JP7374799B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to advantageous conditions that are advantageous to players.

In conventional gaming machines, a CPU (game control means) mounted on a main board sends a variation pattern designation command (control Some CPUs for performance control can execute one predetermined reach performance (specific performance) based on a variation pattern designation command sent from the CPU (for example, patented (See Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-220789

However, in Patent Document 1, if a plurality of specific effects can be executed, the CPU must be able to transmit control information corresponding to the number of specific effects, and there is a problem that the number of control information cannot be reduced. be.

The present invention has been made with attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a plurality of specific performances while reducing the number of control information.

The gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived by variable displaying performance identification information,
A game control means capable of controlling the game;
A performance control means capable of executing control regarding the performance based on control information transmitted from the game control means,
The effect control means includes a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect after the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific mode corresponding to a part of the specific display result,
The specific performance execution means executes a first specific performance, a second specific performance consisting of a performance period common to the first specific performance, and a second specific performance based on common specific control information transmitted from the game control unit . 3. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific performances including at least three specific performances,
The performance control means includes a common performance execution means capable of executing a common performance that is commonly performed in the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the third specific performance ,
The common performance execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of common performances including at least a first common performance and a second common performance different from the first common performance,
The case where the second common effect is executed without the first common effect is more advantageous than the case where the first common effect is executed and the second common effect is not executed. The rate of control is high;
The common performance execution means is
The first common performance can be executed at a first timing that is a common timing in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance,
The second common performance is performed at different timings in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance, and in the case of the first specific performance, is executed at a second timing after the first timing. It is possible, and in the case of the second specific performance, it can be executed at a third timing after the first timing,
When the third specific performance is executed, the second common performance can be performed at a fourth timing that is different from the first timing, the second timing, and the third timing.
It is characterized by
The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A game control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6) that can execute control regarding the game;
Performance control means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the performance control process shown in FIG. 10 part) and,
The performance control means includes a specific performance execution means (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a reach performance of super reach),
The specific performance execution means executes a first specific performance (for example, reach performance A) based on common specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α) transmitted from the game control unit. ), and a second specific performance (for example, reach performance B) that has a common performance period with the first specific performance (for example, in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 selects the reach effect A, the reach effect during the variable display based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α. Part where either production B or reach production C can be performed),
The performance control means includes a common performance execution unit (for example, a performance control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 11-18(A) After deciding to execute the chance up effect in the chance up effect execution decision process shown in FIG. 10, the variable display process shown in FIG.
The common effect execution means executes a plurality of types of the above-mentioned effects including at least a first common effect (for example, a first chance-up effect) and a second common effect different from the first common effect (for example, a second chance-up effect). It is possible to perform common performances,
The case where the second common effect is executed without the first common effect is more advantageous than the case where the first common effect is executed and the second common effect is not executed. The rate of control is high (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-18(B) and 11-18(C), when only the second chance-up effect is executed, only the first chance-up effect is executed. (The part where the variable display result has a higher percentage of winning than the case where the variable display result is a jackpot)
The common performance execution means is
The first common performance can be executed at a common timing in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, reach performance A and reach performance B (The part where the first chance up effect can be executed from a common timing)
The second common performance can be executed at different timings in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, reach performance A and reach performance B (The part where the second chance up effect can be executed from different timings),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute a plurality of specific effects while reducing the number of control information transmitted from the game control means. In addition, by making the first specific performance and the second specific performance common, it is possible to reduce the production cost of the performance and increase the variation of the performance. By being executed at a common timing with a specific effect, players have the impression that the common effect will be executed at a common timing. It is possible to add surprise by executing the common performances at different timings, and to improve the interest in the game.

Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the loss with the time saving in the variable display of the first special figure in the normal state or the time saving state. 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 configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing contents of various jackpots. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable display result, a fluctuation pattern, and a relationship. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot termination processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing a reach effect execution history buffer for losing. It is an explanatory diagram showing a reach effect determination ratio at the time of a miss. It is an explanatory diagram showing the reach performance determination ratio at the time of jackpot. They are an explanatory diagram of reach performances that can be executed by variable display of the variation pattern of super reach α, and an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot expectation level of each reach performance. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a chance-up effect execution decision process, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the decision ratio of execution and non-execution of chance-up effects, and (C) is an illustration of each chance-up effect execution decision process. It is an explanatory diagram of a pattern. It is a timing chart of the reach performance of each super reach. (A) is an explanatory diagram of image data stored in the ROM, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a combination of image data used in the reach effect of each super reach. It is an explanatory diagram showing an output mode of music and a lamp in the second half of a reach performance. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the sounds output in the second half of the reach effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the output period of each sound. It is a diagram showing a performance mode in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance A. It is a diagram showing a performance mode in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance B. It is a diagram showing a performance mode in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance C. It is a diagram showing a performance mode in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance D. It is a diagram showing a performance mode in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance E. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a presentation mode when common image data α-1 is used in the first period. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a presentation mode when common image data α-2 is used in the first period. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a presentation mode when common image data β-1 is used in the second period. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a presentation mode when common image data β-2 is used in the second period. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a presentation mode when common image data γ-1 is used in the third period. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a presentation mode when common image data γ-2 is used in the third period. It is an explanatory diagram showing a ready-to-win effect determination ratio during execution restriction of the ready-to-reach effect A in a modified example. It is an explanatory view showing whether or not a ready-to-win performance execution history buffer for a loss is cleared in a modified example. It is a timing chart of reach performance of each super reach in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the performance aspect at the time of transitioning from a 1st period to a 2nd period in a modification. It is a figure which shows the performance aspect at the time of transitioning from a 1st period to a 2nd period in a modification. It is a figure which shows the performance mode at the time of shifting from a 2nd period to a 3rd period in a modification.

(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.

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 collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

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. 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.

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. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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. 3). 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, three locations on the lower left side of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), there are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general prize opening 10 is provided. 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 between 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. 3), 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) 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, at the lower left 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 right 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 below 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.

At the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R are provided for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the gaming area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1) that operates according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. Note that the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d include LEDs.

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). Incidentally, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout section (hit ball supply tray) apart from the upper tray from which prize balls are paid out 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. 3).

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. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11, for example, at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the big prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the grand prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is in a closed state. The gaming machine frame 3 is rotatably provided with a glass door frame 3a having a glass window, and the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. The security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

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

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

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting winning hole (winning) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when the jackpot game state described below is being controlled (a starting winning has occurred, but the starting winning is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure 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 special symbol (missing symbol, for example "-") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "missing" symbol. It should be noted that the "loss" in this pachinko game machine 1 includes the "loss with time saving" which is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

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.

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 maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

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", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the 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.

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 the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

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

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

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

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed.

Further, 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. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is transferred to the power supply board 17. It can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the production control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

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, 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.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

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.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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.

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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. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery conditions are satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. If, for example, a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed when power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, an on-state clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102, which serves as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether the recovery conditions can be met.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed after executing the recovery process (step S4). Through the recovery process in step S4, a work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the gaming state can be restored to the state it was in when the power supply stopped. For example, if the special symbols are changing, the special symbol can be changed from the state before the stoppage. It is sufficient if the fluctuation of the symbols can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), initialization processing (step S6) is performed, and then setting change processing (step S7) is performed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

On the production control board 12 side, when receiving the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, then if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10). ). 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 such game control main processing receives the 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 the jackpot game state, control of the game state, and the like.

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 execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 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, processing for 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 the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and judgment results such as pre-reading judgment. be exposed. 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 step 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 number value for determining the display result, the display result determines whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "jackpot" and if it is a "jackpot", the jackpot type. is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot 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". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is a "jackpot". It is included. 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". When the display result is "lost", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the variable probability state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start 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 pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, and FIG. 7(B) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second A configuration example of a second special figure display result determination table used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 7(A), when the variable special figure is the first special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is in the range of 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and 65317 to 65535 are assigned to "time saving". Other numerical ranges are assigned as "outliers". In addition, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is variable probability, of the hit determination values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Assigned. In addition, the case where the setting value of the first variable special figure is 2 to 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7(A).

As shown in FIG. 7(B), when the variable special figure is the second special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is in the range of 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and 65317 to 65425 are assigned to "time saving". Other numerical ranges are assigned as "outliers". In addition, if the setting value is 1 and the gaming state is variable probability, of the hit determination values mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "jackpot", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Assigned. Incidentally, the case where the set value of the second variable special figure is 2 to 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7(B).

Here, if we pay attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "Jackpot" and "Time-saving loss" in each display result judgment table, as shown in Fig. 8, when the gaming state is normal state or time-saving state In the first special figure display result determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value.

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

In other words, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the common hit determination value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 is selected. Only numbers within the numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment values. Numbers within the range are assigned a "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

Furthermore, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range from 65317 to 65535 among the winning determination values determines whether the time-saving win or loss occurs regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the time saving judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and there is also a time saving function. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time saver (loss reference value with time saver), in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) of the previous setting value 6. This setting prevents the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value which changes according to each set value.

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

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

In other words, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is variable probability state, when the set value is 1, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, the common numerical range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", but if the set value is 2 or more, the jackpot judgment value within the range of the common numerical value range plus the non-common numerical range A numerical value is assigned to a “jackpot.” Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases from 1347 as the set value increases.

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

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range from 65317 to 65425 among the winning determination values determines whether the time-saving win or loss occurs regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the time saving judgment value. If we pay attention to the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and there is also a time saving function. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time saver (loss reference value with time saver), in a numerical range different from the jackpot judgment value range (1020 to 1346) of the setting value 6. This setting prevents the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value from overlapping with the range of the jackpot judgment value which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 among the hit determination values is the common numerical value of the jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot regardless of the set value. The range is set. The characteristics of the other second special figure display result determination table are the same as the first special figure display result determination table.

As mentioned above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, regardless of the setting value, 65317 to When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range with and without time saving, and the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the setting value will be changed in both the normal state and the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set as a common numerical range with and without time saving. In other words, when the gaming state is normal and when the time-saving state is set, the rate at which the variable display result is a loss with time-saving is the same for all setting values, so depending on the setting value, the gambling can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Furthermore, regarding the time saving error, which is assigned a common judgment value number for each setting value, all setting values are set in a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the reference value for the time saving error, so the display is variable. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load on the CPU 103 related to determining whether the result is a time saving or not.

In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the settable setting values are six from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. . Furthermore, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player.

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the setting value based on the allocation of judgment values in the jackpot type judgment table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by a common ratio regardless of the setting value. The variation pattern may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the allocation of determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The setting value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by varying the execution rate of normal reach and super reach depending on the setting value. Alternatively, the execution rate of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the setting value. In addition, it may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on the setting value.

(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 supply 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 effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control 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. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 10, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S175, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

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

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

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., 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. Then, when receiving a production control command specifying to start a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4". In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state, the display result in the special figure game is determined to be a "loss", and the presentation process flag is flagged. The value of 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 jackpot performance process in step S174 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 process flag is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S175 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 the 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 is "0%" and the other is "100%" or a ratio of less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 248SG in the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the characteristic section 248SG in the embodiment of the present invention will be explained.

Type 1 gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
A game control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 6) that can execute control regarding the game;
Performance control means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the performance control process shown in FIG. 10 part) and,
The performance control means includes a specific performance execution means (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a reach performance of super reach),
The specific performance execution means is
Based on common specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α) transmitted from the game control means, a first specific performance (for example, reach performance A) and the first specific It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific performances including at least a second specific performance (for example, reach performance B) that has a common performance period with the performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-6, As shown in FIG. 11-6, the control CPU 120 controls the reach effect A, the reach effect B, and the reach effect C during the variable display based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α. any executable part),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute a plurality of specific effects while reducing the number of control information transmitted from the game control means.

The gaming machine of Form 2 is the gaming machine described in Form 1,
The specific performance execution means is
Based on common specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α) transmitted from the game control means, in a production period common to the first specific production and the second specific production. A third specific performance that is executed less frequently than the first specific performance and the second specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17(A), reach performance A or reach performance It is possible to execute reach effect C), which has a lower execution rate when missing than B.
If a predetermined condition based on the fact that the first specific performance is executed and the control is not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, then when the specific control information is received, the execution of the first specific performance is restricted. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern in which the super reach α is off, If the reach effect of the Super Reach that has been performed is reach effect A, and if the reach effect A is executed four or more times in a row and the variable display results are all off, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted. part),
If a predetermined condition based on the fact that the second specific performance is executed and the control is not controlled to the advantageous state is satisfied, the execution of the second specific performance is restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern in which the super reach α is off, If the reach effect of the Super Reach that has been performed is reach effect B, and if the reach effect B is executed two or more times in a row and all the variable display results are off, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. part),
If the third specific effect is executed and the control is not made to the advantageous state, the third specific effect can be executed without being restricted when the specific control information is subsequently received (for example, FIG. 11 -13 and FIG. 11-15 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect. If it is C, the part where the reach effect C is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect C or the number of times the reach effect C is executed and the variable display result is off),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to restrict repeated execution of the same first specific performance or second specific performance after the first specific performance or second specific performance that is not controlled to an advantageous state is executed, so that the same specific performance can be It is possible to prevent a decline in gaming interest due to repeated execution, and by not restricting the repeated execution of the third specific effects that are executed with low frequency, it is possible to prevent these third specific effects that are executed with low frequency from being repeated. It is also possible to prevent the scarcity state that is executed from being excessively restricted.

The gaming machine of Form 3 is the gaming machine described in Form 2,
The specific performance execution means is
When a predetermined condition based on the fact that the first specific performance is executed and the control is not made to the advantageous state is satisfied, if the first specific production is not controlled to the advantageous state, the execution of the first specific production is restricted, while the said advantageous state is not controlled. When controlled by the state, the execution of the first specific performance is not restricted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), the performance control CPU 120 controls the fluctuation pattern of super reach α When a variable pattern designation command indicating the above is received, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is reach effect A, and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in a row, and all the variable display results are off. If so, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, but as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-16 (A), the effect control CPU 120 receives the super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern designation command. When this is the case, the part where the reach effect A is performed at a constant rate regardless of the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect A or the number of times the reach effect A is executed and the variable display result is a failure),
When a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the second specific effect is executed and the control is not made to be in the advantageous state, if the second specific effect is not controlled to be in the advantageous condition, execution of the second specific effect is restricted, while the said advantageous condition is not controlled. When controlled by the state, the execution of the second specific performance is not restricted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), the performance control CPU 120 controls the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α When the variable pattern designation command shown in the table is received, the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is reach effect B, and the reach effect B has been executed two or more times in a row, and all variable display results are off. If there is, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted, but as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-16 (A), the effect control CPU 120 receives the super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern designation command. When, the part where the reach effect B is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect B or the number of times the reach effect B is executed and the variable display result is a failure),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the player's impression when the first specific performance and the second specific performance are repeatedly executed.

The gaming machine of Form 4 is the gaming machine described in Form 3,
The specific effect executing means is configured to control the case where the third specific effect is executed and the advantageous state is not controlled, and when the specific control information is subsequently received, the specific effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state and the advantageous condition. In any case where it is not controlled by the state, the execution of the third specific effect is not restricted (for example, in FIGS. 11-13, 11-15 (A), 11-16 (A), and 11-17 (A) ), if the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect C, and the variable display result is off after the reach effect C is executed, the effect control CPU 120 next controls the super reach effect. A part that executes reach effect C at a constant rate in both cases where a variation pattern specification command indicating a variation pattern of reach α jackpot is received and a variation pattern specification command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α is received. ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the execution of the third specific effect that is not controlled to be in an advantageous state is ensured without being restricted, so the effect of the specific effect due to the restriction of the execution of the third specific effect is reduced. You can prevent it from getting stuck.

The gaming machine of Form 5 is the gaming machine described in Form 3,
The specific performance execution means is
When the predetermined condition based on the execution of the first specific performance and the control to the advantageous state is satisfied, if the control is to be carried out to the advantageous state, the first The first specific effect can be executed at a special rate higher than the rate at which the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34(A) as modification 248SG-1, the reach effect of reach effect A is If the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot when the execution of the reach production A is restricted, the reach production will be performed at a higher rate than when the execution of the reach production A is not restricted. part that determines the execution of A),
When the predetermined condition based on the execution of the second specific performance and the control to the advantageous state is satisfied, if the control is to be made to the advantageous state, the second specific performance is executed when the restriction is not performed. The second specific effect can be executed at a special rate higher than the rate at which the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-34(B) as modification 248SG-1, the reach effect of reach effect B If the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the Super Reach α jackpot when the execution of the reach production B is restricted, the reach production will be performed at a higher rate than when the execution of the reach production B is not restricted. the part that determines the execution of B),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to significantly improve the player's impression when the first specific performance and the second specific performance are repeatedly executed.

