JP7404313B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

In a pachinko game machine or the like as a gaming machine, for example, it is disclosed that there is an effect in which characters are stocked during normal times, and an effect image in which the selected character mainly appears is displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1) ).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-045833

Although the stock effect described in Patent Document 1 also increases the interest of players, there is still room for improvement in the stock effect.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to improve the gaming machine that performs stock effects and improve its interest.

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
A performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU, etc.) capable of executing the performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance (for example, a preview performance such as a round and round performance) that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Before the specific performance is executed, it is possible to execute a storage performance (for example, stock performance, etc.) that suggests that the specific performance will be performed,
The storage performance is
Special images (for example, stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, prefetched stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during the storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific performance is executed. A first part that can display storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the period of stock performance, etc.);
A second part (for example, a stock effect) that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect (for example, a stock release cut-in image, etc.) related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed. (I4, etc. in Figure 35), which is the period of
It consists of
The performance execution means is
The first part can be executed in a specific variable display (for example, a look-ahead variation, etc.) before a predetermined variable display (for example, the variation, etc.) in which the specific effect is executed,
The first part is executable in a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The display means is
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the special image is displayed in a first display mode (for example, a stock image during prefetch variation, etc.) in a first display area (for example, a stock retention display area during prefetch variation, etc.). It can be displayed in
When the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, the special image can be displayed in a second display mode (for example, a stock image, etc.) in a second display area (for example, the stock retention display area during fluctuation). and
When the first part is executed in a specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in a specific variable display and the specific effect is executed (for example, when a stock effect is executed with a look-ahead variation and stock is released from a stock image) (such as displaying a cut-in image and performing a spinning effect), the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, and then the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed. There is a high expectation that the control will be controlled in a more advantageous state than when (for example, a stock effect is executed due to the fluctuation, a stock release cut-in image is displayed from the stock image, and a round and round effect is executed, etc.).

According to this feature, when the first part is executed in the specific variable display, there is a higher expectation that the first part will be controlled in an advantageous state than when the first part is executed in the predetermined variable display. It is possible to draw attention to the timing at which the part is executed, and furthermore, since the display area and display mode in which the special image is displayed differ depending on the timing at which the first part is executed, the first part is executed in a specific variable display. It can be suggested that

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. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of production control main processing. It is a diagram showing an example of production control process processing. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. 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. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a time saving number determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the name and content of each main control command. It is an explanatory diagram showing game control main processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing special symbol normal processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing special symbol normal processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing special symbol stop processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing special symbol stop processing. It is an explanatory diagram of state transition in this embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram about play time. It is an explanatory diagram about play time. It is an explanatory diagram about play time. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch notice setting process. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of variable display start setting processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch notice execution setting process. It is an explanatory diagram about an image displayed on an image display device when a pre-read stock effect is executed as a pre-read preview effect. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a preview performance executed in response to a character. It is an explanatory diagram when a look-ahead stock effect is executed. It is an explanatory diagram when stock performance is executed with the fluctuation. It is an explanatory diagram when a stock performance is executed as a preview performance in a variation after a prefetch variation after a prefetch stock performance is executed. It is an explanatory diagram when a stock effect is executed in a variable display where a round and round effect is executed. It is an explanatory diagram when a stock performance is performed in a variable display where a round and round performance is performed. It is an explanatory diagram when a stock performance is performed in a variable display where a round and round performance is performed. It is an explanatory diagram when a stock performance is performed in a variable display where a round and round performance is performed. It is an explanatory diagram when a stock performance is performed in a variable display where a round and round performance is performed. It is an explanatory diagram of the round and round performance when the stock performance is not executed in response to the round and round performance. It is an explanatory diagram of the production that occurs within the Guruguru production. It is an explanatory diagram of the production that occurs within the Guruguru production. It is an explanatory diagram of the production that occurs within the Guruguru production. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of types of candidate images displayed in the round and round effect. It is an explanatory diagram about the execution time of promotion before round and round performance, round and round performance, and promotion after round and round performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an accompanying display that may occur when a plurality of stock images are acquired. It is a detailed explanatory diagram about an accompanying display. It is an explanatory diagram about the execution rate of stock performance and the jackpot expectation level. It is an explanatory diagram about the execution rate of stock performance and the jackpot expectation level. It is an explanatory diagram about the execution rate of stock performance and the jackpot expectation level. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform. It is an explanatory diagram of effects that each stock character can perform.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A mode for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below based on the drawings.

(Characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-666) The gaming machine of form 1-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
A performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU, etc.) capable of executing the performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance (for example, a preview performance such as a round and round performance) that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Before the specific performance is executed, it is possible to execute a storage performance (for example, stock performance, etc.) that suggests that the specific performance will be performed,
The storage performance is
Special images (for example, stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, prefetched stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during the storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific performance is executed. A first part that can display storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the period of stock performance, etc.);
A second part (for example, a stock effect) that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect (for example, a stock release cut-in image, etc.) related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed. (I4, etc. in Figure 35), which is the period of
It consists of
The performance execution means is
The first part can be executed in a specific variable display (for example, a look-ahead variation, etc.) before a predetermined variable display (for example, the variation, etc.) in which the specific effect is executed,
The first part is executable in a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The display means is
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the special image is displayed in a first display mode (for example, a stock image during prefetch variation, etc.) in a first display area (for example, a stock retention display area during prefetch variation, etc.). It can be displayed in
When the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, the special image can be displayed in a second display mode (for example, a stock image, etc.) in a second display area (for example, the stock retention display area during fluctuation). and
When the first part is executed in a specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in a specific variable display and the specific effect is executed (for example, when a stock effect is executed with a look-ahead variation and stock is released from a stock image) (such as displaying a cut-in image and performing a spinning effect), the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, and then the second part is executed in the predetermined variable display and the specific effect is executed. There is a high expectation that the control will be controlled in a more advantageous state than when (for example, a stock effect is executed due to the fluctuation, a stock release cut-in image is displayed from the stock image, and a round and round effect is executed, etc.).

According to this feature, when the first part is executed in the specific variable display, there is a higher expectation that the first part will be controlled in an advantageous state than when the first part is executed in the predetermined variable display. It is possible to draw attention to the timing at which the part is executed, and furthermore, since the display area and display mode in which the special image is displayed differ depending on the timing at which the first part is executed, the first part is executed in a specific variable display. It can be suggested that

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-2 is the gaming machine described in Embodiment 1-1, and includes a light emitting means (for example, a main lamp, a frame lamp, etc.),
A light emission control means (for example, a lamp control board, etc.) capable of controlling the light emission means,
The light emission control means is configured to display the special image in the first display mode in the first display area in the specific variable display and in the second display mode in the second display area in the predetermined variable display. It is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light in a different light emitting mode (for example, a pink light emitting mode, a purple light emitting mode, a green light emitting mode, etc.) depending on when the special image is displayed.

According to this feature, it is possible to specify a variable display in which a specific effect is executed depending on the light emission mode of the light emitting means, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Embodiment 1-3 is the gaming machine described in Embodiment 1-1, and includes a sound output means (for example, a voice control board, etc.),
The sound output means is configured to output a sound when the first part is executed and the special image is displayed in the specific variable display, and when the first part is executed and the special image is displayed in the predetermined variable display. It is possible to output different types of performance sounds (for example, predetermined sound effects, special sound effects, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to specify whether the special image is displayed in the specific variable display or the predetermined variable display depending on the type of effect sound, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-3,
Equipped with sound output means,
The special image includes a first special image (for example, stock acquisition image 666SKY005, etc.) and a second special image (for example, stock acquisition image 666SKY008, etc.),
The sound output means outputs different types of effect sounds (for example, special sound effect A and special sound effect D) when the first special image is displayed and when the second special image is displayed. It is possible to output.

According to this feature, it is possible to specify whether the first special image or the second special image is displayed depending on the type of effect sound, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-4,
The special image includes a first special image (for example, stock image 666SKY05, etc.) and a second special image (for example, stock image 666SKY008, etc.),
When the second special image is displayed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first special image is displayed,
The first special image and the second special image displayed in the first display mode in the first display area in the specific variable display have the same size, while in the predetermined variable display, the first special image and the second special image are displayed in the first display mode in the first display area. The first special image and the second special image displayed in the second display mode have different sizes (for example, the stock image in FIG. 29, etc.).

According to this feature, it is easy to identify whether the specific variable display is the specific variable display or the predetermined variable display depending on the size of the first special image and the second special image, and furthermore, in the predetermined variable display, the first special image and the second special image This makes it easy to identify which of the two special images is more advantageous.

The gaming machine of Form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-5,
When the specific variable display ends and the predetermined variable display starts, a special effect (for example, a cut-in) by a character related to the special image displayed in the first display mode in the first display area is performed. image, etc.) is executed, and the special image is displayed in the second display mode in the second display area.

According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the special image is displayed from the first display area to the second display area by special presentation.

The gaming machine of Form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-6,
The special image includes a first special image (for example, stock image 666SKY05, etc.) and a second special image (for example, stock image 666SKY008, etc.),
In the first display area, there is a first storage display position where the first special image can be stored and displayed (for example, the leftmost display position of the stock retention display area during look-ahead fluctuation) and the second special image. There is a second storage display position where storage can be displayed (for example, the rightmost display position of the stock retention display area during look-ahead fluctuation),
In the specific variable display, when the first special image is stored and displayed at the first storage display position and the second special image is not stored and displayed at the second storage display position, the second special image is stored and displayed at the second storage display position. A predetermined image (for example, a silhouette image) indicating that the second special image is not stored and displayed can be displayed.

According to this feature, it is possible to suitably specify the status of the storage display in the first display area, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-7,
A movable body (for example, movable body 32, etc.),
A movable body control means (for example, a performance control board, etc.) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body,
The second display area is provided within a range in which the movable body can operate,
The movable body control means limits the operation of the movable body when the special image in the second display mode is displayed in the second display area (for example, restricts the operation of the movable body when stock images are stocked). (e.g., restricting the movement of the body 32).

According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the special image displayed in the second display area from becoming difficult to view due to the movement of the movable body.

(Characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-667) The gaming machine of form 2-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Equipped with a performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU, etc.) capable of executing the performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance (for example, a preview performance such as a round and round performance) that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Before the specific performance is executed, it is possible to execute a storage performance (for example, stock performance, etc.) that suggests that the specific performance will be performed,
The storage performance is
Special images (for example, stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, prefetched stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during the storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific performance is executed. A first part that can display storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the period of stock performance, etc.);
A second part (for example, a stock effect) that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect (for example, a stock release cut-in image, etc.) related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed. (I4, etc. in Figure 35), which is the period of
It consists of
The specific performance includes a first specific performance (for example, a hot cut-in, etc.) and a second specific performance (for example, a round and round performance, etc.),
The special image includes a first special image (for example, stock image 666SKY012, etc.), a second special image (for example, stock image 666SKY010, etc.), and a third special image (for example, stock image 666SKY009, etc.),
As an execution pattern of the storage effect,
a first execution pattern (for example, FIG. 55, etc.) that executes a pre-stage effect related to the first special image at a timing before the first specific effect is executed, and suggests execution of the first specific effect;
A second execution pattern that executes a pre-stage effect related to the second special image at a timing before the execution of the second specific effect and suggests the execution of the second specific effect (for example, the guruguru effect is a stock image 666SKY010) can also be executed (e.g., Figure 30).
a third execution pattern (for example, FIG. 50, etc.) that executes a pre-stage effect related to the third special image at a timing before the second specific effect is executed, and suggests execution of the second specific effect;
There is,
When the storage effect is executed in the first execution pattern, when the accumulation effect is executed in the second execution pattern, and when the accumulation effect is executed in the third execution pattern, the advantageous The level of expectation controlled by the state is different (for example, ``Super heat cut-in''> ``Transition to strong SP reach''> ``Title change (color)''> ``Promotion after round and round performance''> ``Pending change''> ``Expectation level up''(Star)">"Guru Guru Production" is designed to have a high expectation of jackpot, such as the look-ahead in Figure 49 and the above).

According to this feature, there are special images that suggest the first specific effect and special images that suggest the second specific effect, and the degree of expectation is controlled to be advantageous depending on which special image is used. Furthermore, there are multiple types of special images that suggest the second specific effect, and the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of the special images, so it is possible to further increase the degree of attention to the special images. Can be done.

The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 2-1,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a third specific performance related to the second specific performance (for example, promotion after round and round performance, etc.) in the second specific performance,
Controlling to the advantageous state when the second specific performance including execution of the third specific performance is performed is more favorable than when the second specific performance not including execution of the third specific performance is performed. (For example, there is a first pattern that executes ``Guruguru production'' and a third pattern that executes ``Guruguru production'' that does not include ``Promotion before Guruguru production'' but includes ``Promotion after Guruguru production.'') When the variable display is executed according to the jackpot fluctuation pattern, when the "Guru Guru Effect" is executed, there is a high rate of execution in the order of 3rd pattern > 1st pattern),
The advantageous state is better when the second special image is displayed without the third special image than when the third special image is displayed without the second special image. The degree of expectation to be controlled is high (for example, SKY1-1, SKY1-2, etc. in FIG. 49),
When the second specific effect and the first third specific effect are executed during one variable display, it is possible to execute the storage effect multiple times (for example, a pattern in which multiple stock images are stored is applicable to this case). is existence, etc.), and
As an execution pattern of the storage effect, a pre-stage effect related to the second special image is executed at a timing before the third specific effect is executed, and a fourth effect indicating that the third specific effect is to be executed. There is an execution pattern (for example, a standby image changes to a stock release cut-in image, a darkening effect is executed, and a ``promotion after a guruguru effect'' where the stock image of ``Jam'' is a preview target is executed, such as in Figure 52),
The storage effect based on the fourth execution pattern is executed after the storage effect based on the third execution pattern (for example, after the "Guru Guru Effect" ends, the standby image that was displayed until (B11) is released from the stock) As the image changes to a cut-in image, a blackout effect is executed, and the ``promotion after the guruguru effect'' that is the subject of the preview of the stock image of ``Jam'' is executed.

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the execution pattern when the storage effect is executed a plurality of times.

The gaming machine of Form 2-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 2-1 and Form 2-2,
The execution period of the third specific effect is shorter than the execution period of the second specific effect. (For example, the execution time of the spinning effect is 7 seconds, and the promotion after the spinning effect is 5 seconds, etc.)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing due to the execution period becoming longer when the third specific performance is executed together with the second specific performance.

The gaming machine of Form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-3,
The first specific effect is an effect that is not suggested by the second special image and the third special image, and is only suggested by the first special image (for example, intense heat cut-in, FIG. 55, etc.). be.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the sense of anticipation when the first special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-4,
The specific performance includes a third specific performance (for example, a pending change performance, etc.) and a fourth specific performance (for example, an expectation level increase (star), etc.),
The second special image includes, as a suggestion target, the third specific effect that is not a suggestion target of the first special image and the third special image (for example, a pending change effect that is a preview target of the stock image of "Jam"). does not execute other stock images, etc.), and the third special image includes the fourth specific effect, which is not the suggestion target of the first special image and the second special image, as a suggestion target (for example, "Nana" The expectation level (star) of the stock image for the preview target is increased (star), other stock images are not carried out, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the sense of anticipation when the second special image or the third special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-5,
Equipped with a motion detection means (for example, push button 31B, etc.) capable of detecting the motion of the player,
The second specific performance is a performance that does not use the motion detection means, and the first specific performance is a performance that uses the motion detection means (for example, intense heat cut-in, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the special feeling of the first specific performance.

The gaming machine of Form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-6,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special performance (for example, a blackout performance, etc.) for emphasizing the first stage performance when executing the first stage performance,
The special performance is a performance that reduces the visibility of performance images other than the first stage image displayed by the first stage performance.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the first stage performance.

The gaming machine of Form 2-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 2-1 to 2-7,
The storage performance may not be performed before the specific performance is executed, and when the storage performance is executed, the expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the storage performance is not performed (for example, , When a variable display is performed depending on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, when a "Guruguru effect" is executed, it is designed so that there is a high expectation that the "Stock effect" will be executed before the "Guruguru effect" is executed. etc).

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the sense of anticipation when the storage effect is executed.

The special image can be stored and displayed in multiple numbers,
The order in which the plurality of special images are stored and displayed is a first pattern in which the first special image is stored and displayed before the second special image or the third special image, and a first pattern in which the first special image is stored and displayed before the second special image or the third special image, and the second special image or the third special image is stored and displayed. and a second pattern in which the first special image is stored and displayed after the third special image, and when the first special image is stored and displayed by the first pattern, the first special image is stored and displayed by the second pattern. 1. The degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the special image is stored and displayed (for example, the degree of expectation of jackpot may be different depending on the order in which stock images are acquired. Even in terms of timing, acquiring a stock image that has a high expectation of a jackpot on its own is a design that increases the expectation so that it is controlled in an advantageous state).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the order in which a plurality of special images are stored and displayed.

(Characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-668) The gaming machine of form 3-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Equipped with a performance execution means (for example, a performance system CPU, etc.) capable of executing a performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance (for example, a preview performance such as a round and round performance) that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Before the specific performance is executed, it is possible to execute a storage performance (for example, stock performance, etc.) that suggests that the specific performance will be performed,
The storage performance is
Special images (for example, stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, prefetched stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during the storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific performance is executed. A first part that can display storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the period of stock performance, etc.);
A second part (for example, a stock effect) that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect (for example, a stock release cut-in image, etc.) related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed. (I4, etc. in Figure 35), which is the period of
It consists of
The specific performance includes a first specific performance (for example, title change (color), etc.) and a second specific performance (for example, a round and round performance, etc.),
The special image includes a first special image (for example, stock image 666SKY011, etc.), a second special image (for example, stock image 666SKY010, etc.), and a third special image (for example, stock image 666SKY009, etc.),
As an execution pattern of the storage effect,
a first execution pattern (for example, FIG. 54, etc.) that executes a pre-stage effect related to the first special image at a timing before the first specific effect is executed, and suggests execution of the first specific effect;
A second execution pattern that executes a pre-stage effect related to the second special image at a timing before the execution of the second specific effect and suggests the execution of the second specific effect (for example, the guruguru effect is a stock image 666SKY010) can also be executed (see Figure 50, etc.),
a third execution pattern (for example, FIG. 50, etc.) that executes a pre-stage effect related to the third special image at a timing before the second specific effect is executed, and suggests execution of the second specific effect;
There is,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute the first part using a first storage pattern that stores and displays the first special image and the second special image (for example, SKY2-2 in FIG. 48),
It is possible to execute the first part by a second storage pattern that stores and displays the second special image and the third special image (for example, SKY2-1 and SKY2-4 in FIG. 48),
When the first part is executed by the second storage pattern, there is a higher expectation that the control will be in the advantageous state than when the first part is executed by the first storage pattern (for example, When a stock performance is executed with a preview of "Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance", SKY2-4 that displays the accompanying display is likely to be selected, and the "Guruguru performance" and "Pending change" are previewed. When a stock effect is executed as a target, SKY2-1, which does not display ancillary display, is likely to be selected.This is based on the relevance of the preview effect for which multiple stock images are the target of the preview. When "Guru Guru Production" and "Promotion after Guru Guru Production" are executed, SKY2-4 is more likely to be selected than SKY2-1 even if the stock characters are the same).

According to this feature, when a plurality of special images are stored and displayed, there is a higher expectation that the second storage pattern will be controlled to be more advantageous than the first storage pattern. It is possible to draw attention to the storage pattern when displaying multiple storages.

The gaming machine of Form 3-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
When the first specific effect is executed as a suggestion target of the first special image, than when the second specific effect is executed as a suggestion target of the second special image or the third special image. The degree of expectation to be controlled by the advantageous state is high (for example, "Super heat cut-in">"Strong SP reach transition">"Title change (color)">"Promotion after round and round performance">"Pendingchange">"Expectation It is designed to increase the expectation of a jackpot in the order of ``degree up (star)''> ``round and round performance'' (see Figure 49 and the above).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the execution of the first specific performance that is the suggestion target of the first special image, and to increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 3-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1,
When the second specific effect is executed as a suggestion target of the second special image, the control is performed in the advantageous state than when the second specific effect is executed as a suggestion target of the third special image. (For example, the anticipation level of the jackpot is designed to increase in the order of "Rim">"Mumu">"Jam">"Nana", such as the look-ahead in FIG. 49).

According to this feature, interest in the game can be increased by drawing attention to which of the second special image and the third special image suggests execution of the second specific effect.

The gaming machine of form 3-4 is the gaming machine described in form 3-1,
The special image can be stored and displayed in multiple numbers,
When a plurality of the special images are stored and displayed, it is possible to display a special image (for example, an accompanying display, etc.) according to a combination of the special images.

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the combination of special images.

