (round movie) on the display means in the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state,
When the effect image is displayed, one of a plurality of types of music (song A, music B, etc.) is played depending on the player's action (the player's operation of the stick controller 31A). It is possible to select songs,
It is possible to output the selected song in the earlier advantageous state, and it is also possible to output the selected song in the later advantageous condition (music A that was played and output in the first half of the jackpot) will continue to be played and output even if there is a jackpot in the second half)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to impress the player with the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state as a series of advantageous states, thereby increasing the player's interest.

The gaming machine of means 03-21 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 03-1 to means 03-20,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
It is possible to cause the display means (image display device 5) to display a predetermined promotion display (right-handed instruction image 03TM530) that promotes the player's operation in order to enter the game medium into the predetermined region (right region),
It is possible to display the predetermined promotion display in a common manner in the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state (for the first half jackpot and the second half jackpot, a common right-hand hitting instruction image 03TM530 and "right )
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, by displaying the predetermined promotion display in a common manner in the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state, it is easier to understand the necessity of entering the game medium into the predetermined area, It is possible to prevent the game value from decreasing due to the game media not entering the predetermined area.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player and can provide a predetermined gaming value through a plurality of unit games,
A performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
Display means;
There are times when the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to cause the display means to display a specific display regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state, and a specific performance can be executed during execution of the special performance. It is possible and
In the previous advantageous state, a first special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the previous advantageous state,
In the subsequent advantageous state, a second special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state,
In the second special performance , the specific performance can be executed in a more emphasized manner than in the first special performance ,
Corresponding to the advantageous state, it is possible to cause the display means to display a specific promotion display that encourages entry of the gaming medium into a specific area in order to provide a specific value;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific promotion display corresponding to the earlier advantageous state can be displayed on the display means in a manner that is more emphasized than the specific promotion display corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state. . A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player and can provide a predetermined gaming value through a plurality of unit games,
A performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
Display means;
There are times when the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and times when it is not controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to cause the display means to display a specific display regarding the gaming value awarded in the advantageous state,
When being controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a special performance can be executed from the previous advantageous state to the subsequent advantageous state, and a specific performance can be executed during execution of the special performance. It is possible and
In the previous advantageous state, a first special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the previous advantageous state,
In the subsequent advantageous state, a second special performance can be executed as the special performance corresponding to the subsequent advantageous state,
In the second special performance , the specific performance can be executed in a more emphasized manner than in the first special performance ,
Corresponding to the advantageous state, it is possible to cause the display means to display a specific promotion display that encourages entry of the gaming medium into a specific area in order to provide a specific value;
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to limit display of the specific promotion display corresponding to the advantageous state later.

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