The gaming machine of Form 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 3 to 5,
When the second specific effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17(A), the reach When performance B is executed, the proportion of variable display results that will be a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) is set higher than when reach performance A is executed),
The specific performance execution means is
Restriction on the first specific performance, with the fulfillment of a predetermined condition regarding the first specific performance that the number of consecutive executions of the first specific performance as the specific performance that was not controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined number of times. (For example, as shown in Figure 11-17 (A), the part where the execution of reach effect A is restricted in response to the reach effect A being executed four times in a row as a reach effect of super reach) ),
The second specific effect is defined as the fulfillment of a predetermined condition regarding the second specific effect that the number of consecutive executions of the second specific effect as the specific effect that was not controlled to be in an advantageous state is a specific number of times different from the predetermined number of times. Execute restrictions on specific effects (for example, as shown in Figure 11-17 (A), execute reach effect B in response to reach effect B being executed twice in a row as a reach effect for super reach) (are restricted),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to perform suitable restrictions depending on the type of specific performance that has a different rate of being controlled to an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of Form 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2 to 6,
Specific performance history information that can store specific performance history information that includes at least information regarding the specific performance that was not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a reach performance executed in a variable display of super reach in which the variable display result is a failure) Equipped with a storage means (for example, a losing reach performance execution history buffer shown in FIG. 11-14(A)),
The specific effect execution means can execute the restriction based on the specific effect history information stored in the specific effect history information storage means (for example, as shown in step 248SGS286 of FIG. 11-13, the effect control The CPU 120 refers to the losing reach performance execution history buffer and limits the execution of the reach performance A and B based on the most recently executed reach performance and the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, restrictions can be suitably performed according to predetermined conditions.

The gaming machine of Form 8 is the gaming machine described in Form 7,
The specific performance history information storage means initializes the specific performance history information when the first specific performance or the second specific performance is executed and controlled to the advantageous state when the restriction is performed. On the other hand, if the first specific performance or the second specific performance is controlled to the advantageous state without being executed, the specific performance history information is not initialized (for example, as modified example 248SG-2 in FIG. As shown in -35, when the execution of reach effect A is restricted, if reach effect A is executed and the variable display result is a jackpot, the hit reach effect execution history buffer is cleared, and the reach effect B, If any of reach effect C, reach effect D, or reach effect E is executed and the variable display result becomes a jackpot, the reach effect execution history buffer for miss is not cleared, and the execution of reach effect B is restricted. When reach effect B is executed and the variable display result is a jackpot, the hit reach effect execution history buffer is cleared, and either reach effect A, reach effect C, reach effect D, or reach effect E is executed. If the variable display result is a jackpot, the reach effect execution history buffer for misses is not cleared),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the restriction continues until the first specific performance or the second specific performance is executed and an advantageous state is achieved, so that the player's impression of the first specific performance or the second specific performance is improved. I can do it.

The gaming machine of Form 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 8,
The specific performance execution means is
Based on common specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α) transmitted from the game control means, in a production period common to the first specific production and the second specific production. A third specific performance that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first specific performance and the second specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17(A), It is possible to execute reach performance C), which has a higher jackpot expectation than reach performance A and reach performance B,
A special display corresponding to the type of the specific performance (for example, a title image including a title name of a reach performance) can be displayed during execution of the specific performance,
When executing the first specific performance and the second specific performance, the special display can be displayed at a first timing in the common performance period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, when the reach performance is A and reach effect B start displaying the title image including the title name of the reach effect from a common timing),
When executing the third specific performance, the special display can be displayed at a second timing subsequent to the first timing in the common performance period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, In reach effect C, the part where the display of the title image including the title name of the reach effect starts at a later timing than reach effect A and reach effect B),
When executing the third specific effect, it is possible to execute a special effect related to the content of the effect after the special display ends in a specific period before the second timing (for example, in FIG. 11-19 As shown in , in the reach effect C, the recollection effect is executed at a timing before the start of displaying the title image).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the third specific performance, the timing at which the special display is displayed is different from the first specific performance and the second specific performance, and the special display is displayed before the special display is displayed. is executed, it is easy to recognize that this is the third specific effect that has a high rate of being controlled into an advantageous state, and it also increases expectations that the special effect will be controlled into an advantageous state. be able to.

The gaming machine of Form 10 is the gaming machine described in Form 9,
The period during which the special display is displayed in the third specific effect is longer than the period during which the special display is displayed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19). As shown, the period during which the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed in reach effect A and reach effect B is L4, but the period during which the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed in reach effect C is L4. the part where L5 is longer than L4),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the period in which the special display is displayed in the third specific performance is a long period that is different from the period in which the special display is displayed in the first and second specific performances, so it is advantageous. It is possible to more easily recognize that it is the third specific performance that is likely to be controlled, and the expectation that the special display will be controlled in an advantageous state can be increased due to the long period of the special display.

The gaming machine of Form 11 is the gaming machine described in Form 9 or Form 10,
The occupancy rate of the special display displayed in the third specific effect in the display area is larger than the occupancy rate in the display area of the special display displayed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect ( For example, as shown in Figure 11-17 (B), among the super reach effects, reach effect E has the highest jackpot expectation, followed by reach effect D, reach effect C, reach effect B, and reach effect A. As shown in Figures 11-23 to 11-27, the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during each reach effect is the part where the jackpot expectation level decreases in the order of the reach effect E. Title image 248SG005e displayed during execution has the largest display area, followed by title image 248SG005d displayed during execution of reach effect D, title image 248SG005c displayed during execution of reach effect C, and execution of reach effect B. The title image 248SG005b displayed inside, the title image 248SG005a displayed during the execution of reach effect A, the display area of which decreases in this order),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the occupancy rate of the special display is different, making it easy to recognize that it is the third specific effect, and the higher the occupancy rate of the special display, the higher the expectation that it will be controlled in an advantageous state. can also be increased.

The gaming machine of Form 12 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 9 to 11,
The specific performance execution means is
During the execution of the specific performance, an explanatory display regarding the specific performance can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. (The part where the lines between the character and the enemy character are displayed as subtitles)
In the first specific performance and the second specific performance, the explanation display can be started before a predetermined period has elapsed after displaying the special display (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in 36, in reach effect A and reach effect B, after the title image including the title of the reach effect is displayed, there is a portion where lines between the friendly character and the enemy character are displayed as subtitles from the start timing of the second half of the reach effect. ),
In the third specific effect, the start of the explanation display is restricted until a predetermined period has elapsed after the special display is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-36 as modification example 248SG-3, the reach In production C, after the title image including the title of the reach production is displayed, there is a subtitle non-display period of length L6 from the start of the second half of the reach production, and then the lines between the friendly character and the enemy character are displayed as subtitles) ,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, a special feeling is suitably given to the third specific effect by preventing the attention to the special display of the third specific effect, which has a high probability of being in an advantageous state, from decreasing due to the start of the explanation display. be able to.

The gaming machine of Form 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 9 to 12,
The effect control means includes a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, a first chance up effect or a second chance up effect) that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled;
The suggestive effect execution means does not execute the suggestive effect during the specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect are different from the execution period of the recollection effect. (part executed during the period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game by making the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestive effect will be executed, and also to prevent the player from losing attention to the special effect executed during a specific period. be able to.

The gaming machine of Form 14 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 13,
The performance control means includes a common performance execution unit (for example, a performance control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 11-18(A) After deciding to execute the chance up effect in the chance up effect execution decision process shown in FIG. 10, the variable display process shown in FIG.
The common effect execution means executes a plurality of types of the above-mentioned effects including at least a first common effect (for example, a first chance-up effect) and a second common effect different from the first common effect (for example, a second chance-up effect). It is possible to perform common performances,
The case where the second common effect is executed without the first common effect is more advantageous than the case where the first common effect is executed and the second common effect is not executed. The rate of control is high (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-18(B) and 11-18(C), when only the second chance-up effect is executed, only the first chance-up effect is executed. (The part where the variable display result has a higher percentage of winning than the case where the variable display result is a jackpot)
The common performance execution means is
The first common performance can be executed at a common timing in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, reach performance A and reach performance B (The part where the first chance up effect can be executed from a common timing)
The second common performance can be executed at different timings in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, reach performance A and reach performance B (The part where the second chance up effect can be executed from different timings),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by making the first specific performance and the second specific performance common, it is possible to reduce the production cost of the performance and increase the variation of the performance, and the first common performance is the same as the second specific performance. Since the first specific performance and the second specific performance are executed at a common timing, the player has the impression that the common performance will be executed at a common timing, and by being executed, the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state. It is possible to add surprise by executing the second common performance with a high percentage of occurrences at different timings, and to improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 15 is the gaming machine described in Form 14,
The common performance execution means is capable of executing, in the common performance, a performance that can change the visibility of a specific performance image displayed in the specific performance,
The visibility of the specific effect image is lower when the second common effect is executed than when the first common effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-27). In the first chance-up effect, since the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) only emits light at the retracted position which is the upper position of the image display device 5, the first chance-up effect is displayed on the image display device 5 by executing the first chance-up effect. Although the visibility of the effected image does not change, the second chance-up effect causes the movable body 32 to move from the retracted position to the effect position, which is the front position of the image display device 5, so the visibility of the second chance-up effect changes. (portions where visibility of the effect image displayed on the display device 5 decreases)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the visibility of the specific effect image is lower when the second common effect is executed, so the second common effect is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state by being executed. Since attention can be increased, it is possible to suitably improve the player's expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of Form 16 is the gaming machine described in Form 15,
The specific performance includes images of a plurality of characters including a first character that is advantageous to the player (e.g., an ally character) and a second character that is disadvantageous to the player (e.g., an enemy character), and displays of the words and actions of each character. (For example, in the second half of each reach performance, the ally characters and enemy characters displayed on the image display device 5 perform actions to utter lines, and the display area of the image display device 5 at a predetermined position (e.g., the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5), a portion where the lines of the displayed friendly character or enemy character are displayed as subtitles),
The common performance execution means is capable of executing the second common performance in a manner that does not obstruct the visual recognition of the words and actions of the first character (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-19, in any reach performance, , the part where the second chance up performance can be executed in the first half of the reach performance so as not to overlap with the action of uttering lines of friendly characters and enemy characters in the second half of the reach performance),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest of both the specific performance and the second shared performance from decreasing.

The gaming machine of Form 17 is the gaming machine described in Form 15 or Form 16,
The specific performance is a performance in which images of a plurality of characters are displayed, including a first character that is advantageous to the player (for example, an ally character) and a second character that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, an enemy character);
The common effect executing means is capable of starting the first common effect when the image of the first character and the image of the second character are not yet displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19). In any reach performance, the display of friendly characters and enemy characters is executed from the second half of the reach performance, but the first chance up performance can be executed in the first half of the reach performance),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the first common effect is executed when the image of the first character and the image of the second character are already displayed, thereby increasing the interest of both the specific effect and the first shared effect. This can be prevented from decreasing.

The gaming machine of Form 18 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 17,
The performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance is a first performance period (for example, FIG. 11 -19), and a second performance period that is continuous with the first performance period and in which performance images based on different image data are displayed in the first specific performance and the second specific performance. (e.g., the second period shown in FIGS. 11-19);
During a predetermined period after the start of the second performance period, a specific performance image that has at least a part in common with the performance image that was being displayed when the first performance period ended is displayed (for example, modified example 248SG -4, as shown in FIG. 11-37, the display of the common effect image 248SG005M is started on the image display device 5 during the first period in the second half of the reach effect, and the display of the common effect image 248SG005M is continued until the second period. continuing part),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, production costs for the first specific performance and the second specific performance can be reduced by displaying a performance image based on common image data during the first performance period in the first specific performance and the second specific performance. In addition, by continuously displaying the specific effect image for a predetermined period after the start of the second effect period, the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be displayed with different effect images. It is possible to reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the second performance period.

The gaming machine of Form 19 is the gaming machine according to Form 18,
Equipped with a light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b, a movable lamp 9d),
The effect control means includes a light emission control means (for example, a lamp control board 14) capable of controlling light emission of the light emission means,
The light emission control means can execute light emission control to cause the light emission means to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern from a predetermined timing during the first performance period to a specific timing during the second performance period (for example, FIG. 21, the main lamp 9a is blinked at a brightness C3 and a blinking cycle T1 from the start timing to the end timing of the first period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the light emitting means emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern, making it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the first performance period to the second performance period, which is different from the first performance period. It is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the second performance period in which the performance image is displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 20 is the gaming machine according to Form 18 or Form 19,
Equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting sound,
The production control means includes a sound control means (for example, the sound control board 13, the volume adjustment section 248SG034) that can control the sound output from the sound output means,
The sound control means is capable of executing volume control that gradually reduces the volume of the sound output from the sound output means during the first performance period toward the end timing of the first performance period (for example, in FIG. 21, the volume of music A output from speakers 8L and 8R is gradually decreased from V3 to V2 to V1 in the first period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the volume of the sound output from the sound output means gradually decreases toward the end timing of the first performance period, so when the first performance period transitions to the second specific period without decreasing the volume, Compared to the above, it is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the transition.

The gaming machine of Form 21 is the gaming machine described in Form 18,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b, a movable lamp 9d),
Sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speakers 8L and 8R),
The effect control means includes a light emission control means (e.g., lamp control board 14) capable of controlling light emission of the light emitting means, and a sound control means (e.g., sound control board 13) capable of controlling sound output from the sound output means. , volume adjustment section 248SG034),
The sound control means is capable of executing volume control that gradually reduces the volume of the sound output from the sound output means during the first performance period toward the end timing of the first performance period, and When transitioning from the period to the second performance period, it is possible to perform a silent control in which no sound is output from the sound output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21, the speaker 8L is , the volume of music A outputted from 8R is gradually reduced to V3, V2, and V1, and the period from immediately before the end of the first period to immediately after the start of the second period becomes a silent period),
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (for example, a main lamp 9a) and a second light emitting means (frame lamp 9b) different from the first light emitting means,
The light emission control means includes:
It is possible to execute a predetermined light emission control that causes the first light emitting means to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern from a predetermined timing during the first presentation period to a specific timing during the second presentation period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21). , the part in which the main lamp 9a is blinked at a brightness C3 and a blinking cycle T1 from the start timing to the end timing of the first period),
Specific light emission control that causes the second light emitting means to emit light in a specific light emission pattern that gradually reduces the amount of light toward the end timing of the first effect period in response to a decrease in the volume of the sound output from the sound output means. In addition, it is possible to execute non-emission control in which the second light emitting means is placed in a non-emission state in which it does not emit light when transitioning from the first presentation period to the second presentation period (for example, FIG. 11-21 As shown in FIG. 2, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b is lowered stepwise from C3 to C2 to C1 in the first period, and during the silent period from just before the end of the first period to just after the start of the second period, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b is (the part where the brightness is set to 0 (turns off)),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by emitting light in the predetermined light emission pattern of the first light emitting means, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the first performance period to the second performance period, and also to make it difficult for the player to recognize the transition from the first performance period to the second performance period. By creating a silent state in which no sound is output from the sound output means and a non-emission state in which the second light emitting means does not emit light when transitioning to the performance period, the player can The discomfort you feel can be further reduced.