The gaming machine of Form 3-5 is the gaming machine described in Forms 3-1 to 3-4,
The special image includes a first special image (for example, the accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062, etc.) and a second special image (for example, the accompanying display "EXCELLENT") that has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first special image. ”666SKY063 etc.),
By combining one of the special images (for example, a combination of stock images of Nana, Mumu, Jam, etc.), either the first special image or the second special image can be displayed.

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to which special image is displayed when a plurality of special images are displayed in one combination.

The gaming machine of Form 3-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-5,
The performance execution means is capable of executing a special performance (for example, a blackout performance, etc.) for emphasizing the first stage performance when executing the first stage performance,
The special performance is a performance that reduces the visibility of performance images other than the first stage image displayed by the first stage performance.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the first stage performance.

(Characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-669) The gaming machine of form 4-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
Equipped with a performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU, etc.) capable of executing the performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance (for example, a preview performance such as a round and round performance) that suggests that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state;
Before the specific performance is executed, it is possible to execute a storage performance (for example, stock performance, etc.) that suggests that the specific performance will be performed,
The storage performance is
Special images (for example, stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, prefetched stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004, stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) during the storage period (for example, stock period, etc.) before the specific performance is executed. A first part that can display storage (for example, (E4) to (H4) in FIG. 34, which is the period of stock performance, etc.);
A second part (for example, a stock effect) that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect (for example, a stock release cut-in image, etc.) related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed. (I4, etc. in Figure 35), which is the period of
It consists of
The special image includes a first special image (for example, stock image 666SKY009, etc.) and a second special image (for example, stock image 666SKY010, etc.),
As the storage display pattern in the first part, there is a specific storage display pattern (for example, SKY2-1, SKY2-4, etc.) that stores and displays both the first special image and the second special image,
The display means is capable of displaying a special image (for example, an accompanying display, etc.) when the first part is executed according to the specific storage display pattern,
When the first part is executed and the special image is displayed according to the specific storage display pattern, the advantageous state is more favorable than when the first part is executed according to the specific storage display pattern and the special image is not displayed. Expectations to be controlled are high (for example, SKY2-1, SKY2-4, etc.).

According to this feature, when a plurality of special images are stored and displayed, it is possible to increase interest in the game by drawing attention to whether or not a special image is displayed and making the player look forward to the special image being displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 4-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
The special image includes a first special image (for example, the accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062, etc.) and a second special image (for example, the accompanying display "EXCELLENT") that has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first special image. '666SKY063, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to which special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 4-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
The special image is displayed from a predetermined position toward a predetermined direction (eg, displayed in a cut-in manner from the upper right side to the lower left side of the image display device 5).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention by giving the special image a unique way of displaying it.

The gaming machine of Form 4-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
The timing at which the special image is displayed is when a plurality of the special images are accumulated and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, when two stock images (“Nana” and “Jam”) are displayed in the relevant fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027. etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the timing at which a plurality of special images are stored and displayed.

The gaming machine of Form 4-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 4-1,
When the first special image is displayed and when the second special image is displayed, the effect sounds that are output along with the display (for example, output in the order of "EXCELLENT">"GREAT">"GOOD") The design (design, etc.) is different so that the period is longer.

According to this feature, by changing the effect sound when a special image is displayed depending on the type of special image, it is possible to audibly recognize which special image has been displayed.

(Characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-670) The gaming machine of form 5-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
A performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU, etc.) capable of executing the performance,
The display means displays a plurality of types of candidate images (for example, effected It is possible to display multiple candidate images (e.g. candidate images with development destinations written on them),
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a decision effect (for example, a round and round effect, etc.) that decides and displays one of the plurality of candidate images,
A first corresponding effect (for example, SP reach A, etc.) can be executed when the first candidate image is determined and displayed by the decision effect,
A second corresponding effect (for example, SP reach B, etc.) can be executed when the second candidate image is determined and displayed by the decision effect,
Before executing the first corresponding effect or the second corresponding effect, it is possible to perform a promotion effect (for example, promotion before spinning effect, promotion after spinning effect, etc.) that promotes the type of candidate image during execution of the determination effect. and
The first timing before one of the plurality of candidate images is determined and displayed in the decision production (e.g. promotion before the Guruguru production, FIG. 40 (D5)), and The promotion effect can be executed at a second timing when one of the candidate images is determined and displayed (e.g. promotion after spinning effect, FIG. 42);
In the decision performance, when the promotion performance is performed at the second timing, the expectation level of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the promotion performance is performed at the first timing (for example, , the execution pattern of "Guruguru production" is the first pattern of executing "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru production" and "Promotion after Guruguru production", and the first pattern which executes "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru production" and "Promotion after Guruguru production" which includes "Promotion before Guruguru production". A second pattern that executes "Guruguru Production" which does not include "Promotion", a third pattern that executes "Guruguru Production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru Production" but includes "Promotion after Guruguru Production", and a third pattern that executes "Guruguru Production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru Production". A fourth pattern that executes "Guruguru production" including "Promotion" and "Promotion after Guruguru production", and a fourth pattern that executes "Guruguru production" that does not include "Promotion before Guruguru production" but includes "Promotion after Guruguru production" x 2. There are 6 types: 5 patterns and a 6th pattern that executes "Guruguru performance" including "Promotion before Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" x 2. When variable display is executed depending on the jackpot fluctuation pattern , when the "round and round effect" is executed, there is a high probability that the pattern will be executed in the order of 6th pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern).

According to this feature, it increases the interest of the game by creating a sense of expectation that the promotion effect will be executed during the execution of the decision effect, and furthermore, it has the execution timing of multiple promotion effects and the degree of expectation is different. The interest in the game can be increased by drawing attention to whether the promotion effect is executed at the execution timing.

The gaming machine of Form 5-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-1,
When executing the promotion effect, a special image (for example, stock image 666SKY010, etc.) indicating that the promotion effect is to be executed can be displayed before the promotion effect is executed.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the expectation that the promotion effect will be executed using the special image.

The gaming machine of Form 5-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-2,
The promotion effect can be executed multiple times in one variable display,
When the promotion effect is executed multiple times, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the promotion effect is executed once (for example, the execution pattern of ``Guru Guru Effect'' is The first pattern is to execute "Guruguru Production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru Production" and "Promotion after Guruguru Production", and the "Guruguru Production" which includes "Promotion before Guruguru Production" but does not include "Promotion after Guruguru Production". A second pattern that executes "Guruguru performance" that does not include "Promotion before Guruguru performance" but includes "Promotion after Guruguru performance", and a third pattern that includes "Promotion before Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" A fourth pattern that executes "Guru Guru Production", a fifth pattern that executes "Guru Guru Production" that does not include "Promotion before Guru Guru Production" but includes "Promotion after Guru Guru Production" x2, and a "Promotion before Guru Guru Production" and There are six types: a 6th pattern that executes "Guruguru effect" including "Promotion after Guruguru effect" x 2.When variable display is executed according to the jackpot variation pattern, when "Guruguru effect" is executed, (6th pattern>5th pattern>4th pattern>3rd pattern>2nd pattern>1st pattern is most likely to be executed in this order).

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the number of executions of promotion effects and increase interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 5-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-3,
The promotion effect that is executed at the second timing has a longer execution period than the promotion effect that is executed at the first timing (for example, the execution time for the promotion after the guruguru effect is 5 seconds, and the execution time for the promotion before the guruguru effect is 5 seconds) is 3 seconds, etc.).

According to this feature, the promotion effect executed at the second timing has a higher degree of expectation that it will be controlled in an advantageous state and has a longer execution period, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

The gaming machine of Form 5-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-2,
At the first timing, the promotion effect can be executed for a plurality of candidate images (for example, promotion before round and round effect is a effect that can promote a plurality of candidate images, etc.),
At the second timing, the promotion effect can be executed for the candidate image that has been determined and displayed (for example, the promotion after the round and round effect is performed from the candidate image that was stopped and displayed for the first time (candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040). is also an advantageous candidate image (candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041) is displayed in a stopped state, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by providing variation in the presentation of promotion effects.

The gaming machine of Form 5-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 5-1,
At the first timing, a first object image (for example, promoted image 666SKY053 is displayed) acts on the candidate image to perform a promotion effect;
At the second timing, a second object image (for example, a ray of light 666SKY064 emitted from an eye) acts on the candidate image to perform a promotion effect.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by providing variation in the presentation of promotion effects.

(Characteristic part 666SKY form)

(SKY2021-671) The gaming machine of form 6-1 is
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot, etc.),
Display means (for example, image display device 5, etc.);
A performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU, etc.) capable of executing the performance,
The display means displays a plurality of types of candidate images (for example, effected It is possible to display multiple candidate images (e.g. candidate images with development destinations written on them),
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a decision effect (for example, a round and round effect, etc.) that decides and displays one of the plurality of candidate images,
A first corresponding effect (for example, SP reach A, etc.) can be executed when the first candidate image is determined and displayed by the decision effect,
A second corresponding effect (for example, SP reach B, etc.) can be executed when the second candidate image is determined and displayed by the decision effect,
Before executing the first corresponding effect or the second corresponding effect, it is possible to perform a promotion effect (for example, promotion before spinning effect, promotion after spinning effect, etc.) that promotes the type of candidate image during execution of the determination effect. and
The execution pattern of the decision effect includes a first pattern in which the second candidate image is determined and displayed without executing the promotion effect (for example, a "guruguru effect" in which the promotion effect is not executed), and a first pattern in which the promotion effect is not executed. a second pattern in which the second candidate image is determined and displayed (for example, a "guruguru effect" for performing a promotion effect, etc.);
When the decision effect is executed in the second pattern, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the decision effect is executed in the first pattern (for example, even if the same candidate display The candidate display determined by the "Guru Guru Production" that executes the promotion production has a higher expectation of a jackpot, etc.).

According to this feature, the interest in the game is increased by creating a sense of expectation that the promotion performance will be executed during the execution of the determination performance, and furthermore, the game is made to have expectations that the determination performance will be executed in the second pattern. It can increase interest.

The gaming machine of Form 6-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-1,
When executing the promotion effect, a special image suggesting that the promotion effect will be executed before the promotion effect is executed (for example, stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008, stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004 during prefetch fluctuation, or stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012, etc.) can be displayed.

According to this feature, it is possible to increase the expectation that the promotion effect will be executed using the special image.

The gaming machine of Form 6-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-2,
The promotion effect can be executed multiple times in one variable display,
When the promotion effect is executed multiple times, the expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the promotion effect is executed once (for example, the execution pattern of "Guru Guru Effect" is The first pattern is to execute "Guruguru Production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru Production" and "Promotion after Guruguru Production", and the "Guruguru Production" which includes "Promotion before Guruguru Production" but does not include "Promotion after Guruguru Production". A second pattern that executes "Guruguru performance" that does not include "Promotion before Guruguru performance" but includes "Promotion after Guruguru performance", and a third pattern that includes "Promotion before Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" A fourth pattern that executes "Guru Guru Production", a fifth pattern that executes "Guru Guru Production" that does not include "Promotion before Guru Guru Production" but includes "Promotion after Guru Guru Production" x2, and a "Promotion before Guru Guru Production" and There are six types: a 6th pattern that executes "Guruguru effect" including "Promotion after Guruguru effect" x 2.When variable display is executed according to the jackpot variation pattern, when "Guruguru effect" is executed, 6th pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern.)

According to this feature, it is possible to draw attention to the number of executions of promotion effects and increase interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Form 6-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-3,
When the decision effect is executed in the second pattern, the candidate image with more advantageous content is more likely to be determined and displayed than when the decision effect is executed in the first pattern (for example, "GuruGuru effect"). The more "post-promotion" is executed, the easier it becomes to decide and display candidate displays that can be expected to be a jackpot, etc.)

According to this feature, it is possible to increase expectations for the decision performance to be executed in the second pattern.

The gaming machine of Form 6-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-2,
When the decision performance is executed in the second pattern, a preview performance with a high degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is more likely to be executed than when the decision performance is executed in the first pattern ( For example, the more ``promotion after round and round performance'' is executed, the easier it becomes to determine and display candidate displays that can be expected to be a jackpot, and the candidate displays have corresponding performances, etc.).

According to this feature, it is possible to increase expectations for the decision performance to be executed in the second pattern.

The gaming machine of Form 6-6 is the gaming machine described in Form 6-1,
When the second candidate image is determined and displayed by the determination effect, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first candidate image is determined and displayed by the determination effect (for example, There is a high expectation that candidate images will be displayed in the target area 666SKY043 in the order of "Very Hot">"StrongSP">"WeakSP">"PowerfulZone">"Opportunity">"Blank", etc.)
When the decision effect is executed in the second pattern, the second candidate image is more likely to be displayed as a decision than when the decision effect is executed in the first pattern. ” is executed, it becomes easier to determine and display candidate displays that can be expected to be a jackpot, etc.)

According to this feature, it is possible to increase interest in the game by drawing attention to whether the second pattern is executed.

(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.

In addition, "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, to display 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. Incidentally, 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 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". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that perform variable display of special symbols may be one type.

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 special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed synchronously are 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 winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable piece becomes the winning ball. It approaches the device 6A and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting prize 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 piece of the variable winning ball device 6B is 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 opening (second starting winning opening). It is also said that the mouth becomes 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, which will be described later, is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), which 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 the probability of winning a jackpot and the batting 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 game 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 the player rotates the ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, game balls are launched toward the game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, a normal pattern game using the normal pattern display 20 is started. 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 passing 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 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 executed repeatedly until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times 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.

Incidentally, 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 certainty/high base state, the variable probability state is also called a high certainty/high base state, the normal state is also called a low certainty/low base state, etc. The high certainty state and low base state is also referred to as the high certainty low base state.

Incidentally, the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot 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.

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

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

The CPU 103, which has executed such game control main processing, receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and, upon accepting the interrupt request, executes the game control timer interrupt processing 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, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of starting winning that is set to be transmitted in this way is transmitted 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. 5 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 play). 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.

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

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 captured 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 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 "high", "low", "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%".

This gaming machine performs a variable display a predetermined number of times (in this example, 900 times) continuously in a low certainty state after the gaming machine is powered on (when RAM clear processing is executed) or after a jackpot occurs. If the next jackpot does not occur even if the next jackpot occurs, the control may be set to time saving state B (also referred to as rescue time saving state or rescue time saving state) among a plurality of types of time saving states. This relief time reduction is provided to help players who have not won a jackpot despite playing games for a long period of time (for example, to reduce investment in games). , in this example, is a gaming state called "play time".

In this embodiment, when controlled to jackpot A among multiple types of jackpots, variable display is performed 110 times in time saving state A (low probability/high base state) among multiple types of time saving states. While the number of variable displays from the end of the time saving state A to the arrival of the rescue time saving is 790 times, if it is controlled to either jackpot B or jackpot C among multiple types of jackpots, the probability variable state (high probability /high base state), the variable display is performed 110 times, so the number of variable displays remaining from the end of the probability variable state to the arrival of the relief time reduction is 900 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of variable display times in the time saving state B (low probability/high base state) based on the value of the rescue time saving number counter becoming "0" is 1100 times.

In this embodiment, by displaying a shutter image on the entire screen of the image display device 5 in the variable display when the rescue time shortening is reached, the normal state displayed as a background image in the variable display before the rescue time shortening is reached. After reducing the visibility of the corresponding first background image, a third background image corresponding to the reduction in rescue time is displayed as a background image.

In this embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 is formed as a left gaming area where game balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is It is formed in the right game area where game balls can flow down. A game ball weakly launched by the firing device flows down a first path in the left gaming area, and a gaming ball strongly launched by the firing device flows down a second path in the right gaming area.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed with a first big winning hole and a second big winning hole along the downward direction of the game balls. The first big prize opening can be changed into an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter by driving a solenoid to open and close a big prize opening door (not shown). There is. The second grand prize opening can be changed into an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, by driving a solenoid to open and close a major prize opening door (not shown). There is.

Furthermore, in the first grand prize opening, a first count switch 069SG023A that can detect game balls is provided, and in the second grand prize opening, a second count switch 069SG023B that can detect game balls is provided. There is.

In other words, the game balls flowing down the left gaming area (first route) can be won in the general winning opening 10 and the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and can be won in the right gaming area (second route). ), the game balls flowing down enter the second starting winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10, the first big winning hole or the second big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7. It is possible to pass through the passage gate 41.

Note that the switch circuit 110 in this embodiment is connected to a first count switch 069SG023A, a second count switch 069SG023B, and a jackpot start switch 069SG024 built in the jackpot start gate 069SG042.

A plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left gaming area cannot win the second starting prize opening or the big winning opening, and the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area cannot win the first starting prize opening. There is.

As shown in FIG. 9, at a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the gaming area), there is a first special symbol that can variably display a first special symbol. A symbol display device 069SG004A, a second special symbol display device 069SG004B that can perform variable display of the second special symbol, a first reservation display device 069SG025A that can display the first reservation memory number, and a second special symbol display device 069SG025A that can display the second reservation memory number. 2 pending display 069SG025B, normal symbol display 069SG020 that can perform variable display of normal symbols, normal symbol pending display 069SG025C that can display the number of regular symbols stored, number of rounds of the jackpot game (jackpot type) during the jackpot game. ) can be displayed on the round display 069SG131, in a game state in which the game ball is launched towards the right gaming area, such as a jackpot game state, a high-accuracy/high-base state (variable probability state), a low-accuracy/high-base state (time-saving state), etc. Right-handed lamp 069SG132 lights up, variable probability lamp 069SG133 lights up when in high accuracy/high base state (variable probability state), lights up in high precision/high base state (variable probability state) and low precision/high base state (time saving state) A game information display section in which time-saving lamps 069SG134 are collectively arranged is provided. In addition, when the gaming state is the normal state, the right-handed lamp 069SG132 lights up exceptionally from the timing when the variable display stops when the variable display result becomes a jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 11 outputs game information (signals) to an external device such as a management computer of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed via a terminal board (not shown). It is equipped with an information output circuit for this purpose.

In this embodiment, the second big winning opening is provided with a V winning opening and an outlet located downstream of the V winning opening. Further, a variable V winning ball device (V lid) is provided on the upstream side of the V winning opening. The variable V winning ball device changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid. In other words, the game ball flowing down inside the second big winning hole can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the open state, and can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the closed state. It is assumed that the water cannot pass through the water and flows down to the outlet.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 11 includes a V switch 069SG023B1 that can detect, via the switch circuit 110, that a game ball has passed through a V winning hole provided downstream of the second big winning hole. A discharge switch 069SG023B2 that can detect that a game ball has passed through the discharge port is provided.

Further, a vibration motor 61 built in the push button 31B and a movable body motor 207 for operating the movable body 32 are connected to the effect control board 12. In addition, the lamp control board 14 includes a right-handed LED 069SG031 for encouraging right-handed operation, a first special symbol LED 069SG032 that lights up during variable display of the first special symbol, and an LED 069SG032 that lights up during variable display of the second special symbol. A second special figure LED069SG033 that lights up, a first hold LED069SG034A that lights up when the first hold memory number is 1 to 2, and a first hold LED069SG034B that lights up when the first hold memory number is 3 to 4. , a second hold LED069SG035A that lights up when the second hold memory number is 1 to 2, a second hold LED069SG035B that lights up when the second hold memory number is 3 to 4, and a built-in push button 31B. The button LED 62, the movable body LED 208 built into the movable body 32, and the frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 provided in the gaming machine frame 3 are connected.

FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 10(A), in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, in addition to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR2 for determining the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data representing each of a random number MR3, a random number MR4 for determining a general figure display result, and a random number MR5 for determining an initial value of MR4 is controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

Note that although this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which each of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. The range of numerical values MR1 to MR5 may be varied depending on the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

FIG. 10(B) shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. As the special figure display result judgment table, a common special figure display result judgment table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure and the second special figure are used. A separate special figure display result determination table may be used for 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, the special figure display result determination table determines whether the gaming state of the pachinko game 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 value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" 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 judgment table, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are determined for the special figure of "jackpot" than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to display results. 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 determined probability (approximately 1/319.68), the probability that the special figure display result is determined as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/80.02). 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.

The judgment table stored in the ROM 101 includes, in addition to the display result judgment table for the first special figure and the display result judgment table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot type judgment table (the first In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. ), etc. are included.

Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning the jackpot (ball exit rate) does not change depending on the setting value; ) may be changed.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 10 (C1) and FIG. 10 (C2) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Among these, FIG. 10 (C1) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the first starting prize hole (that is, when the first special symbol is variablely displayed). This is the table. In addition, FIG. 10 (C1) shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the second starting prize hole (that is, when the second special symbol is variablely displayed). It's a table.