The gaming machine of Form 22 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 21,
The performance control means is configured to receive control information transmitted from the game control means as the specific performance, special control information different from the specific control information (for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach β). ), it is possible to execute a special specific performance (for example, reach performance D) that has a different performance period from the first specific performance and the second specific performance,
The performance periods of the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the special specific performance include a first performance period (for example, the first period shown in FIG. 11-19), and a second performance period that is continuous with the first performance period. including a presentation period (for example, the second period shown in FIGS. 11-19) and a third presentation period (for example, the third period shown in FIG. 11-19) that is continuous with the second presentation period,
In the first performance period and the third performance period, performance images based on different image data are displayed in the first specific performance and the second specific performance, and in the second performance period, the first specific performance and the second specific performance are displayed. A performance image based on common image data with the specific performance is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIGS. 11-28 to 11-33, in reach performance A, the common image is displayed in the first period. The effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the data α-1, the common image data β-1 in the second period, and the common image data γ-1 in the third period, and in reach effect B, the first period is (a portion where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data α-2, the common image data β-1 in the second period, and the common image data γ-2 in the third period),
During the first performance period and the third performance period, a performance image based on image data common to the first specific performance and the special specific performance is displayed, and during the second performance period, the first specific performance and the special special performance are displayed. A performance image based on different image data is displayed depending on the performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B), FIG. 11-28 to FIG. 11-33, in reach performance A, the common image data is used in the first period) The effect images are displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-1 in α-1 and the second period, and the common image data γ-1 in the third period, and in reach effect D, the first period is common (a portion where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the image data α-1, the common image data β-2 in the second period, and the common image data γ-1 in the third period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, a performance image based on image data common to the first specific performance and the second specific performance is displayed in the second performance period, and a special performance image based on common image data is displayed in the first specific performance period and the third performance period. By displaying a performance image based on image data common to the specific performance, it is possible to reduce production costs for the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the special specific performance. Furthermore, since the periods in which the common image data is used are different between the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the first specific performance and the special specific performance, Since it is possible to give different impressions to the player with each specific performance while using common image data, it is possible to prevent the specific performance from becoming monotonous and reducing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 23 is the gaming machine according to Form 22,
The specific performance execution means is capable of executing a special specific performance (for example, reach performance E) different from the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the special specific performance based on reception of the special control information. can be,
The special specific performance has the first performance period, the second performance period, and the third performance period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the second half of the reach performance E is (a part consisting of a first period, a second period, and a third period),
During the first performance period and the third performance period, a performance image based on image data common to the second specific performance and the special specific performance is displayed, and during the second performance period, the second specific performance and the special specific performance are displayed. An effect image based on different image data is displayed depending on the effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIGS. 11-28 to 11-33, in the reach effect B, the common image data α is used in the first period. -2, the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-1 in the second period and the common image data γ-2 in the third period, and in reach effect E, the common image is displayed in the first period. A portion where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the data α-2, the common image data β-2 in the second period, and the common image data γ-2 in the third period),
In the first performance period and the third performance period, the special specific performance and the special specific performance are displayed with different image data, and in the second performance period, the special specific performance and the special specific performance are different from each other. A presentation image based on common image data is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIG. 11-28 to FIG. 11-33, in reach presentation D, the first period is based on the common image data α- 1. In the second period, the effect images are displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-2 and in the third period, based on the common image data γ-1. In reach effect E, the first period is based on the common image data γ-1. α-2, a portion where the effect image is displayed on the image display device based on the common image data β-2 in the second period, and the common image data γ-2 in the third period),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, common image data is used in the first performance period and the third performance period in the second specific performance and the special specific performance, and in the second specific period in the special specific performance and the special specific performance, respectively. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the production costs of these second specific effects, special specific effects, and special specific effects. In addition, since the periods in which the common image data is used are different between the second specific performance, the special specific performance, and the special specific performance and the special specific performance, the common image data is used in the second specific performance, the special specific performance, and the special specific performance. Since it is possible to give different impressions to the player with each specific performance while using data, it is possible to prevent the specific performance from becoming monotonous and reducing the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 24 is the gaming machine according to Form 22 or Form 23,
Equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting sound,
The sound output means is
A common specific sound can be output in the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the special specific performance (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22(A), in the latter half of the reach performance of each reach performance, , the part where song A is output from speakers 8L and 8R),
In the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the special specific performance, it is possible to output a predetermined sound that is different from other specific performances (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A), each reach performance In the second half of the reach performance, different sound effects are output from speakers 8L and 8R),
The proportion of the output period of the predetermined sound in the production period of the specific production is lower than the proportion of the output period of the specific sound in the production period of the specific production (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-22(B) In the second half of each reach performance, song A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for the entire period except for the silent period, while each sound effect is played by the ally character and the player displayed on the image display device 5. Since it is output from speakers 8L and 8R intermittently multiple times according to the enemy character's movements, the proportion of each sound effect's output period in the second half of each reach effect is greater than the proportion of the output period of song A. (also a small part),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by outputting a common specific sound for the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the special specific performance, it is possible to give a sense of unity to each specific performance and improve the game enjoyment, and the first specific performance By outputting different predetermined sounds for the second specific performance and the special specific performance, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game interest due to monotony of the specific performance.

The gaming machine of Form 25 is the gaming machine according to any of Form 22^ Form 24,
In the plurality of specific performances, the specific performance execution means,
A high-visibility specific effect image that has higher visibility than the specific effect image that was being displayed when the first effect period ends can be displayed when starting the second effect period (for example, FIG. 11 As shown in -38, in any of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, a cut-in is displayed on the image display device 5 when transitioning from the first period to the second period. The part where image 248SG005I is displayed with priority over other effect images),
A high-visibility specific effect image that has higher visibility than the specific effect image that was being displayed when the second effect period ends is not displayed when the third effect period starts (for example, in FIG. 11-39 As shown in FIG. 2, in any of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, the cut-in image 248SG005I is displayed on the image display device 5 when transitioning from the second period to the third period. ),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by displaying the high-visibility specific performance image on the image display means, the player's attention is drawn to the high-visibility specific performance image, and the player feels it when transitioning from the first performance period to the second performance period. In addition to reducing the player's discomfort, when transitioning from the second performance period to the third performance period, the high-visibility specific performance image is not displayed on the image display means, so that the high-visibility specific performance image is Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in interest in the game due to the display of the specific effect image during the third effect period being obstructed.

The gaming machine of Form 26 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 22 to 25,
When the special specific effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-17(A), the reach effect is D is the part where the expectation of jackpot is set higher than reach effect A),
In the first specific performance and the special specific performance, the specific performance execution means executes a mode common to the first specific performance and the special specific performance when transitioning from the first performance period to the second performance period. (For example, as shown in FIG. 11-38, in the second half of any of the reach effects, reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, from the first period to the second A predetermined effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. include,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, by executing a predetermined effect in a common manner regardless of the ratio of controlled advantageous conditions, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the start of the second specific period, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. can.

FIG. 11-1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 248SG. As shown in FIG. 11-1, a drive motor 248SG033 is built into the movable body 32 in the feature section 248SG. The movable body 32 is moved between a retracted position (a position above the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1) and a production position (a front position of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 11-23 (D)).

Further, the audio control board 13 is equipped with a volume adjustment section 248SG034 that can adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, a main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the gaming area. . Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2, and a movable object lamp 9d is provided on the movable object 32. These main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d constitute a game effect lamp 9.

FIG. 11-2(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature section 248SG. The production control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 11-2(A) is an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-2(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special pattern game using the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 4A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) of a symbol (also referred to as a performance symbol). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that can be arbitrarily set according to the content of the instruction by the production control command. Note that in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in Figure 11-2 (B), determines whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is a "miss" or a "jackpot" (predetermined result). ) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result), different EXT data is set.

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B), command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command that indicates a predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". . Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "uncertain variable jackpot" and the jackpot type determination result.

Command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command that specifies stopping (determination) of variation of decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which neither time saving control nor probability variable control is performed (low probability low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a command in which time saving control is performed. This is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. In addition, command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability variable control is performed but time saving control is not performed (high probability low base state, probability variable state without time saving), and command 9503H is a command 9503H for time saving control and probability variable. This command is a fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming states (high probability high base state, time saving variable probability state) which are both controlled.

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

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command may be set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the predetermined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be made different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command while the big winning hole is open and the notification command after the big winning hole is opened, for example, in response to the number of rounds (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal open jackpot state and the high speed open jackpot state, which will be described later, Different EXT data is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that passed through (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A was detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting prize (first starting winning) occurred. This is a first starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred. , is a second starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

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

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

Note that the commands shown in Figure 11-2 (A) are just examples; some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, or these commands may not be included. You may add a command different from the one in . For example, a prize ball number notification command that allows you to specify the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the game balls entering each winning slot, and a gate notification command that allows you to notify that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times the probability change control or time saving control will be executed, etc. may be provided.

FIG. 11-3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11-3, in this feature section 248SG, on the side of the main board 11, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. , and the random number MR4 for determining the display result of the ordinary figure are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may be one that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting section (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby updating the random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a portion may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control a variable display result such as a special pattern in a special pattern game as a "jackpot" into a jackpot game state. For example, It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A", "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", or "non-probable variable jackpot" when the variable display result is "jackpot". This is a random number value used to determine the value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols to one of multiple types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to " Takes a value in the range of ``997''.

The random number MR4 for determining the general pattern display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general pattern game by the normal pattern display 20 is to be "normal pattern hit" or "normal pattern hit". This is a random number value, for example, in the range of "3" to "13".

FIG. 11-4 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature section 248SG, a common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table is a variable display result and a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special figure display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special figure display device 4B. Before the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "jackpot" into a jackpot game state based on the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. This is the table that will be used.

In the special figure display result determination table in this characteristic section 248SG, the special figure display results are determined depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to treat the special figure display result as a "jackpot" and control it to a jackpot gaming state. This is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table in this feature section 248SG, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are determined as " It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot". As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, compared to the probability determined (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 248SG), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 248SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), it is determined that control is to be made into a jackpot gaming state compared to when it is in a normal state or a time saving state. In order to increase the probability, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

FIG. 11-5(A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this feature section 248SG selects one of multiple jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state is controlled. This is a table that is referenced to determine the In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol for which a variable display (fluctuating display) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A). 2 special pattern display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be "non-probable variable jackpot", "probable variable jackpot A", or " They are assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "probable variable jackpot B" and "probable variable jackpot C."

Here, to explain the jackpot types in this feature section 248SG using FIG. 11-5(B), in this feature section 248SG, high accuracy control and time saving control are set as jackpot types after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "Probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and move to a high-precision high base state, and a high-probability low base state in which high-precision control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. A "probable variable jackpot C" that transitions, and a "non-probable variable jackpot" that transitions to a low-probability-high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state where only the time saving control is executed are set.

The jackpot game state by the "probable variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). On the other hand, the jackpot game state of "Probable Variable Jackpot B" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds). . The jackpot game state by the "probable variable jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds are repeatedly executed twice (so-called 2 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. In addition, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). . Therefore, the "probable variable jackpot A" is referred to as the 10 round (10R) fixed variable jackpot, the "probable variable jackpot B" is referred to as the 5 round (5R) variable variable jackpot, and the "probable variable jackpot C" is referred to as the 2 round (2R) variable variable jackpot. Sometimes called.

The high probability control and time saving control that are executed after the end of the jackpot game state of probability variable jackpot A to probability variable jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is one of the probability variable jackpot A to probability variable jackpot C, the high probability control and time saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state changes from the normal state. This is a so-called consecutive winning situation, which occurs continuously without any intervention.

On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature section 248SG), or that the special figure game be executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-5(A), depending on whether the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, "probable variable jackpot A", " The assignment of determination values to the jackpot types of "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", and "non-probable variable jackpot" is different. In other words, when the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "Probable Variable Jackpot B" or "Probable Variable Jacket B" with a small number of rounds. If the variablely displayed special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". It has not been done. With such settings, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the first starting condition for starting the special pattern game using the first special pattern displayed by the first special pattern display device 4A. and a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fulfillment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special game using the second special map, the jackpot type is not determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" to control the jackpot state with a small number of rounds, so for example, due to time saving control. Due to the high opening control, in a game state in which game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent occurrence of a jackpot state in which the number of prize balls obtained is small. This can be prevented.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 11-5 (A), the assignment of the determination value to the jackpot type of "non-probable variation" is determined by whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is the same, the probability of a non-probable jackpot and the probability of a fixed jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

Therefore, as mentioned above, the allocation of judgment values for "probable strange jackpot B" and "probable strange jackpot C" differs depending on whether it is a special game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value for "Probable Variable Jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game, and for "Probable Variable Jackpot A" which has a large number of rounds, It is set so that it is easier to decide if it is a special figure game of a special figure than if it is a special figure game of the first special figure.

In addition, even in the case of the special game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range that is different from the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is the jackpot of "probable strange jackpot B" or "probable strange jackpot C". It may be possible to assign it to a type. For example, in the case of a special pattern game with the second special pattern, the judgment value is smaller than in the case of a special pattern game with the first special pattern, for the jackpot types of "probable variable jackpot B" and "probable variable jackpot C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data regardless of whether it is a first special figure game or a second special figure game.

FIG. 11-6 shows a variation pattern in the main feature section 248SG. In this feature section 248SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case where the display result is a "jackpot". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. Although one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the feature section 248SG, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. In addition, in this feature section 248SG, two types of variation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are provided as super reach variation patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two types of super reach variation patterns are provided. More than one type or only one type may be provided.

In addition, the super reach variation pattern in this feature section 248SG is a variation pattern of super reach α, a variation pattern where the variable display result is a jackpot (PB1-2), a variation pattern where the variable display result is a jackpot (PA2-2), and a variation pattern of super reach β. As the fluctuation patterns, there are provided a fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) in which the variable display result is a jackpot and a fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) in which the variable display result is a jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, the special symbol variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach variation pattern in this feature section 248SG is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, the variable display result is set to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, so in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In particular, the super reach α variation pattern in the feature section 248SG is a variation pattern that executes any one of reach effects A, B, and C during variable display, and the super reach β variation pattern is This is a variation pattern in which a ready-to-reach presentation D and a ready-to-reach presentation E, which are longer than the ready-to-reach presentation A, B, and C, are executed during variable display. The special figure variation time of the super reach β variation pattern is set longer than the special figure variation time of the super reach α variation pattern. In other words, the super reach β variation pattern is set so that the expectation level of a jackpot where the variable display result is a “jackpot” is higher than the super reach α variation pattern. In other words, if reach effect D or reach effect E is executed during variable display, the variable display result will be more likely to be a jackpot than when reach effect A, reach effect B, or reach effect C is executed during variable display. ” The expectation level of jackpot is set high.

Furthermore, in this feature section 248SG, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined using only the random number MR3 for determining fluctuation patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and the type of the variation pattern is first determined from these random numbers for determining the type of variation, and then the type of variation pattern is determined. A variation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

FIG. 11-7 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in this characteristic section 248SG. In this feature section 248SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected differs depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 11-7, if the variable display result is a jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table, and change the variation pattern to PB1-1 using the jackpot variation pattern determination table. (Normal reach jackpot variation pattern), PB1-2 (Super reach α jackpot variation pattern), and PB1-3 (Super reach β jackpot variation pattern).

Specifically, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 35%, and PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the same jackpot variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern regardless of the jackpot type. The present invention is not limited to the above, but includes a plurality of jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables with different determination ratios among PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3, and different jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables depending on the jackpot type. may be used to determine the variation pattern. By doing this, it is possible to create a variable pattern that is easily determined for each type of jackpot, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to which variable display of the variable pattern the variable display result is a jackpot, You can improve your interest in gaming.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Loss" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for losses, and select the corresponding variation pattern judgment table A. Using variation pattern determination table A for misses, change the variation patterns to PA1-1 (non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α variation pattern), PA2 Determine from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table A, PA1-1 is determined at a rate of 50%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 40%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%, Determine PA2-3 at a rate of 3%.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table B for the loss, and Using the variation pattern determination table B, change the variation patterns to PA1-2 (shortened variation pattern with non-reach out), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach out), PA2-2 (variation pattern with super reach α out), PA2 Determine from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table B, PA1-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%, Determine PA2-3 at a rate of 3%.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 4, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss, and select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss. Using the variation pattern determination table C, change the variation patterns to PA1-3 (shortened variation pattern with non-reach out), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach out), PA2-2 (variation pattern with out of super reach α), PA2 Determine from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β deviation).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table C, PA1-3 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%, Determine PA2-3 at a rate of 3%.

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for failure, and change the fluctuation pattern to PA1-4 using the fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure. Determined from (Variation pattern for shortening time saving when non-reach is off), PA2-1 (Variation pattern when normal reach is off), PA2-2 (Variation pattern when super reach α is off), and PA2-3 (Variation pattern when super reach β is off) do.

Specifically, in the deviation variation pattern determination table D, PA1-4 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%, Determine PA2-3 at a rate of 3%.

In other words, when the variable display result in this feature section 248SG is "off", the special figure is displayed based on the fact that the number of pending memory of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or that the time is shortened. Since the rate at which variable display is executed is higher due to shortening variation patterns (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose variation time is shorter than the normal non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), While preventing the game from being delayed, it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a jackpot.

The RAM 102 in the feature section 248SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of games in the pachinko game machine 1. The data holding area for game control includes a first special figure reservation storage section, a second special figure reservation storage section, a regular figure reservation storage section, a game control flag setting section, a game control timer setting section, and a game control counter. It includes a setting section and a game control buffer setting section.

The first special figure holding storage unit stores special figures that have not yet been started, although a game ball has passed (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting prize opening with the holding number, and the first starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters). Based on this, the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 etc. numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. as pending data. , are stored until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). In this way, the suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage section indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game is suspended. ) is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a jackpot.

The second special figure holding storage unit stores special figures that have not yet been started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of a figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special figure display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting prize opening with the holding number, and the second starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters). Based on this, the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 etc. numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. as pending data. , are stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, "4"). In this way, the suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage section indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game is suspended. ) is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a jackpot.

In addition, there is hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting prize opening, and holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the gaming ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The reservation information (second reservation information) based on the establishment of the second starting winning may be stored in a common reservation storage unit in association with the reservation number. In this case, starting hole data indicating whether the game ball passed through (entered) the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The standard figure holding storage section stores the hold information of the standard figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal figure reservation storage unit associates the game balls with the hold numbers in the order in which they pass through the passage gate 41, and is used for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number MR4 of is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

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

The game control timer setting section is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting section stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

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

The RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 shown in FIG. 11-1 is provided with, for example, a performance control data holding area as an area for holding various data used to control performance operations. The performance control data holding area shown in FIG. 11-11(A) includes a performance control flag setting section, a performance control timer setting section, a performance control counter setting section, and a performance control buffer setting section.

The effect control flag setting section includes a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is set. For example, the production control flag setting section stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

The performance control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control counter setting section stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting section is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control buffer setting section stores data indicating buffer values for each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this feature section 248SG, data constituting the starting winning reception command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the production control buffer setting section. The reception command buffer at the time of starting a winning is a storage area (corresponding to buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (for example, "4") of the first special figure reserved memory. A storage area (an area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed is provided. In addition, the start winning command buffer has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special figure reserved memory. (an area corresponding to the buffer number "2-0") and a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number "2-0") corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed. When there is a starting prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning prize designation command (first starting opening winning prize designation command or second starting opening winning prize designation command) and a pending storage number notification command ( The first pending memory number notification command or the second pending memory number notification command) are transmitted as one set from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure pending memory in the receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning are associated with these starting opening winning designation command and pending memory number notification command, Storage areas (entries) are secured for separately storing the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be explained later when the start condition is met and the variable display of the highest pending storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") starts. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0", which stores the contents of the suspended memory for which the start condition is satisfied, are shifted upward one by one so that the start condition is satisfied, and the stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or "2-0" It is cleared in the special drawing waiting process that is executed when the process ends.

FIG. 11-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 11-8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (step 248SGS141). The second special symbol pending memory number is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 248SGS141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" in step 248SGS141 (step 248SGS141; N), reservation data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to reservation number "1" Then, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 248SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step 248SGS142, the second special figure pending memory number and the total pending memory number are subtracted by 1 by updating the second special figure pending memory number count value and the total pending memory number count value by subtracting 1, etc. At the same time, the data in the second special figure reservation storage section is updated. Specifically, it indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reservation storage unit. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 248SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer to "2" (step 248SGS144), the process moves to step 248SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" in step 248SGS141 (step 248SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 248SGS145) . The number of first special symbol pending memories is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 248SGS145, the game control counter setting section reads out the first pending memory number count value stored in the first pending memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. In this way, the process of step 248SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 248SGS141 that the second special figure pending memory number is "0", and the first special figure pending memory number is "0". Determine whether or not. As a result, the special pattern game using the second special pattern starts to be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern.

Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern is not limited to being executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern, for example, the first starting prize opening or the second starting winning opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and a starting prize occurs. In this case, a table is provided that stores data that can specify the order in which the starting winnings occur, and the execution of the special pattern game using either the first special pattern or the second special pattern is started from the stored data. It would be good if we could decide which.

When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" at step 248SGS145 (step 248SGS145; N), reservation data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to reservation number "1" Then, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 248SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step 248SGS146, the first special figure pending memory number and the total pending memory number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting and updating the first special figure pending memory number count value and the total pending memory number count value. At the same time, the data in the first special figure reservation storage section is updated. Specifically, it indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure reservation storage unit. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 248SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer to "1" (step 248SGS148), the process moves to step 248SGS149.

In step 248SGS149, the special symbol display result judgment shown in FIG. Select and set the table. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "jackpot" and "miss". , it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "jackpot" or a "miss" (step 248SGS150a). In addition, in this step 248SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation flag is in the ON state, the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is set to a high probability state (probability variation state). ), it is determined that it is a "jackpot", and if it is not, it is determined that it is a "miss". In addition, if the probability change flag is off and the probability is low, if the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it will be judged as a "jackpot", and if it does not, it will be judged as a "miss". judge.

In this way, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 248SGS149, different determination values are assigned to "jackpot" depending on the gaming status at that time (high accuracy, low accuracy). , In the process of step 248 SGS 150a, the special figure display result is determined using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether the gaming state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a high certainty state. By determining whether or not to be considered a "jackpot", when the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be a "jackpot" with a higher probability than when the gaming state is a low probability state.

If it is determined in step 248SGS150a that it is a "jackpot" (step 248SGS150a; Y), the jackpot flag is turned on in the game control flag setting section (step 248SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-5(A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 248SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer and the "non-probable variable jackpot" and "probable variable jackpot" are determined in the jackpot type determination table. The jackpot type is determined to be one of the plurality of types depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type of “A”, “probable variable jackpot B”, and “probable variable jackpot C” matches (step 248 SGS154 ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 248SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to either a time-saving state or a variable probability state that is more advantageous to the player than the time-saving state. Whether to control or not is determined before the fixed special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is set, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section (step 248SGS155). Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot" corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if the jackpot type is "probable variable A" corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, it is set to "1", If it is "probable variable B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probable variable C" corresponding to probability variable jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

After step 248SGS155 ends, or if it is determined in step 248SGS150a that it is not a "jackpot" (step 248SGS150a; N), it is determined whether to control the jackpot gaming state (whether the jackpot flag is turned on or not). A fixed special symbol is set in accordance with the pre-determined result of (2) and the determined result of the jackpot type in the case of a jackpot game state. As an example, in response to a pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is a "miss", a special symbol indicating a "-" symbol, which is a missed symbol, is set as a confirmed special symbol. In addition, if it is determined that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot" in step 248SGS150a, and if the jackpot type in step 248SGS154 is "probable variable jackpot A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B", a special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot", a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C", a special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as a confirmed special symbol. Note that these confirmed special symbols are just examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or multiple types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 248SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", which is the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 248SGS157), and then the special symbol normal process is ended. .

In addition, if the number of pending memories of the special pattern game using the first special pattern is "0" in step 248SGS145 (step 248SGS145; Y), after performing predetermined demo display settings (step 248SGS158), Special symbol normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the production control command. It is determined whether the transmission to the board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated. On the other hand, if it has not yet been sent, settings are made to send the customer waiting demo designation command, and then the demo display settings are ended.

FIG. 11-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11-9, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS161). If the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS161; Y), a jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 248SGS164).

In the determination at step 248SGS161, if the jackpot flag is not turned on (step 248SGS161; N), the gaming state is changed by determining whether or not the time saving flag is turned on in the game control flag setting section. It is determined whether or not time saving control is being performed in which time saving control is performed in the state or time saving state (step 248 SGS168). If the time saving flag is turned on (step 248SGS168; Y), the failure variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns ( Step 248SGS169).

On the other hand, when the time saving control is not in progress, that is, when the time saving flag is not turned on (step 248SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the pending storage number counter for variable special symbols provided in the game control counter setting section By reading, etc., the number of pending memories of the variable special symbols is specified, and it is determined whether the specified number of pending memories of the variable special symbols is 1 or 2 (step 248SGS170).

If the number of pending memories of the identified variable special symbol is 1 or 2 (step 248SGS170; N), the variation pattern determination table A for failure is used as a table to be used for determining one of multiple types of variation patterns. Select and set (step 248SGS171).

Furthermore, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 248SGS170; N), it is further determined whether the number of pending memories of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 248SGS172). ).

If the number of pending memories of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 248SGS172; Y), select the variation pattern determination table B for failure as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern as one of multiple types. (Step 248SGS173).

In addition, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special pattern is not 3, that is, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special pattern is 4 (step 248SGS172; N), select one of the multiple types of variable patterns. As the table to be used for determining the deviation pattern determination table C, the error variation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 248SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 248SGS175.

After executing any of the processes in step 248SGS164, step 248SGS169, step 248SGS171, step 248SGS173, and step 248SGS174, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation etc. Based on the selected (set) jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, special hit fluctuation pattern determination table, or loss fluctuation pattern determination table A to D, one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns can be selected. (Step 248SGS175).

Incidentally, when the jackpot flag is off, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the process of step 248SGS175, it is determined whether or not to set the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to "reach". That is, the process of step 248SGS170 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol should be set to the reach state when the variable display result is "miss".

After determining the fluctuation pattern in step 248SGS175, a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Settings are made to start the variation of the special symbols so as to start one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol (step 248SGS176). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "2", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B.

Following the process of step 248SGS176, settings are made to transmit various commands for when the special symbol starts changing (step 248SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variable display start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display command to the production control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting section sends setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. The command is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variable display start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display command from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result specification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting section. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 248SGS177, the special symbol fluctuation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (step 248SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from when the variable display of the special symbol starts in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special symbol display result) is stopped and displayed. It's time. After that, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 248SGS179), the variation pattern setting process is ended.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 248SGS177, each time the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result designation command, the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command are sent in sequence. It turns out. The order in which these production control commands are sent can be changed arbitrarily, for example, the variable display result specification command is sent first, and then the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, and the variable pattern are sent. The designation command, the game state designation command, the first pending storage number notification command, or the second pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

FIG. 11-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 turns on the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process in step S112 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbols (step 248SGS180). In addition, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value is If it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. In addition, control is performed to send a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 (step 248SGS181).

Then, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS182). If the jackpot flag is turned on (step 248SGS182; Y) and the probability change flag and time saving flag are turned on, the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and time saving flag and turns them off (step 248SGS184). , hit start 1 designation command (probability variable jackpot A), win start 2 designation command (probability variable jackpot B), win start 3 designation command (probability variable jackpot C), depending on the type of jackpot stored in the production control board 12. Settings are made to transmit the winning start 4 designation command (non-probable variable) (step 248SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a gaming state designation command indicating the normal state to the production control board 12 (step 248SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of a jackpot on the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step 248SGS187). Also, set the number of openings (for example, 10 times in the case of a non-probable variable jackpot or a variable variable jackpot A, 5 times in the case of a variable variable jackpot B, and 2 times in the case of a variable variable jackpot C) in the number of openings counter. (Step 248SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (step 248SGS189), which is the value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S114), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off (step 248SGS182; N), in step 248SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter is "0" or not. If the value of the time saving counter is "0" (step 248SGS190; Y), the process advances to step 248SGS196.

On the other hand, if the value of the time saving number counter is not "0" (step 248SGS190; N), that is, if the time saving number remains in a high base state, the value of the time saving number counter is -1 (step 248SGS190; N). 248SGS191). Then, it is determined whether the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is "0" (step 248SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 248SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 248SGS196, and the value of the time saving number counter is determined. is "0" (step 248SGS193; Y), in order to end the time-saving control, the time-saving flag is cleared and turned off (step 248SGS194), and then the time-saving flag is set to the off state (step 248SGS194). After setting the transmission of a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (specifically, the low probability low base state) (step 248SGS195), the process advances to step 248SGS196.

In step 248SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

FIG. 11-11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether the jackpot end display timer is in operation, that is, the timer is counting (step 248SGS201). If the jackpot end display timer is not operating (step 248SGS201; N), a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time to display the jackpot end display on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer. is set (step 248SGS202), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if the jackpot end display timer is in operation (step 248SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 248SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 248SGS204). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 248SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a variable jackpot (step 248SGS205).

If the stored jackpot type is not a non-probable variable jackpot (step 248SGS205; N), the probability variable flag is turned on (step 248SGS207), the time saving flag is turned on (step 248SGS208), and the time saving number counter is set to "0". After setting (step 248SGS209), the process advances to step 248SGS213.

On the other hand, if the jackpot type is a variable jackpot (step 248SGS205; Y), by executing step 248SGS211 and step 248SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and the time saving number counter is set to "100". After that, the process proceeds to step 248SGS213.

In step 248SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and settings are made to send a jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type (step 248SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of a gaming state designation command to notify the production control board 12 of the gaming state based on the probability change flag and time saving flag that have been turned on (step 248SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is specially set. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 248SGS216).

Next, the operation of the production control CPU 120 will be explained. FIGS. 11-12 and 11-13 are flowcharts showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether the first variable display start command reception flag is in the on state (step 248SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 248SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure pending memory in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning are set. Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 248SGS272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 248SGS271 (step 248SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 248SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 248SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 248SGS273; Y ), various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure pending memory in the start winning command buffer for one buffer number. (step 248SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

After executing step 248SGS272 or step 248SGS274, the production control CPU 120 reads the fluctuation pattern designation command from the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area (step 248SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) and the fluctuation pattern (step 248 SGS 276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbols of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In addition, in this characteristic part 248SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, the performance control CPU 120, for example, displays 3 symbols as "7" as the stop symbols. ” to determine the combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command that corresponds to probability variable jackpot B, or if it is the fourth variable display result designation command that corresponds to probability variable jackpot C, the stop symbol , and a plurality of combinations of odd number symbols other than "7" (for example, combinations of decorative symbols such as "111", "333", "555", and "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120, for example, selects a decorative pattern in which three symbols are arranged in an even number as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (jackpot symbol). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, a decoration with three irregular symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of symbols (missing symbols). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a reach fluctuation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but in the middle. Determine the combination of out-of-reach (out-of-reach symbols) with different symbols.

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

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the fluctuation pattern designation command read in step 248SGS275 is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern designation command (step 248SGS277). If the fluctuation pattern designation command read in step 248SGS275 is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern designation command (step 248SGS277; Y), a process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is selected (step 248SGS278), and a process timer is started. (Step 248SGS279).

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

Next, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (image display as a performance component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L and 8R as performance components, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 248SGS280). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 248SGS281). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 248SGS282). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left center right to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby achieving variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is ended (step 248SGS283).

Note that in step 248SGS277, if the fluctuation pattern designation command read in step 248SGS275 is a super reach fluctuation pattern designation command (step 248SGS277; N), the read fluctuation pattern designation command is a super reach α fluctuation pattern designation command. It is determined whether it is a command (step 248SGS284). If the read fluctuation pattern designation command is a super reach α fluctuation pattern designation command (step 248SGS284; Y), the variable display result designation command is referred to and it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a jackpot (step 248SGS285).

If the variable display result is a loss (step 248SGS285; N), refer to the losing reach effect execution history buffer shown in FIG. (Step 248SGS286).

The losing reach performance execution history buffer is data stored in a predetermined area of the performance control buffer setting section, similar to the start winning reception command buffer. As shown in FIG. 11-14 (A), the winning reach performance execution history buffer has a storage area (for example, 10 times) that can store the super reach reaching performance for which the variable display result was a loss for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Areas (entries) corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "10" are provided.

When determining the reach effect to be executed in the variable display of super reach where the variable display result is a loss, if there is an empty entry in the reach effect execution history buffer for loss, the effect control CPU 120 changes the reach effect to the empty entry. Store (store) in the topmost entry. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-14 (B), when determining the reach effect to be executed in the variable display of super reach where the variable display result is a loss, the effect control CPU 120 stores data in the reach effect execution history buffer for loss. If there are no free entries, delete the memory contents of the highest entry (the entry with buffer number "1"), then shift the memory contents of the entries with buffer numbers "2" to "10" upward one by one. . For example, the memory contents of the entry with buffer number "2" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "1", the memory contents of the entry with buffer number "3" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "2", and the memory contents of the entry with buffer number "3" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "2". " shifts the memory contents of the entry with buffer number "3" to the entry with buffer number "5", shifts the memory contents of the entry with buffer number "5" to the entry with buffer number "4", and shifts the memory contents of the entry with buffer number "6". is shifted to the entry with buffer number "5", the stored contents of the entry with buffer number "7" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "6", and the stored contents of the entry with buffer number "8" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "7". , the stored contents of the entry with buffer number "9" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "8", and the stored contents of the entry with buffer number "10" are shifted to the entry with buffer number "9". Then, the ready-to-win effect that has been decided to be executed may be stored in the lowest entry (the entry with buffer number "10").

In the process of step 248SGS286, if there is an empty entry in the losing reach effect execution history buffer, the effect control CPU 120 executes the most recently executed reach effect by referring to the lowest entry in which the reach effect is stored. It is sufficient to specify the number of entries in which the same ready-to-reach effect as the specified ready-to-reach effect is stored consecutively from the lowest entry to the higher order entry. In addition, in the process of step 248SGS286, if there is no free entry in the losing reach effect execution history buffer, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the most recently executed reach effect by referring to the entry with buffer number "10". , the number of entries in which the same ready-to-reach effect as the specified ready-to-reach effect is stored consecutively may be specified from the entry with the buffer number "10" toward the higher-order entries.