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

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 10(D). In this embodiment, the jackpot types are provided as jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C, in which time saving control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, these jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C can be achieved by entering the V winning hole after the game ball enters the second big winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state, and the maximum after the end of the jackpot game. This is also a jackpot in which variable probability control is executed over 110 variable displays.

In this embodiment, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) includes a short open state in which the period of being in the open state is short (for example, 0.1 seconds), and a long open state in which the period of being in the open state is long. state (for example, 15 seconds). Jackpot A is when the variable V winning ball device is in the short open state in the first round of the jackpot game state, and jackpot B and jackpot C are when the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state. shall be.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot A" changes the second big prize opening to an open state that is advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first big prize opening to an advantageous state for the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot A", since the variable V winning ball device is in a short-circuit open state in the first round, it is extremely difficult to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability variable control is not executed. Since you can't expect it, it's essentially a regular jackpot.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot B" changes the second jackpot in the first round to an open state that is advantageous for the player, and the first jackpot in the second to sixth rounds that is advantageous to the player. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot B", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so it is extremely easy to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability change control is executed. Since you can expect it, it will be a real surefire jackpot.

The jackpot game state due to "Jackpot C" changes the second big prize opening to an open state that is advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first big prize opening to an advantageous state for the player in the second to 10th rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in "Jackpot C", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so it is extremely easy to put the game ball into the V winning hole, and the probability variable control is not executed. Since you can expect it, it will be a real surefire jackpot.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the form in which three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of jackpot types is two or less, or Four or more types may be provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 (C1), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the first special symbol), out of the judgment value range 0 to 299 of MR2, 0 to 149 are assigned to jackpot A. , 150 to 299 are assigned to jackpot B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (C2), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), out of the range of 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot B. 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

In other words, in this embodiment, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the game ball is likely to enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state at a rate of 50%. After the jackpot game ends, both probability change control and time saving control are carried out. Furthermore, if the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the game ball will be in a state where it is easy to enter the V winning hole in the first round of the jackpot game state with a probability of 100%, and the probability change control will be performed after the jackpot game ends. and time-saving control are both implemented.

In this example, even in the case of jackpot A, it is possible to win a V prize when the V lid is short-circuited, but it is extremely rare, so in the case of jackpot A, The explanation will be made on the assumption that no prize is won and probability variable control is not executed. In addition, even in the case of jackpot B and jackpot C, it is possible but extremely rare that you will not be able to win a prize when the V lid is in a long open state, so it will be jackpot B and jackpot C. In this case, the description will be made on the assumption that V is won and probability variable control is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is determined based on the special figure display result. The determination may be made using MR1, which is a random value for determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, for example, as the jackpot type for the second special symbol, a form having jackpots B and C in which probability change control and time saving control can be executed 110 times after the end of the jackpot game state is exemplified, The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a jackpot D may be provided in which the time saving control is performed 1009 times (variable probability state: 110 times + time saving state A: 899 times) after the end of the jackpot gaming state. By doing this, the interest is increased because there is a high chance of hitting the jackpot next time, and even if the probability variable control ends without a jackpot occurring in the probability variable state 110 times after the end of the jackpot D, the time saving state A (low After executing variable display 899 times without a jackpot in the (accurate/high base state), by executing one variable display in the normal state, it will be further controlled to the time saving state B (relief time saving state), which will be described later. This will improve your interest.

(Number of time savings)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each transition trigger. As shown in FIG. 11, in this example, when jackpot A occurs and the game ball does not enter the variable probability area, (1) time saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) low probability control is performed. It is controlled by the time saving state A which is performed 110 times (in this example, it is controlled by the battle rush (BATTLE RUSH) which is performed 110 times. Also, either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball enters the probability variable area. In this case, (1) the time saving control is performed 110 times, and (2) the variable probability control is performed 110 times (in this example, the control is set to a variable state where the time saving control is performed 110 times (polar battle rush)). In addition, if variable display is performed 900 times without being controlled by jackpot in a low probability state, (1) time saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) low probability control is performed 1100 times. Controlled to time saving state B (in this example, time saving number of times 1100 times / 1100 BATTLE RUSH (play / 1100 BATTLE RUSH)).However, after time saving state B ends, it is controlled to a jackpot in a low probability state Even if the fluctuation is repeated 900 times without any change, the time saving state B will not be controlled again based on this fluctuation.

In addition, when the time saving and missed symbols are stopped and displayed in the normal state, (1) time saving control is performed 1100 times, and (2) low accuracy control is performed 1100 times (time saving state B (in this example, time saving). It may be controlled by 1100 play/1100 battle rush). In this case, even if the time-saving winning/losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the high base state (probability variable state, time-saving state), the game state transition control is not performed (it is not controlled to the time-saving state with the number of time-savings being 1100 times). This is to avoid reducing the degree of relief for the player. For example, if a configuration is adopted in which the time-saving state is changed to a time-saving state with a number of time-saving times of 1100 times based on the time-saving losing symbol being stopped and displayed when the control is in a variable probability state where it is easy to hit the jackpot, the player This is not preferable because the control will change from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state. Therefore, it is only necessary to configure the game to be controlled to the time saving state of 1100 times only when the game state being controlled when the time saving and missed symbols are stopped and displayed is the normal state.

Note that the relief time reduction attainment rate is the rate at which the time reduction state is controlled via the relief time reduction. Since the time saving state via the relief time saving is controlled by performing variable display n times (900 times in this example) without being controlled by the jackpot gaming state, the relief time saving attainment rate K is as follows. It can be calculated as follows.

K={(1-ML)^n}×100

(K=Relief time saving arrival rate, ML=Jackpot probability, n=Number of variable displays)
Specifically, for example, if the jackpot probability ML in this embodiment is approximately 1/319, the relief time saving attainment rate K will be 5.9%. In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that allows setting of a setting value, if the setting value with a lower jackpot probability is made to have a higher relief time saving rate, it is possible to rescue the player even if the setting value has a low jackpot probability. can do.

(variation pattern)
12 to 15 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment.

In FIG. 12, (A) is a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0 to 2 in the normal state, and (B) is a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 3. A specific example of a table, (C) A specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 12(A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0 to 2, 97 determination values are assigned to non-reach B, and 2 determination values are assigned to SP reach A. A determination value is assigned to SP Reach B, and one determination value is assigned to SP reach B. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12(B), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 3, 97 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach B, and 2 to SP reach A. , and one determination value is assigned to SP reach B.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12(C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, 10 determination values are assigned to SP non-via B, and SP reach A 40 determination values are assigned to SP Reach B, and 50 determination values are assigned to SP Reach B.

In addition, in FIG. 13, (A) is a specific example of a variation pattern judgment table for a loss when the number of pending memories is 0 in a variable state, and (B) is a variation pattern judgment table for a loss when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3. A concrete example of a pattern determination table, (C) A concrete example of a variable pattern determination table for jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13(A), in the variation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0, 95 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and 2 determination values are assigned to SP reach C. A value is assigned, and three determination values are assigned to SP reach D. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13(B), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, 85 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach A, and 85 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach A. Ten determination values are assigned to SP reach C, two determination values are assigned to SP reach D, and three determination values are assigned to SP reach D.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13(C), in the fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0, 5 judgment values are assigned to SP non-via A, and 80 judgment values are assigned to SP reach C. 15 determination values are assigned to SP reach D.

In addition, in FIG. 14, (A) is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0 in time saving state A, and (B) is a specific example of a fluctuation pattern judgment table for failure when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3. A concrete example of a fluctuation pattern determination table, (C) A concrete example of a fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 14(A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0, 95 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and 5 determination values are assigned to SP reach E. A value is assigned. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(B), in the variation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, 90 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach A, and 90 determination values are assigned to shortened non-reach A. Five determination values are assigned to SP reach E, and five determination values are assigned to SP reach E.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14(C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, five determination values are assigned to SP non-via A, and SP reach E 95 judgment values are assigned to .

In addition, in FIG. 15, (A) is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0 in time saving state B (relief time saving state), and (B) is a specific example of a fluctuation pattern judgment table for failure when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3. (C) A specific example of a variation pattern determination table for a loss in the case, and (C) a specific example of a variation pattern determination table for a jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 15(A), in the variation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 0, 97 determination values are assigned to non-reach A, and 3 determination values are assigned to SP reach D. A value is assigned. In addition, as shown in FIG. 15(B), in the variation pattern determination table for failure when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3, 97 determination values are assigned to super shortened non-reach, and SP reach D Three judgment values are assigned to .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, 100 determination values are assigned to SP reach D.

As shown in FIGS. 13(A) and 13(B), the average time of the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for failure that can be determined when the number of retained memories is 0 in the variable probability state is approximately 8.2 seconds {((7s× 95) + (40s x 2) + (25s x 3)) ÷ 100 = 8.2}, the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for losing that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3 is approximately 4.8 seconds {((3s×85)+(7s×10)+(40s×2)+(25s×3))÷100=4.8}.

Here, assuming that the first variable display after the definite variable state starts, the number of pending memories is 0, and the number of pending memories for the 2nd to 110th variable display is 1 to 3, then the number of pending memories that can be determined in the variable state is The average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern is approximately 4.83 seconds {(8.2+(4.8×109))÷110=4.83}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13(C), the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for the jackpot that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 in the probability variable state is approximately 51.1 seconds {((22 seconds ×5) + (55s × 80) + (40s × 15)) ÷ 100 = 51.1} Therefore, the average time of the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot that can be determined in the variable probability state is approximately 51.1 Seconds.

As shown in FIGS. 14(A) and 14(B), when the number of pending memories is 0 in time saving state A, the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for loss that can be determined is approximately 9.15 seconds {((7s × 95) + (50s × 5)) ÷ 100 = 9.15}, the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for loss that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3 is approximately 5.55 seconds { ((3s×90)+(7s×5)+(50s×5))÷100=5.55}.

Here, assuming that time saving state A is started and the first variable display has a pending memory number of 0, and the variable display of 2 to 110 times has a pending memory number of 1 to 3, it is possible to determine in time saving state A. The average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for failure is approximately 5.58 seconds {(9.15+(5.55×109))/110=5.58}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(C), the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for the jackpot that can be determined when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 3 in the time saving state A is about 62.8 seconds {(( 22s×5)+(55s×95))÷100=62.85}.

As shown in FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B), when the number of pending memories is 0 in time saving state B, the average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for loss that can be determined is approximately 7.54 seconds {((7s ×97) + (25s × 3)) ÷ 100 = 7.54}, the average time of variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for loss that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 1 to 3 is approximately 2.205 seconds { ((1.5s×97)+(25s×3))÷100=2.205}.

Here, assuming that the first variable display after time saving state B starts, the number of pending memories is 0, and the number of pending memories for 2 to 1100 variable displays is 1 to 3, it is possible to determine in time saving state B. The average time of the variable display time of the variation pattern for deviation is approximately 2.2 seconds {(7.54+(2.205×1099))/1100=2.20985}.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15(C), the average time of the variable display time of the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot that can be determined when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3 in the time saving state B is about 40 seconds, so the time saving The average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for jackpot that can be determined in state B is about 40 seconds.

In this way, when the number of pending memories is 0, the number of fluctuation patterns for failure that can be determined is 3 for the definite variable state, 2 for the time-saving state A, and 2 for the time-saving state B. In the case of 3, the number of fluctuation patterns for failure that can be determined is 4 for the variable probability state, 3 for the time saving state A, and 2 for the time saving state B.

Further, the average time of the variable display time of the determinable variation pattern for failure is 4.83 seconds in the variable probability state, 5.58 seconds in the time saving state A, and 2.2 seconds in the time saving state B.

Further, when the number of pending memories is 0 to 3, the number of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined is three for the variable probability state, two for the time saving state A, and one for the time saving state B.
Moreover, the average time of the variable display time of the variable pattern for a jackpot that can be determined is 51.1 seconds in the variable probability state, 62.8 seconds in the time saving state A, and 40 seconds in the time saving state B.

In other words, the number of types of determinable variation patterns for failure decreases in the order of probability variation state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (probability variation state > time saving state A > time saving state B), and the number of types of determinable variation patterns for loss decreases in the order of probability variation state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (probable variation state > time saving state A > time saving state B). The average display time becomes shorter in the order of variable probability state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (variable probability state > time saving state A > time saving state B).

In addition, the types of determinable jackpot fluctuation patterns decrease in the order of variable probability state, time-saving state A, and time-saving state B (probable variable state > time-saving state A > time-saving state B), and the variable display of determinable jackpot fluctuation patterns The average time becomes shorter in the order of variable probability state, time saving state A, and time saving state B (probable variable state>time saving state A>time saving state B). In this way, the time-saving state B has fewer types of variation patterns and has a shorter variable display period than the variable probability state and the time-saving state A. In other words, a monotonous and efficient variable display is performed.

In addition, although the number of types of variable patterns for losses that can be determined and the number of types of variable patterns for jackpots are larger in the variable probability state than in the time saving state A, the number in the variable time saving state A is larger than in the variable probability state. Alternatively, the variable probability state and the time saving state A may be the same.

Further, the various variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 are commonly used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In particular, in the time-saving state B, the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The number of variable pattern types that can be determined is smaller than that in the time-saving state A, and the average time of the variable display time is short, so that monotonous and efficient variable display is performed.

In addition, different variation pattern determination tables may be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
In addition, if a V winning occurs in the jackpot gaming state due to "Jackpot A", similarly to "Jackpot B" and "Jackpot C", the probability variable state where the probability variable control and time saving control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state Since the fluctuation pattern is controlled, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In addition, if a V winning does not occur in the jackpot gaming state due to "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", similarly to "jackpot A", time saving state A where only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state Therefore, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In other words, the fluctuation pattern determination table is not based on the fluctuation pattern determination table depending on the jackpot type, and since irregular states may occur in the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation pattern judgment table is not tied to the state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The fluctuation pattern determination table obtained is used.

In other words, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through a specific area (e.g., V winning hole, etc.) in an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state), the V If a V win occurs in a jackpot game state where a win is possible, the system is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state, while if a V win does not occur in a jackpot game state where a V win is possible, the corresponding In the case where the first time saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and when the V winning does not occur in the jackpot gaming state where it is difficult to win a V winning, the control is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, The first time saving state and the second time saving state are common time saving states, and the one variable display period in the first time saving state and the second time saving state is the one variable display period in the time saving state B of this embodiment. It is preferable that it is shorter than the period.

(Fluctuation pattern without reach)
In this embodiment, variation patterns that do not involve reach ("shortened non-reach A, shortened non-reach B", "super shortened non-reach", "non-reach A, non-reach B", "SP non-via A, SP non-reach") are used. "Viaway B") is a variation pattern in which a combination of decorative symbols indicating that a reach is not established and the variable display result becomes a "miss" or "jackpot" after the start of the variable display is stopped and displayed. "Shortened non-reach A, shortened non-reach B", "ultra-shortened non-reach", "non-reach A, non-reach B", "SP non-via A, SP non-via B" are collectively referred to as "non-reach" or "shortened non-reach B". Also called "non-reach variation pattern." Incidentally, "SP non-via A, SP non-via B" is a non-reach variation pattern for a jackpot in which a reach or SP reach is not established and a jackpot is achieved.

In this embodiment, among the variation patterns that do not involve reach, the variable display period when it is determined to be a "non-reach A" variation pattern is 7000 ms, and the variation pattern is determined to be a "SP non-via A" variation pattern. The variable display period in this case is 7000+15000ms, the variable display period in the case where the variation pattern is determined to be "non-reach B" is 12000ms, and the variable display period in the case where it is determined to be the variation pattern in "SP non-via B". is 12000+15000ms, the variable display period when it is determined to be a "shortened non-reach A" variation pattern is 3000ms, and the variable display period when it is determined to be a "shortened non-reach B" variation pattern is 5000ms. , the variable display period is 1500 ms when it is determined that the variation pattern is "ultra-shortened non-reach". Among these, the variation pattern of "super shortened non-reach" is a variation pattern that can only be determined in time saving state B, and when controlled in other gaming states (time saving state A, probability variable state) where time saving control is executed. The variable display period is shorter than any of the variation patterns determined in .

(Variation pattern with super reach)
In this embodiment, a reach state is established in the fluctuation patterns that involve super reach ("SP reach A", "SP reach B", "SP reach C", "SP reach D", "SP reach E"). Later, as an SP reach performance, there will be a rock-paper-scissors performance (SP reach A) in which an ally character and an enemy character play rock-paper-scissors to inform whether or not they have won a jackpot, and a battle between an ally character and an enemy character. A battle performance (SP reach B to E) that informs whether or not a jackpot has been won is executed, and after the end of the rock-paper-scissors performance and battle performance, the final display result is determined and stopped. Here, if the final display result is "lost", an effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character (defeat effect) is executed. On the other hand, if the final display result is a "jackpot", either a performance in which the ally character wins against the enemy character (victory performance) or a performance in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character (defeat performance) is performed. After this is executed, a performance (resurrection performance) in which the ally character revives and wins against the enemy character is performed.

Incidentally, "variable pattern without reach" is a variable pattern in which a variable display result is displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being in a predetermined reach mode. It should be noted that even if there is a reach promotion such as a "reach notice" which will be described later, it includes a variation pattern in which a variable display result is displayed without finally achieving a reach mode. In addition, "variable pattern with super reach" means that after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach mode, the reach effect develops and the SP reach effect is executed, and then the display result is displayed. It is a fluctuating pattern.

In addition, super reach jackpot fluctuation patterns (SP reach A to E) are given in the jackpot game state after the variable display part where the variable display of decorative symbols is executed and the victory performance and revival performance of the variable display part. It includes a post performance part that specifiably announces the expected number of pitches.

The variable display period of the variable display part is 45,000ms for SP reach A, 80,000ms for SP reach B, 40,000ms for SP reach C, 25,000ms for SP reach D, and 50,000ms for SP reach E, and for each type of SP reach A to E. It's different. On the other hand, the execution period of the post performance part is 15000 ms, which is common to SP reach A to E. In this embodiment, the predetermined period (for example, 15000 ms) in the variable display period is assigned to the post-production part, but the predetermined period may be different depending on the type of SP reach. Further, the fanfare period in the jackpot game state or the like may be assigned to the post performance part.

In addition, in this embodiment, all the variation patterns that involve reach are set as super reach variation patterns, and an example is illustrated in which a normal reach variation pattern is not set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and normal reach variation A pattern may be set.

(main control command)
FIG. 16(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the main control command in this embodiment. The main control command has, for example, a two-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates 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. 16(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. 16(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) of symbols, etc. 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 8C00H 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. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. Different EXT data is set depending on the determination result (determination result) and the determination result of which of a plurality of types is the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot (jackpot type determination result).

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command in which the variable display result is "miss". Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result.
Command 8FXXH stops (confirms) the variable display of decorative patterns in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, and starts the next variable display. This is a symbol confirmation designation command that specifies the symbol confirmation period until.

Among the symbol confirmation designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(C), command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation A designation command in which the variation of the special symbol ends and the symbol confirmation period becomes 0.5 seconds. Command 8F01H is a symbol confirmation B designation command in which the variation of the special symbol ends and the symbol confirmation period becomes 20 seconds.

In this embodiment, the relief time reduction attainment variation is determined by (i) the case where the relief time shortening is reached after the RAM clearing process is executed, and (ii) the case where the relief time shortening is reached with 900 variable displays after the jackpot. A symbol confirmation designation command in which different EXT data is set is transmitted. Specifically, (i) When the rescue time shortening is reached after the RAM clearing process is executed, a symbol confirmation A designation command is transmitted in which the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds in the rescue time shortening variation. In addition, (ii) after the jackpot, when the relief time shortening is reached after 900 variable displays, a symbol confirmation B designation command is sent in which the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds in the relief time shortening variation.

The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time saving control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a gaming state in which time saving control is performed (high base state). , time saving state).

The command E1XXH is a remaining time saving number notification command that notifies the remaining number of times of time saving control in the time saving state (time saving state A) excluding the relief time saving. Command E2XXH is a remaining probability variation number notification command that notifies the remaining probability variation number of times in the probability variation state.

Command F100H is a right-handed player LED lighting notification command that notifies the lighting of right-handed player LED069SG031. The command F101H is a right-handed LED extinguishing notification command that notifies that the right-handed LED 069SG031 is turned off.

The command 91XXH is a command for specifying the number of rescue time reductions at the time of recovery, and is an effect control command for converting the value of the rescue time reduction counter into hexadecimal and specifying it at the time of power restoration. For example, as shown in Figure 16(D), the command for specifying the number of times saving time saving at recovery time is , 4th digit), different EXT data is set.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16(D), commands 9100H to 910FH are commands 1 for specifying the number of rescue times to save time during recovery, which specify the first digit of the value of the number of times to save time to save. . Commands 9110H to 911FH are 2 commands for specifying the number of rescue time reductions during recovery, which specify the second digit of the value of the number of rescue time reductions. Commands 9130H to 913FH are three commands for specifying the number of rescue time reductions during recovery, which specify the third digit of the value of the number of rescue time reductions. Commands 9140H to 914FH are four commands for specifying the number of times the rescue time is shortened during recovery, which specifies the fourth digit of the value of the number of times the rescue time is shortened.

The command 94XXH is a relief time reduction number specification command, and is an effect control command that specifies the remaining variable display number (126 times or less) until the relief time is reduced. In the rescue time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(E), different EXT data is set depending on the remaining variable display number (126 times or less) until the rescue time is reduced.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16E, a command 9400H is a rescue time reduction number A designation command that specifies that the rescue time reduction has been reached. Command 9401H is a relief time reduction number B designation command that specifies that there are 1 to 125 times remaining until relief time reduction is reached. Command 947EH is a command for specifying the number of times C of saving time is shortened, which specifies that there are 126 times remaining until the time saving is reached. Command 947FH is a command for specifying the number of times D of saving time is to be shortened, which specifies that there are 127 or more times remaining until reaching the saving time.

Command 96XXH is a rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the remaining variable display number (number of times in units of 100) until the rescue time is shortened. In the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, for example, a value corresponding to the remaining variable display number (number of times in units of 100) until the rescue time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of variable display times until the relief time is shortened is 100, command 9601H is sent as the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and if the remaining number of variable display times is 700, the relief Command 9607H is transmitted as a time saving number 1 designation command. Command 9F00 (H) is a customer waiting demonstration display designation command that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

(Game control main processing)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing in this embodiment. In this example, the processing in steps S1 to S7, the processing in steps S8 to S9, and the processing in steps S10 to S12 are the same as those shown in FIG.

In this example, when the production control command instructing recovery from power outage is transmitted in step S7, the CPU 103 checks the value of the relief time reduction counter for counting the remaining number of variable displays until the relief time is shortened. , a value obtained by converting the current value of the rescue time reduction number counter into a hexadecimal number is set, and control is performed to send a command for specifying the number of rescue time reduction times to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0013).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to set a value corresponding to the current value of the rescue time reduction number counter and send a rescue time reduction number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0014). For example, when the current value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 125, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit command 9401H as the relief time reduction number designation command. Therefore, in this example, if the RAM clearing process is not executed when the gaming machine is powered on and the recovery process is executed, a command to specify the number of rescue time reductions is sent, and a variable display of the number of times remaining until the current rescue time reduction is performed. You will be notified of the number of times.

Note that this example shows a case where, at the time of power outage recovery, a command for specifying the number of times to shorten rescue time and a command to specify the number of times to shorten rescue time are sent separately from the command at the time of recovery, but this is not limited to such a mode. . For example, the configuration may be such that the EXT data of the recovery command (e.g., power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7 is set with a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened. .

Further, when RAM clear is requested in step S3, if there is no backup data in step S4, or if there is an abnormality in the backup RAM in step S5, the area of the rescue time reduction counter is also cleared in the initialization process of step S8. Execute clear processing on the included area.

Further, when the production control command instructing initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "900" in the relief time reduction counter (step 069SGS0015). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, "900" is set in the rescue time reduction counter. That is, in this example, after the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, if a jackpot does not occur even after executing the variable display 900 times, the relief time is shortened and the control is set to the time saving state B. will be done. In addition, in this example, since the production control command that instructs initialization transmitted in step S9 and the initial value ("900") set in the rescue time reduction counter correspond to each other, the CPU 103 performs initialization. It is also possible to specify the initial value to be set in the relief time reduction counter based on the transmission of the production control command.

Next, the CPU 103 checks the value of the rescue time reduction counter (in this example, it is "900"), converts the current value of the rescue time reduction counter into hexadecimal, sets the value, and saves the rescue time at the time of recovery. Control is performed to transmit the number of times designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 069SGS0016).

In this way, the setting of the relief time reduction number counter is executed before the timer interrupt processing, which is the game progress process, is executed, so that the variable display does not start before the relief time reduction number counter is set. Therefore, it is possible to reliably manage the number of times until relief time is shortened.

In this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on to the game machine, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "900" and initialized. First, the configuration may be such that the rescue time reduction counter is not initialized when the RAM clear process is executed. With such a configuration, the game can be started from the continuation of the value of the previous day's relief time reduction counter, so the investment amount until the relief time is shortened can be reduced, and the configuration is such that it is not disadvantageous to the player. be able to.

In addition, in the case of the above configuration, the configuration is such that the initial setting of the rescue time reduction counter is not performed only when ON of the clear switch is detected (step S3; Yes) and RAM clear processing is executed. When an abnormality is detected (steps S4, S5; No) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the rescue time reduction counter may be configured to be initialized.

(time saving flag, fixed variable flag)
In this embodiment, the time saving flag can be set when any of the conditions for being controlled to be in the time saving state is satisfied. The time saving flag includes a time saving flag A and a time saving flag B. Note that in the following description, erasing (or clearing) a flag may be referred to as resetting the flag.
The time saving flag A is set when the time saving state A is controlled via the jackpot A. This time-saving flag A is set when the jackpot game state of jackpot A ends, and when the time-saving state A ends (timing when a jackpot occurs during time-saving state A, 110 time-saving controls are completed and the normal state (timing controlled by).

The time saving flag B is set when the time saving state B is controlled via the relief time saving. This time-saving flag B is set when 900 variable displays are executed after the RAM is cleared and the display result does not become a jackpot symbol, or when the display result does not become a jackpot symbol after the end of the jackpot game state in a low probability state. is set when is executed, and is cleared when time saving state B ends (timing when a jackpot occurs during time saving state B, timing when 1100 time saving controls are completed and control returns to normal state, etc.) .
The variable probability flag is set when controlled to a variable probability state. In this embodiment, when a V prize is won in the first round of a jackpot game, when the jackpot game ends, the probability variable flag is set as the game state is controlled to a probability variable state. This probability variation flag is erased at the timing when the probability variation state ends (timing when a jackpot occurs during the probability variation state, timing when the probability variation control is executed for the 110th time and control returns to the normal state, etc.). For example, if the determination is YES in step 069SGS69A of FIG. 19, which will be described later, the variable probability flag is erased based on the fact that this is the 110th time since the variable display has been controlled to the variable probability state.

(Special design normal processing)
FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S110) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 069SGS51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total number of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is checked. If the total number of pending memories is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether the second number of pending memories is 0 (step 069SGS52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage counter for counting the second pending storage number is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 uses the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set in (step 069SGS53). If the second pending memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first pending memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 069SGS54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps 069SGS52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in priority to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, the embodiment is not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, and for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in the order in which the game ball wins in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole. It may be configured as follows.

Next, in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the pending storage number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 069SGS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending memory number = 1 in the first pending memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending memory number = 1 in the second pending memory number buffer. and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the pending storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 069SGS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first pending memory number counter, and stores each storage area in the first pending memory number buffer. Shift the contents of . Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second pending memory number counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second pending memory number buffer are shifted.
That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 saves the storage area corresponding to the first pending memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending memory number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value stored in is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number=n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending memory number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first pending memory number (or each second pending memory number) is extracted is always based on the first pending memory number (or each second pending memory number). The second pending storage number) is arranged to match the order of 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total number of pending memories by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is subtracted by 1 (step 069SGS57). Note that the CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination from the random number buffer area (step 069SGS61), and executes the jackpot determination module (step 069SGS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random numbers for winning determination extracted in the starting winning determination process (step S101) and stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer in advance, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value and a random number for hit determination, and executes a process of determining a jackpot when they match. In other words, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. In this case, if the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is not set (if the probability variable state is low), the CPU 103 performs jackpot determination using the low probability jackpot determination value. Further, if the probability variation flag is set (if the probability is high), the CPU 103 performs jackpot determination using the high probability jackpot determination value. When the value of the random number for hit determination matches any jackpot determination value, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot.

If it is determined to be a jackpot (Step 069SGS63; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (Step 069SGS64). The type (jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C) corresponding to the value that matches the random number value is determined as the jackpot type (step 069SGS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random numbers for type determination extracted in the starting winning determination process (step S101) and stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer in advance, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process moves to step 069SGS70. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a jackpot (step 069SGS63; No), the process moves to step 069SGS66.
In this example, by performing special symbol normal processing, the rescue time reduction condition (the value of the rescue time reduction counter is subtracted to "0") to control the rescue time to be shortened regardless of the variable display result (big hit, miss). The configuration is such that this may occur. In this example, the time saving state A is set based on the jackpot A, and the time saving state is set based on the fact that the next jackpot does not occur even after the variable display has finished a predetermined number of times (in this example, 900 times). Although it is controlled by B, it is assumed that the variable display result of the variable display in which the rescue time saving condition is satisfied becomes a jackpot. Therefore, when the variable display result of the variable display in which the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a jackpot, the control is performed to the time saving state A based on the jackpot.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the time saving number counter for counting the number of executions of variable display during the time saving state is 0 (step 069SGS66). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving number counter (step 069SGS67), and checks whether the value of the time saving number of times counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS68). ). If the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a time saving end flag indicating that the time saving state is ended at the end of the variable display (step 069SGS69).

Note that this example shows a case where steps 069SGS66 to 069SGSS69 are executed to perform subtraction processing of the time saving number counter before the counting process of the number of variable display times until relief time saving from step 069SGS71 onwards. It is not limited to the form. For example, the process of subtracting the time saving number counter may be performed after the process of counting the number of times of variable display until the relief time saving from step 069SGS71 onwards is executed. In this case, for example, if the variable display is for saving time saving, if the subtraction process is executed after setting the time saving counter to "110" (see step 069SGS172), the value of the time saving counter will increase by 1. Since the value is subtracted, in the variable display for saving time saving, the value of the time saving number counter may be incremented by 1 again after the subtraction process. Further, the time reduction counter may be configured to be set in advance to "111" which is one more.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the probability change flag is set (step 069SGS69A). If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if the probability variation state is present), the process moves to step 069SGS84. In this example, when the process of step 069SGS69A is executed and the game is in a variable probability state, the processes after step 069SGS70 (particularly the process of step 069SGSS71) are not performed, so when the gaming state is in a variable probability state ( In this example, even if the variable display is executed during extreme/battle rush), the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not subtracted. If the probability variation flag is not set (that is, if the state is non-probability variation), the process moves to step 069SGSS70.

Note that in this embodiment, when the probability change flag is set, the process moves to step 069SGS84 without executing the processes from step 069SGSS70 onwards. is set, the process moves to step 069SGSS70, but the process of step 069SGSS71 may not be executed. That is, although the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not updated, a rescue time reduction number designation command or a rescue time reduction number 2 designation command corresponding to the value of the rescue time reduction number counter that has not been updated may be transmitted.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 069SGS70; Yes). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 069SGS70; Yes), the process moves to step 069SGS84. If the value of the rescue time saving number counter is 0 at this point, it means that the timing after the time saving state (time saving state B) has already been controlled via the rescue time saving (time saving state B) or the time saving state B This is the timing when the control is returned to the normal state after 1100 fluctuations), and the jackpot that is the trigger for setting the relief time reduction number counter to 900 has not occurred. Further, if the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0 (step 069SGS70; No), the value of the relief time reduction number counter is subtracted by 1 (step 069SGS71). In addition, in this example, by executing the process of step 069SGS71, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. , the value of the relief time reduction counter is uniformly updated.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (step 069SGS72). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 126 or less (step 069SGS72; No), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction number counter in the EXT data and issues a relief time reduction number designation command. Control is performed to transmit data to the control CPU 120 (step 069SGS73). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9401H as a relief time reduction number designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 126, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 947EH as a relief time reduction number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS74). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is not 0, the process moves to step 069SGS84. If the value of the relief time reduction count counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a relief time reduction determination flag indicating that control is to be made to the time reduction state B at the end of the fluctuation based on the occurrence of relief time reduction (step 069SGS75). ). Then, the process moves to step 069SGS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the rescue time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (step 069SGS72; Yes), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7FH as EXT data and sends command 957FH as the rescue time reduction number designation command for effect control. Control is performed to transmit to the CPU 120 (step 069SGS76). Next, the CPU 103 determines the remaining number of variable display times until the relief time is shortened in units of 100 times (in this example, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, or 800 times). It is confirmed whether or not (step 069SGS77). Note that whether or not the remaining number of variable display times until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by checking the value of the relief time reduction number counter. If the remaining number of variable display times until relief time reduction is the number of times in units of 100, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction number counter in the EXT data, and issues a relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Control is performed to transmit data to the control CPU 120 (step 069SGS78). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 100, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit command 9601H as the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 800, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9608H as a relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Then, the process moves to step 069SGS84.
In addition, in this example, when the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) side counts the number of variable display times remaining until the relief time reduction, and sends the relief time reduction number designation command and the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. is shown, but is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may be configured to count the number of variable displays remaining until the relief time is shortened and execute a stirring effect or a countdown effect, which will be described later.
For example, if the relief time reduction count counter is set (set to "900") at the timing when the relief time reduction occurs, and the configuration is such that relief time reduction can occur continuously, only when the relief time reduction occurs the first time. The system is configured to send a command for specifying the number of times of saving time reduction and a command for specifying number of times of saving time reducing 2, and is configured not to send a command for specifying number of times of saving time saving and a command for specifying number of times of saving time saving 2 when saving time is shortened from the second time onwards. Good too.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbols of the special symbols according to the determination result of the jackpot type (step 069SGS84). In this case, for example, if it is decided to make jackpot A, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "2", and if it is decided to be jackpot B, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "3". If it is determined to be a jackpot C, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "7", and if it is determined to be a loss, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "-". Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbols in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 069SGS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 069SGS86).

(Special pattern stop processing)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol determination period timer (step 069SGS131), and checks whether the value of the symbol determination period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 069SGS132). .

If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has not yet ended), the special symbol stop processing ends. do. If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag. It is confirmed whether or not it is set (step 069SGS133). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 counts the number of executions of the probability variable flag, time saving flag A, time saving flag B, rescue time saving determination flag, and variable display during the time saving state. The time saving number counter is cleared (step 069SGS134).
Next, the CPU 103 sets the relief time reduction counter to "900" (step 069SGS135). Therefore, in this example, when a jackpot is triggered, "900" is set in the relief time reduction counter, and even if the variable display is executed 900 times in a low probability state after the jackpot game ends, the next jackpot does not occur. In this case, the rescue time is shortened and the time saving state B is controlled.

In addition, this example shows a case where when a jackpot is achieved by executing the process of step 069SGS135, the rescue time shortening counter is initialized by setting "900" at the start of the fanfare period of the jackpot. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the relief time reduction counter may be set to "900" during a round of a jackpot game, and the relief time reduction counter may be initialized to "900" at the start or end of the ending period of a jackpot game. It may be configured as follows.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS136). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed LED lighting notification command for notifying the lighting of the right-handed LED 069SG031 to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS137).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for time before the opening of the big winning opening to measure the time before opening the big winning opening (fanfare time) until the first big winning opening 069SG007A and the second big winning opening 069SG007B are controlled to be open. (Step 069SGS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S144) (step 069SGS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (step 069SGS133; No), the CPU 103 checks whether the relief time saving determination flag is set (step 069SGS170). If the relief time saving determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the relief time saving determination flag (step 069SGS171), and if it is set, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag B to control to the time saving state (step 069SGS171A). . Then, the time saving number counter is set to "1100" (step 069SGS172).

Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a time saving state B designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 069SGS174). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed batting lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS174A), and performs control to transmit a right-handed batting LED lighting notification command to notify the lighting of the right-handed batting LED 069SG031 to the production control CPU 120 (step 069SGS174A). 069SGS174B). Thereafter, the process moves to step 069SGS175.

In addition, although this example shows an example in which the time reduction state B is simply controlled at the timing when the relief time reduction occurs, and the relief time reduction number counter is not set, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, it may be configured such that the time reduction state B is controlled at the timing when the relief time reduction occurs, and the relief time reduction number counter is also set (set to "900"). According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to cause the relief time reduction to occur continuously, and once the relief time reduction occurs, it is possible to configure the time saving state to continue until a jackpot occurs.
In addition, in this example, when setting the relief time reduction number counter, "900" is set, and each time the variable display is executed, the value of the relief time reduction number counter is subtracted by 1, so that the value of the relief time reduction number counter becomes "0". ”, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when setting the relief time reduction counter, set it to "0", and each time you execute the variable display, the value of the relief time reduction counter is incremented by 1, so that the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "900". It may be configured to shorten the relief time based on this.

Furthermore, in this example, a case is shown in which, by executing the process of step 069SGS172, 1100 times, which is a larger value than the variable display number (900 times) until relief time saving occurs, is set as the number of time saving times. , but is not limited to such embodiments. For example, in step 069SGS172, the time reduction counter may be set to the same value as "900" or a smaller value.

Further, in step 069SGS172, it may be configured such that values corresponding to a plurality of types of times of time saving can be set in the time saving number counter. For example, if the time saving is shortened for the first time, the time saving counter is set to "110", and when the time saving is shortened the second time, the time saving counter is set to "1100". Good too.

Alternatively, for example, a lottery process based on random numbers may be performed to determine the number of time reductions, and in step 069SGS172, a value corresponding to the number of time reductions determined by the lottery process may be set in the time reduction counter. good. In this case, for example, the number of time reductions may be determined to be 110 times with a probability of 10%, and 1100 times with a probability of 90%. In addition, when the number of time savings is determined by lottery processing, the number of time savings may be determined by using the type determination random number used for determining the jackpot type and time saving type, or the number of time savings may be determined using a dedicated random number. You may.

Further, if the relief time saving determination flag is not set in step 069SGS170, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving end flag is set (step 069SGS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 069SGS142).

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the set time saving flags (any of the time saving flags A to B) and ends the time saving state (step 069SGS145). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed lamp 069SG132 (step 069SGS150). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed LED extinguishing notification command to the production control CPU 120 to notify that the right-handed LED 069SG031 is turned off (step 069SGS151). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command (a type of gaming state designation command) to the performance control CPU 120 (step 069SGS152). Then, the process moves to step 069SGS175.

In addition, in this example, by executing the processing of steps 069SGS141 to S152, a transition is made to the normal state at the end of the symbol confirmation period in the time shortening final variation, and the right hit notification is ended. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, in the time saving final variation, it may be configured to shift to the normal state and end the right hit notification at the start of the variation or the start of the symbol confirmation period.

Further, if the time saving end flag is not set in step 069SGS141 (step 069SGS141; No), the process moves to step 069SGS175.

In step 069SGS175, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069SGS175).

(state transition)
Next, state transition in this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 22 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transition in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), if jackpot B occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable area, the control is controlled to a variable probability state, and if jackpot A occurs, , the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot (low probability/high base state)) is controlled. Although not shown, even if the jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the jackpot) is controlled. Also, even if you lose, the next jackpot will not occur if the rescue time is shortened ((P) (P-1) after the RAM clearing process or (P-2) after the probability change state ends). When the number of variable displays reaches 900 times, or (Q) (Q-1) After the completion of 110 variable displays in time saving state A, the number of variable displays reaches 790 times without the next jackpot occurring. case), it is controlled to time saving state B (time saving state via relief time saving (low probability/high base state)).
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22, in the variable probability state (high probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability region, the control is again made to the variable probability state. Ru. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the time saving state A (time saving state via jackpot) is controlled.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, in the time saving state A (low probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, the control is performed in the probability variable state. Ru. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via jackpot) is controlled again. Further, in the time saving state A, when the variable display is completed 110 times without a jackpot occurring, the control is returned to the normal state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in the time saving state B (low probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable area, the control is performed in the probability variable state. Ru. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via jackpot) is controlled again. Further, in the time saving state B, when the variable display is completed 1100 times without a jackpot occurring, the control is returned to the normal state. Furthermore, even if you lose, the next jackpot will not occur if the rescue time is shortened ((P) (P-1) after the RAM clearing process or (P-2) after the probability change state ends). When the number of variable displays reaches 900 times, or (Q) (Q-1) After the completion of 110 variable displays in time saving state A, the number of variable displays reaches 790 times without the next jackpot occurring. case), it is controlled to time saving state B (time saving state via relief time saving).

In addition, in this example, when a jackpot occurs during the time saving state B and the game ball does not enter the probability variable area, the case is shown in which the game is uniformly shifted to the time saving state A. I can't do it. For example, compare the remaining number of current time savings with the number of time savings corresponding to the case where the game ball does not enter the probability variable area (in this example, 110 times), and determine if the remaining number of current time savings is greater. For example, the current time saving state B may be continued as it is.

In this example, although it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol during the time saving state or the variable probability state, it would be a disadvantageous game for the player. 1. State transitions are explained without assuming that variable display of special symbols will be executed.