Returning to FIG. 11-13, after executing the process of step 248SGS286, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the reach performance of the super reach that was executed immediately before is one of the reach performance C, the reach performance D, and the reach performance E. It is determined whether or not (step 248SGS287). If the reach performance that is off the super reach that was executed just before is reach performance A or reach performance B (step 248SGS287; N), it is further determined whether the reach performance that was executed just before that was off the super reach is reach performance B or not. is determined (step 248SGS288).

If the reach performance that was executed immediately before and missed the super reach is reach performance A (step 248SGS288; N), check whether the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance A is 8 or more (the previous 8 super reach In the variable display of misses, it is determined whether or not the reach effect A is executed in all cases (step 248SGS289).

If the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A is 8 or more times (step 248SGS289; Y), reach effect in the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach α is determined using a reach effect determination table C for missed times (not shown). The process then proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS290). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15(A), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table C for miss in step 248SG290, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is decided at a rate of 45%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is decided at a rate of 45%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is decided at a rate of 10%.

In addition, if the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A is 7 or less (step 248SGS289; N), it is further determined whether the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A is 4 or more (the previous 4 super reach (Step 248SGS291).

If the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A is 4 or more times (step 248SGS291; Y), the reach effect in the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach α is determined using the reach effect determination table B for missed times (not shown). The process then proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS292). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15(A), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table B for miss in step 248SG292, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is decided at a rate of 50%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is decided at a rate of 40%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is decided at a rate of 10%.

Then, if the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A is 3 or less (step 248SGS291; N), reach effect in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table A for missed times (not shown). is determined and the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS293).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15(A), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table A for miss in step 248SG293, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is decided at a rate of 60%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is decided at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is decided at a rate of 10%.

In addition, if the reach performance that was executed immediately before and missed the super reach in step 248SGS288 is reach performance B (step 248SGS288; Y), whether or not the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance B is 4 or more (the previous In the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach α four times, it is determined whether the reach effect B has been executed all the time and the variable display result is a loss (step 248SGS294).

If the number of consecutive executions of reach performance B is four or more times (step 248SGS294; Y), the reach performance in the variable display in the variation pattern of super reach α is determined using the reach performance determination table E for missed times (not shown). The process then proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS295). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15(A), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table E for miss in step 248SG295, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is decided at a rate of 75%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is decided at a rate of 15%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is decided at a rate of 10%.

If the number of consecutive executions of reach effect B is 3 or less (step 248SGS294; N), it is further determined whether the number of consecutive executions of reach effect B is 2 or more (the previous two super reach α In the variable display, it is determined whether all ready-to-reach effects B are being executed (step 248SGS296).

If the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance B is two or more times (step 248SGS296; Y), the reach performance in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α is determined using the reach performance determination table D for missed times (not shown). The process then proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS297). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15(A), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table D for miss in step 248SG297, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is decided at a rate of 70%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is decided at a rate of 20%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is decided at a rate of 10%.

If the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance B is one or less (step 248SGS296; N), the reach performance in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α is determined using the reach performance determination table A for missed times (not shown). The process then proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS293).

In addition, in step 248SGS287, if the super reach miss reach effect executed immediately before is reach effect C, reach effect D, or reach effect E (step 248SGS287; Y), also when the reach effect for missed time (not shown) is reached. Using determination table A, the reach effect in the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach α is determined, and the process proceeds to step 248SGS303 (step 248SGS293).

In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot in the process of step 248SGS285 (step 248SGS285; Y), the performance control CPU 120 uses the reach performance determination table A for jackpot (not shown) to display the variable display result in a variation pattern of super reach α. The reach effect in the display is determined (step 248SGS298). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-16(A), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach α using the reach effect determination table A for jackpot in step 248SG298, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is decided at a rate of 30%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is decided at a rate of 40%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is decided at a rate of 30%. Then, the stored contents of the ready-to-win effect execution history buffer are cleared and the process proceeds to step 248SGS304 (step 248SGS299).

Further, in step 248SGS284, if the read variation pattern designation command is a super reach β variation pattern designation command (step 248SGS284; N), the performance control CPU 120 further determines whether the variable display result is a jackpot. (Step 248SGS300). When the variable display result is a jackpot (step 248SGS300; Y), a reach effect in the variable display with a variation pattern of super reach β is determined using a reach effect determination table B for jackpot (not shown) (step 248SGS301). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-16(B), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach β using the reach effect determination table B for jackpot in step 248SG301, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect D is determined at a rate of 30%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect E is determined at a rate of 70%. Then, the stored contents of the ready-to-win effect execution history buffer are cleared and the process proceeds to step 248SGS304 (step 248SGS299).

When the variable display result is a loss (step 248SGS300; N), the reach effect in the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach β is determined using the reach effect determination table F for the case of a loss (not shown), and the process proceeds to step 248SGS303. (Step 248SGS302). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15(B), when determining the reach effect in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of super reach β using the reach effect determination table F for miss in step 248SG302, The execution of the ready-to-reach effect D is determined at a rate of 55%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect E is determined at a rate of 45%.

In step 248SGS303, the production control CPU 120 executes the execution in the lowest entry of the ready-to-win production execution history buffer after executing any of the processes in step 248SGS290, step 248SGS292, step 248SGS293, step 248SGS295, step 248SGS297, and step 248SGS302. The determined reach effect is memorized (see FIG. 11-14(B)).

In addition, in step 248SGS304, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern and the reach performance decided to be executed (step 248SGS304), and determines whether or not to execute the chance-up performance during the variable display and the chance to execute it. A chance up effect execution determination process for determining an up effect is executed (step 248SGS305). Then, the process of steps 248SGS279 to 248SGS283 described above is executed, and the variable display start setting process is ended.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the process timer by -1 every time the variable display effect process is executed, and controls the effect device according to the content of the process data corresponding to the value of the process timer. Bye.

As described above, in this feature section 248SG, as shown in FIG. 11-15(A), at the start of the variable display with the variable pattern of super reach α being off, reach effect A is displayed with the variable display of the previous super reach being off. If the number of consecutive executions is 3 or less, by using the reach effect determination table A for miss times, it is decided to execute the reach effect A at a rate of 60%, and at the same time the reach effect is executed at a rate of 30%. Decide to execute performance B, and decide to execute reach performance C at a rate of 10%, but if the number of consecutive executions of reach performance A is 4 or more and 7 times with a variable display of the previous super reach In the following cases, by using the reach effect determination table B for misses, the execution of reach effect A is determined at a rate of 50%, the execution of reach effect B is determined at a rate of 40%, and the execution of reach effect B is determined at a rate of 10%. The execution of reach effect C is determined. If the number of times reach effect A is executed consecutively is 8 or more times with the variable display of the previous super reach being off, reach at a rate of 45% by using the reach effect determination table C for miss times. It is decided to execute the effect A, and at the same time, it is decided to execute the ready-to-reach effect B at a rate of 45%, and it is decided to execute the ready-to-reach effect C at a rate of 10%.

In other words, the reach effect determination table A for a miss is a reach effect determination table for a loser that is selected when the execution of the reach effect A is not restricted, and the reach effect determination table B for a loser is the reach effect determination table for a loser. This is a reach effect determination table for missed times that is selected when restricting the reach effect, and the reach effect determination table C for missed times restricts the execution of reach effect A even more than when the reach effect determination table B for missed times is selected. This is a ready-to-win effect determination table that is selected in this case.

Furthermore, at the start of the variable display with the variable pattern of super reach α being off, if the number of times reach effect B has been executed consecutively with the immediately preceding variable display of super reach being off is one or less, when the time is off. By using reach performance determination table A, it is decided to execute reach performance A at a rate of 60%, determine execution of reach performance B at a rate of 30%, and determine execution of reach performance C at a rate of 10%. However, if the number of times reach effect B is executed consecutively is 2 or more and 3 times or less with the variable display of the previous super reach being off, the reach effect determination table D for misses can be used to increase the reach effect by 70%. The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is determined at a rate of 20%, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B is determined at a rate of 10%, and the execution of the ready-to-reach effect C is determined at a rate of 10%. If the number of times reach effect B is executed consecutively is 4 or more times with the variable display of the previous super reach being off, reach is reached at a rate of 75% by using the reach effect determination table E for when the super reach is off. It is decided to execute the effect A, and at the same time, it is decided to execute the ready-to-reach effect B at a rate of 15%, and it is decided to execute the ready-to-reach effect C at a rate of 10%.

In other words, the reach effect determination table A for a miss is a reach effect determination table for a miss that is selected when the execution of the reach effect B is not restricted (and when the execution of the reach effect A is not restricted). The reach effect determination table D is a reach effect determination table for when the reach effect is limited, which is selected when restricting the execution of the reach effect B, and the reach effect determination table for an off error is the reach effect determination table for when the reach effect B is limited. This is a ready-to-win performance determination table for a miss that is selected when further restricting than the selection of the performance determination table D.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), at the start of the variable display with the variable pattern of super reach β being off, reach effect D and reach effect E are consecutively displayed with the immediately preceding variable display of super reach being off. Regardless of the number of executions, the ready-to-win performance determination table F is used to determine the execution of the ready-to-reach performance D or E at a constant rate. In other words, in this feature section 248SG, between the variable display with a variation pattern in which super reach α is off and the variable display in a variation pattern in which super reach β is out, only the variable display in a variation pattern in which super reach α is out is performed. It is subject to restrictions on the determination ratio of reach performance.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-16 (A), at the start of the variable display in the variable pattern of Super Reach α jackpot, reach effect A and reach effect B are consecutively displayed with the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach. Regardless of the number of executions, the ready-to-win performance determination table A is used to determine the execution of the ready-to-reach performance A, the ready-to-reach performance B, and the ready-to-reach performance C at a constant rate. Similarly, as shown in Figure 11-16 (B), at the beginning of the variable display in the variable pattern of super reach β jackpot, reach effect D and reach effect E are consecutively displayed with the variable display of the immediately preceding super reach. Regardless of the number of executions, the ready-to-win performance determination table B is used to determine the execution of the ready-to-reach performance D or the ready-to-reach performance E at a constant rate. In other words, in this feature section 248SG, the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach α jackpot and the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach β jackpot are not subject to restrictions on the determination ratio of the reach effect to be executed.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-15 (A), Figure 11-15 (B), Figure 11-16 (A), Figure 11-16 (B), and Figure 11-17 (A), reach effect A and In a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach α in which neither determination of reach effect B is restricted (reach effect determination table A for miss is selected), reach effect A has the highest execution rate. In this case, the execution rate of reach effect C is set to be the lowest (execution rate in variable display with variable pattern of super reach α: reach effect A > reach effect B > reach effect C).

Furthermore, there are no restrictions on the determination of either reach effect A or reach effect B (reach effect determination table A for when you lose is selected).Super reach α is variable display in a fluctuating pattern and super reach α jackpot is displayed. Regarding the variable display with a variable pattern, when reach effect C is executed, the proportion of the variable display result becoming a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) is set to be the highest, while when reach effect A is executed, The rate at which the variable display result becomes a jackpot is set to be the lowest (expectation level of jackpot in variable display with super reach α variation pattern: reach effect C>reach effect B>reach effect A).

In addition, as shown in Figures 11-15 (A) and 11-17 (A), reach effect A and reach effect B are variable displays in which the immediately preceding super reach effect is different, and reach effect A or reach effect B is continuous. On the other hand, reach effect C is a reach effect whose execution is restricted when the previous super reach is executed as a variable display, and whether or not reach effect C is executed continuously. It is not a reach performance that is restricted in execution regardless of the situation.

Furthermore, reach effect A is limited to execution when reach effect A is executed 4 to 7 times in a row with a variable display of the previous super reach being off, and a variable display of the previous super reach being off. If the ready-to-reach effect A is executed eight or more times in a row, the execution of this effect is further restricted. In addition, reach effect B is limited to execution when reach effect B is executed two or three times in a row with a variable display of the previous super reach being off, and a variable display of the previous super reach being off. If the ready-to-reach effect A is executed four or more times in a row, the execution of this effect is further restricted. In other words, the number of consecutive executions for which the execution is limited is different between the ready-to-reach effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B.

In addition, between the variable display with a variable pattern of super reach β deviation and the variable display with a variable pattern of super reach β jackpot, the case where reach effect E is executed is better than the case where reach effect D is executed. The rate at which the variable display results become a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) is set high.

Here, as described above, the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach β is set so that the variable display result becomes a jackpot at a higher rate than the variable display with the variation pattern of super reach α. Therefore, as shown in Figure 11-17 (B), for these reach effects A to E, if reach effect E is executed during variable display, the percentage of variable display results becoming jackpots (jackpot expectation degree) is the highest, and when reach effect D is executed during variable display, the proportion that the variable display result becomes a jackpot (jackpot expectation degree) is lower than when reach effect E is executed during variable display, and variable If reach effect C is executed during the display, the proportion of the variable display result becoming a jackpot (jackpot expectation) is lower than when reach effect D is executed during the variable display, and reach effect B is executed during the variable display. If it is executed, the proportion of the variable display result becoming a jackpot (jackpot expectation) is lower than when reach effect C is executed during variable display, and if reach effect A is executed during variable display, variable display The rate at which the result is a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) is set to the lowest (Jackpot expectation level for reach performance A to reach performance E: reach performance E > reach performance D > reach performance C > reach performance B > reach performance A ).

FIG. 11-18(A) is a flowchart showing the chance-up effect execution determination process (step 248SGS305) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11-13. In the chance-up performance execution determination process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the chance-up performance and the execution pattern of the chance-up performance (which chance-up performance is to be executed) according to the variable display result. (Step 248SGS311).

In the process of step 248SGS311, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-18(B), if the variable display result is a jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 decides not to perform the chance-up performance at a rate of 10%, At a rate of 20%, it is decided to execute pattern A of chance-up effects, at a rate of 30% it is decided to execute pattern B of chance-up effects, and at a rate of 40%, it is decided to execute pattern C of chance-up effects. Determine. In addition, if the variable display result is a failure, 40% of the time it is decided not to execute the chance up effect, 30% of the time it is decided to execute pattern A of the chance up effect, and 20% of the time it is decided to not execute the chance up effect. It is decided to execute pattern B of the chance-up effect, and to execute pattern C of the chance-up effect at a rate of 10%.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-18(C), pattern A in the chance-up performance is a performance pattern in which the first chance-up performance in which the movable body 32 emits light (the movable body lamp 9d emits light) is executed independently. Pattern B is a performance pattern in which the second chance-up performance is performed independently, in which the movable body 32 is dropped (moved from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the performance position which is the front position of the image display device 5 described above). Pattern C is a performance pattern that executes both the first chance-up performance and the second chance-up performance.

In other words, in this feature section 248SG, when both the first chance-up effect and the second chance-up effect are executed during the variable display of super reach, the proportion of the variable display result becoming a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) is the highest. If only the second chance up effect is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a jackpot is set lower than when both the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect are executed. When only the first chance up effect is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a jackpot is set lower than when only the second chance up effect is executed. In addition, when none of the chance-up effects are executed during the variable display of super reach, the percentage of the variable display result becoming a jackpot is set to be the lowest (regarding whether or not the chance-up effect is executed during the variable display of super reach). Jackpot expectation level: Execution of both first chance up performance and second chance up performance>Execution of second chance up performance only>Execution of first chance up performance only>Execution of chance up performance).

Returning to FIG. 11-18(A), after executing the process of step 248SGS311, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the chance up effect (step 248SGS312). If it is decided not to perform the chance-up performance (step 248SGS312; N), the chance-up performance execution determination process is ended, and if it is decided to execute the chance-up performance in any of the performance patterns (step 248SGS312; Y). , stores the execution pattern of the determined chance-up performance (step 248SGS313), and sets a chance-up performance start wait timer corresponding to the reach performance determined to be executed in the variable display start setting process, and executes the chance-up performance execution determination process. (Step 248SGS314).