(Explanation of play time)
Next, the characteristics of "play time" which is the time saving state B (relief time saving state) in this embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 23 to 25. In FIG. 23, (A1) and (A2) are diagrams showing an example of a case where "Yutime" is not installed, and (B1) and (B2) are diagrams showing an example of a case where "Yutime" is installed. In FIG. 24, (A) to (D) are diagrams showing an example of deviation fluctuations in a normal state. In FIG. 25, (E1) and (E2) are explanatory diagrams of play time in which the fluctuation efficiency is the same as in the normal state, and (F1) to (F4) are explanatory diagrams of the play time in this case where the fluctuation efficiency is higher than in the normal state. . In addition, in FIGS. 23 to 25, for convenience of explaining the features of "play time", explanation images different from the effect images explained below will be used for explanation.

First, in the case of a pachinko game machine that is not equipped with the "play time" function of this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. A variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 900 times when the jackpot probability is about 1/300, about 3 times the jackpot probability denominator) without being controlled by the jackpot in a low probability/low base state)). Even in the case of a game, it is not controlled to "play time", that is, to shorten the time. At this point, the jackpot probability denominator is already about three times higher, so the player continues to play for a long time without hitting the jackpot, and his investment is also increasing. However, this normal state (low probability/low base state) continues until a jackpot occurs, and further investment is required, which may significantly reduce the player's desire to play.
On the other hand, in the case of a pachinko game machine equipped with the "play time" of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. When variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, approximately 2.5 to 3 times the jackpot probability denominator) without being controlled by the jackpot in the low base state), it becomes "play time", and the specified number of times (for example, The time saving state B is controlled over a variable display of 1,100 times, etc. (up to about 3.8 times the jackpot probability denominator). At this point, the probability of hitting the jackpot is already about three times higher, so the player continues to play for a long time without hitting the jackpot, and his investment is quite high. However, by controlling the "play time", that is, the time-saving state B, additional investment is suppressed and the possibility of a jackpot is increased, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in the desire to play.
Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 24(A) to 24(D), the player continues to play without winning a jackpot for a period from the end of the jackpot until the "play time" is controlled ("``I'maddicted''), and various preview performances have been carried out during that period to continue to stir up excitement. In addition, when the variable display is performed 900 times, for example, when the variable display is performed the first time (for example, 105 times) after the end of the jackpot (see FIG. 24(A)), the variable display is performed the second time (for example, 213 times) (see FIG. 24(B)), when the variable display is executed the third time (for example, 506 times) (see FIG. 24(C)), and when the variable display is executed the fourth time (for example, 882 times) (see Figure 24 (D)), at least performances with a high expectation of jackpot such as SP reach (for example, SP reach performance of "Geki Netsu") are executed a predetermined number of times, and these SP reach performances It's likely that he's feeling pretty depressed because everything keeps going wrong.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 25(E1) and (E2), even if the control is finally set to "play time" (time saving state B) after 900 variable displays, this time saving state B is changed to the normal state ( If the fluctuation efficiency is low, such as in a low accuracy/low base state, the number of wasted balls batted will increase, leading to further additional investment and prolonging the game. Also, in the 900 variable displays, all SP reach effects have been missed, which is quite depressing, so if the provocation effects occur frequently during "play time," the player's desire to play will decrease.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 25 (F1) to (F4), the "free time" (time saving state B) of this embodiment is a time saving state in which the fluctuation efficiency is higher than the normal state (low accuracy/low base state). Because of this, you can continue playing the game while minimizing additional investment. In addition, in the time saving control, the variable display is executed a specific number of times (for example, 1100 times, the maximum number of times is about 3.8 times the jackpot probability), so that the jackpot is controlled during the period when the time saving state B is controlled. Since there is a high probability (for example, about 97%) that this will happen, you can play the game with confidence. For example, if the jackpot probability is 1/319.9, the probability of not hitting the jackpot with one variable display is approximately 99% {(319.9-1) ÷ 319.9 = 0.996874}, which is 1100 rotations. The probability that you won't hit the jackpot within that time is approximately 3% (0.996874^1100=0.031937). Therefore, the probability of hitting the jackpot within 1100 rotations is approximately 97% (1-0.031937=0.968063).

Furthermore, in "Play Time", the variable display period of the selected fluctuation pattern is short, so the fluctuation efficiency is higher than in other time-saving states, so it is possible to efficiently digest the variable display and hit the jackpot in a short period of time. This is an advantageous state in which there is a high possibility that a jackpot that is advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot B or jackpot C) will be awarded by hitting the jackpot in the second special game due to the right-handed game. be. Further, since the preview performance, SP reach performance, etc. which will be described later are less likely to be executed, and there is less opportunity to be provoked by a missed performance, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in the desire to play. In other words, the "play time" of this embodiment is different from a gaming state in which one waits for the next jackpot while enjoying the performance, such as the variable probability state or the time saving state A, and the "play time" is more about waiting for the next jackpot than enjoying the performance. This is a gaming state where priority is given to efficiently digesting the game and winning the next jackpot.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 26, the performance control CPU 120 first checks the storage contents in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning a prize (step S702). For example, by checking whether at least one of the starting opening winning prize designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, or pending storage number notification command is newly stored in the receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning, the receiving command It is possible to determine the presence or absence of If no new command has been received (step S702; No), the pre-read notice determination process is ended.

If it is determined in step S702 that there is a received command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not a pre-read preview effect is already being executed (step S703).

In this embodiment, when the prefetched preview performance is already being executed, the process for further executing the prefetched preview performance is not performed, and the prefetched preview performance is executed in the already determined performance mode. On the other hand, when the pre-read preview performance is being executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined to be "non-reach", the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be "jackpot" When a winning determination result is obtained indicating that a variable pattern with a reach or reach is determined, the pre-read preview performance being executed may be switched to a super reach or jackpot preview performance. Note that, regardless of the performance mode of the pre-read preview performance that has already been executed, the pre-read preview performance may be further made executable.

If the pre-read preview performance is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-read preview restriction is in place where the execution of the pre-read preview performance is restricted (step S704). If it is determined in step S704 that the advance notice is not restricted (step S704; No), the order and contents of the received command based on the occurrence of the starting prize are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the command was received normally. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the time of starting winning are in order, whether all the commands were received without omissions, whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, It is checked whether the contents of the oral prize designation command and the pending storage number notification command are consistent, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the command could not be received normally. It should be noted that the determination is not limited to determining that an abnormality has occurred when any one of them is negative, but it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two of them are negative, for example. Alternatively, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when all are negative.

If it is determined in step S707 that the reception was successful (step S707; Yes), the previous fluctuation category commands stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A are checked (step S708), and the current It is determined whether or not the number of pending memories is "3" or "4" and the fluctuation categories up to the previous time are only non-reach losses (step S709). That is, in this embodiment, if there are two or three pieces of pending data whose variable display result is "non-reach loss," the continuous preview effect is executed using the pending data.

Note that if the number of pending memories is sufficient to execute the continuous preview performance (eg, 2 or more), the continuous preview performance may be executed. For example, in a notice pattern other than a notice pattern in which the presentation mode changes, such as the continuous notice performance (pre-read notice performance) of the look-ahead notice pattern SYP3-1 described later, if the number of pending memories is enough to notify that it is a series of performances, A preview performance may also be executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the overall execution frequency of continuous preview performances.

Further, when executing a pre-read preview performance other than a stop symbol notice, continuous preview performance may be executed even when the variable display result includes pending data of "non-reach loss". In this case, a reach or a "big hit" may occur during the execution of the continuous preview performance, so it is possible to perform a surprising performance. If you want to execute a continuous preview effect when the variable display result includes pending data that is "non-reach loss," for example, in a variable display that involves reach, continuous previews of performance modes other than stop symbol notices may be used. What is necessary is to allow the performance to be selected. By doing so, it is possible to execute the continuous preview performance regardless of the display result before the variable display subject to pre-reading is executed.

For example, in the process of step S708, the number of data received one item before the latest fluctuation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the fluctuation category specified by the fluctuation category command. Read. In the process of step S709, the reading result in step S708 determines whether the number of data is "3" or "4", or whether there is only one (variable category command C600) that specifies a variable category corresponding to a non-reach loss. Determine whether
In step S709, if it is determined that the current number of pending memories is "3" or "4" and the fluctuation categories up to the previous time are only non-reach losers (step S709; Yes), It is determined whether or not to execute a preview performance, and a pre-read preview pattern corresponding to the presentation mode of the pre-read preview performance in the case where the pre-read preview performance is executed (step S710).

As an example, in the process of step S710, a pre-read notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence or absence of a pre-read notice effect and a pre-read notice pattern. In the look-ahead notice determination table, a numerical value is compared with a random value for deciding the look-ahead notice type ( The decision value) may be assigned to a decision result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the prefetched preview performance is not executed, or to a plurality of prefetched preview patterns when the prefetched preview performance is executed. Thereafter, the production control CPU 120 refers to the pre-read notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for pre-read notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the production control counter setting section 193, for example. , it is sufficient to determine whether or not there will be a look-ahead notice performance and a look-ahead notice pattern.

In the process of step S710, the presence or absence of a pre-read notice effect and the pre-read notice pattern may be determined.

Based on the decision made in the process of step S710, it is determined whether the prefetch preview performance is "not executed" or not (step S711). At this time, if it is other than "not executed" (step S711; No), settings are made to start the execution of a prefetched notice effect according to the determined prefetched notice pattern (step S712). In step S712, the number of special figure pending memories is set as an initial count value in a pre-read notice execution counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing a pre-read notice effect, and a pre-read notice execution flag is set to an on state, for example. Perform settings corresponding to the fact that a preview performance is being executed. Further, the pre-read notice pattern determined in step S710 and the pre-read notice performance control pattern corresponding to the current number of reserved special symbols are set.
After executing the process in step S712, or when it is determined in step S703 that the pre-read notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), or when it is determined in step S704 that the pre-read notice is being restricted ( Step S704; Yes), when it is determined in step S709 that the current number of pending memories is not "3" or "4", or when it is determined that the fluctuation categories up to the previous time are not limited to non-reach losses. (Step S709; No), or when it is determined in step S711 that it is not executed (Step S711; Yes), the latest starting opening winning designation command stored in the starting winning receiving command buffer 194A is It is determined whether it is a 1 starting opening winning designation command (step S713).

If it is the first starting opening winning designation command in step S713 (step S713; Yes), the pending display in the starting winning memory display area corresponds to the fact that the special drawing game using the first special drawing has been newly put on hold. Control is performed to update the display portion to be displayed (step S714). In step S714, control is performed to update the pending display in the starting winning memory display area in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the pre-read notice determination process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first starting opening winning designation command (step S713; No), the special drawing game using the second special drawing is displayed as a pending display in the starting winning memory display area. Control is performed to update the display portion corresponding to the newly put on hold (step S715). In step S715, control is performed to update the pending display in the starting winning memory display area in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the pre-read notice determination process ends.

When it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of starting a prize winning cannot be normally received (step S707; No), undetermined information is set in response to the latest command in the receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning a prize (step S707; No). Step S731). For example, it is sufficient to provide a storage area for undetermined information for each buffer number in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A, and set the undetermined information of the buffer number corresponding to the latest command to "1" (or on state). .

After executing the process of step S731, as a pending display in the starting winning memory display area, the display parts indicating the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved special symbols are respectively changed to the common abnormal display mode. (for example, a round gray display), and the display area corresponding to the newly suspended item is also displayed in the common abnormal display mode (step S732). In addition, even if the starting opening winning prize designation command (the first starting opening winning prize designation command or the second starting opening winning prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the pending storage number notification command (the first pending storage number notification command or the second If the pending memory number notification command) is successfully received, the first special figure pending memory number and the second special figure pending memory number can be specified, so update the pending display in the normal display mode. Good too. The abnormal display mode differs from the normal display mode in part or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display part, so that commands at the time of starting winnings may be missed. It is sufficient if the information can be communicated in a recognizable manner. Note that while only the display portion corresponding to the newly suspended status is set to the abnormal display mode, the display mode of the other display portions does not need to be changed.

After executing the process of step S732, for example, setting the pre-read notice restriction flag provided in the production control flag setting section 191 to ON state is performed (step S733), and then The advance notice determination process ends.

In such a pre-read notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of starting winning cannot be normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, thereby restricting the execution of the pre-read notice performance. As a result, for example, when it is not possible to normally receive a pending storage number notification command as pending storage information that specifies an increase in the number of reserved special drawings and the number of second reserved special drawings that can be recognized. , it is possible to restrict the execution of advance notice effects.

In addition, if only the starting opening prize designation command is missing, if only the pending storage number notification command is missing, or if the starting opening winning prize specification command and the pending storage number notification command do not match, There may be a restriction such that the prefetch preview performance is not performed. That is, when the reservation storage information specifying in a recognizable manner which one of the first special symbol reservation storage number and the second special symbol reservation storage number has increased is missed, the execution of the pre-read preview effect can be restricted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a pre-read preview effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to avoid giving the player a sense of distrust.

For example, some or all of the reservation storage information that specifies which of the first special symbol reservation storage number and the second special symbol reservation storage number has increased, such as the starting opening winning prize designation command and the reservation storage number notification command, If the data is missed, the prefetch preview performance may be restricted from being performed until the execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspended memory is completed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent mismatch between the pre-read preview effect and the variable display result, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

For example, when a part or all of the judgment result information, such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command, which recognizably specifies the judgment result at the time of a starting winning, is missed, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspended memory is terminated. It may be possible to limit the execution of the pre-read preview performance until the end of the event. Thereby, it is possible to prevent mismatch between the pre-read preview performance and the variable display result, thereby preventing the player from feeling distrustful.

For example, if a part of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized from other judgment result information, a pre-read preview effect based on the judgment result will not be executed. It may be restricted as follows. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a pre-read preview effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to avoid giving the player a sense of distrust.

For example, if the judgment results that can be recognized from multiple pieces of judgment result information such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands do not match, the pre-reading preview effect based on the judgment result that can be recognized from any of the judgment result information is restricted from being executed. It's okay. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a pre-read preview effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to avoid giving the player a sense of distrust.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 8 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the production control CPU 120 first determines that the special figure display result is a "lose" by, for example, reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is a "miss" (step S522; Yes), the specified variation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "non-reach" (step S523).

If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of determined ornamental symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter etc. provided in the production control counter setting section 193, is extracted, and the numerical data is stored in advance in the ROM 121 etc. By referring to the predetermined left fixed pattern determination table, the left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative patterns. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter provided in the performance control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and the numerical data is extracted from a predetermined right confirmed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. The right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined by referring to the determined decorative symbol. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right determined ornamental symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined ornamental symbol by setting in the right determined ornamental symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium-determined pattern, which is updated by a random counter provided in the performance control counter setting section 193, is extracted, and the numerical data is extracted from a predetermined medium-determined pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the above, a medium determined decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative patterns. In addition, in the process of step S524, it is sufficient to determine a fixed ornamental symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol in response to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of final decorative symbols that constitute the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining left and right symbols that is updated by a random counter provided in the performance control counter setting section 193 is extracted, and the numerical data is stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, among the fixed ornamental symbols, the fixed ornamental symbols are stopped and displayed together in the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. The decorative symbols having the same symbol number are determined. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined pattern that is updated by a random counter provided in the performance control counter setting section 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determined decorative patterns, the medium determined decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, if the determined decorative symbols become a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle determined ornamental symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left determined ornamental symbol and the right determined ornamental symbol, an arbitrary value can be set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the pattern number of the medium-determined decorative pattern so that the determined decorative pattern becomes a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium confirmed decorative pattern, the difference (design difference) between the pattern numbers of the left confirmed decorative pattern and the right confirmed decorative pattern may be determined, and the medium confirmed decorative pattern corresponding to the pattern difference may be set. .

When it is determined in step S522 that the special pattern display result is not a "lose" (step S522; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter of the performance control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and then numerical data is extracted that is stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. By referring to a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol determination table, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. Decorative patterns with the same pattern number are determined. At this time, a different decorative pattern may be determined as the confirmed decorative pattern depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable" or "probable" or whether there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. good.

As a specific example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable", select one of the multiple types of regular symbols and determine it as the fixed decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probable variable jackpot combination. Bye. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probable variable", select any one decorative pattern from among multiple types of normal symbols or variable variable patterns to create a fixed decorative pattern that constitutes a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a variable variable jackpot combination. All you have to do is decide. At this time, if it is determined to be a fixed decorative symbol of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, the re-lottery performance during the variable display will not be notified that it will be controlled to a variable probability state, and will be executed in accordance with the jackpot game state. It is only necessary to notify that the state will be controlled to be in a variable probability state by means of promotion effects during jackpots, etc. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a fixed decorative symbol of a probability-variable jackpot combination, a notification that the probability-variable state will be controlled is made in the re-lottery performance during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery performance.

After executing any of the processes in steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a prefetch notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a prefetch notice execution setting process. In the pre-read notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 28, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-read notice execution flag is in the on state (step S601). If the pre-read notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), the pre-read notice execution setting process ends.

If the pre-read notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), the value of the pre-read notice execution count counter is subtracted by 1 (step S602). Then, settings for executing the pre-read notice effect are made based on the value of the pre-read notice execution number counter and the set pre-read notice effect control pattern (step S603).

Subsequently, it is determined whether the value of the pre-read notice execution number counter is 0 (step S604). If the value of the pre-read notice execution number counter is not 0 (step S604; No), the pre-read notice execution setting process is ended.

If the value of the pre-read notice execution count counter is 0 (step S604; Yes), the pre-read notice execution flag is cleared to an off state (step S605). The case where the value of the pre-read notice execution number counter is 0 is the case where the current change is the target of the pre-read notice performance and the pre-read notice performance ends. Thereafter, the prefetch notice execution setting process ends.

After executing the pre-read notice execution setting process in step S535, it is determined whether or not to execute the fluctuating notice performance, and a fluctuating notice pattern corresponding to the presentation mode of the fluctuating notice performance when it is to be executed (step S529). . As an example, in the process of step S529, a fluctuating notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence or absence of a fluctuating notice performance and a fluctuating notice pattern. In the changing notice determination table, a numerical value is compared with a random value for determining the changing notice type, depending on the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern specification command, etc. (decision value) may be assigned to the decision result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the fluctuating preview performance is not executed, or to multiple fluctuating notice patterns when the fluctuating preview performance is executed, etc. . Thereafter, the performance control CPU 120 refers to the fluctuating notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the fluctuating notice extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the performance control counter setting unit 193, for example. By doing so, it is sufficient to determine whether or not there will be a notice performance during change and the notice pattern during change.

After executing the process of step S529, execution settings for other effects during variable display are performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, settings may be made to execute a performance different from the pre-read preview performance or the fluctuating preview performance. Such effects include, for example, outputting a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing when the variable display starts or during execution. The variable display result becomes a "jackpot" by executing a predetermined mode of presentation including some or all of the mode of presentation and presentation of a mode of lighting up a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9, etc. A one-shot announcement style effect may be performed that immediately announces (definitely announces) the event. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect may be executed in which a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "jackpot" is displayed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, settings may be made to perform a predetermined type of performance to create excitement, for example, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "jackpot". More specifically, it is sufficient to be able to perform a predetermined type of effect, such as a type of effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 lights up.

Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the performance control CPU 120 selects one of the plurality of prepared special symbol variation performance control patterns, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as the pattern to be used. Further, for example, when a setting is made to execute a pre-read preview performance of a character display notice, a preview performance control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

After executing the process of step S531, the initial value of the production control process timer provided in the production control timer setting section 192 is set, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command (step S532). . Next, settings are made to start changing the decorative patterns and the like on the image display device 5 (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special symbol variation production control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

[Explanation regarding characteristic part 666SKY]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic part 666SKY in this embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 29 to 56. First, as a premise, many characters appear in this gaming machine. There are two types of characters: friendly characters and enemy characters. The ally character is, for example, a character that announces a jackpot by winning over an enemy character with a performance such as SP reach. The enemy character is a character that announces defeat by defeating an ally character through performances such as SP reach. In other words, a character that the player wants to see play an active role in SP reach, etc. (a character that leads to a jackpot) is an ally character, and a character that the player does not want to play an active role in SP reach, etc. (a character that leads to a loss) is an enemy character. It is. The types of characters are Mumu (666SKY073), Jam (666SKY045), Nana (666SKY042), Rim (666SKY004), Stocky (666SKY051), enemy character (666SKY046), and Bakuchu (described later, drawn on the blank image of candidate display). characters) etc. This game machine basically deals with situations where an ally character has an advantage over an enemy character (for example, fighting an enemy character and defeating an enemy character), or a situation where a large number of character-related effects (for example, stock effects) are executed. is designed to have a higher chance of winning the jackpot. In addition, characters have compatibility with each other, and the combinations of Nana Jam, Nana Mumu, and Nana Mumu Rim are combinations of characters that are compatible with each other, and there are combinations of characters that are compatible with each other regardless of whether they are friendly characters or enemy characters. . Further, the accompanying display described later may be displayed when a combination of characters is compatible.