In addition, when it is decided to execute the chance up effect in the chance up effect execution decision process, the effect control CPU 120 decreases the value of the chance up effect start wait timer by 1 every time the variable display effect process is executed. If the value of the chance up effect start wait timer becomes 0, select a process table for executing the chance up effect according to the execution pattern of the chance up effect stored in advance, and execute the process for executing the chance up effect. Start the timer. From then on, each time the variable display processing is executed, the value of the process timer for executing the chance-up effect is decremented by 1, and the effect is executed according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the value of the process timer for executing the chance-up effect. All you have to do is control the device.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-19, reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E in this feature section 248SG are derived from the first half of the reach performance and the second half of the reach performance, respectively. It mainly consists of Among these, the length (performance period) of the first half of reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C is set to L1, whereas the first half of reach performance of reach performance D and reach performance E is set to L1. The length (performance period) is set to L2, which is longer than L1. Furthermore, the lengths (performance periods) of the latter half of the reach performance of the reach performance A, the reach performance B, the reach performance C, the reach performance D, and the reach performance E are all set to a common L3.

Therefore, as a performance period that combines the first half of the reach performance and the second half of the reach performance, reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C are set in the same period, and reach performance D and reach performance E are set in the same period. are set for the same period and longer than reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C (performance period of each reach performance: reach performance E = reach performance D > reach performance A = reach performance B = reach performance C).

In the first half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C, a first chance up performance executable period is provided from a common timing immediately after the start of the reach performance. On the other hand, the second chance-up performance executable period is set after the first chance-up performance executable period in the first half of any reach performance, but the second chance-up performance executable period starts from the start of the reach performance. The period up to this point is different for reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C.

In other words, in reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C, reach performance A can execute the second chance up performance from the earliest timing, and reach performance C can perform the second chance up performance from the latest timing. is now possible.

In addition, in the first half of each reach performance of reach performance D and reach performance E, a first chance up performance executable period is provided from the common timing with reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C. Furthermore, in the ready-to-reach presentation D and the ready-to-reach presentation E, the period from the start of the ready-to-win presentation to the executable period for the second chance up presentation is set to be longer than in the ready-to-reach presentation C. In other words, in the ready-to-win performance D and the ready-to-reach performance E, the second chance up performance can be executed from a later timing than the ready-to-win performance C, starting from the ready-to-win performance start timing.

In addition, in the first half of the reach performance of reach performance A and reach performance B, the title of the reach performance is displayed on the image display device 5 from the same timing between the first chance up performance executable period and the second chance up performance execution possible period. A ready-to-win effect title display period is provided in which (a title image including the title name of the ready-to-win effect) is displayed over a period L4.

On the other hand, in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance C, between the first chance up performance executable period and the second chance up performance executable period, the image display device starts from a timing later than the reach performance A and the reach performance B. 5, a ready-to-win effect title display period is provided in which the title of the ready-to-win effect is displayed over a period L5, which is longer than the period L4. Furthermore, in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance C, from the end timing of the first chance up performance executable period, there is a reminiscence performance execution period in which the image display device 5 executes a recollection performance that suggests the performance content of the second half of the reach performance. is provided.

In the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance D and the reach performance E, the title of the reach performance (title image including the title name of the reach performance) is displayed on the image display device 5 from the same timing as the reach performance A and the reach performance B in the period L5. There is a reach effect title display period that is displayed over a period of time. Furthermore, in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance D and the reach performance E, between the reach performance title display period and the first chance up performance executable period spanning the period L5, the second half of the reach performance is displayed on the image display device 5. A recollection performance execution period is provided in which a recollection performance suggesting the content of the performance is executed.

The second half of each reach performance, reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E, displays friendly characters and enemy characters on the image display device 5 from the start timing of the second half of the reach performance. , is a period in which a battle performance is performed between these friendly characters and enemy characters, and is mainly composed of a first period, a second period that is continuous with the first period, and a third period that is continuous with the second period. . This feature section 248SG has a plurality of common image data for displaying effect images on the image display device 5 in each of the first period, second period, and third period, and these common image data can be combined. This makes it possible to execute the second half of each reach performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-20(A), a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in the main feature section 248SG contains information for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect A. The first half image data exclusively for the reach effect A, the first half image data exclusively for the reach effect B for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the reach effect for the reach effect B, and the first half image data for the first half of the reach effect for the reach effect C. The first half image data exclusively for reach effect C for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the reach effect D, and the first half image data exclusively for reach effect D for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the reach effect D. Image data, first half image data exclusively for the ready-to-reach effect E for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the first half of the ready-to-reach effect is stored. Further, in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, common image data α-1 and common image data α-2 for displaying a performance image on the image display device 5 in the first period of the second half of the reach performance, and common image data α-2 for the second half of the reach performance are stored. Common image data β-1 and common image data β-2 for displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the second period, and displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 in the third period in the latter half of the reach effect Common image data γ-1 and common image data γ-2 are stored.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B), in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect A, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the first half image data exclusively for the reach effect A, and in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect B. In the first half of the reach performance, a performance image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the first half image data exclusively for reach performance B, and in the first half of the reach performance C, an image is displayed based on the first half image data exclusively for reach performance C. A performance image is displayed on the display device 5, and in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance D, the performance image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the first half image data exclusively for the reach performance D, and in the first half of the reach performance of the reach performance E. In , the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the first half image data exclusively for the reach effect E.

In the second half of the reach effect of reach effect A, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-1 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1.

In the second half of the reach effect of reach effect B, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-1 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2.

In the second half of the reach effect of reach effect C, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-1 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2.

In the second half of the reach effect of reach effect D, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-2 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1.

In the second half of the reach effect of the reach effect E, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2 in the first period, and the image is displayed based on the common image data β-2 in the second period. The effect image is displayed on the device 5, and in the third period, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2.

In addition, the second half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E includes actions in which the friendly character and enemy character displayed on the image display device 5 speak their lines. It is also a period during which the lines of the friendly character or enemy character being displayed are displayed as subtitles at a predetermined position of the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5).

In addition, in the second half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E, as described above, multiple common images are displayed in the first period, second period, and third period. By combining the data, different effect images are displayed on the image display device 5, but in the latter half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E. The output mode of music from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting mode of the game effect lamps 9 (especially the main lamp 9a and the frame lamp 9b) are common.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-21, 11-22 (A), and 11-22 (B), in the latter half of each reach performance, music A, which is a common music, is output from speakers 8L and 8R. . Particularly in the first period, the song A is output at a volume V3, then at a volume V2 that is lower than the volume V3, and then at a volume V1 that is even lower than the volume V2. Finally, the volume of the music becomes 0 at a timing immediately before the end of the first period. That is, in the first period, the volume of music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R gradually decreases from volume V3, volume V2, and volume V1, and finally reaches 0. Hereinafter, in this feature section 248SG, the period in which the volume of the song A is 0 may be referred to as a silent period.

In the second period, the music A continues to have a volume of 0 from the first period, and then changes to output at a volume of V3. Thereafter, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume V3 over the second period and the third period.

Further, the main lamp 9a repeatedly blinks at a brightness C3 in a blinking cycle T1 during the first period. Then, in the second period and the third period, the main lamp 9a is continuously lit at the brightness C3.

Further, in the first period, the frame lamp 9b is lit at a brightness of C3 during the period when the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R is the volume V3, During the period when the volume is volume V2, the light is lit at brightness C2, and during the period when the volume of song A output from speakers 8L and 8R is volume V1, it is lit at brightness C1, and the volume is output from speakers 8L and 8R. During the period when the volume of song A is 0, the light is not lit. Then, in the second period, the frame lamp 9b continues to be off during the period when the volume of song A is 0 from the first period, and from the timing when the volume of song A changes to volume V3, It lights up at a brightness of C3 over the period and the third period. That is, in this feature section 248SG, the lighting mode of the frame lamp 9b changes depending on the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11-22(A) and 11-22(B), in the latter half of each reach performance, in addition to the aforementioned song A from the speakers 8L and 8R, the image display device 5 displays Sound effects corresponding to the actions of the characters being played (ally characters and enemy characters) are also output. In particular, in the second half of reach performance A, sound effect A comes from speakers 8L and 8R, in the second half of reach performance B, sound effect B comes from speakers 8L and 8R, and in the second half of reach performance C, sound effect A comes from speakers 8L and 8R. Sound effect C is output from speakers 8L and 8R, sound effect D is output from speakers 8L and 8R in the second half of the reach performance of reach performance D, and sound effect E is output from speakers 8L and 8R in the second half of the reach performance of reach performance E, respectively. It has become so. That is, in the ready-to-reach presentation A, the ready-to-reach presentation B, the ready-to-reach presentation C, the ready-to-reach presentation D, and the ready-to-reach presentation E in this feature section 248SG, the sound effects output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the latter half of the ready-to-reach presentation are different.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (B) and as described above, song A is played on speaker 8L for the entire period in the latter half of each reach performance, excluding the silent period (period with zero volume from the first period to the second period). , 8R, while each sound effect is intermittently output from speakers 8L and 8R according to the actions of the friendly characters and enemy characters displayed on the image display device 5, so the second half of each reach effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The output period of music A in the section is longer than the output period of each sound effect.

Next, the reach effect mode of super reach in this feature section 248SG will be explained based on FIGS. 11-23 to 11-33.

First, as shown in Figures 11-23 to 11-25, in the first half of the reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C, when it is decided to execute the first chance up effect (chance increase effect) When the effect pattern of the up effect is determined to pattern A or pattern C), when the reach effect is started, the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) is emitted as the first chance up effect (FIG. 11 -23 (A), Figure 11-23 (B), Figure 11-24 (A), Figure 11-24 (B), Figure 11-25 (A), Figure 11-25 (B)).

In addition, in the first half of the reach effect of the reach effect C, as shown in FIG. In the device 5, a recollection performance image 248SG005k suggesting the content of the second half of the reach performance is displayed as a recollection performance. As the flashback performance image 248SG005K, for example, an image showing that an ally character was defeated by an enemy character in the past is displayed, and the ally character and enemy character compete in the second half of the reach performance (the content of the second half of the reach performance is It is only necessary to suggest that it is a battle production with an enemy character).

Next, the title of the ready-to-reach effect being executed (a title image including the title name of the ready-to-reach effect) is displayed on the image display device 5. At this time, if the reach effect being executed is reach effect A, as shown in FIG. 11-23(C), in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, the vertical width is H1 and the horizontal width is W1. If the rectangular title image 248SG005a is displayed and the currently executed reach effect is reach effect B, the vertical width is set at the center of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 11-24(C). If the rectangular title image 248SG005b of H2 which is longer than H1 and W2 whose left and right width is longer than W1 is displayed, and the reach effect being executed is reach effect C, the image shown in FIG. 11-25 (D ), in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, a rectangular title image 248SG005c with a vertical width H3 longer than H2 and a horizontal width W2 is displayed.

In this way, when paying attention to the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the first half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C, the title image 248SG005a in the display area of the image display device 5 is shown. The display area of the title image 248SG005c in the display area of the image display device 5 is set to the largest. ).

After the title display of the reach effect ends, if it is decided to execute the second chance up effect (if the effect pattern of the chance up effect is determined to pattern B or pattern C), the second chance As a close-up effect, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the above-mentioned effect position which is the front position of the image display device 5 (FIGS. 11-23 (D), 11-24 (D), and 11-24). 25(E)). In other words, when the second chance up effect is executed in the main feature section 248SG, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, thereby increasing the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 by the movable body 32. Some parts are hidden. Although not particularly illustrated, after the second chance-up performance is finished, the movable body 32 is moved from the performance position to the retreat position by the drive of the drive motor 248SG033.

As shown in FIGS. 11-26 and 11-27, in the first half of the reach performance of reach performance D and reach performance E, when the execution of the first chance up performance is determined (the performance pattern of the chance up performance is When pattern A or pattern C is determined), when the reach effect is started, the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) emits light as a first chance up effect (FIG. 11-26 (A), (See Figures 11-26(B), 11-27(A), and 11-27(B)).

Next, on the image display device 5, a retrospective effect image 248SG005k that suggests the content of the second half of the ready-to-reach effect is displayed as a retrospective effect. As the flashback performance image 248SG005K, for example, an image showing that an ally character was defeated by an enemy character in the past is displayed, and the ally character and enemy character compete in the second half of the reach performance (the content of the second half of the reach performance is It is only necessary to suggest that it is a battle production with an enemy character).

After the recollection effect ends, the title of the reach effect being executed (title image including the title name of the reach effect) is displayed. At this time, if the reach effect being executed is reach effect D, as shown in FIG. If the rectangular title image 248SG005d of W3, which is also long, is displayed and the reach effect being executed is reach effect E, the display area of the image display device 5 will be displayed as shown in FIG. 11-27(D). In the center, a rectangular title image 248SG005e with a vertical width H4 longer than H3 and a horizontal width W3 is displayed.

In this way, when paying attention to the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during the execution of the first half of each reach effect of reach effect D and reach effect E, the display area of the title image 248SG005d in the display area of the image display device 5 is The display area of title image 248SG005e in the display area of image display device 5 is set to be the largest (display area of title image: title image 248SG005e>title image 248SG005d).

Furthermore, when focusing on the title images of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, the display area of the title image 248SG005d in the display area of the image display device 5 is The display area of title image 248SG005c in the display area is set larger than that of title image 248SG005c.

Here, as mentioned above, as for the reach effects of this feature section 248SG, reach effect E has the highest jackpot expectation level, and hereafter, reach effect D, reach effect C, reach effect B, and reach effect A are set. The expectation level of jackpot is set to decrease in the order of. In other words, the size of each title image of reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E in this feature section 248SG is made to increase in proportion to the jackpot expectation level of the corresponding reach effect. is set to .

After the title display of the reach effect ends, if it is decided to execute the second chance up effect (if the effect pattern of the chance up effect is determined to pattern B or pattern C), the second chance As a close-up effect, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the above-mentioned effect position which is the front position of the image display device 5 (see FIGS. 11-26(E) and 11-27(E)). In other words, when the second chance up effect is executed in the main feature section 248SG, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position to the effect position, thereby increasing the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 by the movable body 32. Some parts are hidden.

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1 in the first period of the second half of the reach effect, and when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2 in the first period of the second half of the reach effect. In the case where a production image is displayed on the display device 5, after a friendly character and an enemy character are displayed on the image display device 5, a battle production in which these friendly characters and enemy characters fight is executed (Fig. 11- 28 and Figures 11-29).

Note that when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-1, as shown in FIGS. 11-28(A) to 11-28(D), the image display device 5 When a daytime image is displayed as a background image and an effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data α-2, the images shown in FIGS. 11-29(A) to 11-29(D ), a night image is displayed on the image display device 5 as a background image.

In addition, in the first period, regardless of whether the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on either the common image data α-1 or the common image data α-2, the effect image is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume of music A gradually decreases from V3 to V2 to V1 and finally reaches 0. Furthermore, in synchronization with the decrease in the volume of music A on the speakers 8L and 8R, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b gradually decreases from C3 to C2 to C1, and finally reaches 0. On the other hand, in the first period, the main lamp 9a is repeatedly blinked at the brightness C3 and the blinking cycle T1.

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data β-1 in the second period of the second half of the reach effect, and when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data β-2 in the second period of the second half of the reach effect. In the case where the effect image is displayed on the display device 5, the effect image of the battle effect is continuously displayed on the image display device 5 from the first period. (See Figures 11-30 and 11-31).

Note that when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data β-1, as shown in FIGS. 11-30(A) to 11-30(C), the image display device 5 While a production image in which a battle progresses with an ally character and an enemy character being almost evenly matched (for example, a production image in which an ally character's attack and an enemy character's attack hit alternately) is displayed, the common image data β -2, when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 11-31(A) to 11-31(C), the image display device 5 shows a state in which the ally character is dominant. An effect image in which a battle progresses (for example, an effect image in which an ally character's attack hits one-sidedly, or an effect image in which a sub-character different from the ally character joins in an attack on an enemy character) is displayed.

Furthermore, regardless of whether the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on either the common image data β-1 or the common image data β-2, the output is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of the second period. The volume of the song A played and the luminance of the light emitted from the frame lamp 9b continue to be 0 from the first period. However, after a certain period of time has passed since the start of the second period, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R becomes V3, and the luminance of the light emitted from the frame lamp 9b becomes C3. Thereafter, until the end of the third period, the volume of the music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R is maintained at V3, and the luminance of the frame lamp 9b is maintained at C3. Note that the blinking of the main lamp 9a at the cycle T1 changes to light emission at the brightness C3 from the start timing of the second period. Thereafter, the luminance of the main lamp 9a is maintained at C3 until the end of the third period.

When the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1 in the third period in the latter half of the reach effect, and when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2 in the third period in the latter half of the reach effect. In the case where the effect image is displayed on the display device 5, the effect image of the battle effect is continuously displayed on the image display device 5 from the second period. (See Figures 11-32 and 11-33).

In addition, when the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, as shown in FIG. While a cut-in image of a single character is displayed, when a production image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, as shown in FIG. 11-33(A), Immediately after the start of the third period, a cut-in image of the ally character and the sub-character is displayed on the image display device 5.

If the variable display result is a jackpot, a production image in which an ally character wins over an enemy character is displayed as a result of the battle production, and then the decorative symbols are stopped at a combination indicating a jackpot (Figure 11-32 (C ), Figure 11-32 (D), Figure 11-33 (C), Figure 11-33 (D)), If the variable display result is a failure, the ally character will be defeated by the enemy character as a result of the battle performance. After the effect image is displayed, the decorative patterns are stopped at a combination indicating a miss (Fig. 11-32 (E), Fig. 11-32 (F), Fig. 11-33 (E), Fig. 11-33 ( See F).

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, common image data is combined in reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, and the effect image during the reach effect is displayed on the image display device 5. Although the form is shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and when performing these reach effects A, B, C, D, and E, the reach effect ends. Decorative symbols may be displayed in combinations indicating a jackpot or loss from the time to the end timing of the variable display based on common image data.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 248SG, the performance control CPU 120 controls the reach performance A, the reach performance B during the variable display based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α. , reach effect C can be executed. In other words, since the performance control CPU 120 is capable of executing multiple reach performances in response to one variation pattern designation command received from the CPU 103, it is possible to execute multiple reach performances while reducing the number of fluctuation pattern designation commands relative to the number of reach performances. It is possible to perform reach effects.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern in which the super reach α is off, the super reach that was executed immediately before If the reach effect is reach effect A, and if the reach effect A is executed four or more times in a row and the variable display results are all negative, the execution of the reach effect A will be restricted and the last execution will be limited. If the reach effect of the super reach is reach effect B, and if the reach effect B is executed two or more times in a row and all the variable display results are off, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted. . In other words, since the repeating execution of a ready-to-win performance whose variable display result does not result in a jackpot is restricted, it is possible to prevent a decline in game interest due to repeated execution of the same ready-to-win performance. Furthermore, if the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is reach effect C, regardless of the number of consecutive executions of the reach effect C or the number of times the reach effect C is executed and the variable display result is off. Since the reach effect C is executed at a certain rate, by not restricting the repeat execution of the reach effect C that is executed infrequently, the rare state in which the reach effect C is repeatedly executed is excessively restricted. You can prevent this from happening.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern in which the super reach α is off, the super reach that was executed immediately before If the reach effect is reach effect A and the reach effect A is executed four or more times in a row and all the variable display results are negative, the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, but as shown in FIG. -13 and FIG. 11-16 (A), when the performance control CPU 120 receives the super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern designation command, the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance A and the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance A are determined. The ready-to-win effect A is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the variable display result is lost. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-15 (A), when the performance control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern in which the super reach α is off, the immediately preceding super reach If the reach effect is reach effect B and the reach effect B is executed two or more times in a row and all the variable display results are negative, the execution of the reach effect B is restricted, but as shown in FIG. -13 and FIG. 11-16 (A), when the performance control CPU 120 receives the Super Reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern designation command, it determines the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance B and the number of consecutive executions of the reach performance B. The ready-to-win effect B is executed at a constant rate regardless of the number of times the variable display result is a failure. In other words, even in a state where the execution of reach performance A and reach performance B is restricted, reach performance A and reach performance B are still executed, and as a result of the execution of these reach performance A and reach performance B, a jackpot gaming state is reached. Since the rate of control increases, it is possible to improve the player's impression when the ready-to-reach effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B are repeatedly executed.

Also, as shown in Figures 11-13, 11-15 (A), 11-16 (A), and 11-17 (A), the reach effect of the super reach executed immediately before is the reach effect C. If there is a variable display result when the reach performance C is executed and the variable display result is a loss, then when the performance control CPU 120 receives a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot, the super reach α is lost. Since reach performance C is executed at a constant rate in both cases when a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a fluctuation pattern of You can prevent it from getting stuck.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-17 (A), the execution of reach effect A is limited in response to the reach effect A being executed four times in a row as a reach effect of super reach. The execution of reach performance B is limited in response to the fact that reach performance B, which is set to have a higher jackpot expectation level than reach performance A, is executed twice in a row as a reach performance, so it depends on the jackpot expectation level. Therefore, execution of the ready-to-reach effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B can be suitably restricted. In particular, in this feature section 248SG, by setting the number of consecutive executions until the execution of reach effect B is limited to be smaller than reach effect A, the jackpot game can be played even though reach effect B has been executed many times. This prevents the level of expectation of reach effect B from decreasing due to not being controlled by the state.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, the execution of reach performance A is restricted in response to reach performance A being executed four times in a row as a reach performance for super reach, and reach performance A is restricted as a reach performance for super reach. The execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is further restricted in response to eight consecutive executions.In other words, although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is limited in two stages, the present invention is limited to this. However, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect A may be restricted in only one stage or in three or more stages.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, the execution of reach performance B is restricted in response to reach performance B being executed twice in succession as a reach performance for super reach, and reach performance B is restricted as a reach performance for super reach. The execution of the reach effect B is further restricted in response to the execution of the reach effect B being executed four times in a row.In other words, although the embodiment has been illustrated in which the execution of the reach effect B is restricted in two stages, the present invention is limited to this. However, the execution of the ready-to-reach effect B may be restricted in only one stage or in three or more stages.

In addition, this feature section 248SG exemplifies a form in which the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A until execution of reach effect A is restricted and the number of consecutive executions of reach effect B until execution of reach effect B is restricted are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of consecutive executions of reach effect A until execution of reach effect A is restricted, and the number of consecutive executions of reach effect B until execution of reach effect B is limited. The number of consecutive executions may be the same.

In addition, in this special section 248SG, a reach effect execution history buffer for a miss that can store up to 10 reach effects executed in the variable display of a super reach error is provided, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect for a miss. By referring to the contents of the history buffer, it is possible to decide whether or not to restrict the execution of reach effect A and reach effect B, so it is possible to appropriately limit the execution according to the number of consecutive executions of each reach effect. be able to.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-19, reach effect A and reach effect B start displaying the title image including the title name of the reach effect from a common timing, while reach effect A and reach effect B In reach effect C, in which the expectation level of jackpot is set high, the display of the title image including the title name of the reach effect starts at a later timing than reach effect A and reach effect B, so the display timing of the title image is This allows the player to easily recognize that the reach effect C is being executed. Furthermore, in reach effect C, the recollection effect is executed before the title image is displayed, so that the expectation that the variable display result will be a jackpot is higher than in reach effect A and reach effect B. can be increased.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-19, the period in which the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed in reach effect A and reach effect B is L4, but in reach effect C, the title image including the title name of the reach effect is displayed. Since the period during which the image is displayed is L5, which is longer than L4, reach effect C, which has a higher jackpot expectation than reach effect A or reach effect B, is executed depending on the period during which these title images are displayed. In addition, the display period of the title image is longer than reach effect A and reach effect B, which increases the expectation that the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state. can be increased.

Note that although this feature section 248SG exemplifies a form in which the display period of the title image in the reach effect C is longer than the display period of the title image in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the display period of the title image in reach effect C is the same as the display period of the title image in reach effect A or reach effect B, or shorter than the display period of the title image in reach effect A or reach effect B. good.

Furthermore, although this feature section 248SG exemplifies a form in which the display timing of the title image in reach effect C is different from the display timing of the title image in reach effect A and reach effect B, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the title image in the ready-to-reach effect C may start at the same timing as the title image in the ready-to-reach effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-17 (B), among the reach effects of super reach, reach effect E has the highest jackpot expectation, followed by reach effect D, reach effect C, reach effect B, and reach effect A. As shown in Figures 11-23 to 11-27, the title image displayed on the image display device 5 during each reach effect is the part where the jackpot expectation level decreases in the order of the reach effect E. Title image 248SG005e displayed during execution has the largest display area, followed by title image 248SG005d displayed during execution of reach effect D, title image 248SG005c displayed during execution of reach effect C, and execution of reach effect B. The display area becomes smaller in the order of the title image 248SG005b displayed within the reach effect, and the title image 248SG005a displayed during the execution of reach effect A. In other words, the size of the title image displayed in each reach effect is the same as the corresponding reach effect. Since it is proportional to the expected jackpot of the performance, the size of these title images allows players to easily recognize the reach performance that is being executed, and the size of the title image also makes it easier for players to be controlled into a jackpot game state. It can also increase expectations.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, an example is given in which the size of the title image displayed on the image display device 5 is proportional to the expected jackpot of the corresponding reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. , the size of the title image displayed on the image display device 5 may be inversely proportional to the jackpot expectation of the corresponding reach effect. Furthermore, the shape and display color of the title image displayed on the image display device 5 may be proportional to the jackpot expectation level of the corresponding reach effect.

In addition, in the first half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E, the first chance up performance and the second chance up performance are performances that suggest that the jackpot game state is controlled. Since the chance-up performance can be executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the first chance-up performance and the second chance-up performance during each reach performance. . Furthermore, for reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E, the flashback performance is performed in a different period from the first chance up performance and the second chance up performance, so the first chance up performance and the second chance up performance are executed during the flashback performance. The player's attention to the reminiscence performance is prevented from decreasing due to the execution of the two-chance up performance.

Note that this feature section 248SG exemplifies a form in which the reminiscence performance is executed in a different period from the first chance-up performance and the second chance-up performance in the reach performance C, the reach performance D, and the reach performance E. The present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the first chance-up performance and the second chance-up performance may overlap at least a portion of the performance period with the flashback performance.

Furthermore, regarding the first chance up effect and the second chance up effect, when only the second chance up effect is executed, the expectation level of jackpot is set higher than when only the first chance up effect is executed. There is. Furthermore, with reach effect A and reach effect B, as shown in FIG. 11-19, while it is possible to execute the first chance up effect from a common timing, it is possible to execute the second chance increase effect from different timings. It has become. Therefore, by making it possible to execute the first chance up performance and the second chance up performance as common performances between reach performance A and reach performance B, it is possible to increase the variation of reach performance while suppressing the production cost of the performance. can. Furthermore, since the first chance up performance is executed from the same timing in reach performance A and reach performance B, the expectation level of jackpot is set higher than the first chance up performance. For players who thought that the second chance-up performance was executed at the same timing for reach performance A and reach performance B, the second chance-up performance was executed at different timings for reach performance A and reach performance B. It is possible to add surprise by being

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-23 to 11-27, in the first chance-up effect, the movable body 32 (movable body lamp 9d) only emits light at the retracted position, which is the position above the image display device 5. Although the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 does not change due to the execution of the first chance-up effect, the second chance-up effect is a effect in which the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position to the front position of the image display device 5. Since the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 decreases due to execution of the second chance-up effect due to movement to the position, the player's attention is focused on the second chance-up effect rather than the first chance-up effect. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the player's expectation of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, as a second chance-up effect that changes the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5, it is possible to perform an effect in which the movable body 32 moves from the retreat position to the effect position, Although the embodiment has been illustrated in which the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is reduced as a result of the second chance up effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The effects that change the visibility of the image display device 5 include moving the image display device 5 itself toward the player, increasing the brightness of the backlight built into the image display device 5, etc. The visibility of the effect image displayed on the screen may be improved, or by swinging or rotating the image display device 5, reducing the brightness of the backlight built into the image display device 5, etc. The visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 may be reduced.

Further, in the feature section 248SG, an example is given in which the first chance up effect is a effect that does not change the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, if the rate of change in the visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is smaller than that of the second chance-up effect, then the first chance-up effect also has a lower visibility of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5. It may also be used as a performance that changes gender.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-19, in any Super Reach reach performance, the second chance up performance is set so that it does not overlap with the actions of friendly characters and enemy characters in the second half of the reach performance. Since it can be executed in the first half of the reach performance, the second chance up performance will not overlap with the action of uttering lines of friendly characters and enemy characters in the second half of the reach performance, and the super reach reach performance will be performed. It is possible to prevent the interest of both the second chance up performance and the second chance up performance from decreasing.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-19, in any super reach reach performance, the display of friendly characters and enemy characters is performed from the second half of the reach performance, but the first chance up performance is performed in the first half of the reach performance. Since the first chance up effect is executed when the friendly character or enemy character is already displayed on the image display device 5, the super reach reach effect and the first chance up effect are executed. It is possible to prevent the interest of both performances from decreasing.

In addition, in the second half of the reach effect of each reach effect, as shown in FIG. Since the transition from the period to the second period can be made difficult for the player to recognize, the sense of discomfort felt by the player in the second period in which a performance image different from the first period is displayed can be further reduced.

In addition, in the second half of the reach performance of each reach performance, as shown in Figure 11-21, the volume of music A output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the first period is gradually reduced to V3, V2, and V1. By doing so, it is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player during the transition, compared to the case where the first period transitions to the second period without decreasing the volume.

In particular, in this feature section 248SG, a frame lamp 9b whose lighting control is executed separately from the main lamp 9a is provided, and as shown in FIG. The volume of A is gradually reduced to V3, V2, and V1, and the period from immediately before the end of the first period to immediately after the start of the second period is a silent period, and the brightness of the main lamp 9a is increased to C3 and blinks as described above. In addition to the blinking at cycle T1, the brightness of the frame lamp 9b is lowered stepwise from C3 to C2 to C1 during the first period, resulting in a silent period from just before the end of the first period to just after the start of the second period. By setting the brightness of the frame lamp 9b to 0 (turning it off) in this step, it is possible to further reduce the discomfort felt by the player when transitioning from the first period to the second period.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIG. 11-28 to FIG. 11-33, in reach effect A, the first period is the common image data α-1, and the second period is the common image data β-1. , during the third period, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, and in reach effect B, the first period is based on the common image data α-2, and the second period is based on the common image data During the β-1 and third periods, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, respectively, so the production cost of the ready-to-reach effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B can be reduced. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIG. 11-28 to FIG. 11-33, in reach effect A, the first period is the common image data α-1, and the second period is the common image data β-1. , during the third period, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, and in the reach effect D, the first period is based on the common image data α-1, and the second period is based on the common image data During the β-2 and third periods, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, so in addition to the above-mentioned reach effect A and reach effect B, reach effect D is produced. Costs can also be reduced.Furthermore, since the periods in which common image data is used for reach effect A and reach effect B, reach effect A and reach effect D are different, these reach effect A, reach effect B, Although common image data is used in the reach effect D, it is possible to give players different impressions for each reach effect, so it is possible to prevent each reach effect from becoming monotonous and reducing the enjoyment of the game. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIG. 11-28 to FIG. 11-33, in reach effect B, the first period is the common image data α-2, and the second period is the common image data β-1. , during the third period, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, and in the reach effect E, the first period is based on the common image data α-2, and the second period is based on the common image data In the β-2 and third periods, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, respectively, so that the policy costs for the ready-to-reach effect B and the ready-to-reach effect E can be reduced. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-20(B) and FIGS. 11-28 to 11-33, in reach effect D, the first period is the common image data α-1, and the second period is the common image data β-2. , during the third period, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-1, and in the reach effect E, the first period is based on the common image data α-2, and the second period is based on the common image data During the β-2 and third periods, the effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 based on the common image data γ-2, so in addition to the above-mentioned reach effect B and reach effect E, the reach effect D is produced. Costs can also be reduced.

In addition, in this feature section 248SG, in the reach effect C, the first period is based on common image data α-1, the second period is based on common image data β-1, and the third period is based on common image data γ-2. The effect image is displayed on the display device 5, that is, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 using image data common to reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, and reach effect D. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the reach effect C, the image display device 5 uses image data different from the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E. The effect image may be displayed.

In particular, reach performance C uses image data different from reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance D, and reach performance E, and displays these reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance D, and reach performance on the image display device 5. In the case of displaying a different effect image from E, the recollection effect may be executed only in the ready-to-reach effect C (the recollection effect is not executed in the ready-to-reach effect D and the reach effect E). By doing this, in the reach effect C, even if a different effect image is displayed from the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E, the reach effect C. By executing a flashback effect as a supplementary explanation or introductory explanation, it is possible to prevent players from being confused by displaying a different effect image from reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect D, and reach effect E. be able to.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A), in the second half of the reach performance of each reach performance, music A is output from speakers 8L and 8R; , 8R output different sound effects. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (B), in the second half of each reach performance, song A is output from speakers 8L and 8R for the entire period except for the silent period, while each sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R intermittently multiple times according to the actions of the friendly characters and enemy characters displayed on the image display device 5, so the output period of each sound effect is different in the latter half of the reach performance of each reach performance. The proportion occupied by this period is smaller than the proportion occupied by the output period of music A. Therefore, by outputting the common song A in each ready-to-reach presentation, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the ready-to-reach presentation and improve game interest. Furthermore, by outputting different sound effects for each ready-to-reach presentation, it is possible to prevent the ready-to-reach presentation from becoming monotonous and reducing the interest in the game.

In addition, this feature section 248SG outputs the common song A in the latter half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E, and also outputs the common song A for each reach performance. Although the embodiments have been exemplified in which different sound effects are output, the present invention is not limited to this. A common music piece A may be output only in performances (for example, reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance D), and different sound effects may be output.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. It will be done.

For example, in the characteristic section 248SG, when a variable display is executed in a variable pattern in which the super reach α is off, the variable display depends on the number of times that the reach effect A or the reach effect B is continuously executed as the reach effect of the immediately preceding super reach. While restricting the execution of reach effect A and reach effect B (determining the execution at a lower rate than when the execution of reach effect A and reach effect B is not restricted), in the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot. When the variable display is executed, the execution of reach effect A or reach effect B is determined at a fixed rate, regardless of the number of times reach effect A or reach effect B is continuously executed as the reach effect of the immediately preceding super reach. Although possible forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIG. When the variable display is executed in a variation pattern that is out of reach α (when the production control CPU 120 receives a command to specify a variation pattern in which super reach α is out), the display is performed at a lower rate than when the execution of reach production A is not limited. While determining the execution of reach effect A, if variable display is executed in the variation pattern of super reach α jackpot (when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command to specify the variation pattern of super reach α jackpot), the reach effect is executed. You may decide to execute the ready-to-reach effect A at a higher rate than when the execution of A is not restricted. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (B) as modification example 248SG-1, when the variable display is executed in a variation pattern in which super reach α is off while the execution of reach performance B is limited (the performance control CPU 120 receives a command specifying a fluctuation pattern that is off the Super Reach α), the execution of Reach Effect B is decided at a lower rate than when the execution of Reach Effect B is not restricted, while the execution of Reach Effect B is determined by the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach α jackpot. When the variable display is executed (when the performance control CPU 120 receives the super reach α jackpot variation pattern designation command), the execution of the reach effect B is determined at a higher rate than when the execution of the reach effect B is not restricted. You can.

By doing this, even if reach effect A and reach effect B are repeatedly executed, it is possible to increase the rate at which the reach effect whose execution is restricted is executed and the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Therefore, the player's impression when the ready-to-win effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B are repeatedly executed can be significantly improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-13, the characteristic section 248SG stores the reach effect of the super reach whose variable display result was a loss up to a predetermined number of times in the reach effect execution history buffer for the loss, and In the case where the variable display result becomes a jackpot after a reach effect of a reach effect, the winning reach effect execution history buffer is cleared regardless of the reach effect to be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 11-35 as modification example 248SG-2, only when the variable display result becomes a jackpot after a reach effect whose execution is restricted, the losing reach effect execution history buffer is cleared and the execution is restricted. If the variable display result becomes a jackpot after a different reach effect, the losing reach effect execution history buffer may not be cleared.

For example, when the execution of reach effect A is restricted, if reach effect A is executed and the variable display result is a jackpot, the hit reach effect execution history buffer is cleared, and the reach effect execution history buffer for reach effect B, reach effect C, reach When either the effect D or the ready-to-win effect E is executed and the variable display result becomes a jackpot, it is not necessary to clear the hit-ready effect execution history buffer. Similarly, when the execution of reach performance B is restricted, if reach performance B is executed and the variable display result is a jackpot, the hit performance execution history buffer is cleared, and the reach performance A, reach performance C, and reach When either the effect D or the ready-to-win effect E is executed and the variable display result becomes a jackpot, it is not necessary to clear the hit-ready effect execution history buffer.

By doing this, until the reach performance (reach performance A or reach performance B) whose execution is restricted is executed and the jackpot game state is controlled, the execution of the reach performance A or reach performance B is restricted. Since the execution is continued, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event where the reach effect whose execution is restricted is executed and the repeated variable display result is off. It is possible to improve the player's impression of A or reach effect B).

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, as shown in FIG. 11-19, in the first half of each reach effect of reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C, a title corresponding to the reach effect being executed on the image display device 5 is provided. (title image) is displayed, and after displaying the title, the lines of the friendly character and enemy character being displayed on the image display device 5 are displayed as subtitles from the start timing of the second half of each reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 11-36 as modification example 248SG-3, in reach performance C, which has a higher jackpot expectation than reach performance A and reach performance B, In the first half of the reach performance, the title (title image 248SG005c) corresponding to the reach performance is displayed on the image display device 5 in the same way as reach performance A and reach performance B, while in the second half of the reach performance, the title (title image 248SG005c) corresponding to the reach performance is displayed. A subtitle non-display period may be provided in which the lines of the friendly characters and enemy characters displayed on the image display device 5 are not displayed as subtitles for a predetermined period (for example, period L6) from the start.

By doing this, the title image 248SG005c displayed on the image display device 5 during the reach effect C, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the reach effect A or the reach effect B, draws attention to the dialogue display of friendly characters and enemy characters. Since it is possible to prevent the display from decreasing due to the start of the display, it is possible to suitably give a special feeling to the ready-to-reach effect C.

In addition, in this modified example 248SG-3, in the second half of the reach performance of the reach performance C, the lines of the friendly characters and enemy characters that are displayed on the image display device 5 for a predetermined period from the start of the second half of the reach performance Although we have exemplified a mode in which a subtitle non-display period is provided in which the subtitles are not displayed as subtitles, the present invention is not limited to this. During the subtitle non-display period, in addition to or in place of reach effect C, reach effect D It may be provided in the reach effect E.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, the second half of each reach performance of reach performance A and reach performance B is configured from a first period, a second period, and a third period, and in these first period, second period, and third period. Although a mode has been exemplified in which a plurality of common image data for displaying effect images are provided on the image display device 5 and the production cost of reach effect A and reach effect B is reduced by combining these common image data, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 11-37 (A) to 11-37 (F) as modification example 248SG-4, the second half of the reach effect between reach effect A and reach effect B is shown. In the first period, even if the effect image based on either the common image data α-1 or the common image data α-2 is displayed on the image display device 5, the common effect image 248SG005M is displayed from the first period onwards. From the start of the second period, even if a presentation image based on either the common image data β-1 or the common image data β-2 is displayed on the image display device 5 in the second period. The display of the common effect image 248SG005M may be continued until a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, until the end of the second period).

By doing this, in the reach effect A and the reach effect B, the common effect image 248SG005M, which started displaying during the first period, is displayed until a predetermined period such as the end timing of the second period elapses. By continuously displaying, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort felt by the player during the second period in which different effect images are displayed for the ready-to-reach effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B.

In addition, in this modified example 248SG-4, in reach effect A and reach effect B, the common effect image 248SG005M, which started displaying during the first period, is displayed until a predetermined period such as the end timing of the second period elapses. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the common effect image 248SG005M is displayed from the first period in reach effect A and reach effect B. , from the start of the second period, instead of the common performance image 248SG005M, a performance image that is different from the common performance image 248SG005 in at least some of the elements constituting the common performance image 248SG005M such as shape, color scheme, size, etc. is displayed. You may.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, the second half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E is composed of a first period, a second period, and a third period. By providing a plurality of common image data for displaying effect images on the image display device 5 in the first period, second period, and third period, and combining these common image data, reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect Although we have exemplified the form of reducing the production cost of the reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the second half of any of the reach performances A, B, C, D, and E, when transitioning from the first period to the second period, the image display device 5 Cut-in image 248SG005I having the same left-right width dimension as the left-right width dimension of the display area No. 5 may be displayed with priority over other effect images. By doing so, when transitioning from the first period to the second period, the cut-in image 248SG005I is displayed with priority over other effect images on the image display device 5, so that the transition from the first period to the second period is possible. It is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort that the player feels when transitioning to the next step.

Furthermore, when transitioning from the second period to the third period, as shown in FIG. 11-39, by not displaying the cut-in image 248SG005I on the image display device 5, the cut-in image 248SG005I is used to change the third period. It is possible to prevent a reduction in interest in the game due to the display of the performance image being obstructed.

Furthermore, in this modified example 248SG-6, the second half of each reach performance of reach performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E is also cut when transitioning from the first period to the second period. Displaying the in-image 248SG005I, that is, displaying the cut-in image 248SG005I, has no effect on whether the variable display result will be a jackpot (jackpot expectation level), so there is no possibility of a jackpot in any reach effect. By executing the cut-in image 248SG005I regardless of the level of expectation, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the start of the second period, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in this modified example 248SG-6, the cut-in image 248SG005I has the same left-right width dimension as the left-right width dimension of the display area of the image display device 5, and is given priority to the image display device over other effect images. By setting the image to be displayed on the image display device 5 as the image shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the high visibility specific effect image in the present invention has higher visibility than any effect image displayed on the image display device 5 at the end of the first period. If the image has a high value, the display position in the display area of the image display device 5 is different from other effect images, the moving speed in the display area of the image display device 5 is faster than other effect images, or another effect. The display may have a larger amount of display change per unit time than the image, or may have a different number of display colors or display pattern from other effect images.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, the performance control CPU 120 controls the reach performance of any of the reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C based on receiving the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of super reach α. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the reach effect D or the reach effect E can be executed based on receiving a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach β, the present invention is not limited to this. Without limitation, the performance control CPU 120 determines the reach based on receiving either a variation pattern specification command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α or a variation pattern specification command indicating a variation pattern of super reach β. It may be possible to execute any one of performance A, reach performance B, reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E. In addition, in this way, based on the fact that the performance control CPU 120 receives the common variation pattern designation command, it is possible to execute any of the reach performance A, the reach performance B, the reach performance C, the reach performance D, and the reach performance E. In this case, it is desirable that these reach effects A, B, C, D, and E all be in the same period.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, regarding the reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C that can be executed by variable display in the variation pattern of super reach α, reach effect A has the highest execution frequency, while reach effect Although we have exemplified a form in which reach performance C has the lowest execution frequency, reach performance C has the highest jackpot expectation, and reach performance A has the lowest jackpot expectation, the present invention is not limited to this. Regarding reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C, reach performance A has the highest execution frequency, while reach performance C has the lowest execution frequency, but the jackpot expectation level is all the same or reach performance A and reach performance B may have the highest jackpot expectation.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, regarding the reach effect D and the reach effect E that can be executed with variable display in the variation pattern of super reach β, the reach effect D is executed more frequently than the reach effect E, and , the reach effect E has a higher jackpot expectation than the reach effect D, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect D and the reach effect E are different from the reach effect D. Although the execution frequency is higher than the ready-to-win performance E, the expected degree of jackpot may be the same, or the ready-to-reach performance D may have a higher jackpot expectation than the ready-to-win performance E.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C that can be executed in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach α are executed in a variable display with a variation pattern of super reach β. Although we have exemplified a form that is executed more frequently and has a lower jackpot expectation than reach effect D and reach effect E, the present invention is not limited to this, and these reach effect A, reach effect B, and reach effect C are The execution frequency may be lower than the reach effect D and the reach effect E, and the expectation level of the jackpot may be higher.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, when the performance control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α, it refers to the miss reach performance execution history buffer and immediately executes the super reach reach performance. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the execution of reach performance A and reach performance B is limited according to the number of consecutive executions of reach performance A and reach performance B that have been executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. When the CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of super reach α, it refers to the miss reach effect execution history buffer and executes reach effect A according to the total number of executions of reach effect A and reach effect B. The execution of reach performance B may also be restricted. For example, the performance control CPU 120 specifies the number of executions of each reach performance in which the last 10 variable display results stored in the losing reach performance time history buffer resulted in a loss, and during the 10 reach performance When the ready-to-reach presentation A is executed four or more times, the execution of the ready-to-reach presentation A is restricted, and when the ready-to-reach presentation B is executed two or more times, the execution of the ready-to-reach presentation B is restricted. Additionally, if reach effect A is executed four or more times and reach effect B is executed two or more times during the ten reach effects, the execution of both reach effect A and reach effect B will be restricted. , instead, the reach effect C may be made easier to execute.

In this specification, a plurality of characteristic parts and modification examples have been disclosed as the present invention, but as an application form to the pachinko gaming machine 1, some of these plurality of characteristic parts and modification examples can be combined. Alternatively, only one feature or modification of a plurality of features and modifications may be applied.

For example, when the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine in which any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) can be set, and the ratio of variable display results to jackpots differs depending on the set setting value. , when the pachinko game machine is set to an advantageous setting value (for example, 4 to 6) that has a higher rate of winning the variable display result than other setting values, the execution of reach effect A or reach effect B is performed. The number of consecutive executions of the ready-to-win effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B until they are limited may be made different from when other setting values are set in the pachinko game machine.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, reach performance A, reach performance B, and reach performance C are provided as reach performance that can be executed by variable display of the variation pattern of super reach α, and reach performance C is set as reach performance A, reach performance C, and reach performance C. Although we have illustrated a form in which the reach performance has the highest jackpot expectation among the reach performance B and the reach performance C, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach performance C is the same as the reach performance A, the reach performance B, and the reach performance B. Among reach performance C, reach performance D, and reach performance E, there is a reach performance with the highest jackpot expectation, a reach performance where the variable display result is always a jackpot (reach performance with 100% jackpot expectation), and a variable display result. A ready-to-win performance may be used in which when a jackpot occurs, the percentage of control to a jackpot game state such as a 10-round jackpot or a variable probability jackpot is the highest.

Furthermore, if execution of reach effect A (or reach effect B) is restricted when the above-mentioned advantageous setting value is set in the pachinko game machine, other setting values are set in the pachinko game machine. It may be possible to decide whether to execute the ready-to-reach effect A (or the ready-to-reach effect B) at a rate different from the time.

By doing the above, the number of consecutive executions of reach performance A and reach performance B until the execution of reach performance A and reach performance B is restricted, and the execution of reach performance A and reach performance B are limited. Since it is possible to draw the attention of the player to the execution ratio of the ready-to-win effect A and the ready-to-reach effect B in the case, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the feature section 248SG, as shown in FIG. 11-15, when the execution of the ready-to-reach effect A is restricted, the execution decision rate for the ready-to-reach effect A decreases while the execution decision rate for the ready-to-reach effect B decreases. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, if the execution of the reach effect A is restricted, the reach effect is performed at the rate corresponding to the decrease in the execution decision ratio of the reach effect A. A, the ready-to-reach effect B, the ready-to-reach effect C, the ready-to-reach effect D, and the ready-to-reach effect E, it is possible to determine the execution of an alternative ready-to-reach effect, and the determination ratio for the ready-to-reach effect B may not be increased. Similarly, when the execution of reach performance B is restricted, the execution determination ratio of reach performance B decreases while the execution determination ratio of reach performance A increases, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the execution of reach effect B is restricted, reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, reach effect will be executed at the proportion that the execution decision ratio of reach effect B is reduced. It may be possible to determine the execution of an alternative ready-to-win presentation that is different from any of the presentations E, and the determination ratio of the ready-to-reach presentation A may not be increased. By doing this, even if the execution of reach performance A and reach performance B is restricted, the relationship in jackpot expectation level between the reach performances of each super reach can be maintained.

Note that the gaming machine capable of playing games may be any machine capable of playing at least a predetermined game, and is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be a slot machine or a general gaming machine.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Performance control CPU

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A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived by variable displaying performance identification information,
A game control means capable of controlling the game;
A performance control means capable of executing control regarding the performance based on control information transmitted from the game control means,
The effect control means includes a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect after the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific mode corresponding to a part of the specific display result,
The specific performance execution means executes a first specific performance, a second specific performance consisting of a performance period common to the first specific performance, and a second specific performance based on common specific control information transmitted from the game control unit . 3. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific performances including at least three specific performances,
The performance control means includes a common performance execution means capable of executing a common performance that is commonly performed in the first specific performance, the second specific performance, and the third specific performance ,
The common performance execution means is capable of executing a plurality of types of common performances including at least a first common performance and a second common performance different from the first common performance,
The case where the second common effect is executed without the first common effect is more advantageous than the case where the first common effect is executed and the second common effect is not executed. The rate of control is high;
The common performance execution means is
The first common performance can be executed at a first timing that is a common timing in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance,
The second common performance is performed at different timings in each performance period of the first specific performance and the second specific performance, and in the case of the first specific performance, is executed at a second timing after the first timing. It is possible, and in the case of the second specific performance, it can be executed at a third timing after the first timing,
When the third specific performance is executed, the second common performance can be performed at a fourth timing that is different from the first timing, the second timing, and the third timing.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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