This gaming machine is equipped with a stock performance (storage performance). The stock performance is a prefetch pattern determined in the process of S710 of the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. A stock performance is a performance consisting of a series of flows in which a stock (special image) is acquired and a performance corresponding to the stock is executed by releasing the stock. In addition, the stock period (storage period) is the period until the start of the effect that is executed when the stock is released. For example, when the "Guru Guru Effect" described later is executed, the Guru Guru Effect is executed. Refers to the period before execution. FIG. 29 is a diagram of an image displayed on the image display device when a "pre-read stock effect" ("stock chance" to be described later) is started as a pre-read preview effect. First, the spherical image displayed in the center of the image display device 5 is called a stock acquisition image, and is an image displayed when "stock effect" is started, and has four types of modes 666SKY005 to 666SKY008. . 666SKY017 is called a stock retention display area during prefetch variation, and is a display area where a stock image acquired when a stock effect is executed during prefetch variation can be displayed as a stock image during prefetch variation during prefetch variation. The stock image is an image that is displayed in response to the execution of a preview performance such as a round and round performance, and can suggest the timing at which the preview performance to be previewed is to be performed. The stock acquisition image displayed during the execution of the "pre-reading stock effect" is moved and displayed in the stock retention display area during the pre-reading fluctuation, and is displayed in a predetermined manner according to the form of the stock obtained image ("character" described below). It is displayed as a stock image at the position while the look-ahead changes. For example, when the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed during the execution of the "pre-reading stock effect", the stock obtaining image 666SKY005 is moved and displayed toward the leftmost display position of the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during pre-reading fluctuation, During the look-ahead fluctuation, the stock image changes to 666SKY001 and remains displayed. 666SKY027 is called the stock retention display area during the fluctuation, and the stock image acquired when the "stock effect" is executed during the fluctuation is used as a stock image until the execution timing of the "Guru Guru Effect" etc. described later arrives. This is a display area that can be displayed continuously. The stock acquired image displayed during the execution of the "stock effect" is moved and displayed in the stock retention display area during the fluctuation, and is retained and displayed as a stock image at a predetermined display position according to the mode of the stock acquisition image. be done. For example, when the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 is displayed while the "stock effect" is being executed, the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 is displayed moving toward the second display position from the left of the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027, The stock image changes to 666SKY010 and is displayed continuously. In addition, in the stock retention display area during fluctuation, four display positions (666SKY013 to 666SKY016) are provided according to the four types of stock acquisition images, and the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed at the display position 666SKY013. The stock image 666SKY006 changes to the stock image 666SKY009 and is displayed in a stagnant manner, the stock image 666SKY006 changes to the stock image 666SKY010 and is stagnantly displayed at the display position 666SKY014, and the stock acquired image 666SKY007 changes to the stock image 666SKY011 at the display position 666SKY015 and is displayed in a stagnant manner. Then, the stock acquired image 666SKY008 changes to the stock image 666SKY012 at the display position 666SKY016 and is displayed as a retained image. In addition, while the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation is always displayed during the look-ahead fluctuation or the relevant fluctuation, the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during the look-ahead fluctuation is not always displayed, but when the "look-ahead stock performance" is displayed during the look-ahead fluctuation. displayed during execution. Note that while the sizes of the stock images 666SKY001 to 666SKY004 displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017 are the same, the sizes of the stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY012 displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY027 are the same. are not the same. Specifically, the sizes of stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY011 are the same, but the size of stock image 666SKY012 is designed to be larger than stock images 666SKY009 to 666SKY011. This corresponds to the jackpot expectation level of the stock character described later, and it is easy to understand at a glance that the stock image 666SKY012, which has the highest jackpot expectation level, is the one that can be expected. The display area where the stock image is displayed during look-ahead variation is displayed in a different location from the display area where the stock image is displayed, and the display area where the stock image is displayed during look-ahead variation is displayed when the movable body 32 moves. This makes it difficult for the player to see the display area where the stock images are displayed during look-ahead fluctuations, but when the stock images during look-ahead fluctuations are stocked, the movement of the movable body 32 is limited. Furthermore, when stock images are stored, the movement of the movable body 32 is similarly restricted. In addition, the movement of the movable body is not restricted during the look-ahead variation or when the stock image is not stocked. This makes it possible to easily visually recognize the stock image during look-ahead fluctuations at any time.

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a character drawn in a stock image (also referred to as a "stock character") and a preview effect executed in response to the character. In this embodiment, there are four types of stock acquisition images and stock images in which the characters "Nana", "Jam", "Mumu", and "Rim" are drawn, and "stock production" is started. The level of expectation for a subsequent jackpot will vary depending on which stock image depicting the character was acquired at the time. Specifically, the jackpot expectation is designed to increase in the order of "Rim" > "Mumu" > "Jam" > "Nana". Therefore, the stock image of ``Rim'' is designed to be larger than the stock images of ``Nana,'' ``Jam,'' and ``Mumu,'' so that it is easy to visually see that the expectation of a jackpot is high. In addition, a stock image is an image that is displayed to give a preview of the execution of a preview performance (such as the "Guru Guru Production" described later) before the preview performance is executed, and the stock image is It is designed so that the types of preview effects that are subject to preview differ depending on the type of character. For example, if you acquire a stock image of "Rim" with the start of "Stock Effect", the image of "Rim" will be displayed at the timing just before a preview effect such as "Super Heat Cut-in" or "Strong SP Reach" is executed. The mode will change to the cut-in mode described later, and it will be announced that a "hot cut-in" or "strong SP reach" will be executed. As a result, when the "stock effect" starts, the player pays attention to the character drawn in the stock image, guesses the preview effect that will be executed, and builds expectations for the preview effect to be executed. It will be inflated. In addition, the preview performances that are subject to notice are "Guru Guru Production", "Expectation Level Up (Star)", "Promotion after Guru Guru Production", "Pending Change", "Title Change (Color)", and "Strong SP Reach Shift" There are 7 types of "hot cut-in", and when variable display is executed depending on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, "hot cut-in" > "strong SP reach transition" > "title change (color)" > "round and round effect" Expectations for a jackpot are higher in the following order: ``later promotion'' > ``pending change'' > ``increase in expectations (stars)'' > ``round and round performance.'' Furthermore, although it has been explained that the types of preview effects to be previewed differ depending on the type of stock character, some types of stock characters may target the same preview effects. For example, "Nana" foretells that the "Guruguru production" and "Expectation level up (star)" (higher expectations than the Guruguru production) will be performed, and "Jam" is used by "Nana". Similarly, in addition to foretelling that ``Guruguru Production'' will be executed, ``Promotion after Guruguru Production'' and the unique ``title change (color)'' (higher expectations than ``Guruguru Production'' and ``Promotion after Guruguru Production'') ), "Mumu" foretells that a "Guru Guru Production" will be performed like "Nana" and "Jam", and "Mumu" also foretells that a "Guru Guru Production" will be performed like "Jam". It foretells that preview effects such as ``promotion after production'' and a unique ``title change (color)'' (more anticipated than ``Guruguru Production'' and ``Promotion after Guruguru Production'') will be executed. In addition, when the "Guruguru effect" is executed in the said variation, the "Guruguru effect" is executed for both the stock image of "Jam" and the stock image of "Mumu", for example, with the "Guruguru effect" as the preview target. There is no change to the cut-in mode at the last timing. Further, no matter which character among "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" starts the "Guru Guru Effect", the mode of the stock release cut-in image that is executed before that character does not change. Also, when a stock image of ``Mumu'' is displayed as a preview for ``Guruguru Production'', the level of expectation for a jackpot is higher than when a stock image of ``Nana'' or ``Jam'' is displayed. Designed to be high. The "Rim" image can perform a different effect from the preview effects that other stock images can execute (other stock images cannot execute, only "Rim" can execute), so the player It is possible to make people recognize that the stock image of “Rim” is something special. In addition, it is possible to execute one common notice (guruguru effect) such as "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" and each unique notice (title change (color), pending change, etc.), so stock You can pay attention to when the image will perform the preview effect. The individual expectations for the performance foreshadowed by stock images are as described above, but there is a pattern in this case where multiple stock images are stored, and in that case, even if multiple of the same stock image is acquired, the relationship between the performances Jackpot expectations differ depending on gender. For example, "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" are stored, and "Nana" is "Guruguru production", "Jam" is "Pending change production", and "Mumu" is "Title change (color)". In the case of pattern 1 to be executed, "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu" are stored, "Nana" is "Guruguru performance", "Jam" is "Promotion after Guruguru performance", and "Mumu" is " In the case of pattern 2 in which the player executes ``promotion after round and round performance,'' pattern 2 is more likely to be selected as an execution pattern that results in a jackpot (higher expectation of jackpot). By doing this, it is possible to pay attention to the related effects and to the effects performed by the stock image. This case includes effects that display characters or text in a way that blocks the screen, such as "cut-in images," "stock image release," "stock release cut-in images," "incidental displays," and "hot cut-ins." However, behind the text or character, there is a background that corresponds to the text or character (for example, a heart background for Nana's cut-in image), but the background is displayed differently than the corresponding text or character. In this case, the display may have a higher expectation of a jackpot than in the case of a corresponding background. This gives the player a sense of discomfort when viewing this effect, so that the player can pay more attention to the display.

FIG. 31 is a diagram when a "pre-read stock effect" is started as a pre-read preview effect in a pre-read variation. In addition, "pre-reading stock effect" refers to the time when a stock image is obtained in a pre-reading variation before the variation in which a preview effect such as "Guru Guru Effect" is executed, and before executing the preview effect corresponding to the stock image. This is a preview performance until stock images are used. (A1) is a diagram showing a situation where variable display is stopped in a state where the number of pending memories is 3. 666SKY019 is a background stage name image indicating the background stage where the user is currently staying. 666SKY020 to 666SKY022 are decorative symbols that can be displayed variably in response to the variable display of special symbols. 666SKY023 is a constant small symbol that is variablely displayed in response to the variable display of the special symbol. 666SKY024 is an active display area. 666SKY025 is a pending display indicating that the current number of pending memories is 3. The stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation is always displayed even during periods when variable display is not performed, and is different in size, shape, etc. from the active display area 666SKY024 so that it can be easily distinguished from the active display area 666SKY024. Designed differently. (B1) is a diagram showing a situation when the number of pending memories is subtracted by 1 from 3 and variable display is started. Note that an active display 666SKY026 is displayed in the active display area 666SKY024 as the number of pending memories is subtracted. (C1) is a diagram showing a situation when a "pre-read stock acquisition suggestion effect" is started as a pre-read preview effect. After the start of the variable display, a darkening effect that reduces the visibility of the background stage image, the background stage name image 666SKY019, and the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation is started, and a "stock chance" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. A character image 666SKY028 is displayed, and a stock retention display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead fluctuation is also displayed. Note that at this stage, four silhouette images are displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead fluctuation, so it can be easily understood that none of the stock images has been acquired yet. Further, the character image 666SKY028 and the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during pre-reading fluctuation are displayed without deterioration in visibility due to the dark effect. Thereby, the player can clearly understand that the "pre-read stock acquisition suggestion performance" has started. Further, a plurality of types of character forms of "Stock Chance" may be provided, and the degree of expectation of acquiring stock images may be varied depending on the character form. For example, when a "stock chance" in a chance mode is displayed, the expectation level for acquiring a stock image may be higher than when a "stock chance" in a normal mode is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character form of "Stock Chance" and increase interest. Furthermore, the display related to the effect that triggered the execution of the dark change effect may be configured so as not to reduce the visibility. For example, as shown in (C1), when the character image 666SKY028 of "Stock Chance" is displayed, the darkening effect is started, but since it is the time when the "Look-ahead stock effect" is started in the look-ahead fluctuation, the "Look-ahead stock effect" is changed. The related stock retention display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead fluctuation is not subject to the darkening effect and maintains normal visibility. In addition, the active display and the constant display of small symbols are not subject to the blackout effect and maintain visibility. Thereby, it is possible not only to pay attention to the related display, but also to check the active display and the constant small symbol at any time, and to confirm that the relevant variation is being executed. In (D1), the character image 666SKY028 is hidden, and the display area 666SKY029 for inciting whether or not a stock image can be obtained is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, the stock acquisition inciting image 666SKY030, and the button long press operation promotion image 666SKY031. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a situation when displayed. When the player starts a long press operation on the push button 31B according to the button long press operation promotion image 666SKY031, the aspect of the stock acquisition encouragement image 666SKY030 gradually changes from the bottom to the top from a black aspect to a character. When the mode of the stock acquisition inciting image 666SKY030 changes to a mode in which the character is completely drawn, the production is successful. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of the button long press operation promotion image 666SKY031, and to vary the degree of expectation of obtaining the stock image depending on the type. For example, even if the expectation of acquiring a stock image is set higher when the button long press operation promotion image 666SKY031 in the chance mode is displayed than when the button long press operation promotion image 666SKY031 in the normal mode is displayed. good. Thereby, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the aspect of the long button press operation promotion image 666SKY031 and increase his/her interest. (E1) is a diagram showing a situation when the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed due to the success of the "pre-read stock acquisition suggestion performance". When the aspect of the stock acquisition encouragement image 666SKY030 changes to the aspect in which the character is completely drawn, the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 and the emphasis effect image 666SKY032 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5. When a stock acquisition image is displayed in the look-ahead fluctuation, a "look-ahead stock effect" is started by a "look-ahead stock acquisition suggestion effect" from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a predetermined sound effect that can specify that a stock image has been acquired is output. . The predetermined sound effect is output in the same way regardless of which of the stock acquired images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008 is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to suitably notify that a stock image has been acquired in the prefetch variation. Further, the aspect of the emphasized effect image 666SKY032 may be the same regardless of which of the stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008 are displayed, or may be different depending on the type of character. (F1) is a diagram showing a situation when the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is moving toward the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during prefetch fluctuation. The stock acquisition image 666SKY007 gradually shrinks as it moves toward the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead fluctuation, and finally becomes the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 exclusive in the stock retention display area 666SKY007 during look-ahead fluctuation. It stays displayed at the display position (second display position from the right). Incidentally, the darkening effect is continuously executed from the start of the "pre-read stock acquisition suggestion effect" until the stock acquisition images 666SKY005 to 666SKY008 are retained and displayed at the display position in the pre-read fluctuation stock retention display area 666SKY017. Thereby, it is possible to keep the player's attention on the "pre-read stock acquisition suggestion effect" and the "pre-read stock effect". In addition, in the display area 666SKY017 where the stock images during look-ahead fluctuation are not displayed, silhouette images are continuously displayed, making it easy to grasp the acquisition status of the stock images during look-ahead fluctuation. can do. (G1) is a diagram showing a situation when the stock image 666SKY003 during prefetch variation is displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during prefetch variation after the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed. After the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is moved and displayed toward the display position dedicated to the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 in the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead fluctuation, the stock image 666SKY003 during look-ahead fluctuation is displayed at the display position dedicated to the stock acquisition image 666SKY007. is displayed, and then the active display 666SKY026 in the active display area 666SKY024 is hidden, and the variable display stops.

FIG. 32 is a diagram when a "stock performance" is started as a preview performance in a variation that is started when a game ball enters the first starting winning hole when the number of reserved memories is 0. In addition, "stock effect" refers to a stock image that is created before a preview effect such as "guru guru effect" is executed in a variation (also referred to as such variation) in which a preview effect such as "guru guru effect" is executed. This is a preview performance from the time the stock image is acquired until the stock image is used before the preview performance corresponding to the stock image is executed. As illustrated, (A2) to (C2) are diagrams showing the situation when the variable display is started in response to the game ball entering the first starting prize opening and the reach is established. (D2) is a diagram showing a situation when a "stock acquisition suggestion performance" is started as a preview performance after a reach is established. A single button press operation promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and when the player performs a single press operation on the push button 31B according to the button single press operation promotion image 666SKY034, if the performance is successful, (E2 ), the blackout effect is executed, and the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 and the emphasis effect image 666SKY032 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5. When a stock acquisition image is displayed in the variation, a special sound effect that can specify that a stock image has been acquired is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the "stock acquisition suggestion effect". There are four types of special sound effects, special sound effects A to D. Special sound effect A is output when stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed, and special sound effect B is output when stock acquisition image 666SKY006 is displayed. , special sound effect C is output when stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed, and special sound effect D is output when stock acquisition image 666SKY008 is displayed. Note that the degree of recognition of the sound (loudness, flashiness, etc.) is higher in the order of special sound effects D>C>B>A. Thereby, it is possible to suitably notify that a stock image has been acquired during the change. Further, a plurality of types of the button single press operation promotion image 666SKY034 may be provided, and the degree of expectation of acquiring the stock image may be varied depending on the type. For example, even if the expectation of acquiring a stock image is set to be higher when the single button press operation promotion image 666SKY034 in the chance mode is displayed than when the button single press operation promotion image 666SKY034 in the normal mode is displayed. good. Thereby, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the aspect of the single button press operation promotion image 666SKY034 and increase his/her interest. (F2) is a diagram showing a situation when the cut-in image 666SKY035 is displayed after the stock acquired image 666SKY007 is displayed. When a stock acquired image is displayed in the variation, unlike a case where a stock acquired image is displayed in the prefetch variation, a cut-in image corresponding to the form of the stock acquired image is displayed after the stock acquired image is displayed. For example, if the stock acquisition image 666SKY007 is displayed, then the cut-in image 666SKY035 is displayed as shown. The display width of the cut-in image 666SKY035 is displayed in a common size for all cut-in images, but it may be made larger or smaller so as to make it easier to hit the jackpot. This allows attention to be paid to the cut-in image. Thereafter, as shown in (G2), the cut-in image 666SKY035 is moved and displayed so as to be drawn toward the display position 666SKY015 in the stock retention display area 027 during fluctuation, and then, as shown in (H2), the cut-in image 666SKY035 is moved and displayed at the display position 666SKY015. Image 666SKY011 is displayed. Note that the image displayed after the stock acquired image is displayed in the variation is not limited to the cut-in image, and may be another image. For example, after the stock acquired image 666SKY007 is displayed, the stock character "Mumu" is displayed to pop out from the stock acquired image 666SKY007, and after "Mumu" moves toward the display position 666SKY015, the display Stock image 666SKY011 may be displayed at position 666SKY015.

FIG. 33 is a diagram when a "pre-read stock effect" is executed as a pre-read preview effect in a pre-read variation, and then a "stock effect" is started as a preview effect in a variation after the pre-read variation. (A3) is as in (E1) above. (B3) is as in (F1) above. (C3) is as in (G1) above. (D3) is a diagram showing a situation when a variation in which a preview effect such as a "guru guru effect" is executed is started after the prefetch variation is completed. After the start of the variable display, the stock image 666SKY003 during prefetch fluctuation, which was displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during prefetch fluctuation, changes again to the stock acquired image 666SKY007, and the acquired stock image 666SKY007 moves toward the center of the image display device 5. The display moves while being gradually enlarged. Thereby, the player can infer that a round and round effect will be executed in the variation. After that, the performance progresses as shown in (E3) to (G3). In addition, in (C3) and (G3), when the stock image during look-ahead fluctuation is displayed in a staying manner in the stock staying display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead fluctuation, and when the stock image is staying displayed in the relevant stock staying display area during fluctuation 666SKY027. At the same time, a light emitting effect using the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Specifically, normally, when the stock image during look-ahead variation is not retained and displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017 during look-ahead variation, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a light emitting manner according to the background stage image during look-ahead variation. , when the stock image during pre-reading fluctuation is being displayed in the stock image during pre-reading fluctuation in the stock retention display area 666SKY017, the light emitting mode of the game effect lamp 9 is turned off. As a result, it is emphasized that the stock image during pre-reading fluctuation is being displayed in a retained manner in the stock image during pre-reading fluctuation in the stock retention display area 666SKY017, so that it is possible to draw attention to the future performance development. In addition, normally, when the stock image is not retained and displayed in the relevant fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a light emitting manner according to the fluctuating background stage image, but the fluctuating stock When the stock image is displayed in the retention display area 666SKY027, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a light emission manner corresponding to the stock character. For example, when the stock image 666SKY009 is displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a pink luminous manner, and when the stock image 666SKY010 is displayed in the retention display area, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a pink luminous manner. When the lamp 9 emits light in a purple light-emitting manner and the stock image 666SKY011 is displayed in a stagnant manner, the game effect lamp 9 emits light in a green light-emitting manner, and when the stock image 666SKY012 is stagnantly displayed, the game effect The lamp 9 emits light in a gold luminous manner. This enhances the production effect when stock images are displayed in the stock display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation, and allows you to see at a glance which stock image is displayed in the stock display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation. can be grasped. Note that when the stock image during look-ahead variation is displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017, the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 is turned off, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the same way as when the stock image during look-ahead fluctuation is not displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY017, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light in a light emission mode according to the background stage image during look-ahead fluctuation, thereby reducing the cost of lamp production. You can do it like this.

FIGS. 34 to 38 are diagrams when a "stock effect" is executed in a variable display in which a "guruguru effect" is executed. (A4) to (D4) are as in (A2) to (D2) above. (E4) is when the darkening effect is executed in response to the player's single press operation on the push button 31B, and the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 and the emphasis effect image 666SKY032 are displayed in the center of the image display device 5. It is a diagram showing the situation. After the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 is displayed, the cut-in image 666SKY036 is displayed as shown in (F4) and (G4), and the cut-in image 666SKY036 moves toward the display position 666SKY013 in the stock retention display area 027 during fluctuation. It appears moving as if being sucked in. Thereafter, as shown in (H4), the stock image 666SKY009 is displayed at the display position 666SKY013. (I4) is a diagram showing a situation when the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed at the timing of reach development. The stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is a changed version of the stock image 666SKY009 that is retained and displayed at the display position 666SKY013. The stock release cut-in image is an image that is displayed immediately before the execution timing of the preview performance that is the target of the stock image. That is, in response to the display of the stock release cut-in image, the preview performance of the preview target is executed. Note that the mode of the stock release cut-in image differs depending on the type of stock character. Further, when the stock release cut-in image is displayed, a darkening effect is also executed at the same time. Thereby, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the preview performance will be executed. When the stock image becomes the stock release cut-in image, the number of seconds or a countdown may be displayed in advance, or a display indicating that the stock image will become the stock release cut-in image (for example, "change", Before the stock image is used, the stock image may move in a specific manner (for example, the stock image may move up or down, or the stock image may be moved from the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during the change). The player may be informed at what timing the stock image will become the stock release cut-in image by performing an action in which the player attempts to move out of the display area. This makes it easier to understand at what timing the stock image is used, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Furthermore, the jackpot expectation level may be varied depending on the size of the stock release cut-in image. For example, in (I4), the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed from the top of the background stage name image to the top of the area where the "Mumu" stock image of the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation is displayed. As a chance-up pattern controlled by , a stock release cut-in image can be displayed on the entire screen, or conversely, even a display smaller than the stock release cut-in image displayed in (I4) can be displayed as a chance-up pattern. good. This allows the player to pay attention when the stock image becomes a stock release cut-in image. (J4) is a diagram showing the situation when the "Guru Guru Effect" which is the preview target of the stock image is executed. "Guru Guru Production" is a candidate image "Opportunity" 666SKY038 with the direction of production development written, candidate image "Powerful Zone" 666SKY039, candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040, candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041, candidate image "Super Heat" " 666SKY054 are displayed in combinations according to the jackpot expectation level, and the display starts moving in a predetermined manner (round and round) to encourage which candidate image to stop and display in the target area 666SKY043. After the stop display, the performance develops according to the content written on the stop display candidate image. After the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed, the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 is hidden, and a "guru production" in which the stock character "Nana" 666SKY042 appears is started. That is, it is notified that the preview target of the stock image 666SKY009 is "Guru Guru Effect", and the execution timing of the "Guru Guru Effect" is suggested. The stock character "Nana" is a character whose preview is for either "Guruguru Production" or "Expectation level up (star)". '' is executed, the ``Guruguru production'' is executed in a production mode in which ``Nana'' appears. This increases the relevance of the performance and improves the interest in the game. It should be noted that the "guru-guru performance" is a preview performance that can be executed even when it is not subject to the preview of the "pre-read stock performance" or the "stock performance" (see FIG. 39, which will be described later). (K4) shows a situation when candidate image "Opportunity" 666SKY038, candidate image "Powerful Zone" 666SKY039, candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040, and candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041 are displayed moving in a predetermined manner. (L4) is a diagram showing a situation when "SP reach effect B" is determined as the effect development destination due to the candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041 being stopped and displayed. (M4) to (X4) are as shown in the figure. After (R4), if it is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, (U4) is executed. After (R4), (V4) is executed if it is a loss variation pattern or a relief variation pattern. As shown in (T4) and (U4), after a jackpot is announced as a result of SP reach B, fluctuations progress in the flow of (Y4) to (AA4). More specifically, as shown in (T4), the enemy character 666SKY046 falls down, the friendly character 666SKY045 closes up with a happy face, and the words "Victory!" are displayed, indicating that the player has won the jackpot. After that, as in (U4), the display (333) with all the decorative patterns aligned is highlighted and displayed on the background of (T4), and the 3 symbols are aligned and it is a jackpot. You will be notified of what has happened. Note that in the display of (U4), the words "Victory!" are not displayed. This can prevent the decorative pattern from becoming difficult to see due to the display of characters. Furthermore, in FIGS. 34 to 38, when SP reach B is executed, the character 666SKY045 is an ally character and the character 666SKY046 is an enemy character, but the ally character and enemy character change depending on the reach. As in (V4) and (W4), after it is announced that the result of SP reach B is a loss, the fluctuation progresses in the flow of (AB4) to (AD4). More specifically, as in (V4), the enemy character does not fall down, the ally character closes up with a troubled face, and the words "defeat..." are displayed, giving the player a sense of defeat. After that, as in (W4), a display (343) in which the decorative patterns are not aligned is displayed on the background of (V4), thereby informing that there is a miss. Note that in the display of (W4), the words "defeat..." are not displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the decorative pattern from becoming difficult to see due to displaying the characters. After that, in the normal state, like (AB4), from the background corresponding to SP reach B of (W4) to the normal state background (background corresponding to the stage displayed when this change started) Then, a message indicating that the decorative patterns are not aligned (343) is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in (AC4), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in (AD4), fluctuations corresponding to the next starting winning are started. As shown in (V4) and (X4), there is a pattern in which, as a result of SP reach B, after a loss is announced, it is once shown as a loss and then a jackpot is announced. The flow of relief performance is as shown in (AE4) to (AI4). The moving display of the "round and round effect" should be made more difficult to visually recognize than the candidate display that is rotated or randomly scattered or stopped. Further, the moving display of the "Guru Guru Effect" may be moved more violently than "Nana" displayed during the "Guru Guru Effect".

FIG. 39 is a diagram of the "Guru Guru Effect" when the "Stock Effect" is not executed in response to the "Guru Guru Effect". If the "stock effect" is not executed before the execution of the "guru guru effect", the "guru guru effect" will not be executed in the manner in which the stock character appears in the "stock effect". That is, the player can easily determine whether the "stock performance" has been executed before the "guruguru performance" based on the performance mode of the "guruguru performance." In addition, when a variable display is executed depending on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, when the "Guruguru effect" is executed, it is designed so that there is a high expectation that the "Stock effect" will be executed before the execution of the "Guruguru effect". There is. When the stock image is not stored and displayed and the "Guruguru effect" is started as shown in FIG. It disappears when started. This makes it clear that stock images are not stored and draws attention to the ``Guru Guru Production.'' Moreover, the above-mentioned target is not limited to the "guruguru performance", and other performances may also be targeted.

FIGS. 40 to 42 are diagrams illustrating the effects that occur within the "Guru Guru Effect". "Promotion before Guruguru production" and "Promotion after Guruguru production", which will be described later, are promotion productions executed within "Guruguru production", and the promotion production executed in the first half of "Guruguru production" is called "Promotion before Guruguru production". , the promotion performance that is executed in the latter half of the ``Guruguru performance'' is called ``Promotion after the Guruguru performance.'' FIG. 40 is a diagram when ``promotion before guruguru performance'' is executed in ``guruguru performance''. (A5) to (C5) are as in (H4) to (J4) above. (D5) and (E5) are diagrams showing the situation when "promotion before round and round performance" is executed. "Promotion before Guruguru production" is a preview production that may be executed when "Guruguru production" is executed, regardless of whether "Stock production" has been executed in advance, and This is a preview performance in which the content of the performance development destination written in each of the four candidate images is rewritten by displaying the promoted image 666SKY053 before the moving display (round and round) of a predetermined mode starts. After the promoted image 666SKY053 is displayed to cover the candidate image "Opportunity" 666SKY038, the candidate image "Powerful Zone" 666SKY039, the candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040, and the candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041, the candidate image "Opportunity" 666SKY038 is displayed. changes to candidate image "Powerful Zone" 666SKY039, candidate image "Powerful Zone" 666SKY039 changes to candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040, candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040 changes to candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041, The candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041 changes to the candidate image "extreme heat" 666SKY054. After execution of "Guru Guru pre-performance promotion", the candidate image "Opportunity" 666SKY038, which has the lowest jackpot expectation as the production development destination, is no longer determined. When a variable display is executed depending on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, when the "Guruguru production" is executed, the expectation level that "Promotion before Guruguru performance" will be executed is higher than the expectation level that "Promotion before Guruguru production" will not be executed. expensive. Furthermore, ``Guru Guru Pre-Promotion'' is a preview performance that is not included in the preview target of ``Stock Performance.'' (F5) to (H5) are diagrams showing the process from when four candidate images start to be displayed moving in a predetermined manner (round and round) until they are stopped and displayed. After the candidate image "Powerful Zone" 666SKY039, the candidate image "Weak SP" 666SKY040, the candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041, and the candidate image "Super Heat" 666SKY054 start to be displayed moving in a predetermined manner, the moving display gradually accelerates. Then, a stop display action by the stock character "Nana" is executed, and then the candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041 is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. Although only one candidate display could be promoted in the embodiment of FIG. 40, "Guru Guru Pre-Promotion" is a production that can promote a plurality of candidate displays. This allows the player to pay attention to the candidate display before being promoted and the candidate display after being promoted, thereby improving the interest in the game.

FIGS. 41 and 42 are diagrams when the "promotion after the Guruguru performance" is executed in the "Guruguru performance". (A6) is a diagram showing the situation when the "stock acquisition suggestion performance" is started. (B6) to (E6) are diagrams showing the status of the "stock performance" when two stock images are acquired at the same time due to the success of the "stock acquisition suggestion performance". Based on the player's single press operation on the push button 31B, the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 and the stock acquisition image 666SKY006 are simultaneously displayed, and the emphasis effect image 666SKY032 is displayed and a darkening effect is executed. Note that the mode of the emphasized effect image 666SKY032 displayed at this time may be different from that when one stock acquisition image is displayed, to give a special feeling to the player. After that, in response to the simultaneous display of the stock acquisition image 666SKY005 and the stock acquisition image 666SKY006, the cut-in image 666SKY057 is displayed, and then the display position 666SKY013 and the display position 666SKY014 in the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 are displayed. The stock image 666SKY009 is displayed at the display position 666SKY013, and the stock image 666SKY010 is displayed at the display position 666SKY014. In (C6), one cut-in image is displayed like the cut-in image 666SKY057, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a cut-in image may be displayed for each character. Furthermore, when displaying cut-in images for each character, they may be displayed at the same time or at different timings. In this way, attention can be paid to the display of the cut-in image. (F6) to (N6) are diagrams showing the situation when "Guru Guru Production Promotion", which is the preview target of stock image 666SKY010, is executed in "Guru Guru Production", which is the preview target of stock image 666SKY009. . After the stock image 666SKY009 changes to the stock release cut-in image, the "Guruguru effect" starts, and the flow until one of the four candidate images is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043 is basically the same as described above (I4 ) to (L4) and (G5), but in this example, stock image 666SKY010 was displayed before the "Guru Guru Production" that was the target of stock image 666SKY009's preview started, so In the "Guru Guru Effect", the stock image 666SKY010 is changed to a standby image 666SKY058 and displayed. This prevents the stock image 666SKY010 from continuing to be displayed even though the fluctuating stock retention display area 666SKY027 has become non-display, and can eliminate an unnatural appearance in terms of presentation. The stock image changes to a standby image when some effect is executed (for example, a guruguru effect or SP reach). In addition, the candidate image 666SKY040 is once stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, but immediately after, the standby image 666SKY058 changes to the stock release cut-in image 666SKY059 and a darkening effect is executed, and the stock image 666SKY010 (standby image 666SKY058) The ``promotion after Guruguru performance'' that is the subject of a preview will be carried out. "Promotion after Guruguru production" is a production that is executed only when stock image 666SKY010 or stock image 666SKY011 is displayed by "stock production", and the stock character ("Jam" or "Mumu") corresponding to the stock image ) executes the "round and round effect" again, and this is a preview effect in which a candidate image that is more advantageous to the player (higher expectation of jackpot) than the first time is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. Similar to the first "Guru Guru Effect", after the four candidate displays are redisplayed, a predetermined moving display starts, the moving display gradually accelerates, and a stop display action by the stock character "Jam" is performed. This is executed, and a candidate image (candidate image "strong SP" 666SKY041) that is more advantageous than the candidate image (candidate image "weak SP" 666SKY040) that was stopped and displayed the first time is stopped and displayed. In both "Guruguru production" and "Promotion after Guruguru production", a stop display action display by a stock character (in the example of Fig. 42, the light ray 666SKY064 emitted from Jam's eyes) is executed, but the stop is stopped. The mode of the display action differs depending on the type of stock character (“Jam” or “Mumu”). As mentioned above, the manner in which candidate images are promoted is completely different between "promotion before Guruguru production" and "promotion after Guruguru production", and as described later, "promotion after Guruguru production" Since the execution time is longer than that of ``promotion before guruguru production'', the degree of attention can be differentiated between ``promotion before guruguru production'' and ``promotion after guruguru production'', thereby increasing interest. Although not shown, in the first "Guruguru performance", it is possible to perform both "promotion before the Guruguru performance" and "promotion after the Guruguru performance". Additionally, in the illustrated range, the "promotion after Guruguru performance" is an example that is executed only once, but the stock image 666SKY011 was displayed as a stagnant display due to "Stock performance" before the execution of the "Guruguru performance". In this case, after the first ``promotion after the guruguru performance'', a stock release cut-in with the stock character ``Mumu'' drawn will be displayed, and the second ``promotion after the guruguru performance'' may be executed. . In other words, the execution pattern of "Guruguru production" is the first pattern of executing "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru production" and "Promotion after Guruguru production", and the first pattern which executes "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru production" and "Promotion before Guruguru production". A second pattern that executes "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion after Guruguru production", a third pattern which executes "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru production" but includes "Promotion after Guruguru production", and "Guruguru production" which does not include "Promotion after Guruguru production". The fourth pattern executes "Guruguru Production" which includes "Pre-promotion" and "Promotion after Guruguru Production", and the "Guruguru Production" which does not include "Promotion before Guruguru Production" but includes "Promotion after Guruguru Production" x2. There are six types: a fifth pattern, and a sixth pattern that executes the "Guru Guru Performance" including "Promotion before Guru Guru Production" and "Promotion after Guru Guru Production" x2. When the variable display is executed according to the jackpot fluctuation pattern, when the "Guru Guru Effect" is executed, the rate of execution in the order of 6th pattern > 5th pattern > 4th pattern > 3rd pattern > 2nd pattern > 1st pattern is high (in other words, the expectation of jackpot is high). Thereby, it is possible to draw attention to which execution pattern is used to execute the "Guru Guru Effect" and increase the interest in the game. Although not shown, the design is such that the expectation of a jackpot is higher when the ``promotion after the guruguru performance'' is executed than the ``promotion before the guruguru performance.'' This allows the player to pay attention to the timing at which the promotion performance will be executed. In addition, the candidate display determined in the "Guruguru Production" that does not perform the promotion effect and the candidate display determined in the "Guru Guru Production" that executes the promotion effect are the same. The candidate display determined by is more likely to be a jackpot. As a result, the player can pay attention to the ``Guru Guru Effect'' and the promotion effect, thereby increasing the interest in the game. In addition, the "Guru Guru Production" which executes the promotion production is better than the "Guru Guru Production" which does not carry out the promotion production. SP”) is likely to be determined and displayed. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the promotion effect is being executed, thereby improving the interest in the game. Furthermore, a "guru guru effect" in which a promotion effect is performed may be more likely to increase the chances than a "guru guru effect" in which a promotion effect is not performed. With this, it is possible to pay attention to whether it is a ``Guruguru performance'' in which a promotion effect is performed or a ``Guruguru performance'' in which a promotion effect is not performed. Further, the content of the performance displayed by the candidate display remains the same regardless of whether the promotion performance is executed or not. This allows the data capacity of the gaming machine to be reduced. Although it has been described above that "promotion after round and round performance" may be performed twice, the performance may be performed starting from a stock image with a low jackpot expectation level. For example, if you have acquired the stock images "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu", and all stock images related to "Guru Guru Production" are executed, the order is "Nana" ("Guru Guru Production" execution) → The order is "Jam" (the first execution of "Promotion after Guruguru performance") → "Mumu" (the second execution of "Promotion after Guruguru performance"). By adopting such a specification, the images are used in the order of low expectation of jackpot, which allows more attention to be paid to the stock images that will be used later, and improves the interest in the game. In addition, the more ``promotion after round and round performance'' is executed, the easier it becomes to decide and display candidates that can be expected to be a jackpot. This allows the player to pay attention to the "promotion after the Guruguru performance."

FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating the types of candidate images displayed in the "Guru Guru Effect". When the candidate image "blank" is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, it notifies that the variation is an incorrect variation pattern. The candidate image "Opportunity", when stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, suggests that the expectation of a jackpot is low. When the candidate image "Powerful Zone" is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, it suggests that a preview effect called "Powerful Zone Effect" will be executed. The candidate image "weak SP" suggests that weak SP reach will be executed when it is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. The candidate image “weak SP” is a corresponding image of SP reach A. The candidate image "strong SP" suggests that a strong SP reach will be executed when it is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043. The candidate image “strong SP” is a corresponding image of SP reach B. When the candidate image "severe heat" is stopped and displayed in the target area 666SKY043, it is notified that the fluctuation is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the variable display is executed according to the jackpot fluctuation pattern, when the "Guru Guru Effect" is executed, the target area 666SKY043 is displayed with the candidate images "Super Heat" > "Strong SP" > "Weak SP" > "Powerful Zone". ” > “Opportunity” > “Blank” is highly expected to be displayed in this order.

FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating the execution time of "promotion before round and round performance", "round and round performance", and "promotion after round and round performance". The execution time of "Guruguru performance" (TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2)) is 6 seconds when "Promotion before Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" are not executed. Specifically, TB2 is executed for 2 seconds, TB3 is executed for 1 second, TB4 is executed for 2 seconds, and TB5 is executed for 1 second. Furthermore, when the "stock effect" is being executed with the "guru guru effect" as the preview target, the execution time of the "guru guru effect" (TB1 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2)) is 7 seconds. Specifically, TB1 is executed for one second, and TB2 to TB5 are as described above. The execution time of "Guruguru performance" (TA2 to TA4 in Figure 44 (1), TB2 to TB5 in Figure 44 (2)) when "Promotion before Guruguru performance" is executed and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" is not executed is , 8 seconds. Specifically, TA2 is executed for 1 second, TA3 is executed for 0.5 seconds, TA4 is executed for 0.5 seconds, and TB2 to TB5 are as described above. In addition, when the "stock performance" was executed with the "Guruguru performance" as the preview target, "Guruguru pre-promotion" and "Guruguru performance" (TA1 to TA4 in Figure 44 (1), TB2 in Figure 44 (2) The execution time of ~TB5) is 9 seconds. Specifically, TA1 is executed for one second, and TA2 to TA4 and TB2 to TB5 are as described above. Execution of "Guru Guru Production" (TB2 to TB5 in Figure 44 (2), TC1 to TC4 in Figure 44 (3)) when "Promotion before Guru Guru Production" is not executed and "Promotion after Guru Guru Production" is executed. The time is 11 seconds. Specifically, TB2 to TB5 are as described above, TC1 is executed for 1 second, TC2 is executed for 1 second, TC3 is executed for 2 seconds, and TC4 is executed for 1 second. is executed. In addition, "Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" (TB1 to TB5 in Figure 44 (2), TC1 in Figure 44 (3) The execution time of ~TC4) is 12 seconds. "Guruguru performance" when "Promotion before Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" are executed (TA2 to TA4 in Figure 44 (1), TB2 to TB5 in Figure 44 (2), in Figure 44 (3) The execution period of TC1 to TC4) is 13 seconds. In addition, "promotion before Guruguru performance", "Guruguru performance" and "promotion after Guruguru performance" when "Stock performance" was executed with "Guruguru performance" as a preview target (TA1 to TA4 in Figure 44 (1), The execution time of TB2 to TB5 in FIG. 44(2) and TC1 to TC4 in FIG. 44(3) is 14 seconds. Comparing each execution time, the execution time of ``Guruguru Production'' is longer than ``Promotion before Guruguru Production'', and the execution time of ``Guruguru Production'' is longer than that of ``Promotion after Guruguru Production'', which has similar production content. Designed. As a result, when a stock image is used in the same production (Guru Guru Production), the production time will become longer if the production content is the same as the "Guru Guru Production", and by performing the same production multiple times, the game However, by making the performance time shorter than a specific performance (round and round performance), the performance can be visually recognized smoothly and the game's interest is improved. In addition, ``promotion after guruguru performance'' takes longer than ``promotion before guruguru performance'', and it is easy to understand that ``promotion after guruguru performance'' has higher jackpot expectations, and ``promotion before guruguru performance'' It can create a greater sense of expectation than "promotion."

FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an accompanying display that may be displayed when a plurality of stock images are acquired. As shown in (A7), the single button press operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and when the player performs a single press operation on the push button 31B according to the button single press operation promotion image, (B7) As you can see, two stock acquired images (``Nana'' and ``Jam'') are displayed at the same time, and a blackout effect begins. Thereafter, as shown in (C7), the cut-in image 666SKY057 related to the two stock acquisition images is displayed, and as shown in (D7), the cut-in image 666SKY057 is sucked into the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation. will be moved and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in (E7), when two stock images ("Nana" and "Jam") are displayed in the stock retention display area 666SKY027 during fluctuation, the accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 is displayed in the upper right corner of the image display device 5. It is displayed in a cut-in manner from the side toward the lower left side, and the audio corresponding to the accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Thereafter, as shown in (F7), two stock images are displayed at display position 666SKY013 and display position 666SKY015, and reach is established. (G7) is a situation when the stock release cut-in image 666SKY037 is displayed at the timing of reach development. In the illustrated range, the accompanying display is displayed when two stock images are acquired at the same time. For example, if stock image 666SKY009 is acquired first, stock image 666SKY011 is acquired later. It is also possible to display the accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 when the user obtains the "GOOD" 666SKY061.

FIG. 46 is a diagram explaining in detail the accompanying display displayed in FIG. 45 (E7). Ancillary display is a display that may be displayed when multiple stock images are acquired in a predetermined combination. It is designed in such a way that the expectation of a jackpot is higher when the player wins than when the jackpot is not played. There are three types of accompanying displays: accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061, accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062, and accompanying display "EXCELLENT" 666SKY063. The accompanying display "GOOD" 666SKY061 may be displayed, for example, when stock image 666SKY009 and stock image 666SKY010 are acquired. The accompanying display "GREAT" 666SKY062 may be displayed, for example, when stock image 666SKY009 and stock image 666SKY011 are acquired. The accompanying display "EXCELLENT" 666SKY063 may be displayed, for example, when stock image 666SKY009, stock image 666SKY011, and stock image 666SKY012 are acquired. In this way, the accompanying display that is displayed differs depending on the combination of acquired stock images, so it is possible to draw attention to the combination of stock images. Furthermore, there are patterns in which the accompanying display is not displayed even if multiple stock images are acquired, and the accompanying display is not displayed even if multiple stock images are acquired, such as the combination of "rim", "mumu", and "jam". If the display conditions are not met, the accompanying display will not be displayed, so that the user can guess the combination in which the accompanying display will be displayed, thereby increasing interest. The display size of the accompanying display increases in the order of "EXCELLENT" > "GREAT" > "GOOD", and the design is such that the larger the display size, the higher the expectation of a jackpot. Also, when an accompanying display is displayed, the audio corresponding to the displayed accompanying display is output from speakers 8L and 8R, and the output period is designed to increase in the order of "EXCELLENT" > "GREAT" > "GOOD". ing. This allows the types of accompanying displays to be distinguished not only visually but also aurally.

FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the execution rate of stock effects (including both "pre-read stock effects" and "stock effects"). It can be seen that the expectation of a jackpot is higher when stock effects are executed than when they are not executed. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing combinations of stock images and presence/absence of accompanying display according to each combination. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the jackpot expectation depending on the combination of stock images. To explain based on the tables in FIGS. 48 and 49, in a variation in which a preview performance such as "Guruguru performance" is executed (this variation is also referred to as a target variation), a preview performance such as "Guruguru performance" is the target of the preview. ``Guruguru Effect'' in a look-ahead variation where a preview effect such as a ``Guru Guru Effect'' is executed before a variation in which a preview effect such as a ``Guru Guru Effect'' is executed. It is designed so that the expectation of a jackpot will be higher if a stock image is acquired that targets a preview performance such as the following, and the target preview performance is executed with a target change after a prefetch change. In addition, after acquiring a stock image in the look-ahead variation, when a different stock image is acquired in the target variation, the reference destination of the jackpot expectation level is the jackpot expectation level of the look-ahead. For example, if a stock image of the stock character "Nana" is acquired in the look-ahead variation and then a stock image of the stock character "Rim" is acquired in the target variation, the expected jackpot is 21.85%. This draws attention to the timing at which the stock image is acquired, and the display area that indicates the acquisition of the stock image (stock retention display area 666SKY017 during prefetch variation, stock retention display area 666SKY027 during the variation) is displayed between the target variation and the prefetch. This difference can indicate that this is a stock image acquired by prefetching variation. Looking at SKY1-1 to SKY1-3 and SKY1-4, the expected jackpot for stock images is in the order of "Rim" > "Mumu" > "Jam" > "Nana". Among them, the stock character "Rim" has the highest jackpot expectation for a single stock image, and the combination that does not include the stock character "Rim" has a higher jackpot expectation than when multiple stock images are acquired. It has become. This makes it possible to draw attention to the fact that the stock image 666SKY012 is stored and displayed. Furthermore, although not shown, there are multiple effects for a single stock image, and as mentioned above, ``Super hot cut-in'' > ``Strong SP reach transition'' > ``Title change (color)'' > ``Promotion after spinning around'' For example, the pattern of SKY1-4 (``Rim'' alone) was selected because the design has a high expectation of jackpot in the order of ``Pending change'' > ``Increased expectation level (star)'' > ``Guruguru production''. Sometimes, it is announced that a "super hot cut-in" or "strong SP reach transition" will be executed, and in the variable display based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, "super hot cut-in" is better than "strong SP reach transition". easy to execute. Next, when a plurality of stock images are acquired, the jackpot expectation is as follows: SKY2-1 to SKY4-3. Regarding the jackpot expectation of the pattern of acquiring multiple stock images, for example, in SKY3-1 and SKY3-2, which acquire three stock images of stock characters "Nana", "Jam", and "Mumu", the combination of stock characters Although they are the same, the expectation of a jackpot differs depending on whether or not there is an accompanying display, and patterns that display an accompanying display are designed so that the expectation of a jackpot is higher. This makes it possible to draw attention not only to the combination of stock images but also to whether or not the accompanying display is displayed. On the other hand, there are cases where the expectation of a jackpot is higher in a pattern in which the accompanying display is not displayed than in a pattern in which the accompanying display is not displayed. For example, SKY2-6 to SKY2-8, SKY3-4 to SKY3-6 that do not display an accompanying display are more likely to win the jackpot than SKY2-4, SKY2-5, SKY3-2, and SKY3-3 that display an accompanying display. This design shows that it is advantageous for the player to acquire a plurality of stock images that include the stock character ``Rim''. In addition, SKY3-7 to SKY3-9 are patterns that acquire a stock image of the stock character "Rim" and display an accompanying display, and the jackpot expectation level depends on the type of accompanying display and the jackpot expectation level of the stock image alone. It's different. This makes it possible to draw attention to which accompanying display is displayed. SKY4-1 to SKY4-3 indicate the expected jackpot when all stock images are acquired, and when all stock images are acquired, some kind of accompanying display is always displayed, and the accompanying The expectation level of jackpot varies depending on the type of display. SKY4-3 is a pattern selected when a variable display is executed according to a jackpot fluctuation pattern. In addition, for example, when a stock performance is executed with a preview of "Guruguru performance" and "Promotion after Guruguru performance", SKY2-4 that displays the accompanying display is likely to be selected, and "Guruguru performance" and "Pending change" are likely to be selected. '' when a stock effect is executed as a preview target, SKY2-1, which does not display the accompanying display, is likely to be selected. This is based on the relevance of the preview effects that multiple stock images are subject to, and when highly related "Guru Guru Production" and "Promotion after Guru Guru Production" are executed, the stock characters are the same. Even if there is, SKY2-4 is more likely to be selected than SKY2-1. As a result, it is possible to predict the preview performance to be executed based on the combination of stock characters and the presence or absence of the accompanying display, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Furthermore, the expectation level of jackpot may vary depending on the order in which stock images are acquired. For example, by looking ahead, acquiring a stock image that has a high expectation of a jackpot at any timing is controlled to be advantageous. By creating a design that increases the expectation, you can expect a jackpot from the moment you acquire the stock image. This will improve your enjoyment of the game.

FIGS. 50-56 illustrate in detail the effects that each character's stock image can perform. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram regarding the "Guru Guru Effect". (A9) is a diagram showing a situation when a stock release cut-in image is displayed at the timing of reach development. In response to the display of the stock release cut-in image, a preview performance of the preview target is executed. Note that the mode of the stock release cut-in image differs depending on the type of stock character. Further, when the stock release cut-in image is displayed, a darkening effect is also executed at the same time. Thereby, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the preview performance will be executed. (B9) is a diagram showing a situation when the "Guru Guru Effect" which is the preview target of the stock image is executed. After the stock release cut-in image is displayed, the stock retention display area during fluctuation is hidden, and a "Guru Guru Effect" in which the stock character "Nana" appears is started. That is, it is announced that the preview target of the stock image is "Guru Guru Effect", and the execution timing of the "Guru Guru Effect" is suggested. The stock character "Nana" is a character whose preview is for either "Guruguru Production" or "Expectation level up (star)". '' is executed, the ``Guruguru production'' is executed in a production mode in which ``Nana'' appears. This increases the relevance of the performance and improves the interest in the game. It should be noted that the "guru-guru performance" is a preview performance that can be executed even when the preview is not subject to the "pre-read stock performance" or the "stock performance". (C9) is a diagram showing a situation when the candidate image "Powerful Zone", the candidate image "Weak SP", the candidate image "Strong SP", and the candidate image "Extreme Heat" are displayed moving in a predetermined manner. , (D9), the moving display gradually accelerates, the stop display action 666SKY056 by the stock character "Nana" is executed, and (E9) is produced by the stop display of the candidate image "Strong SP" 666SKY041. It is a diagram showing the situation when "Strong SP Reach" is determined as the development destination. In addition to "Nana", "Guru Guru Production" can also execute "Jam" and "Mumu", and "Jam" and "Mumu" also execute stop display actions like (D9). , the stopping action differs depending on the character. As will be explained later, "Jam" and "Mumu" can execute "Promotion after Guruguru performance", and "Promotion after Guruguru performance" also executes a stop display action, but the stop display action is "Promotion after Guruguru performance". A production similar to the stop display action of each character performed in "Guru Guru Production" is executed.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram of "increased expectation level (star)". In (A10), the title of SP reach performance B is displayed, and below the title, the image 666SKY068 indicating the expected level of this reach is displayed in the form of a star, and this time SP reach performance B has three A state is shown in which the star in the eye is lit up and a standby image of "Nana" is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. In (B10), after a certain period of time (approximately 1 second) in which the title displayed in (A10) is displayed and the player can recognize which SP reach effect will be performed, the standby image 666SKY064 changes to the stock release cut-in image 666SKY065. Along with the change, a blackout effect is executed, and the ``expectation level up (star)'' that is the subject of the preview in the stock image of ``Nana'' is executed. In (C10), after the stock release cut-in image is displayed, the character "Nana" 666SKY042 is displayed, and at the same time, the effect image 666SKY066 that emphasizes the character "Nana" is displayed. After that, as shown in (D10), the effect 666SKY067 is generated by the character "Nana" acting on the image showing the expected level of reach, and as shown in (E10), the star of image 666SKY068 showing the expected level of reach changes to 3. The figure shows that the value has changed from 3.5 to 3.5. "Expectation level up (star)" is a production unique to "Nana".

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram regarding "promotion after round and round performance." (A11) and (B11) are diagrams of the "Guruguru effect", and after the "Guruguru effect" ends, the standby image that was displayed until (B11) changes to the stock release cut-in image and turns dark. The production is executed, and the ``promotion after the guruguru production'' that is previewed by the stock image of ``Jam'' is executed. In (C11) to (F11), a performance similar to the "round and round performance" is executed. The difference from the "Guruguru performance" is that in the "Guruguru" performance, the candidate display is stopped and displayed when the performance starts, whereas in the "Promotion after the Guruguru performance", the candidate display is displayed in a predetermined manner. Starts from the display being moved. This is the flow from "Guruguru production" to "Promotion after Guruguru production", and since there is a risk that players' interest will decrease if the same production is repeated repeatedly, promotion is performed while shortening the duration of the production. In order to convey what is to be done, the timing of the start of the performance is intentionally different. "Promotion after Guruguru Production" can also execute "Mumu", and "Promotion after Guruguru Production" also executes a stop display action, but that stop display action is similar to "Promotion after Guruguru Production". The same effect as the stop display action of "Mumu" is executed.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram of the "holding change effect". (A12) shows a state in which the title of SP reach performance B is displayed and a standby image of "JAM" is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. The standby image displayed until (B12) changes to a stock release cut-in image, and a blackout effect is executed, and a ``holding change effect'' in which the stock image of ``JAM'' is a preview target is executed. After the stock release cut-in image is displayed, as shown in (C12), the character "Jam" 666SKY045 is displayed, and at the same time, an effect image 666SKY066 that emphasizes the character "Jam" is displayed. After that, as shown in (D12), an effect 666SKY069 indicating that the character "Jam" acts on the active display occurs, and as shown in (E12), the active display changes from the white active display 666SKY026 to the blue active display 666SKY070. do. The "suspended change performance" is a performance unique to "Jam."

FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of the "title change effect". (A13) shows a state in which the title of SP reach performance B is displayed and a standby image of "Mumu" is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. The standby image that had been displayed until (B13) changes to a stock release cut-in image, a blackout effect is executed, and a ``title change effect'' in which the stock image of ``Mumu'' is the preview target is executed. After the stock release cut-in image is displayed, as shown in (C13), the character "Mumu" 666SKY073 is displayed, and at the same time, an effect image 666SKY066 that emphasizes the character "Mumu" is displayed. Then, "Mumu" displays the display 666SKY074 that suggests that the color of the title changes, and as shown in (D13), the display 666SKY074 that suggests that the color of the title changes acts on the title, and the white text changes. The title changes to title 666SKY075 in red text. The ``title change effect'' is a unique effect to ``Mumu.''

FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram of the "hot cut-in effect". (A14) shows a state in which the title of SP reach effect B is displayed and a standby image 666SKY076 of "Rim" is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. At (B14), the battle performance of SP reach performance B begins, and at (C14) (D14), the battle begins, and the winner or loser of the battle (jackpot judge performance) is about to be determined. After (D14) "It's settled next!" is displayed, as in (E14), the standby image of "Rim" changes to a stock release cut-in image and a darkening effect is executed. When the stock discharge cut-in image and the blackout effect are finished as shown in (F14), the single button press operation promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed, and the push button 31B is pressed during the operation time indicated by the button single press operation promotion image. At the moment when the operation is performed or the operation time indicated by the button single press operation promotion image ends, the intense heat cut-in 666SKY078 is displayed as shown in (G14). This effect is executed between (P4) in FIG. 35 and (Q4) in FIG. 36. The ``hot cut-in effect'' is unique to ``Rim.''

FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram regarding the "strong SP reach transition effect". (A15) shows a state in which the title of SP reach performance A is displayed and a standby image of "Rim" is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. In (B15), the rock-paper-scissors showdown of SP reach performance A is about to begin, and in the rock-paper-scissors performance, the ally character "Mumu" challenges the enemy character "Jam" to rock-paper-scissors, and by winning the rock-paper-scissors, the jackpot will be announced. This is a performance, and at the timing of transitioning to the rock-paper-scissors performance, as shown in (C15), the standby image of "Rim" changes to a stock release cut-in image, and a darkening effect is executed. As shown in (D15), when the stock discharge cut-in image and the darkening effect are finished, the button single press operation promotion image 666SKY034 is displayed, and during the operation time indicated by the button single press operation promotion image, the push button 31B , or the moment the operation time indicated by the button single press operation promotion image ends, the screen 666SKY079 showing the rim and the screen 666SKY079 showing the jam will appear on the screen as shown in (E15). It moves out of the screen area so as to fade out, and a title display indicating that SP reach effect B is to be started is displayed as shown in (F15). The "strong SP reach transition performance" is a performance that executes a reach performance that has a higher jackpot expectation than the always-executed reach performance, and is a performance unique to "Rim." In addition, in FIG. 56, when SP Reach A is executed, the character "Mumu" is an ally character and the character "Jam" is an enemy character, but in SP Reach B, "Jam", who was an ally character, is In 56, he becomes an enemy character. In this way, the friendly characters and enemy characters change depending on the reach.

(About control when stock effects are executed)
Regarding the flow of executing the "pre-read stock effect" explained in FIG. 31 and the flow of executing the "stock effect" with the relevant fluctuation explained in FIG. Give a mixed explanation.

At the timing when the third hold is started and won as shown in FIG. 31 (A1), the pre-read notice setting process of FIG. A decision is made to make it a stock production. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (B1), at the timing when the hold is shifted from the situation in FIG. 31 (A1) and fluctuation is started, the variable display start setting process in FIG. 27 is executed, and in the process in S535. , the set prefetch pattern (“prefetch stock effect”) is executed. By performing this process, "pre-read stock effects" as shown in FIGS. 31 (C1) to (F1) are developed.

FIG. 32 (A2) shows the timing at which a starting winning occurs when the number of pending memories is 0. At this timing, the variable display start setting process of FIG. 27 is executed, and in the process of S529, the variable display start setting process is executed. As a preview, a decision is made to perform a ``stock performance.'' After that, "stock effects" as shown in FIGS. 32 (B2) to (G2) are developed.

As described above, in this gaming machine, it is determined that the "pre-read stock effect" is executed in the pre-read preview setting process, and the "stock effect" is determined to be executed in the variable display start setting process.

(About the rim production)
Although we have described the effects that can be performed with each character's stock image (the effects shown in Figures 50 to 56), only the effect of the stock image of "Rim" is designed so that the button operation promotion effect is always displayed. . As a result, the performance that can be performed using the stock image of "Rim" can be given a special feeling, and the game's interest is improved. Furthermore, the presentation of each character's stock image is designed so that the stock release cut-in image is always displayed before the presentation is executed. As a result, it is possible to clearly determine at what timing each character's stock performance is executed, and the game becomes more interesting.

(Relationship between “stock performance” and play time)
As described above, this gaming machine has a state called play time, and a "stock effect" may be executed during the play time. When executing the "stock effect" during play time, the design may be such that the jackpot is determined when the "stock effect" is executed. Furthermore, since the variable time is designed to be short during the play time, the "pre-reading stock effect" may not be executed. By doing this, it is possible to minimize the effects that provoke the players during play time, and to avoid unnecessary provocations for players who have been playing for a long time without hitting the jackpot under normal conditions. Since this reduces the number of incidents, it is possible to prevent players from being dissatisfied.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of a game medium, but the invention is not limited to a spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal can be used. It may be.

In addition, in the embodiment, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of a game machine, but a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, a game value. At the same time, one game ends when the fluctuating display results are derived to a fluctuating display device that can fluctuately display a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, and a prize is won according to the fluctuating display results derived to the fluctuating display device. It is also applicable to slot machines that are capable of generating.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. Furthermore, the gaming machine that allows games may be any machine that allows at least playing games, and is not limited to pachinko gaming machines or slot machines, but may be general gaming machines.

1: Pachinko game 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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a display means;
A performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a specific performance that suggests that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state,
Before the specific performance is executed, it is possible to execute a storage performance that suggests that the specific performance will be performed,
The storage performance is
a first part capable of storing and displaying a special image during a storage period before the specific performance is executed;
a second part that suggests execution of the specific effect by executing a pre-stage effect related to the special image at a timing before the specific effect is executed;
It consists of
The performance execution means is
The first part can be executed in a specific variable display before a predetermined variable display in which the specific production is executed,
The first part is executable in a predetermined variable display in which the specific effect is executed,
The display means is
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, the special image can be displayed in a first display mode in a first display area,
When the first part is executed in a predetermined variable display, the special image can be displayed in a second display mode in a second display area,
When the first part is executed in the specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in the specific variable display, and the specific effect is executed, the first part is executed in the specific variable display, and then the second part is executed in the specific variable display. , in the predetermined variable display, there is a higher expectation that the second part will be executed and the specific effect will be controlled to be more advantageous than when the specific effect is executed;
A gaming machine characterized by: